Well, what I mainly do, it go to work. Actually, it's not technically work because I don't get paid for it, it's an internship which I have to do for my school. It was my 4th week in K-Citymarket and where did the time fly? It feels like still my first week ... although I know where most of the things are and I've improved my Finnish. I'm more comfortable speaking it now, I'm not so afraid but couple of customers have said that mä puhun huono suomen kieli (translation: I speak bad Finnish) and both of them apologized for saying that. To me it's weird hearing that since in Estonia, the Russians never apologize for it. Their attitude is more like you are stupid of not knowing it. It just shows that Finnish people are actually friendly but I have noticed that a little shy.
In the shop it's polite to say hello to every customer that walks past you and to be honest, after my work days are over, it's hard not to say hello to everyone that walks pass me in the streets.
This week I have liked the most. I have laughed and I have to say some of my bosses are great. Like today, me and Suvi were working in shoes department and we had to fit all these shoes but there was hardly any place, so we had to rearrange A LOT! We just emptied 3 carts when we went back to varasto (translation: it's like a warehouse) and we found even more shoes (oh dear). Suvi looked around and then looked right at me and said: "Me käymme nyt tupakille" XD (translation: We are going to have a smoke now - yes, I smoke, I picked up that habit here in Finland). Who was I do say no? XD If the boss says then we must XD.
I'm still pretty much do the same thing I did before and I still like being in KOVA (every other Citymarket department except clothing, shoes, foods and drinks) rather than PUKE (clothing and shoes) but lately I've had fun working there. Like I said, Suvi is a great boss and usually in PUKE I'm with my classmate who also got an internship there and we have had laughs. Sometimes I regret that I don't know much Finnish but I try not to be too hard on myself. I have been here half a yeah now but I have started talking just recently. So, it's OOOKOOO XD.
Speaking of how good I am, I cleaned one day ... A LOT! It all started when I thought that I want to be more productive, so I made my self a list of things to do the day before. I'm that kind of girl who likes to-do lists ^.^ So, eventually vacuumed and washed the floor of my room, dusted the room, rearranged my draws (which was a lot of work and now it takes a little more time to find what I need, since the things aren't where they used to be XD), arranged the bathroom, washed the dishes, cleaned the kitchen, rearranged tha cupboards and when I was done with ALL OF IT I treated myself a relaxing night, compliments to Elle Fowler from whose upload I was inspired.
You can check it out here!
It's the first time I have ever followed something like this and I don't even regret it for a second. It was so cosy - the candles were lit, the room was full of great scent, my hair and face felt great after all of it and I finally painted my fingernails ... I really remember when was the last time I painted my nails but I didn't have the strength to do the pedicure but the manicure came out great. I would show you, guys, but my hand are so dry that the picture I took looked almost disgusting. The cold and the work haven't done any good to my hands.
And the best part of the whole night, was that I sat behind the computer whole day, like almost every day and I finally opened the book which Janno gave to me. It's called Meister ja Margarita (translation: Master and Margarita - if you are interested in it, you can read about it here).
The next day, I didn't stop being good. I arranged my life online. Basically what I did, was deleting all the accounts which I don't need, rearranging those which I'm still interested in to my new e-mail account, unsubscribed from newsletters which I don't read and thanks to Erki, I got finally rid of a little glitch I had on my computer.
I don't know when but I came really interested in skin care. I browsed around the web and found a test which determines your skin type. You can try it here but in a way it's not very accurate because it doesn't really test your skin but it worked for me because I kind of thought that my skin would be normal to combined (or something like that XD). The site also gives you guidance to take better care for it and it's according to some doctor, so points for that. Seems legit.
You have normal to combination skin.
"Experiment to strike a balance with products that aren't too greasy or overly drying," says Dr. Arielle Kauvar, associate director of The Laser and Skin Center of New York. Each morning, wash with a simple cleansing cream or bar rather than soap. Further clean the T-zone area with alcohol-free toner. Apply moisturizer where your skin needs it, and unify your complexion with oil-free foundation.
When exfoliating, a mild scrub every one to two weeks will suffice— look for one with salicylic acid. For your occasional body breakouts, treat skin with salicylic acid toner, which keeps pores unclogged, and benzoyl peroxide to kill acne-causing bacteria.
Don't forget to protect your skin from the sun— all year round. Dr. Kauvar reminds, "You tolerate sunscreen well; now wear it." She recommends SPF 15 year-round and SPF 30 in the summer. Protect your lips from wind and sun with zinc oxide or lip balm with SPF 30.
I also found out what kind of flirt I am XD Let's just say I was wondering. You can try it out here and I'm a Natural Flirt, oh joy XD It wasn't very comforting, I might add XD
You Are a Natural Flirt
Believe it or not, you're a really effective flirt.
And you're so good, you hardly notice that you're flirting.
Your attitude and confidence make you a natural flirt.
And the fact that you don't know it is just that more attractive!
Yes, the last year changed me but only from good to better. I have become more opened and sociable and I don't know how but now I'm more confident than I have ever been. Of course, there were some bad changes - I have started smoking and I drink more. I have thrown up two times already because of drinking. Not the best memories I have XD But they were experiences and I have learned from them :) And, in my opinion, it's good!
Okay now, I have written much and at the moment it's getting pretty late (1:42) and my back hurts and I really want to lie down. Let's just say, I'm not used to so much physical labor XD
XOXO Kristiina
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