New York

Hi everyone,

Oh, what a day. I woke up 05:30 and been travelling the whole day. Now I'm in New York and will continue to the Dominican Republic tomorrow morning at 04:30 am. There is something about the U.S security check that always makes me feel like a criminal even though I'm completely innocent. I hope they don't freak out because of all the vitamins I'm bringing with me to take care of my stubborn flu.
Now I'm waiting for some food delivery. I'm absolutely starving but unfortunately I kind of ran out of dollars so a small seafood soup will have to do. It better be good!

Cheers,

Jessica

All the bags are packed....

Hi everyone,

I've been packing the whole day. I'm going to the Dominican Republic tomorrow and will be back in the end of May. It's one of my favorite places. The picture was taken two summers ago at the same spot where I'm going.

My head is filled with all the possible things I have to sort out before I go. I can't wait to sit down on the plane. I love airports. I find them very relaxing, except for when you're almost missing your flight.

I always jump into this creative bubble when I'm on the plane. I guess it's because I'm not distracted by anything and free from obligations. It's a good place for songwriting.

I'll leave my laptop at home but I'll write when I get the chance.

Cheers,

Jessica

Lots of laughs and shaking teeth

Hi everyone,

Now the first part of the music video is done. I'm really satisfied and had an awsome day. When I woke up in the morning still in a slight fever and was coughing my lungs out but after a few Buranas I was already feeling better.

After we arrived to the shooting location, it didn't take long before we realized what a challenge it was going to be to stay warm.

We were filming in a an old factory that happened to be much colder inside than outside in the sunshine. The thought of taking my warm clothes off and perform in a top and a pair of short wasn't very comforting.

There was a lot of jumping around, hugs, standing next to the spot light and a few hours later a shot of Mint liquor when the coldness was close to unbearable. I prefer not to mix alcohol with work but this was a very good exception.

Even though most of the people thought they were going to freeze their butts of, everyone was in a very good mood and we had a lot of fun. We worked for 12 hours but it felt more like 5.

Big thanks to the awsome team, you guys did a great job!

Cheers,

Jessica

Ps. Thanks mom for the delicious food!

Snakes and blankets

Hi everyone,

Check out the picture my flatmate took this morning. Good morning beautiful! I felt like something the cat dragged out of the trash can.

I went to the doctor who informed me I have an infection in the thorat and the lungs. Why now? Can't the stupid infection wait til after my video shooting on Saturday? Maybe God is mad at me or something.

I spent a few hours being annoyed until I got bored of it. I soon realized it wasn't so bad after all being ill. It was a while since I took some time off to do something else than music stuff.

I watched a few movies accompanied by Squischy (it's a boa, not a guy), on the couch. He is the best to have around when you have a fever and always feel too warm with the blanket on and to cold without it. Snakes have a very cold skin temperature, so Squischy and the blanket makes the perfect combination.

Cheers,

Jessica

Gig

Hi everyone, Had a great evening in Le Bonk last Thursday. The gig went well and I'm satisfied. The only thing that wasn't so good was the mixing, so people couldn't always hear my voice and the guitar. Well, shit happens and then you die. Next time we'll have our own mixer. Cheers, Jessica

Gig tomorrow at 22:00 in Le Bonk

Hi everyone, I finally found some time to sit down and write a bit. I had couple of band rehearsals this week, some meetings for the up coming music video and couple of Kung Fu trainings . My legs remind me of jelly fish but other than that I'm good. Tomorrow I have a gig at Le Bonk and after that everything will circle around the music video that we will shoot in about a week. It's a lot going on right now and there's not much room for resting, but it's all good. After the music video filming I'm taking a couple of weeks off after three months of hard work. Every now and then I just have to pack my bags and disappear for a while, otherwise the little adventure child in me starts to make a hell of a noise. This time I'm off to the Dominican Republic for some kitesurfing action. Cheers, Jessica

On the road again

Hi everyone, The gig last Tuesday went really well. To perform on the stage is absolutely the best of all the music work I do. I'll put up some pictures soon. Right now I'm in a small cottage with my parents in the middle of Finland. I was planning to stay home during the weekend and rehears my songs. My plan was going perfectly well til my mom called me. Before I knew it I found myself on the airport on my way to Tahkovuori. It was a good choise, I didn't realize how much I've missed snowboarding. The good thing is that the walls here are thicker than in Helsinki so I can sing as much and as loud as I want with out feeling sorry for the neighbours. After a great snowboard session and a cup of hot chocolate I went to the best after ski party in the world together with my mom. It's the sort of place where the DJ commands people to finish their meals so others can dance on the tables. After singing, sauna and dinner I was more than ready to hit the bed. Cheers, Jessica