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…
Traditions
The 1st of November is considered a special day (not only) in Slovakia. While in many countries, people celebrate Halloween the night before, for us, it is a sadder day. We remember our loved one who passed away. The cemeteries are usually full of people who decorate the tombs and light the candles. For me,…
What if something happened to us?
Since becoming a parent, I have noticed the biggest shift in my emotional world. The new role has brought unlimited love and gentleness, but also a somewhat invisible but permanently present fear. Not exactly the one that my child would scratch their knees or fall from a bike. These are normal parts of childhood, and…
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