Life is a rollercoaster ride, they say. And so it is. I’ve got firsthand experience of it, that’s for sure. But as they also say, if it wouldn’t be fore the valleys, we wouldn’t see the peaks either. So whatever all of the lows in my life denote, I’m sure they are as significant, or even more, than the highs.
Since my success in the relationship-jungle has been a bit on the unlucky side, I’ve tried to concentrate my energy into other things. I celebrated my 25th bday with a bunch of really good friends, and it sure turned out into a night of mayhem. It is kind of interesting how things that you sort of wished for a year ago might have come true a year later…I guess there is a time for everything. Anyways, a good bday.
I’ve also put my mind into music. I had the privilege of doing this gig with a symphony orchestra. Musical tunes, lots of listeners, an orchestra of 60 (!!), and me standing on the stage, in the centre of it all. That was something. When I was standing there in front of all those people, singing with my whole being -I felt like that’s exactly where I belong. I’m happy I did it, I got really good feedback and more gigs… so maybe this is a start of something new. Maybe at last, I will make it…
Just now that I’ve settled back into Finland, I’m, again, looking at the possibility of moving out of the country. I was interviewed for a position at the cultural department of the Finnish Embassy in Washington, D.C. It would be a three-month internship…and now I’m keeping my fingers crossed. As much as I want to go back to T.O., I feel like I need new experiences, new places to discover, new challenges. This would be that for sure. And who wouldn’t want to live next to Barack Obama, for God’s sake!
As far as my personal life is concerned, I’m having fun and enjoying myself for now. This newly discovered freedom feels good and I feel on top of the game. So there, life is what it is and meanwhile, you should have fun and enjoy it and not worry too much. And that’s what I intend to do for now. Immerse a little bit of that Torontonian attitude that I had a year ago, and see where it leads me.
