City full of people with different stories.

Meet Hussein. He is 17 years old refugee from Pakistan. I met him by the river today. He came and sat with me, we talked and he told me his story. I must admit, I had some preconception about him at first but after spending some time getting to know him I realized that he is very polite, friendly and little bit confused young man far away from home.

I got reminded of this beautiful quote: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about."

Tapasin tänään jokirannassa 17-vuotiaan Husseinin. Hän on Pakistanista Suomeen tullut pakolainen, joka osoittautui alun ennakkoluuloistani poiketen oikein mukavaksi nuoreksi mieheksi joka on hieman hämillään uudessa maassa, kaukana kotoa.

Emilka

  

And suddenly all the lovesongs were about you.

In a room full of art..

.. I would still stare at you.

Emilka

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Some seasons, you know..

Some seasons you know, come totally out of the blue and suddenly your life looks a whole lot different. 

A lot has happened during last few months: Got a lovely new home, moved to a new city, started studying again and began a special relationship with that special someone who already feels like someone I´ve always known. 

Life is pretty good at the moment. Im curious, thankful and happy, all at the same time. And especially glad that I did dare to choose this direction for the next steps of my life.

Emilka

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