We have arrived in heaven; sun, sea and peace and quiet. We happen to live at a resort with a middle age over 65 which suits us very well, because we seem to have the same interests. We went to bed early and I woke up to watch the sunrise. We’re not in a rush to do anything or go anywhere because we already know we’ll get everything we came here to do done. I enjoy every minute of undisturbed working, answering emails at the breakfast table and full nights of sleep. Work to me is sometimes the perfect getaway where I get to concentrate fully on one thing at a time and therefore my brain gets a break and after being home with the kids for a week, this is much welcomed.

Yesterday we walked down to the beach and I found the biggest and most beautiful seashells. I felt like a child when hunting for one treasure after another to bring home to my children. I almost went for a dip, or at least half of my body did more or less voluntarily.

Today, we’re going for a power walk and after that pack up and shoot a couple campaigns. I’ve only been here in Marbella once before, therefore I’d love to hear from you if you have any restaurant recommendations and other must-sees? We’re staying in the old town which seems charismatic and cozy. I wasn’t that found of Puerto Banus when I was here the last time, so if you know some other places to visit, I’d love to know.

Pictures by Juuli Rönkä

First post of 2019. Since I constantly talk about my self-search, promises, realizations and thoughts, I’m thinking this post will be more casual. Yesterday we welcomed the new year with a bunch of friends at our place. I had a really nice evening and it was the perfect end to the emotion filled year 2018. One of my goals was and is to have more people over and prioritize spending time with friends more, so I’m happy we ended it this way as well.

Today I’m continuing camp life by moving in with my sister for a night or two. They just moved to a new house and got two puppies so I’m sure we won’t get bored. After that I’ll be back to work as usual. Meetings are sneaking up and although taking time off completely has been amazing I’m starting to miss the charm and energy kicks off  ‘doing’. Even though we stand in front of a new year, fresh start and many wonderful days of the unknown, it’s still comforting to know that this year will roll forward day by day, more or less out of our control.

Thank you for the past year and hopefully we’ll continue together for the next!

coat samsoe&samsoe (borrowed)// jeans and boots anine bing// bag chanel// earrings sofiaruutuxgauhar

Pictures by Juuli Rönkä