Yeezus.

Yesterday.

 A spontanious decision was made.

We had a day off.

We drove to NYC.

From Boston.

After a visit at Harvard.

Got tickets.

Backstage passes.

And went to see my biggest idol.

Mr. Yeezy.

Kanye West.

My third time.

It was amazing.

I was so happy.

I got even happier seeing my friend there.

She works for him.

And even happier.

At the intimate afterparty.

Kanye walked out from the bathroom.

And came over to me.

And started a conversation. 

I always felt like I didn't wanna meet him.

I didn't wanna ruin my image of him.

But he was so nice.

I was surprised.

And so so happy. 

I think I'll meet him again.

Kim was there too.

Starstruckdom. 

I'm in Cleveland now.

I will have a heart attack soon.

Philly.

Nyc.
2 hectic shows.
Sold out.
Yesterday New Haven.
Sold out.
Today.
Philadelphia.
Driving back and forth from NYC.
Tomorrow day off.
Can´t wait.
My body is exhausted.
But there´s a lot more to come.

New Haven was great.
My old friend came to the show.
I love seeing familiar faces.
From home.
Reminds me of who I am.
Where I come from.
Brings back a lot of memories.
This particular friend was my ex-boyfriends roommate.
Back in the day.
And we are basically in the same hometown "gang".

Monday it´s off to Boston.
I am happy today.

LATE NIGHTS AND EARLY MORNINGS. 

For some reason we play a lot of churches, I call it The Church Tour.

NYC I have returned.

I´m here again.
NYC.
We drove into DC.
Drove out.
5 hours later.
The city that never sleeps.
But it sure seemed like it was sleeping last night.
We have a double show tonight.
Roughness.
I feel like I should divide myself.
How can I be in 4 different places.
At the same time.
Do you have a secret solution?

I visited a very southern home the other day.
I wanted to lift down the bear.
Take it outside and yell:
"YOU´RE FREEEEEEEEE"

Stop it.

He walked in.
He looked like he had just worked out.
He walked to the bar.
He was wearing a cap.
Turned the wrong way.
As I like it.
Before he sat down he pulled up his pants.
Grey sweat pants.
I looked at my friend.
He looked at me.
We were looking at the same thing.
And we giggled.
My friend looked away.
I knew I had to see the face.
He ordered a beer.
Sat down.
I kept wishing he would look my way.
He turned around.
He looked at me.
He smiled.
I wanted to fall off my chair.
I whispered to my friend in excitement.
"IT´S DAVID BECKHAM".

Started from the bottom...

NOW WE HERE. 

What a night.

We were supposed to leave NYC 3 days ago.
I gotta say.
Registering a car is a pain in the ass.
So after trying to arrange that yesterday.
We decided to sit down at about 5pm.
It all started with one drink.
Which escalated into many.
Which led us to have more friends surrounding us.
Which led us to go to Maxwell, the singers party.
Which led me to be at a club next to the hotel.
Which led me to be dancing like a crazy person.
With my friend.
Taking over the dance floor.
Which led me to walk out of the club when they closed.
Wondering where I was.
Realising I was next to the hotel.
Which led me to pass out.
And that´s about it.
I met amazing people.

New York, I love you more and more.
New York, I think we need to move it to the next level.
New York, I think we need to become more serious.
New York, I think I´m ready to commit.
New York, sweep me off my feet.

This was 2 hours ago. 

It seems I stole this last night from the party.

Just the most awesome plate. It´s all for you Romeo. 

Pre-Halloween.

Yesterday.
I met my amazing friend Venla.
She is from Finland aswell.
I think I was 15 when I met her.
She used to be my dance teacher.
We have always kept in touch.
And I really look up to her.
She is this strong amazing woman,
Now it happens that she´s living in NYC too.
And we have very similar thoughts on life.
And our roots.
Finland.
During the years I´ve taken portraits of her.
And yesterday I brought my camera and took some beautiful shots.
She has this amazing energy that always gives me something.
I´m so lucky to have amazing people in my life.

Later I saw my other friend.
And we happened to be sitting next to Robyn.
Of course I had to be awkward and go over and say something.
In swedish of course.
She was with her family.
Even more awkward.

Later.
Out of the blue.
I find out that we are going to a halloween party.
Not just any halloween party.
But Michael Stipes halloween party.
I made it simple and dressed up as Jason.
People in masks freak me out.
So I had to avoid freaking others out.
And I kept removing my mask all the time.
Anyways.
Robyn was there.
And we actually became friends.
So I had the chance to make fun of my awkward approach earlier.
I talked to Michael Stipe for a while.
Making stupid jokes, not realising it was him.
He took off his wig and I was like.
Oh hey.
Liv Tyler was there too.
She took a picture of me.
I guess actors do make me a little starstruck.

All I can say is.
Today was not fun.
I had to get up really early.
A homeless person walk past me.
And said.
"Oh man you look tired".
I was like "Thank you, I know".

I´m a creep. 

My Jason outfit. Creepy.

Before I went to bed. 

Just sitting here.

I had to relocate.
I moved my computer and my papers from my room.
To the lounge outside.
Sometimes you have to move to another location.
To get work done.
That´s why people have offices, right?

On Monday I had drinks with my friend Armando.
We decided to stay at my hotel.
We sat in the same place as I sit right now.
We start looking around and notice we´re surrounded.
By Patti Smith.
By a drunk Sam Shepard.
By David Byrne (talking heads).
By Steven Dorff (handsome).
Lovely.
We then gathered our troops and went to see our friend.
Willis Earl Beal play.
He was on tour with us last year.
And I barely ever saw him perform.
I now realised how amazing he is.
So amazing.
He is a true talent.
I have not heard a voice like his since Jimi Hendrix.
I cried a little bit.
Got a little shaky.
By his energy on stage.
I met Michael Jacksons nephew there.
Damn.
He was handsome.
After the show me & my friend Armando went dancing.
To this club I´ve never been to.
Ended up at a painters after party.
I had no clue who he was until I stepped into his apartment.
Saw the huge studio.
And googled him.
I hate google.
Can´t people just stay a mystery?

Yesterday was a little painful.
Migraine and no sleep.
We got our touring car.
And went to see our friends new bar.
The new (legendary) Maxfish.
After that we had a family dinner.
And I had a sleepover with my american little sister.

Now I gotta take off.
What a life.
Tomorrow the road takes us on.
Memphis.

My fab friend Armando. 

New Maxfish and Ulli. 

Construction site. 

Williamsburg. 

Portrait of me by me taken the other day. 

My location and breakfast.

Thank you.

I don´t know who you are.
But thank you for showing interest.
I just reached a significant amount of visitors today.
And I would love to see you comment more.
I have tried it before.
But I never hear anything.
But if you want to stay anonymous.
I respect that.

I talked to my mother today.
It had been a while.
Miss her a lot.
Talked to my sister yesterday.
She´s pregnant.
It´s very exciting.
I personally think I will be the coolest auntie ever.
Don´t you?

Also remember to vote for me, blog of the year. 
Or don´t.
I am very honoured to just be nominated.
Still can´t believe it.

I got this for my sisters baby.
Awesome, right? 

I watched the documentary Blackfish yesterday.
Do watch, it´s heartbreaking.
I really wish I one day would be able to work with protecting animals.
Dolphins and orcas.
We need to do something!
We can´t just close our eyes and pretend this cruelty isn´t going on.
Why do we think we own everything on earth?
I wish a species would take over and put some of us in tiny cages.
And say "SEE, HOW DOES IT FEEL".
I´m so angry.

Long nights, late mornings.

Yesterday.
Dog park visit.
Tompkins Square park.
It was Halloween in there.
All the puppies had crazy outfits.
Only in America.
Met up with friends.
People came and went during the night.
We went around town.
Ended up having a little get together at the hotel.
I wen´t to bed at 5am.
Slept forever.
And ever.

Last year I was on tour during Halloween.
We went horseback riding in Montana.
So I only now realized.
Halloween is celebrated for 3 weekends.
Everyone was dressed up yesterday.
Except us.

I wish this would be my studio.
I love the bathroom.
And I know you will have opinions about this picture.
It´s the same as the subject of bikinis vs. underwear.
Why is it wrong being seen in underwear?
But then people walk in the streets of Miami in a bikini.
Would they do it in underwear?
No.
This is probably wrong.
Because I´m in a towel.
Sharing a private moment.
Even if you can´t see more skin than being in a bikini.
I don´t need to explain.
It´s art.

I wonder if she´d be proud of me?

Today I worked a little bit.
And also got a tattoo for my grand mother.
Her name was Terttu.
Which is the most old school name ever.
My middle name was in her honour.
Teresa.
I´m proud I was able to know her.
But I wish I would have been able to know her as an adult.
Knowing another adult.
I wish I would´ve heard stories about her life.
About losing her husband.
I wish she would´ve been able to share her wisdom.
About adulthood.
I only knew her as a kid.
Knowing her grandmother.
Telling me to take my feet off the living room table.
During her stay for christmas.
Everytime we went over she had these candies.
Marmelade.
I hated them.
But I still always had one.
They´ve been around since 1895.
And I´m pretty sure they have never changed the logo.
So here it is.
You eat them too right?

I also had some fun with my camera today.
I love him.

HARD TIMES. 

My view is amazing no matter what time I look out. 

Autumn light.

Fell asleep 5am yesterday.
It was a fancy fancy charity event.
If you´ve seen Gossip girl.
It was that kind of an event.
I was the only person wearing a beanie.
Everyone and anyone had long beautiful hair.
Amazing dresses and food.
Though crowd.
My highlight was when two models were fake crying on stage.
Begging for money donations.
Then we went to a bar.
Open mic night.
Amazing.
Today I got up early.
Worked.
And saw my beautiful american sister.
Picked her up from school.
Took her to lunch.
And watched her volley game.
PS. I have not been in cold like this since...
I´m not even sure when.
February?

And shot her in my studio.

Here I sit.

In my hotel room.

Eating blueberry pancakes.

With a side of bacon. 

My favourite.

I hear sounds of traffic. 

I´m on the 12th floor. 

In a corner room. 

The light in this room is always amazing.

This might be the 5th or 6th time I stay here. 

We did a show on Monday in Brooklyn. 

We had an epic after party.

With a small group of people.

I went to bed at 5am. 

Yesterday I went to my favourite restaurant.

Veselka. 

Please go if you have a chance. 

Then I saw a high school volleyball game.

Chilled in Brooklyn.
With my New York family. 

Came back. 

Had a bath.

In darkness.

While watching the view of the city. 

Today there´s a show for a charity. 

I love leather jacket weather.

The light, the light. 

The greatest portrait.

Amazing light.
Amazing woman.
Amazing city.

The dog makes the flight.

6 hours before me.

I arrange a car service to pick up the dog.

Takes the dog to the hotel.

My friend meets the dog.

Got to love America.

At the hotel.

I made my 5th flight.

After my limbo. 

I'm in NYC.

I had one cider.

It's 3:11am.

I'm falling asleep.

NYC.

New york.

My flight was at 3:20pm.

I missed it. 

But Paloma, the dog made it.

I am now at the airport.

In standby limbo.

All flights are fully booked.

Abuelo is with me.

1 flight missed.

1 standby list done.

I was number 10.

Now I'm waiting again.

I'm number 8.

One option more after this.

Otherwise it'll be tomorrow.

Shit. 

Wish me luck.

I had 2 days off. 

I was chilling with my friends.

Made them dinner.

Went to the beach.

Saw a movie.

And tried to be lazy. 

Abuelo at this very moment.

Chilling.

One of my amazing meals. 

My luxury pizza.

Back at the base.

Again.
Have I returned to the promised sunshine state.
Florida.
Miami.
The flight was all pain.
9 hours.
Landed and the line for passport control was insane.
Took me 1,5 hour.
Sweaty.
Now I have been up way too long.
Jet-Lag, hello!
Earlier I took my bike.
Went to my main diner.
The cuban Puerto Sagua.
The vibe and the food in that place.
So homie.
Now I´m so tired.
Listening to some good tunes.

Had a coffee in NYC by myself on the street corner.
A british man sat next to me and we started talking.
He told me about his friends band.
Who will also play at Glastonbury.
So here I am listening to them.
Really pleasant I must say.
London Grammar.

And this song has been on repeat today.

The two black alley cats hanging out, as usual.
They love each other. 

Stars & Stripes & Annikki as usual. Blurry.

I can´t complain when the view while landing is this, as usual. 

My main hang, Puerto Sagua, as usual. 

I'm in a plane.

I just had a massage.
Now I am sitting in a plane.
Stupid me.
I changed the seat on the machine.
I thought I'd get a whole row.
To myself.
Nope.
I accidentally changed from my window seat.
To a middle three seat.
Fuck my life.
I had a long night last night.
Went to see a friend at Le Baron.
Works there.
And another friend at Max Fish.
Owns it.
As I was standing outside Max Fish.
Smoking a cigarette.
My super awesome friend walks up.
And he lives in LA.
He was coming there too.
We did not know that we were in the same city.
How small is the world?
I love life.

Oh My Gosh!
They are talking Bri'ish English.

She said no.

And I was not able to go platinum.
I really wanted too.
So I am kind of bummed out.
I would have had more fun.
Isn´t that what they say?
My hairdresser friend in LA said he would do it.
I guess it would fry my hair.
Well the other hairdresser cut a lot of my hair.
It´s so short now.
Boo.
I guess that´s what you get for not cutting it for a year.

Next week I´m going to NYC.
Again.

Sneak peak to you Helsinki peeps.
You could be the owner of these pieces soon.
Somewhere in Kallio.
I hope you will check it out.
More to be announced soon.
Stars & Stripes & Annikki.
Over and out.

Purple Ice Castle bomber jacket.  

I wanna keep it! Leopard waist jacket. 

Flower print jacket. 

This picture doesn´t give credit to the shirt, it´s bright yellow.
Men´s button up shirt. 

I can write.

I´ve recently been surrounded by so many inspiring people.
And creative.
And there are possibilities to do whatever we want to do.
Especially one person inspires a lot.
She has this effect on me which makes me think anything is possible.
And it is.

I have a lot of stories to share.
As I said a while back.
Stories from my life.
Secret stories.
Some less secret.
And recently I´ve had the courage to share some of these stories with people.
I got a lot of good feedback.
Actually amazing feedback.
So this all ended up with me meeting a book publisher yesterday for dinner.
He really wanted to read my stuff.
I had some with me when we met up.
I got scared.
Can I do this?
What if it sucks?
What if everyone´s been lying to me?
So we decided that I would send him some stories and he could read it home.
By himself.
I pleaded for him to be honest.
Today I saw I had an email from him.
My heart started beating like never before.
He wrote a lot.
And I almost wanted to cry.
It was all good.

PS. Flew back home to Miami today.