One word, four letters
When I was a young girl, I had – like most of us – this idealized and naive idea of love. Prince and princess, a happily ever after. Believing in “the one” meant for me. An idea planted into our […]
View ArticleA wedding and a funeral
What a strange week: I’ll be at the wedding of one of my best friends tomorrow. Incredibly happy for this amazing couple, spending genuine quality time with great people. Some of those people I just...
View ArticleMagical summer days in Helsinki
I have just returned from a magical journey, a true getaway. A parallel universe somehow. A few beautiful days in Helsinki is all it took. 5 days of summer is the new 500 days of summer. The occasion...
View ArticleFleeting shadows
When I went to work this morning, I met my neighbor. An 88-year-old lady, having to learn living independently since her husband passed away a few years ago. A lovely and genuinely kind lady I have...
View ArticleThe thing about love
Sometimes you can tell the exact moment when a heart breaks. You both feel and almost hear it. In my case, it was a quiet generic hotel room last spring. There he is. Lying right next to me. Yet he […]
View Article30+, single, female
A family gathering. Many aunts and uncles I haven’t seen in ages. It’s nice to catch up. But of course, sooner or later the inevitable question comes up. “So, do you have a boyfriend? When will you...
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