Making it through frozen days

Monday night I had a terrible dream that my time in Tampere ran out, and suddenly I was on a plane to New York City. I landed in a city full of large gray buildings and business men in black suits walking around. When we hit the ground I was crying -- sobbing, incredibly sad that I was no longer home. I would no longer go back to Lapinkaari, to my room, to the kitchens, to pizzerias with friends... Anyway, I can't let these thoughts flood my emotional stability. Especially when there are still several months left! But the dream was just painful.

Tuesday evening I saw Shame. It was an engaging and evocative movie about a topic that hasn't really been covered in a serious way: sex addiction. A sibling relationship is also highlighted, and I instantly missed my brother. Cinematography was great (I especially loved the tracking shot of the main character jogging around New York); acting was convincing; score was fitting; timing was beautiful; editing was well done.

It was -22 degrees celsius throughout the day, and I felt like I was walking through a giant ice box. It's no longer a white winterland. The cold air pierces and burns any poorly covered or exposed skin. I don't think I was born to live this way. I love the cold, but this is extreme. At least there was sun today! Beautiful...

Some pictures from around campus:



(Taken from right outside of the student library, Linna)



(Albert pointed out this beautiful sight of snow that collected on the transparent ceiling)



(View of Pinni A, one of the University buildings)