Moving from northern Sweden to southern Finland
The end of December in Umeå
"Everything I own"
It is easy to relocate when the amount of objects one lives with is minimal.
Disclaimers:
- I gave away some items (such as books and bowls) before I moved to Finland. The books I can borrow from the university library. Some of the items I hope to borrow from friends.
- Before moving, I allowed myself to run out of some things such as soap and shampoo bar. Locally made products such as these can be bought anywhere.
- I don't own any furniture or appliances. The furniture and appliances I could use in Sweden belonged to the housing company. The apartment where I will spend a few months here in Finland is (unfortunately) furnished. Afterwards I hope to find something which is not furnished.
- My yoga mat is not in the picture below.
- Most of my documents are digital.
- There is nothing that I posted to myself when I moved. I travelled with everything that I normally live with.
- I don't plan to acquire more things in Finland. When I moved from the UK to northern Sweden, I had to invite more objects into my life (such as a scarf and mittens) because the climate is so different.
- I am relocating solo.
- The most challenging aspect of the move is emotional. Slow travel (by train and ferry) gave me some time to reflect on this relocation.
New home
