Sometimes, in the midst of all the new cultural adventures and academic intrigue, I get homesick. It can make me feel like I'm living on the moon, and my family and friends are waving to me from a distant, glowing planet – namely, Earth. Especially at times like this, I am glad to have a friend like Marketta. I was introduced to Marketta via email before arriving in Finland, through my friend Liisa's mother, Sinikka, who lives in Wisconsin. Sinikka and Marketta are close friends who attended school together, while growing up in Finland. Marketta is in the photo above, with her husband Klaus, and their dog Nelli.
I am grateful for Marketta's sincerity, generosity, and sense of humor. She and her husband travel often, so when we get together for coffee and tea, she has great stories and advice to share. A while ago, Marketta gave me a very soft, yellow and white woolen blanket. She told me that when I feel homesick, I should hug the blanket close to my face. She's right. It does help.
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