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Edward and Bella seemed also to be there.

Berliner Tor

Dresden

Spent the weekend in Dresden. My monster wanted to visit his study buddy Toby and I took the chance to explore Germany.

We cooked some real tasty veggie pizza the first evening.

and chilled later at Habibi Shisha Lounge in Neustadt Dresden

 Saturday and Sunday were reserved for city sightseeing.

 Frauenkirche was totally destroyed in the Second World War. It took 13 years to reconstruct the church and they have used as much as possible of the old material and plans for it.

The insides were rather kitschy.

We also visited this museum of insane riches, were they displayed the most talented German handicraft. It was breathtaking as the materials maily consisted of gold, silver, ivory and gemstones. To get some idea click: 1, 2 & 3. The last one and my favourite piece is the cherry stone with 185 faces carved into it!

Tobis Schwedishbecher

Don't let the photos fool you: we had also rain.

We drove the 5 hour way back today, picking up two Dutsch hitch-hikers on some gas station and dropping them off after Braunschweig. The less pleasant event was that I had to drive part of the trip too. I mean driving on an Autobahn is still okay but a big city like Hamburg.. NO THANKS. The zillion traffic lights and a manual big-ass car just ruin all the fun.

The Day Of My Birth

So I never had the time to make my Superduper B-Day Wishlist Post. For compensation I offer the What-I-Actually-Got-Giftlist! I've decided to make this  
a photo-based-post, sparing you guys from my normal logorrhea. I never planned to celebrate nor did I really want to make it a spectacle but one way or the other my 21st birthday ended up being one of the happiest, surprise-fullest day in Germany. Seriously. I was enjoying every single hour of 18th March this year. Just like when I was 10 and still haveing those kiddy parties!

Giftpile + the royal breakfast with strawberries. Note the flowers & candles.

Took some time with this one..

Crabtree & Evelyn Cookies from Oma Linda. Blue paper boxes are a Venice Souvenir
from my boss and the 'Audrey Hepburn' letter papers from my honey's mother.

Silicon muffinforms from my boyfriend's sister.

From my 20-year-old self to the 21-year-old me.

Japanese teatin from my Love & the card + choco from my mom and sis.

I also got this lovely Finnish handicraft necklace from momma.

And what was in the big red package I was unwrapping in the 3rd picture?

Nothing less than a laptop from my boy and his parents!

I suppose this makes me a serious blogger now heehee. Every self-respecting blogger and a student has their own PC right? I couldn't believe my eyes when I finally managed to open the box. What then followed was an immediate blushing, mumbling, teary eyes and a quick concideration whether to close the box or pass out. I turned from face to face as my bf was shrinking under the table. Such a gift.. and totally out of the blue..

I guess this is what actors feel like at the Oscars? Wondering who to thank: the people who made it possible or God for the miracle. As I'm not so into God, I mumbled my confused thanks to the earthly angels = my boyfriend's mother and her son.

Dinner in an Indian restaurant with my boy's family.

Thank you all for the incredible day. I received not only gifts but so much love in the form of singing, hugging, kissing, Facebook congratulations, e-mails, text messages, audio messages, phone calls, skype calls and post cards. To be remembered by so many people from different countries, with different languages, despite of time or space has really made me feel greatful and warm inside. The 21-years has truely been worthy in collecting so many amazing friends and family members!

Daft as a Daisy

I've been having a tiny spring break here from my blog. Totally unintended. It's just that the past week I've been insanely busy with life like language school, sports, work and babysitting. In between those necessities, I've been enjoying la loveliest weather in Hamburg. No, I have no idea what's going on but the sun has been shining from practically cloudless sky for an entire week! Those of you who have no idea, let me enlighten you: HH is famous for it's shitty grey weather and rain. Well meine Damen und Herren, it seems like spring has finally sailed down the River Elbe. I've been laughing at Spring fashion taking over the shops in February, (as it was still -6°C or so one doesn't feel like wearing flower dresses), but dang it March seems promising for new shoes.

What has also occupied me for the past week was my boyfriend's semester holiday. Oh yes. For the next 4 weeks we are living under the same roof. Finally. His parents are in a long weekend in France at the moment, so we have been taking care of the house and enjoying the time together. Today we're making sushi, in which may I brag, we have become preeeetty talented.

Here are some photos of my snatches from Ikea. I tried to prevent  prepare myself for the crazyness and left with a list of must-haves. Just as expected I came back with stuff 50% from the list and 50% outside the list. No measuring spoons nor flower vase but decorating stones and sand instead. All in all I noticed myself investing for Light.

D.I.Y Marmelade jars + white sand + candles

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I'll be posting a colossal mini Birthday Wishlist soon, as March happens to be my birth month too. Holymoly I will be turning 21 this time. If that doesn't scare the child out of me, I don't know what will!

To set yourself into spring mode I would highly recommend Pepe Deluxé. Their last Album 'Spare Time Machine' is definitely the most played file on my mp3. Thanks to my buddy Petteri for introducing me to this great band. Now here's a Finnish group we can be proud of!