When “From Finland” became an answer
Ten years have passed since we moved to Finland. The best measure of time is to look at our younger one, who was not even five months old during his first trip to Helsinki. He has grown up here, from a baby into a pre-teenager. Ten years is also a milestone that calls for looking…
Grandparents: Childhood’s Secret Ingredient
Do you still remember your best moments from the summer holidays when you were a child? I do. Most of my happiest memories are connected to my grandparents—either to them as people or to the homes they created. Our children are no different. The only difference is that they don’t have the opportunity to spend…
Active migrants – ideal that only few support
Being a migrant and being active in the society around you should not be something surprising or worth admiration. In reality, sometimes you become a hero because of it, and sometimes you become a “punching bag” for people who take out their own frustration on you. These are, of course, two extremes, while the middle…
In between
People navigate life abroad in different ways. Some enthusiastically immerse themselves in the new society, culture, and experiences, while others prefer to remain within the known and familiar. After nearly 10 years in Finland, I have noticed that I still find myself in the space “in between.” I wonder if—and when—this will change. I don’t…
The Bookworm’s favourites – Finn, Swede, and Czech met on my Christmas reading list
I am usually a fast reader. When a book is interesting and the writer’s style appealing, it is no surprise to finish the book in a day. During the just-ended Christmas, I finished three books that I can only recommend to other readers – one by a Finnish, one by a Swedish, and one by…
Fought for vs. Given: a short story of two Independence Days
Some time has passed since December 6, Finland’s Independence Day. Even now, after living in Finland for some time, it still surprises me how important this day is to all people, both Finns and internationals. This year, I spent the whole afternoon at the Multicultural Independence Day event organised by Moniheli’s member associations. The event…
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