Wow. I just realized how long it’s been since I worked on my blog. It’s a shame too, blogging is where it all started.
In 2017, Tuomas and I started dating, and after meeting in person and spending weeks together in person, I decided I needed to plan for eventually moving out there.
2017 was an interesting time to start a blog, it was the land where everyone could make money with a blog, start your own blog business. Basically, what tiktok is today. So, I took a course, started a long distance relationship website, and then started my instagram.
Fast forward to me moving to Finland, going viral on tiktok a few times, and thousands of subscribers later we’re here.
It led to such crazy experiences like learning Finnish, or spending a night in an ice hotel,and now starting a jewelry business.
I have also experienced a lot in the whole American living in Finland thing. So many of y’all have reached out asking questions about the finer details, and how to actually live as a Foreigner in Finland.
And honestly, that’s the kinda stuff that needs to be written, in blog form and maybe made into a youtube video as well. Basically, I have a lot of ideas for content outside of making videos.
I think Reels and Videos are great in general but after starting the jewelry side of things.I have realized that I have followers that are just here to see funny side of life, but when I share other aspects of life they complain or leave.
I rather focus on the real ones, the ones who’ve stayed and continuously supported us. Like you! Thank you so much for being here!!
2017 Jasmin would be so proud, and in awe, she might even cry a little. We literally did all the things she said she wanted to do, and again it’s thanks you y’all.
That’s why this year 2025 I want to focus on long form content like blogging and youtube.
I want to be more mindful with the content I am creating and not just creating to get something out there, as fast as I can to just repeat and do the same thing over again, that’s how I feel sometimes with reels and tiktok.
We want our content to be intentional as possible.
In an ideal world, there would be 1 blog post, 1 youtube video, and 1 tiktok video a week. Tuomas would do the youtube video, I do the blog post, and we both edit the short form video.
Let’s see😀 hoping it all works out well
Other Goals for 2025
Leave the House More
I just need to get out, now that I’m working from home with the jewelry business I want to get out more. Part of the reason I started making jewelry was so I could have a hobby outside of content creation, since content creation was becoming my main hobby.
Now, both of my hobbies keep me inside lol, I need an outdoor hobby. It would be nice to join an adult sports league or something.
Live More Unapologetically
Pretty sure I already mentioned that I am a natural people pleaser, and I want to change that. I want to start living my life more unapologetically.
But what does that actually mean? For me, I want to find a community in Turku that I vibe with. Not as Jasmin from social media, but for just me being me.
A lot of time I feel like I have to maintain a persona., online I see myself as someone who is quick witted and funny, but in real life I’m dull. I’m pragmatic, trying to heal from my own triggers, and a very guarded person.
Living more unapologetically means letting my guard down more and just focus on doing the things I enjoy.
Continue Learning Finnish… maybe??
I studied Finnish so hard core after I moved to Finland, just like content creation, it became something I did all the time, all consuming-neverending ferris wheel of partiivi, elatiivi, konditioanlli, and other grammar rules.
It was a very stressful process hindsight, I am so happy I did it and would go back to do it again!! But it was stressful I was always tired and my brain hurt. While I was learning Finnish, I would practice by talking to Ukki.
The after Ukki past away, I just stopped caring about Finnish. It became less about connecting with Ukki, and more about forcing myself to do it.
I’m sure the want to learn Finnish will come back, Tuomas says my Finnish is still getting better, I don’t see it, and he wouldn’t tell me that unless it was the truth so I believe it.
Maybe joining a sports league or a community in Turku will help me get that love back.
Set Goals For Myself
For someone who likes to plan things, I am not very good at setting short term goals for myself, my business, or really anything in life.
I have a general plan, but no structure. I want to create that for myself next year, short term goals with structure. It’s supposed to help with anxiety or something lol I really don’t know but let’s try it out.
It’s a little early to talk about new years resolutions but have you started thinking about them? Do you set goals for yourself every year, or have any tips for creating short term goals for myself and my business?
Let me know in the comments below, let’s help each other succeed!
Here’s to more long form content in 2025 💪