tbt (8.10.2015)

I just love this photo!
We were playing in the park, me, my nephew and my bf.
And Ukko's kettlebell.

Dog Play

Don't you just love this, dogs playing? 

It's mr. Ukko and his girlfriend of almost five years, ms. Nana.

tbt (30.10.2014)

Oh boy!
It's summer, this summer. Or should I say "last summer"? Well, any way, I'm referring to t h a t summer that we had like less than fours months ago here. I'm sunbathing. And my sister's dog, mr. Ukko, is sitting o n me!

We had a nice walk earlier that day. It was so sunny and hot that I felt like sucking some Sun in. I even had a blanket put in the shadow, for mr. Ukko. But, as you can see in the pic, he's sitting on me. There we were: me trying to get some Sun, mr. Ukko wanting to sit on me.
Thoughts?

Onnea, Ukko!

Siskonpoika, pappa Ukko, täytti eilen kahdeksan vuotta. Merkkipäivää juhlittiin "matkoilla".

tbt (25.9.2014)

I'm sitting on my friend's porch, her dog between my legs. Her name is Esteri.

I haven't known too many of dogs in my life.

Our neighbor had a dog named Eppu. I used to take him out for long walks when I was just a kid. Then I got to meet Roxy in 1995 when I was staying with the Vega family in Palmdale, California. My nephew, mr. Ukko, was born in October 2006. Then there is Nana, a four-year-old boxer girl. And Miina who passed away almost three years ago. She was also a boxer, her heart made of pure gold.

I love them all so very much.

tbt (21.8.2014)

It's obviously me and mr. Ukko, my nephew.
Have you ever sniffed at a dog? Maybe two dogs at the same time? Did you notice that dogs smell different? I love sniffing mr. Ukko. He's got the best dog smell that I know. And his fur feels like velvet.

tbt (29.5.2014)

We are walking on Lake Näsijärvi a couple of winters ago (19.2.2012).
It's just snow, ice, snow shoes.
And a pair of Uggs.
And mr. Ukko.

ps can you, just by having a quick look at the photo, say that I'm as depressed as one can be in his / her life? Well, believe me. A month prior to walking on snow shoes I almost committed suicide. But, hey, it's #tbt. I've never been this happy in my life before (well, maybe on some occasions). I'm, like, living my life to the fullest. I've found that inner peace in me. And that's all that matters - to me.

tbt (22.5.2014)

This is my most precious picture.
It's me and mr. Ukko in December, 2006.
I love you!

High up above or down below

When you're too in love to let it go

But if you never try you'll never know

Just what you're worth

Coldplay: Fix You

tbt (1.5.2014)

It's me and mr. Ukko two years ago - sitting on a pier. It's Labour Day, and I seem to be enjoying a cold beer. What do you think about my shades? LOVE!

Happy Labour Day!

It's My Name's Day

tbt (20.3.2014)

It's me, Nana and mr. Ukko in the pic.
We were in the woods - me, Mika, Nana and mr. Ukko back in January.
We had brought sausages with us - two for each including the dogs.
I gave mr. Ukko his sausage: he took it into his mouth and dropped it immediately. He didn't like it at all so Nana got four sausages instead of just two. My sister told me that Ukko really loves sausages that you get at one of those sausage stands. And french fries from McDonald's.

mr. Ukko and His Bitch

This pic says more than thousand words, doesn't it?

27.2.2014

...and that's yesterday. I've been busy doing other stuff.
I asked my friend this morning: "Is it spring, already?" She said "yes". But I'm not convinced... I mean it's as early as February, and we are on our winter holidays. Let's pretend it's still winter and we have both spring and summer still ahead, right?!

Ice, Ice, baby...

Balance is everything...

tbt (30.1.2014)

Did I scare you off?
Well, this is how I looked like 16 years ago.
And that's my cat, Aune, that I'm holding (http://apinkglove.blogspot.fi/2013/12/tbt_19.html).
I got my dreadlocks just right after graduation. And I still love that heavy make-up.

Tunnistan itseni tästä kuvasta, todellakin. Otin rastat viskattuani ylioppilaslakkini huoneen nurkkaan. Hain Helsingin Kauppikseen luettuani pääsykoekirjoista yhden, puoliksi. Sitten lähdin au pairiksi Sveitsiin. Sveitsistä palattuani olin Kurikan terveyskeskuksessa neuvola-avustajana puoli vuotta kunnes muutin lempikaupunkiini Tampereelle opiskelemaan kauppatieteitä.

Mietit ehkä kuvan nähdessäsi: mitä helvettiä?! Kamala likka, friikki!
Et ole ensimmäinen, etkä todennäköisesti viimeinenkään. Mutta tiedätkö mitä?! Ei paljon kiinnosta!
Vahva silmämeikki pysyi kasvoillani läpi yliopiston, rastat tosin vaihtuivat huonon hoidettavuuden vuoksi piikkisuoraan pystäriin. Olin kummajainen, jota vieroksuttiin, ja joka tuomittiin mummojen potkijaksi. Silti voin tänä päivänä sanoa omistavani maailman ihanimman perheen, maailman ihanimmat ystävät ja kaverit. Kaiken ei aina tarvitse olla kovin pinnallista.

mr. Ukko and His Bitch

Our Backyard This Morning

It's been extremely cold for a week already.
And by cold I mean something like -27 C (-16,6 F). I do have to admit that our backyard looks pretty beautiful early in the morning. And that's mr. Ukko and his new toy, a kettlebell (originally for horses). It's his new favorite!

Sleeping with Your Dog

I can so relate to this. 

Have a happy and relaxing weekend, guys!

My Christmas in Chronological Order - joulu järjestykseen

This is where it all began: sleep. Don't mind the Apple.
Voiko joulun odottamisen paremmin aloittaa: simmut kiinni ja huovan lämpöön. Läppäri kuvausrekvisiittaa (, kun sattui sängyllä lojumaan).

Our Christmas tree, only lights and ornaments by my mom.
Meirän joulukuusta koristi tänä vuonna ainoastaan jouluvalot ja äidin kutomat villaiset joulupallot.

Me trying on my dad's Alpine hat (bored).
Joulupukkia odotellessa kävi aikakin pitkäksi. Päätin sovitella isän tirolilaista hattua (itseäni hauskuuttaakseni).

mr. Ukko, the boxer, making faces. Don't mind my messy room, pliiz.
hra Ukko vääntelee naamaansa (lue: haluaa kaverin leikkeihinsä).

This is how it looked like December 26, 2013.
Jos ei jouluna ole lunta...

Local waterfalls (it has been raining a lot - pure water).
Jyllinkosken putouksia ihastellessaan uhosi lanko laskevansa näitä putouksia kumiveneellä. Sitä odotellessa, Opa!

tbt (19.12.2013)

It's that time of the week, again.

Now it's time to give some love to my dear cat, Aune. I had her for almost 15 years by my side. She was my true friend. There was no night when she didn't cuddle with me. She helped me with my homework. She always had her eyes on me. She never left home.

When I was staying in Uppsala, Sweden, in 2002, I got a phone call very early in the morning. I had been partying the whole night and was still a bit drunk when I heard my phone ringing. It was my mom. She was crying. Aune had passed away in the morning. Peacefully. 

I knew my friend was leaving for Finland in the evening. I called her and asked if I could join her. I could. The very next day we held a small funeral for Aune with my mom and dad. Everytime I pass her tombstone I cannot help but cry. She was my first love. I miss you so much, Aune!