Again, I wanted to thank DIGSBY and DERVISS for organizing my very thoughtful box I received. I can tell it was very thought out because the movie I loved very much while wearing my kids heart socks (only Derviss and I wear kids shoes.. and socks. Well ok my Mom, too hahaha) I also very much like the headband and stickers and the picture magnets that incidentally I had to put on my washing machine cause my fridge actually is more like a cabinet and isn't magnetic but they look great on the washer, too! I don't think I will ever grow up...I'm such a kid really! When they said Finland would want someone to join their youthful team! I think that is one word I would say about myself!! People have commented to me here that it is brave to be here in this town doing things alone but to be honest I wouldn't say it's bravery...more of adventurous and crazy! But I am loving every minute of it. And I am happy to share with all of you the experiences I have here. I have been having some weird dreams the past couple of days and I think it's hitting me how much I miss home. As much as it is a great experience here and the best opportunity ever...like Dorothy says there really is no place like home. :) And of course I miss all of you!! So as I think of you today - also think of me. Today is going to be my nameday I decided. They have it here in Finland and obviously Shannon is not a Finnish name so I am going to say as a kid today will be my nameday! Love you guys! By the way I can't stop eating peanut butter m&ms for breakfast! Yummy! I think this weekend I will continue my youthfulness and hit up the zoo here. Why not right? I totally got passed by a nordic walker this morning. It was too funny! :)

P.S. Thank you Todd also for my Valentine card. I got it this morning and wanted to say thank you! It was very thoughtful and sweet of you!