That’s how we build our life around the PhD (or how it builds itself around us). And that’s also why we are in Finland during winter, although summer would be much more comfortable, I guess. Winter would be awesome if we could go to the polar circle, if we could go skiing or sledging or do other wintery stuff. But he has to work most of the time, right now even during the weekends. And gee, it’s cold here. Last week, the temperature has always been around -15°C (perceived temperature around -20°C). For a baby that doesn’t even like to get a new diaper, being dressed like a Michelin figure is quite a challenge. Though I am not sure whether the challenge lies with the baby, the mother or the neighbours who have to listen to the screaming.
At least, the sun has been shining every single day since our arrival, as if it would try its best to welcome us. The river started freezing over and every day the walls of the wooden houses along the riverside are covered with beautiful ice crystals. And the little one had her first visit to a sauna.
So it might not be the best timing. But it’s not a bad timing either!
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Hey Freddie, it’s a great idea that u have a blog now!!! And congrats on your wedding! I had no idea! When did u guys get married?
Hi Lena, glad you like it 🙂 We had the civil marriage just before Karsten started his PhD in Switzerland because it made a lot of things much easier…Hugs from Finland!
Cool, so you guys are married for about a couple of years now, right? Are you Frau Karsten M. now? Congratulations once again! and indeed, I loved it that you decided to have a blog, that makes it so much easier to communicate. I was thinking to have my own blog too to keep in touch with friends but my life is far too boring and I am far too lazy to write about it.
Jumping in between the messages: Lena!!! Miss you girl!! Long time since we had news from each other. This blog thing is really a nice way to keep “in touch”.