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Continue reading →: “Three Books For Finnish Nerd Under The Northern Lights…”List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Ok, the title is a bit corny, but for a book lover, it definitely works. I have to say that my heart skipped a beat when I saw this topic! I am from a generation that still used libraries…
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Continue reading →: Being GoodWhat fears have you overcome and how? For me, one of those nagging doubts has definitely been writing and, especially, announcing publicly that I am writing. When I started this blog, Travelling Thoughts, I was certain that I would use it only as a personal space to jot down ideas,…
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Continue reading →: The Moka Pot And LifeMy wifey and I went for a holiday in Naples and Rome, in Italy. And coming from a nation that consumes most coffee in the world, it wasn’t long before I made acquaintance with a quintessentially Italian invention, the Moka Pot.
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Continue reading →: Eurovision Bromance?Hello, all of you Eurovision Song Contest enthusiasts out there. It’s been several weeks since this year’s fantastic show that the UK and Ukraine put together for Europe, Australia, and the World. But what is different from this year’s show, compared to any other, is the hype that still seems…
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Continue reading →: “Fear Ends When Faith Begins”Do you practice religion? This is an interesting question, which I am sure will divide people. But yes, I do practice my religion, not as diligently as I should be doing, but this year I have definitely stepped up my game. And that is why I even posted a month…
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Continue reading →: Things That Go Bump In The NightWhen was the last time you woke up in the middle of the night and wondered what on earth woke you up from the blissful slumber. And, what was it that actually woke you up? Was it just the cat having the 2 am. zoomies, or was it the memory…
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Continue reading →: “When I Was Young…”Do you remember life before the internet? Today, if you forget your phone at home and remember it when you get into your car, you dash back to look for your phone because you need it for everything. I got my first Nokia in 1998, and in the beginning, it…
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Continue reading →: Do I Have To Say It?What are you good at? One thing you must understand about us Finns is that we are not good at anything. Or actually, we are good at various things, but actually admitting that would be horrible! That is probably because of our Lutheran upbringing, whereas we are told not to…
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Continue reading →: Ma’atHow do you balance work and home life? In ancient Egypt, the goddess Ma’at oversaw the balance in life, death, and everything else. It is this universal balance that we humans strive even today. With the hectic work life most of us lead, it is no importance that the balance…
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Continue reading →: One Ring To Rule Them All…What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? Today, I am definitely going back years because of this topic. The Lord of the Rings is one of the first books I have read in English. Since then I read it over 20 times in English, over 10 times in Finnish (the…
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