Names of Mine

Next time I let someone somewhere publish something relevant in my name I will make sure they get it right. One little "i" missing and I am not the same person anymore. I can count the people who get my name right the first time with one hand, whereas I can count the names I have been accidentally given with two hands and one foot! Nice try, but I am not: Annaliisa, HanaLisa, Hannalisa, Hannah-Lisa, Hanalissa, Hanna-Liisa, Hannaliesa, Hannah-Lisah, Lisah-Hannah, Hah hah haaa... and now to my surname!

First Publication

My life keeps taking unexpected turns so no time to get bored here. Yesterday I discovered that one of the doctors I had been helping out with a clinical study recently had put my name on a scientific article without telling me (of course I would have said no). I rarely drink champagne on a Tuesday but seeing my name amongst the world leading scientist justifies a glass or two, and it really did not taste that bad, either. I guess we have to open another bottle for Tobias when he eventually publishes something, too.

"The use of transient elastography (FibroScan) as a non invasive diagnostic tool to predict cirrhosis and portal hypertension"-sounds scientific enough?

Batteries Re-charged

Last weekend was very well spent doing not much anything. On Saturday morning we drove to the Singing Beach and spread our picnic blanket on the usual spot. On Sunday we took the T-line to Boston Common and made a journey with the Swan Boat around the pond. Batteries re-charged!

Carpe Diem

No, I do not have a carpal tunnel-syndrome. It is the carpal tunnel of the wrist that causes problems in people who write a lot. My tunnel is doing perfectly well right now, and I will only start worrying about it if I become a student again (which is actually part of my plan).

"Carpe Diem" is what I tell myself (and others) when I am going to seize the moment. Thinking back in my life, I have rarely spent much time pondering about the pros and cons. The bigger the decision, the less I ponder (so no logic there...) For example, when I met my husband, I knew I had to seize him quickly, or else somebody else would. And the list goes on. The best decisions I have ever made are those I have done fast and fearlessly by trusting God that things will turn out just fine.

About a month ago things really started moving. First, my mom suggested that she could look after Annikki should I need more time to read for my entry exam. Carpe diem-I booked a flight and here I am reading day and night (should I not pass it is because I fell asleep during the test). Then my dad told me about an interesting job advertisement he had seen in Hesari. Carpe diem-I contacted the company and will be signing a contract next week. In order to be able to start work in August, Annikki obviously needs full time care. I called several daycare centers and when I heard lthat the chances of getting a spot this soon are close to zero, I said "Carpe diem"-I am going to send her to school instead! She will start in the Kindergarten-group of the International School in Helsinki! I am jumping with joy!