Every year we reach the same point where the EBU keeps a straight face and insists that Eurovision is a peaceful, non political song contest. At the same time half of Europe is ready to walk out like we are at a horror movie premiere that Stephen King has already declared the event of the…
Author: Jackinna of all Trades
👋Welcome! I’m Jackinna, an expert in almost everything and a master of none. A proud generalist and maximalist, I’m always chasing new curiosities to explore and write about. When I’m not deep in a story or caught in the latest must-watch, I’m probably somewhere in the Finnish cold with a hot drink in hand, doing my best to survive it. 🥶
I get excited about travel, movies, series, music, food, photography, wines, history, art, culture, craft beers, coffee, and anything colorful or shiny. If you’re tired of the same old scroll, stick around. You never know what might spark next. 🤩
The Throwback Trend: Why Everyone Is Suddenly Living Like It’s 1999
Gen Z is choosing flip phones, CDs, and retro tech to escape digital overload. Why old-school tools feel real, calming, and surprisingly modern in 2025.
Love/Hate – The Irish Crime Drama Everyone Missed
Discover Love/Hate, Ireland’s powerful crime drama that blends realism, emotion, and unforgettable performances. A 15-year-old classic worth watching.
Money Stopped Defining Who We Are
From Finland to the world, a look at how class, wealth, and taste have evolved. When money lost meaning, style and subtlety became the new status symbols.
Nowhere and Everywhere: Why Airports Are Modern Liminal Spaces
Airports are not just transit points but cultural mirrors that reveal how we move, wait, and connect between worlds.
How to Understand Helsinki in 5 Minutes
Discover Helsinki’s paradoxes in 5 minutes: silence as social code, nature at your doorstep, efficient trams, and the city’s underground secrets.
Why I Blog: A Generalist’s Answer to a Specialist World
A reflection on why I blog, what I write about, and why being a generalist matters in a world that rewards specialists and quick takes.
The Sounds That Define Cities More Than Their Skylines
The Sounds That Define Cities More Than Their Skylines | Quick Read
10 Cultural Shifts We Should Actually Be Talking About
Culture isn’t just trends and nostalgia. From silence as luxury to algorithm-driven taste, here are 10 shifts shaping how we live, shop and imagine tomorrow.
Madeira: The Honeymoon That Didn’t Need Beaches
Discover why Madeira is the perfect honeymoon escape without beaches. Wine, levadas, festivals, and views that make every moment unforgettable.
From National Symbol to Media Case Study: What the Finnair Ranking Really Tells Us
Finnair was ranked Europe’s worst airline. This blog explores what that says about national identity, brand trust, and institutional failure.
How Widowhood Changed Me
A personal story of losing a partner during COVID, navigating widowhood in her 30s, healing through grief, solo travel, and learning to live – and love – again. A raw survival story.
The Sopranos vs. The Wire: And the Winner Is…
Who wins the ultimate TV showdown? A brutally honest, detailed comparison of The Sopranos and The Wire – from characters and storytelling to re-watch value and what could’ve been done better. Spoiler-filled and unapologetically opinionated.
We Loved Carrie. But the World Outgrew Her
The photo above is from my 2010 trip to New York – back when Sex and the City still felt like the city’s unofficial soundtrack.
Finland’s UX Is Emotional Bandwidth
There are things I love about Finland and things that quietly drive me insane. Some days, I feel completely at home here. Other days, I feel like I was born in the wrong country, in the wrong emotional climate, surrounded by too many polite silences and not enough verbal confirmation that people care about each…
Photo Fatigue: How a Generation Drowned in Memories They Never Touched
In a world of filters and reels, has photography lost its soul? A raw take on photo culture, algorithms, and memory.
Rock Isn’t Dead. It Just Won’t Fit In.
Rock music did not disappear. It just stopped fitting into a world built for background noise and passive playlists. This blog explores why rock still matters, why it sounds like rebellion, and why it refuses to go quietly.
Finally: Oscar Voters Are Required to Watch the Movies – Here’s Why It Matters
The Oscars just added a rule requiring voters to watch the nominated films. It’s basic — but it could make the awards slightly less ridiculous.
Eurovision Turns 69 – And Finland’s “Ich Komme” Is Coming Right On Time
For a very long time, Eurovision hasn’t really been a song contest. It’s been a yearly spectacle of glitter, drama, and over-the-top performance art. The one time of year when Europe collectively agrees to arse around in the name of music, spectacle, and shared absurdity. And as someone who thrives on maximalism, I wouldn’t have…
Bringing Nature to Life: How David Attenborough Changed the Way We See the World
Today is David Attenborough’s 99th birthday. That alone is worth a moment. But I’m writing this for another reason: because he’s done something no one else has. He’s been part of every major shift in TV for the past 70 years, starting with black-and-white broadcasts and somehow still relevant in the age of virtual reality….
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