10 Best Things About The U.S.

Hi there!

As I promised, from now on I try to keep you updated as best as I can, which means writing my blog more frequently. Next, we are going to do a little time travelling and go back to last fall in the U.S. This will be my last post about my exchange semester, so I wanted to list ten most important things I’m definitely going to miss the most. There will be plenty of pictures and amazing memories hidden in this post.

When I was picking the photos I started to miss my NAU (Northern Arizona University) friends even more. Everytime I look at our group pictures I can feel a burn in my heart. There’s a piece of my heart missing. Luckily I know where to find it! Thus, I decided I really need to book a trip to Central Europe asap! Be aware my dear mates there 😉

Anyways, here comes my top 10 list of the U.S., enjoy! Things I will miss the most are…

1. Amazing cities to travel to

 
This could be my motto

Los Angeles

Point Loma, San Diego

Las Vegas

Paris.. Just kidding (Las Vegas)

San Francisco

Santa Monica, LA

2. LOTS of shopping opportunities

VS.. what else

Sephora <3

The ”famous” Flagstaff Mall, my Friday tradition

Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas

Makeup, makeup, makeup…

 
The Mall of Hollywood Boulevard

3. Beautiful landscape

Phoenix

Horsebend Shoe, near Utah

 
Cute County Fair in Flagstaff

Flagstaff sunset

The lights of Las Vegas

 
Lower Antelope Canyon, near Utah

 
Amazing canyon

San Diego Ocean Beach

Grand Canyon

4. Starbucks (and the fact that they always spell my name wrong)

Yep, I’ve got the evidence

Starbucks Halloween Edition

5. Group Fitness Instructing at NAU

Plenty of various classes at the Rec Center

 
Wearing my instructor shirt

First, let me take a selfie

5. Big supply at different stores

Protein bar heaven…

Candied apples!

Sooo many options for milk! These whole food markets are the heaven for people who have various allergenes. Picture from the Sprouts.

Also lots of gluten free products!

 
Boba Tea (bubble tea)

I have a smoothie / milkshake addiction!

There are nearly hundreds of different options at the Cheesecake Factory! Decisions, decisions…

6. Wonderful sport opportunities

NAU Tennis building

The NAU Dom

NAU Health and Learning Center, Rec Center (my old work place <3)

Passion

Gym mouse

7. Plenty of great sushi places

8. Victoria’s Secret (in case you asked where all of my money went)

PINK! I love the decoration at the stores!

Lace lace lace

I was so sad when I had to throw most of the VS shopping bags away.. Luckily some of my friends helped me and took care of some of my little baby bags <3

VS dressing rooms are also pretty cool.

The wonderful BALMAIN edition.

Wearing PINK all day every day.

9. Sunny weather

NAU Campus


Smoothie and sun = perfect combo

It is easier to smile if the sun is shining. Especially we Finns know that.

NAU Campus Heights, our apartments

10. The most important thing: my dear friends! <3 miss you so much guys!

So, as I mentioned earlier this will be my last post about the exchange in the U.S. Next, I’m going to have some new adventures and challenges coming up in my life and I promise to keep you updated. I’m that kind of person, who always needs something to look forward to. We’ll see what comes next ;)

Have a lovely beginning of the Spring!

💖: Siiri