New Year's Eve

In December, when I finished my exams at school and left for Narva, I intentionally determined not to think about the school, any problems ( big or small), but just relax, enjoy the holidays and good times. But now, when sadly all the holidays are over, I feel empty and sad again. Even though, it’s a new year and we are supposed to feel ourselves fresh and ready to start something new or change something in our lives.
Recently I felt fear (as it sometimes happens to me when I’m alone in Tallinn) and it just comes from nowhere. I realize that I’m home with my family now and not alone but still have these weird feelings. Luckily, one advantage is that I can talk to somebody now, not by a phone but live.

Here are a few photos from 31^st December. It was truly an amazing evening with my family. We enjoyed good food, champagne, music and each other. We had no snow outside, but at least it didn’t rain. It’s always good to see off an old year with the ones you love and meet a new year together.

My Little Boy

Goodbye,2017!

Good evening!

Today is the last day of 2017, so I decided to make a last post this year.

Nothing much to say, just enjoying the holidays as I wanted. Did some shopping, cinema, café, Christmas movies and a much needed sleep. Besides that, practice yoga and meanwhile reading my new yoga book that dad gave me as a Christmas present. Finally, went to the library and took the books that I wanted to read, and it’s just so pleasant now- to have free time and read a good book on a cold day with a cup of something hot.

I am not a type of person who is doing this “resolution” thing. For now, I know what I want and what goals I want to achieve, so there is no need for me to write it or make a big list of the things, because there are not many of them. I actually think, it’s good to have just some and focus on them, then the result will be better and everything you’ve planned will be achieved. 

I just hope that the next year will be even better for me, and there will be less bad and dark days.

Happy New Year!

Winter Holidays

Two days as I’m home and I couldn’t be happier.

I was so excited when I was on my way home on Friday afternoon after two exams. While we were driving, it was snowing outside and already dark, so it felt extra cozy.

I am trying to recover from sleepless nights now. I was also sick all past week but, luckily, now I am feeling better. 

Today I woke up slowly, made a cup of coffee, lighted a candle and read a good book. No rush, no thoughts about school or that I must do my homework, just a relaxing morning. Then I practiced some yoga on my new mat.

Today it’s already a Christmas Eve. We had some champagne and tomorrow planning to celebrate it a little in a family circle. I am planning to make a spicy hummus, fried crispy eggplants, of course, a veggie salad and some other stuff.

Walking in the shops is actually so pleasant right now because of all this holiday rush and atmosphere. Trying to enjoy it as much as I can right now.

Merry Christmas!

Festive Mood

It's already a mid of December and I've not even written anything about it yet. I mean, how I actually enjoy this month for its atmosphere, holiday hustle, lights and warmth. I know, I mention it every year (when I had my old blog) but it's just hard not to mention it and appreciate this time of the year. It is basically what saves me right now while I am in the study process-the atmosphere. 

Next week it's already Christmas, how crazy is that. Time flies so fast. 

I can't stop looking at the windows when it's dark outside. When I am in the city or at home, I like to just look out somebody's window and to see their Christmas lights.

Two weeks ago I bought a beautiful dress in H&M. I wasn't planning to buy anything too festive and wanted to find something I would wear on a daily basis, but the dress that I saw there caught my eye immediately and I couldn't stop but had to try it on and afterwards bought it. Even though, I'll be with my family on New Year's Eve (nothing fancy, you know), I still like to take this oppourtunity and dress up a bit. :))) We all do. Also have already bought all the presents I wanted. 

Luckily, there still 15 days left to enjoy the rest of December with a festive mood.:)

 My peanut butter cookies that I baked in November but forgot to upload. Not the most attractive cookies but damn delicious. Planning to bake plenty of these in January. In December there will be more of ginger cookies baking. :)

The Last Week

I’m so happy this week is over. Mainly, because it was just one more week before the final week (obviously), the last kind of week with proper schedule as it was during the whole semester, also 2 final presentations that I had on Thursday. I made it a bit easier for myself (skipped two classes which were already not that important), but I still was very tired. On Monday I could barely move, so I decided to skip my evening yoga class and instead flowed for an hour at home after school. At 8 pm I was completely exhausted and couldn’t already do anything, so I just laid in bed and finished “Stranger Things” season 2.  

Nevertheless, during this week I got 2 good news. On Thursday I found out whether I need to write an exam in German or not, and as it was expected –NO. It’s already the third time that I get an automatic A based on my results during the semester, so I’m pretty glad and proud of that. Also, today French teacher said that I don’t need to write the exam there too by the same reason. Even though, I’ve already planned a bit when to start preparing and it also included French, but luckily I don’t need to. So, 2 exams less and that’s really cool.

Basically, next week is gonna be consisted almost of exams. I have 4 of them, a couple of left classes and that’s it. On Friday after my two finals in a row ( gonna be crazy) I am going to leave for Narva. 

I am a bit nervous about the exams, especially about a Law one. I hope, I won’t mess up and will manage to do it decently. If everything goes well, then I’ll have an almost stress free January and won’t have to come back to Tallinn to write any more exams. Last year I had to come on the 5^th of January and do a Business English exam , but this time I am planning to do everything next week, so I can(I hope) don’t study during the rest of the December which is basically Christmas and then a New Year. 

Now I'll go to bed, try to fall asleep, maybe read before that. Tomorrow planning to go to a usual "morning" hatha yoga class(the last one this year which is sad, especially because I won't be able to visit it for a month as I will be in Narva, but still, of course, will do it at home by the teacher's advice and help).

Night.