I'm going home so that I can act as a bridesmaid (-matron?) when two of my dear friends wed each other. I'm looking forward to spending quality time with the quality people in the wedding party, as well as helping out in ways that require my presence (in other words, something more than simply sending emails which read, "Wish I could be there!"). I've also been asked to sing a song during the ceremony, which I'm nervous about. The last time I performed was five years ago, at the wedding of another beloved person.
Aside from that, the trip will be just what you'd expect: lots of catching up with family and friends, eating, and hanging out with Riley. It'll probably be wonderful. And that's the problem.
Last Wednesday, I watched this documentary about Centralia, Pennsylvania. It managed to both move and frighten me. It forced me to notice the hometown zealot within myself -- the sort of person who thinks her own rolling hills are Shangri-La. [Edit: No, that's not 'what she said'. In fact, forget I said that.]
While I'm home, I'll slip back into the slot that's forever reserved for me. I'll get comfortable, and I won't want to leave, because I'm actually an enormous pansy who's utterly dependent on her place of origin. I guess that's the plight of many expats, though, and after the initial sting of leaving and coming home to Finland, I'll acclimate once again.
Other than thoughts of my trip and what it'll mean for my sanity, I've been focusing on Finnish (as usual). I feel as if I've become a bit of a bore on that front, so I'll refrain from commenting on it. Instead, I'll just share the photo of the place at which I studied on Friday.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have coffee to drink and Finnish soap operas to watch.
HAVE A GREAT TIME with your family and friends! You've got a really gorgeous voice and I'm sure the guests would enjoy listening to that.
ReplyDeleteHope the transition from there to Finland is smooth.
Thanks, Amel! :)
DeleteOh I hope you have an amazing time! And good luck on the singing!
ReplyDeleteps. I was meant to comment on your accent post ages ago and leave a sample of my own. Maybe I'll get around to it this week, so far it looks promisingly empty (although the weeks always fill up out of the blue). But like everyone else said, your accent isn't bad at all, and you have a really warm voice
Thanks on all counts! Also, post your accent whenever you'd like! Alternatively, you could always do your own blog post about it. Either way, I'd be very interested to hear it. :)
DeleteAsked to sing? Oh, right. You can actually sing.
ReplyDeleteI can, or could, or something. We'll see, I guess!
DeleteAt least it isn't won't and definitely shouldn't like in my case.
DeleteYou were fabulous five years ago and I am certain you'll be fabulous again! What will you be singing?
ReplyDeleteI really understand what you mean about that "slot that's forever reserved for me". I went back to my own slot many times in the first years of my life overseas, and almost every time it was a wrench to leave. At the same time, never did I feel that staying would be a real option. You'll be just fine (with your singing, too!) All the very best :)
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