I'm finally at the apartment I'll be living in. It's fairly close to the train stop and lots of shops, so I think I'll be able to survive. It's in a student housing apartment complex which is not fancy, but has more than enough space. When I arrived it was a beautiful day out - perfect for a walk to Ikea! I bought bedding supplies and a little lamp which makes my room look much happier. It seriously needs some posters on the walls, or maybe a clock.
There are lots of things I want to be able to buy - umbrella, groceries, running clothes, printer - but have no idea of where to find them. Good thing Finnish classes start soon. It still doesn't feel quite real, being in a country all the way on the other side of the world.
Tomorrow my goals are:
-find a grocery store
-get my information packet from HY
-arrive at the tutor meeting on time
-rest
Also, I think I am going to take pictures of signs and translate them, so I know where I'm going.
(This says it was posted on 26/8, but it actually is on 31/8.)
