Feb 2008

I got a job! I will be working for Kenworth Trucks in Seattle. I was there for an interview February 14th-18th and spent time with some friends.

Here is Aaron and his dog Furies. I stayed with Aaron and his wife Cris in Everett and had a great time. Thanks!

We went for a walk just north of Seattle along Puget Sound. Here are some random pictures from the walk.

We also went snowboarding at Stevens Pass. This is only 2 hours from Seattle!

I am moving up to Seattle March 5th to find a place to live and will start work the 17th. Updates will come soon. Start checking airline tickets because you are coming to visit!

I had to leave Finland. Actually I had to leave all Schengen countries which is most of Europe. My residence permit expired. I didn't find a job I wanted so I didn't get a work permit which would have allowed me to stay. I didn't get a job because I didn't have a work permit. That's the crappy catch to working in Europe for a non-EU citizen like me. I am now back at home in San Mateo. It is bitter sweet to come home since I left friends and someone very special behind.

I took some random pictures in the last week before I left.

Goodbye apartment

Goodbye silly supermarket where NOTHING is on sale

Goodbye low afternoon sun and untouched snow

Goodbye cool skies

Goodbye frozen lake

Goodbye Sanna. I hope to see you soon.

I think having to leave Finland due to permit issues is...

Goodbye Finland