I found a red maple leaf on the ground so I thought it was appropriate :)
Hei,

From now, on I will reread my blog before sending it. My last blog had so many mistakes and sorry for that. Ok, so it's been so long that I already forget all the amzing things I did. Usually I write it down but I forgot this time. So i'm just going to wing it :).

On septembre 18th, my town had a celebration called Valojen Yö which means night of lights. I went to a concert with my host mom and sister, we got to see the first Finnish Idol and many more. After the concert I went to hang out with some friends and I had lots of fun :).

On septembre 22nd, I went on a trip to Helsinki with my host dad to pick up some stock for his sport store. While there, we visited warehouses with sports clothing and equipement. I was in heaven. In one of the warehouses the guys gave me a free soccer ball, some socks and a scarf from the Finnish soccer team. Everyone was so nice. After that we went to see a cross country ski Hall. It was this large building that is open all year long and has a ski trail to practice all year long, it was really neat. We then moved on to the market, it was so cool to see all the different foods and all the people. My host dad's friends were at a fishing booth and gave me a free smoked salmond (my favorite).

On Saturday, I helped my host parents paint their new garage and put some siding on their house. I really enjoyed this because I was outside all day and it reminded me of back home working with my family. 

This week was the exam week and it goes on until wensday so I haven't been to school much. I only went for one finnish class and my finnish test which went really well. In the next Jakso (period) I am taking finnish, french, music, italian and physical education. I hope that all goes well.

Take Care, and tell me how your doing!

Sophie xox0

At the fish market.

Concert during Valojen yö.

Hello everyone,

I just realize it been a while since my last post and I thought it was time to write a little something :). So obviously to answer your first question, no I'm not dead yet. The evil finnish aliens have not taken over the country yet. (right mimi)...Anyways I have of course done many new things. First, I went to a mens under 20 hockey game (Sweeden vs. Russia). The game took place in Hamina and was arranged and organized by my host dad so I had free tickets for me and two others. The friends from school that I decided to invite had never been to a hockey game before so I proudly introduced to them to one of Canada's national sports. It was very funny because the game was quite fast which scared them. They both said that if they were in the ice with the boys that would have died. haha. :). Sweeden eventually ended up winning 4-2 which really frustrated the Russian fans.

Last weekend I decided to go visit Kotka to meet one of the exchange students there. I went all by myself and took the bus, but on the way there I stopped in the wrong town. In Finland, towns are very close together and don't have a distinct sign saying Welcome to... So by accident I stopped in the wrong town which was very frustrating because I had to wait an hour and pay again for the next bus. Although, it was very crappy at the moment I learned from my mistake. Hopefully, I don't do it again. ;). 

On Thursday, I made my second attempt on making supper. I decided to make spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic bread which turned out to be a very great success. My host family like it and told me I can make supper anytime I want. :).

This weekend I went to my rotary district camp in Partaharju. It was really great to be with all the other exchange students to talk about our experiences and struggles. While there, we went hiking for three hours which was good but very long. We also had lots of sauna time and then we jumped in the lake and then sauna again. It is the best feeling I recomend everyone tries this once. :). You will feel so refreshed when you are done. Well I will finish my post because I am very tired...I hope to hear from you guys also...

Love.

Sophie xxo

During our hike.

Me and the Japanese exchange student.