My meaning of Kindness
What does Kindness mean to you? Here’s my take-
Read MorePre-departure jitters
There’s a school trip coming up. Being a new student, I am afraid that I might feel left out- after all I am an outsider compared to people who know each other since years. Funny how I thought making friends in Finland is the toughest thing there is.
Read MoreHere's a little well-meaning push
I feel lost, do you feel the same way? Read on, fellows in bereavement
Read MoreSelf-Sabotaging my Friendships
Ideally, always listening to people should help- but knock knock, it’s real life calling. Here’s how I poisoned my friendships- maybe you do too.
Read MoreFive More Minutes
On one of my final days in Finland, I found myself with 15 minutes to spare before a bus. These minutes changed my thinking to a more ‘Carpe-Diem’ish philosophy.
Read More2 Months Left- Part 1
Part 1 of the diary entry recording my contradicting thoughts at this point in my exchange. Recommended for exchange students, or friends of exchange students.
Read More2 Months Left- Part 2
Part 2 of the diary entry for the 8 month mark in my exchange. Deals with how I have changed, my method of dealing with enemies and what comes next. Recommended if you are going through an uncertain scary personality change, are an unhappy perfectionist or like to study thinking processes.
Read MorePain makes you stronger (?)
Do you justify your suffering now saying it’ll be good for your future? I urge you to reconsider.
Read MoreStraight Lines
According to my 12 year old mind straight lines were perfection: smooth, symmetrical and flawless. And when I was 12 I sucked at drawing. I found out why.
Read MoreDon't throw soda into the sauna (especially Slavic soda)
It’ll give off a terrible smell that will make you question life decisions. Here’s how I know it….
Read MoreUnable to cry
I wanted to cry but I couldn’t. It worried and made me question my emotional state. Turns out it’s might not be rare after all…
Read MoreRight to left
Looking for something particular across a rack? Instead of scanning from left to right, go from right to left.
Read MoreEasy and comprehensive social tips
Socially awkward? Maybe a list of the simplest and easy-to-follow hacks will help. These are selected from what I’ve learnt over time.
Read MoreMaking strange places a bit warmer
Using a clean and clear name tag in new locations helps tremendously. Here’s how…
Read MoreHow to get opportunities
Never leave too soon if you are at… well almost anywhere. A simple trick that often leads to you doing more, discovering more and getting more from your day.
Read MoreAh heartbreak
For the first time in a long time I wanted something with all my heart and took a chance instead of overthinking- but wanting isn’t enough sometimes…
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