LUIS

I rarely make collages but Luis' visit truly is worth one so here we go! Pictures don't do any justice for the bunch of emotions undergone during last week but at least you get an idea. 

Every single day we met in front of Zalando at 1 o'clock (sometimes Spanish timing) for a wonderful lunch, planning session for the rest of the day // Often we went to a park close to my office and enjoyed the sun and +30 degrees that we were blessed with for the whole week. We also forgot to make the plans we were supposed to // Nordic party arranged by my dear colleagues. A good night of internationality, new people and nice talks // Deepest conversations definitely took place on Sunday(hangover) by the river, spiced up with the best döner kebabs in town. World seemed the better place again

I think we took more selfies than ever. We also agreed that taking them in public should not be considered awkward or embarrassing anymore. So, this pic means nothing but love // The post of open air cinema you can already find here click. Definitely a summernight must-do with a good friend. I would even consider it for a date if I would ever go for one // We don't confess anything. God bless the student budget! // One more park hang-out, I think that's what we did the most

Hitting the floor with some awesome DJs in Berlin nightlife. I can tell you the clubs were like saunas that night // Beautiful view of Berlin riverside while talking about the meaning of life (or just a good outfit) // After day on the beach. I think this was 101st version of the selfie series but still it feels just as pure as the first one // Absolute quote of the week. I will miss my bra.

NEVER MET A SUNSET I DIDN'T LIKE

Top Tally Weijl / kimono Noisy may / denim shorts Asos / sneakers Converse / bag H&M / watch Casio / shades Monki

Auringonlasku on ehdottomasti yksi kivoimmista päivän hetkistä. Kuluneen päivän prosessoimiseen, syvään hengittämiseen, Berliinin siluetin ihailuun, parvekkeella chillailuun ja viinilasilliseen. Ja kiistämättä myös asukuvien ottamiseen - kuvat keskiviikolta ennen leffailtaa :)

// Sunset is one of my many favourite moments of a day. Perfect for processing hectic day behind, breathing deep, admiring the beautiful silhouette of Berlin, chilling at my balcony and having a glass of wine. Not to mention taking the outfit pics - here some shots from Wednesday before open air cinema :)

@ OPEN AIR CINEMA

Luis on kotiutunut takaisin Espanjaan ja mulla alkaa kuluneesta viikosta henkinen ja fyysinen palautuminen maanpinnalle. Vika yö kului klubilla josta suoraan toimistolle, joten sata lasissa mentiin loppuun saakka. Nyt on jo ikävä. 

Keskiviikkoiltana haluttiin tehdä jotain iisiä ja suunnattiin Kreuzberiin ulkoilmaleffaan klik, mikä osoittautui ihan kymppivalinnaksi. Mukaan saa ottaa omia eväitä (krhm) ja paikat vapaasti valittavissa. Me mentiin tyypillisesti niin myöhässä ettei saatu tuoleja, mutta lämpimänä kesäiltana nurmipaikka ja huopaviltti ajoi asian täydellisesti. Leffa oli Dallas Buyers Club ja nukahdin vain viideksi minuutiksi - mikä on multa saavutus, joten lämpimät suositukset sekä leffasta että teatterista kaikille. 

// Luis landed back in Spain yesterday and now it's the time to start recovering from the past week both mentally and physically. We spent the last night clubbing (where from I ran directly to the office…)  so we literally made the best of every hour we had. Miss him already. 

On Wednesday we wanted to do something relaxing&fun and headed to an Open air cinema in Kreuzberg click. You could bring your own snacks (meaning beer) and seating is free for choice. Of course we were typically too late to get actual chairs but summer night was perfect for lying on the grass wrapped in blankets as well. The movie was Dallas Buyers Club and I only fell asleep for a moment - which is an accomplishment. All in all, both theatre and movie highly recommended!

PRIMARK CONFESSIONS

Meillä kaikilla on niitä, onhan? Se kauhun ja innostuksensekainen tunne kun sä painit satojen turistien joukossa etsien epätoivoisesti mitä tahansa vaatekappaletta omassa koossa, koska kaikki maksaa markan? Ja samalla toivot että pääsisit jo pois. Näin mun Primark-taival ainakin joku vuosi sitten alkoi, mutta onneks hommaan on löytynyt pientä balanssia matkan varrelta. Käytiin Luisin kanssa tsekkaamassa Alexanderplatzille avattu uusin hävityksenkauhistus, ja lähti sieltä jotain mukaankin, melkein traumoitta. 

// We all have them, don't we? The chaotic feeling of confusion & excitement when you are desperately fighting over your own size in every single piece around you since they are all cheaper than  a Cosmopolitan (yes, either cocktail or magazine) - simultaneously willing to get out of that circus. This is how at least my first experiences were with Primark but thank god I have slightly improved from those days. Today we checked out the recently opened store in Alexanderplatz and nearly survived without trauma. Even made some bargains! 

A FRIEND IS LIKE A GOOD BRA

… Always lifts you up and close to your heart. Neljä päivää sitten sain onnekkaana mimminä varmaan jo monelle tutun latinon pyörimään luokseni Berliiniin! Alunperin suunnitelmana oli MELT-festarit, mutta koska ollaan molemmat kutakuinkin konkurssissa ja tää on Luisin eka kera Berliinissä, päätettiin myydä meidän liput ja investoida rahat yleiseen pahennuksen aiheuttamiseen. Ollaan tän vuoden aikana nähty Vaasassa, Amsterdamissa, Barcelonassa, Madridissa ja nyt Berliinissä - sopivan sekavaa ja aina yhtä kivaa. Vitsi. Kuvat Madridista kesäkuulta!

// … Always lifts you up and close to your heart. Four days ago I got my everlasting favourite latino to Berlin for a visit! The original plan was MELT festival but since we are both equally broke and it's Luis' first time in the city, we decided to sell our tickets and just explore around instead - which has proved itself to be a great decision alongside other perfect ideas we always have. During this year we have got lost in Vaasa, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid and now in Berlin. Damn it's been many laughs and tears. Pics from Madrid in June!