Month Four

Yesterday marked my fourth month. And to be honest, it didn't feel any different. It felt like another day. Reflecting I feel this is one of the greatest things that has happened. Of course having my fly in date anniversary is an important thing, but getting up and having my everyday coffee put into perspective how much of home this country has become. 

Just think about it this way- do you the first Monday of every month, get really excited? Just because it is the first month. 

This place is home. 

The past month was just as insane as the ones before. I went to the Arctic. I became closer with so many people. I reached new levels with the language.

I am on my fifth month now.  The realization of me having to return to the states hasn't hit me yet. I am not looking forward that much to it. It feels like I have always been here in Finland. 

Christmas is coming and so is the New Year. To be honest, I don't think it will be that hard. Homesickness has forgotten about me it seems. 

I wish for time to slow down but it keeps racing ahead. I notice more than ever.

Still it shocks me that this is happening. Finland is happening.