95 years since Peace Treaty of Tartu,

Today Estonia celebrates 95 years since Treaty of Tartu was signed between Estonia and Russia in 2nd February 1920, ending the War of Independence. Estonia was the first democratic country to sign an official agreement with the Bolshevik regime and it was a first time Estonia got it's independence from Russia.
The wish to end the War of Independence in Estonia was evident by the summer of 1919, but the government had to consider the countries of the Entente and its neighbors, who did not approve of peace talks with the Bolsheviks. The breakthrough was brought about by the failed attack of the White Russian North-western Army in autumn 1919. This affected the Estonian military-political situation of Estonia and changed the attitude of the Western countries. Peace talks in Tartu started on 5 December 1919. The Estonian delegation was headed by Jaan Poska, and the Russian by Leonid Krassin (later Adolf Joffe). The main obstacles were differences on the border question – the Bolsheviks demanded Setumaa and the eastern part of Virumaa – and increased Russian military pressure, in the hope of securing a better position at the talks. An armistice was achieved on 31 December 1919 and the final peace treaty was signed on 2 February 1920. In the treaty, Russia recognized Estonian independence; all areas settled by Estonians were accepted as part of Estonia (including Setumaa and Narva). Russia gave up its possessions in the Republic of Estonia, agreed to return the treasures evacuated from Estonia, and ceded 15 million gold roubles to Estonia. The two countries established diplomatic relations.
More about Peace Treaty of Tartu can be read in Wikisource, where also articles have been taken out. Also from Histrodamus, where can see the road to our Independence.
That independence lasted until 23 August 1939, when Molotov-Ribbentrop pact was signed under in Moscow and Estonia together with other countries was annexed by Soviet again.  Now, we are independent again and it feels good.  It is good to see, how much Estonia has gain and achieved with this independence and how much more the small country can achieve in the future. I am very proud to be an Estonian.

Have a nice day!
                            Love,
                                     Ingrit

25 years from the the Baltic Way,

Today celebrates Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 25 years from the Baltic Way, when around 2 million persons standing hand in hand in a line 600 km long and had mass demonstration towards it's own freedom and independence from Russia. In that time I was only 10 years old, but still remember it. A lot of people from my home town went to next town, to be part of the chain. Together with that kind of demonstration we also had singing revolution and first time our flag was out again since 1939. All this maybe has made me feel that I am proud Estonian in my heart even thought I live and have live 1/3 years from my life abroad. That was proof that demonstrations can be also peaceful. Not like today we hear from the news.
More can be read about Baltic Way: http://baltikett.ajaloomuuseum.ee/eng/index.html 
It shows how fast time just flies. So many years from all that. 3 days ago celebrated Estonia 23 years since they gained re-independence.

Family time,

I love this Summer. Not for it is warm, because there I still can say, that I love winter, but because I have had possibility to spend 3,5 weeks with them. It is the longest time with them, since I moved back to Sweden. Time, what I really enjoyed and could say quality time. Family time was really needed for me this year after all what has been happened during this year period in my life. Even the thought, that I was so close to possibility that I will never see them anymore, made me enjoy more time with them.
This summer it was really family time with my aunt's family. Time flied so fast, that I had not much possibility to see others. Except my younger brother. It was really good to see him also and spend a whole weekend with them. Just before they left back to their home, we had a good time with grilling and talking.
During my visit in Estonia, I could also see some old places I have been and seen, but also some new ones. All the places I can recommend to visit since it is worth it. Nature in Estonia is beautiful and also places it self what should be experienced. It has been amazing time to see all that beauty. We also visited some eating places and had our fun moments.
Lots of laugh while I was in Estonia and lots of tears from my side when it was time to leave again. It is always hard to go away from family who has been all the time here for me and supported me during all my difficulties. Memories will help through until I will see my family again. Hopefully then I even have time to see my friends again.
Time in Estonia was really well needed. I could recharge my batteries, think about other things and nice things and spend time with the ones who has always been here for me. It was really sad, that I could not meet my friends and other family members, but I am sure that there will be more times I can come to Estonia. If not before, when again in Christmas time. At least that is my plan. It has been a year between the times, when I saw last time my family and I feel self that it is very long time. It was good that I saw my younger brother in Christmas and New year.  Family is all I need around me, since I have learned others comes and goes, only the ones, who really wants to stay in your life, is doing it, but family is always in our lives. I am happy to have my family and to have some special people in my life in here in Sweden as well in Estonia.