Where am I going for my birthday?

<aside> 🇫🇮 I’m glad you asked. It’s a little bit early and quite presumptuous to think you might be going somewhere for your 33rd birthday, but since you asked, I suppose I should let the cat out of the bag.

Tonight, you’re going to Finland.

For the past few months, I’ve been dreaming-up what I hope will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for you. For your 33rd birthday, your mission is to see the Northern Lights. (We’ll also hang in Helsinki, dine at a Michelin star restaurant, and get lots of spa and sauna time.)

You have the day to prepare and pack. Here are a few things you need to prioritize:

Check-in with Sarah Maddox. She’s cleared your schedule, but make sure.
Are there other appointments you need to cancel? You’ll be back midday on the 22nd.
Think through a packing list, specifically:
- Bathing suite and spa/sauna wear. (So maybe slides, sweats.)
- Very warm coat, gloves, socks. (We can rent too.)
- Do you need to go buy anything?
- Look over the itinerary below and identify specific needs.
As you pack keep in mind that you will be moving between hotels and airplanes every few days.

We can’t control if we’ll be able to see the Northern Lights or not, but by being in the Arctic Circle for two nights, we certainly raise the likelihood. (Worst case scenario, we have to try again somewhere else just as exciting.)

I hope you’re surprised. And I hope you’re excited! I love you, and I’m hoping for a really magical trip.

Happy 33rd Birthday!

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