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May Day

View from my dads apartment
First year is done and I'm on a three week break before summer school starts. I've been sick ever since Monday (but finally feeling better today, yaaay), so I haven't been on top of my game. I was meant to be filming this week but as I haven't been able to speak or do anything else for that matter, it's been kind of impossible... Hopefully soon though! We had our first boat practice on Saturday and since the water is still freezing and the weather isn't that warm yet, that's most probably what made me sick. Also I tend to get sick after a stressful time, so that might be part of the problem as well.
From Burj Khalifa during a sandstorm (we really had the worst luck)
Almost all my friends have moved out of res already. It's been weird seeing everyone pack up and leave while I'm still "stuck" here for 2 months. I'm moving tomorrow, but just to a different res that's on the same street. For those who don't know yet, I'm leaving home June 30th and so I'll be back in business July 1st! I'm more than excited to go home and see all my friends. It's only been about 5 months since I saw everyone but it feels like forever. What's especially sad is that I'm missing my first May Day when I would've had the chance to wear my graduation hat, but it's sitting at home gathering dust for me. Maybe I'll take it with me next year and wear it even though no one here will understand what it is and why I'm wearing it...
My room is a mess right now as most of my things are either in suitcases, boxes, ikea bags or just in plastic bags (yes I'm that ratchet). I don't understand how I have so much stuff now since I moved here with 2 suitcases… Oh well. I feel sorry for my friend who's storing my things for the summer, but dw you'll be treated with Finnish treats once I come back!
 Dubai Marina
I'm a little upset today for missing out on May Day celebrations, but fortunately I'm not completely missing out on all celebrations as we have our last condo party of the season tonight! We'll see how that goes as I've been able to eat twice in the past 3 days. Happy May Day to everyone back home and remember to drink responsibly!!
p.s. all pics are from my trip to Dubai, as I am the laziest blogger ever and never have had the time to post these before