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.
Tag: Life
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smile for the Algorithm: What Happens After You Upload Your Face?
When the “boxed doll” selfie trend hit my feed—where people upload photos of themselves and AI turns them into glossy, miniature toy versions, complete with packaging and accessories—I felt two things at once: “Wow.” And “This is dangerous.” It looked creative. Personalized. Even cute. But something felt off. So I started digging. Turns out, I…
Quick Reads for Busy People: What People Get Wrong About Being a Jack of All Trades
They call us “Jack of all trades” like it’s a warning. But here’s the thing – they usually forget the rest of the phrase. This quick read unpacks where the label really comes from, why it got twisted into an insult, and what people still don’t get about being multi-talented in a specialist-obsessed world. Spoiler: we’re not the problem. We’re the glue.
Why I Don’t Call Myself a Feminist – And Why That Should Be Okay
When Finland’s First Lady Suzanne Innes-Stubb calmly stated in an interview that she doesn’t consider herself a feminist – even while discussing gender equality, violence against women, and the importance of talking about menopause – she wasn’t trying to start a war. But somehow, she did. That single sentence, placed next to words of care…
What I’m Actually Good At (But Can’t Prove Easily)
Most people are quick to name what they’re good at. Certificates. Titles. Skills you can measure. I have some of those, sure—but the things I’m actually best at? You won’t find them listed anywhere. They’re not flashy. They don’t come with metrics. And they rarely get acknowledged until someone else drops the ball. What I’m…
Views of Helsinki Through My Lens: A Photographic Tribute to Finland’s Capital
Chances of getting lost in Helsinki are unlikely, but just like lightning striking the same place twice, they’re never zero. Unlike many bustling metropolises, Helsinki has a navigable layout with well-organized streets and an precise public transportation system, making navigating the city refreshingly straightforward. The train journey from Helsinki Airport to the city center takes…
Throwback to 1996
Yo, I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want. So tell me what you want, what you really, really want. Can one ever forget this song? When the Spice Girls’ Wannabe hit the airwaves in 1996, I was 10 years old. A year before, Finland had won its first gold medal in…
Jackinna of all Trades 