One more week has passed at the cruise ship. I now only have three weeks left in Finland before  taking the flight to Los Angeles and starting a new chapter of my life studying acting in Long Beach, California. And I have still not found a place to live! I am even considering buying a RV and living in it for a year, that would make traveling around California so much easier. And I could get a decent RV for cheaper than renting a room for a year! 

But there are some problems with living in a RV, e.g. I do not know where I could park it, the trailer parks are all really expensive in that area and finding a parking spot on the streets might be difficult and dangerous. So for now I am sticking to trying to find a room in someones apartment. (Any tips about vacant rooms in Long Beach are appreciated!)

I am feeling much more relaxed about moving than I thought I would. Even though I was quite anxious earlier in spring, my main feeling at the moment is (a bit nervous) excitement. I love adventures and finding myself in completely new situations and now after being stationary in Turku, Finland for about three years it feels like I am ready to begin my next journey. 

The things that frightened me in spring do not feel as frightening anymore. Especially not on a day like this when the ocean is almost completely still and I am on my way home into the arms of my loving boyfriend.

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I will soon do a longer post about why I was anxious about moving away and how I have been dealing with those feelings of anxiety. 

<center>Thank you all once again for taking the time to check out my post!</center>

<center>*mialinnea*</center>