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Sauna and Finland really stand for each other, it’s probably one of the things that people first associate with Finland, yet there are so many question marks from visitors and new locals about Finnish sauna culture! It took me some time, in the beginning, to really appreciate sauna and learn all about it, but I have come to really love it. My goal for this year is to create a weekly sauna ritual for myself, and really feel the benefits from it.
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On the blog you can find an extensive guide to sauna in Finland, including some background to its role in society, my sauna essentials and my favourite public saunas to visit in Helsinki. Link in bio!
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📸 @her_finland

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Thinking back to our @pinghelsinki Christmas dinner at @hellostrangerhki in December, which was just amazing. I’m so glad we got treated to such a lovely dinner experience while catching up with the team.
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The restaurant just launched their new menu a couple of days ago and I’m already looking forward to trying it! Such a great spot for a social dinner with cocktails!

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Still dreaming of that magical light from last weekend ❤️
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...more impressions on my collagefeed ➡️ @kathrindeter
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📸 @flyingsharkbear
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#myhelsinki #secondhandlifestylefinland #helsinkilove #puzzlefeed #instagrid #instacollage

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Today I kind of accidentally didn’t leave the house, worked from the kitchen counter for most of the day, had a hot chocolate break on the sofa, and also tried a little bit of yoga (@marsunylund help). Then I just buried myself in all kinds of fun accounting and bookkeeping stuff that is the worst part about being an adult. I tried to get it at least sorted to a point where I can focus on everything else this week, preparing for MATKA travel fair, and a bunch of meetings that are on the schedule, so saving up all that social energy for the days ahead. Whooo!

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Yesterday was a gorgeous winter day, and we went for a long walk around the coast of Eira. The rays of the sun felt almost warm and the coffee during the café break tasted especially good.
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#myhelsinki #helsinki #visithelsinki #eira

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Sometimes we all need a basic, pretty breakfast. Today, it was a mediocre croissant on the run, which happens way too often than it should, but right after getting up I need at least an hour before I can eat and by that time I’m usually on the run, unless I work from home that day. But: coffee. Always coffee.

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And we are back at work! I'm a bit behind on things as I was knocked out with a silly cold pretty much upon touchdown in Helsinki last week, so I've been whining a lot and sleeping very little. @veerabianca and I started to get at it last weekend with a cozy afternoon work session at @andante_helsinki. And regardless of my sniffly nose, I'm really excited to get back into things: the next weeks are full of promising meetings, @matkatravelfair is coming and hopefully we'll also see a bit of winter soon. Sadly I didn't manage to enjoy the Lux Helsinki light installation festival this year because of health reasons, it's one of my favourite events of the year, as we all need a bit of light in those dark times, eh!
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I’m here with ginger tea at an evening round of presentations and procrastinating - we got this!
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📸 @veerabianca

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And there we go, 2019. I have to say I won’t miss this year.
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While there were some true highlights like new project experiences, moving into our first own home, a dreamy Finnish summer trip and my first multi-day hike, there were also lots of questions, disappointments and uncertainty that shaped this year in many ways, and it probably still will continue into 2020 as I try to find my path - mainly professionally. Last year on this day, I tried to emphasise the importance of caring for each other, being there for your friends and family - even if they don’t ask for it, and working on all our relationships that truly matter. And this year, that’s the same I want to put out there. Let’s be more present.
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Tonight will hopefully be a cozy night with a nice dinner with my favourite person, and catching a glimpse of the New Years fireworks in the city. See you in 2020, folks!
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📸@flyingsharkbear

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The year is wrapping up, and while this time in the season tends to be super frantic, this year it’s actually pretty calm. I keep wondering if that’s good or if I should be worried! Not that I’m complaining. I like the cozy and relaxed vibes that come with winter ❄️ and today we finally get a bit of sun and blue sky again like we had on this day in Fiskars and it’s so needed!
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...take a look at my updated winter collage (swipe to see it or check the whole #collagefeed over on @kathrindeter).

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I’m currently planning some client events for February and I’m so excited for proper winter! Our day in Fiskars was just incredible (see my #collagefeed for more impressions) and a great reminder of what Finnish winter really is and not just the silly grey mush out there now. I need to get out this weekend and practise what I preach - let’s bundle up in cozy warm things and enjoy this season for what it is.
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📸 @flyingsharkbear

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