Summer and some sweaty heat is upon us. I am busy loitering and I have thought about writing a small travellers journal after I get up and get going. Stay tuned for more Tales of Interest!
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Not My Day
There was an important message on the company mail, stating that all company this-and-that -model phones would be changed. There was a three day window, Monday through Wednesday, at the beginning of the month, from 8 to 15, at the office to change it. I had one of those models. Since I’m on training this week I decided to leave early today to get it changed. As per the instructions I remove the SIM-chip beforehand.
Being such an organized person, I also remember to pack my climbing gear, sweatpants and my shoes, before I leave home.
I arrive at the office in time, only to hear that the change isn’t supposed to take place until _next_ month! Ok… I barely make it in time for my training (running in the sleet) and I plan to assemble my phone during the day, just in case somebody needs to contact me. At some point I remember I left the SIM-card at home. Ok. I also forgot my t-shirt at home and I didn’t feel like sweating in my work shirt, so I decide to stop by at home before going climbing.
Once I get back home, I start to unpack my bag just to notice that I had forgotten the damn phone at home in the first place! Just not my day. I doubt there is anyone as unlucky in the world as me is.
And I didn’t go climbing either.
Beware of Winterists!
It is that time of year when Winterists come crawling under their rocks to spoil everything for the rest of us. They put on their cardigans, woollen head gear, neck scarfs and mittens, just as soon as they thinks it’s “time for Autumn” or whatever is the current euphemism for these people. No coat is too heavy for them, no number of layers of clothing too small.
This phenomena has some serious implications. It is a well-known fact that temperatures get lower when people start wearing more clothes. This fact is backed by thousands of years of empirical experience. Also the opposite is a true fact. When people start to wear less in the Spring, the weather gets warmer. But the Winterists spoil it for everyone else by starting to wear wintergear as early as possible and hold on wearing them as late as possible, effecting the weather patterns of the whole universe.
Stop the Winterists before it’s too late! Wear your shorts and bikinis as late as you can to offset their influence! Remind people on various forums on the dangers that Winterists pose!
When You have a Week to Spare on Low Budget and Lousy Finnish Weather
Greetings from the finnish backwaters. I’m currently spending first half of my summer leave in the Savo region, in the north-eastern part of Finland. So far most of my trip has been according to my plans, apart from the weather-malfunction which is always something you shouldn’t bet around these parts anyway. I have cycled two 60km trips and seen my first ever traditional, finnish summer theater plays.
The play was everything I expected, set in a nostalgic rural setting, in the 50’s with some romantic interests and general hope flying around, with some light entertainment in the form of some swearing and rude sayings. I’ve also painted a shed, demolished some wall and heard unruly stories about life in the finnish countryside. It took a bit of leg-work but finally I found a spot with some wifi so I could deliver this fascinating piece of summery information.
1st Month in Helsinki
I am still very much in the process of getting my life together. I have all of my earthly belongings with me now, which is important for nostalgics. I still don’t have a net-access at home, so I am writing this at a coffee shop. I had to come all the way to the centre to find one that was open on a Sunday and with a WLAN.
My only furniture at the moment is my sofa which doubles as a bed and a small table I made myself close to 20 years ago. I have practically no cash, but luck has it that I have a credit card, issued by my employer. I struggled this log without plastic money. I have yet to restart my Aikido practice, but it’s not for lack of dedicated clubs.
My short term plans are to buy a desk, a new harddrive and something of a bookstand. I have scores of plastic bags filled with books lying around. I also need a valuecard to be able to take advantage of the complementary washing machine in our building. The weather is nothing but wintery. I blame pirates. I have seen Katja Tukiainen at my local shop (for local people). We exchanged glances.
Just so nobody gets me wrong: I’m doing good and I am happy.
Soon to come in this Blog: The Future of Computer Games!
All Important Weather Update
It appears it’s cold around here. It was around -30 centigrade this morning, although it has rapidly got warmer. This level of coldness can give you sensations that you really can’t attain any other way. Try going outside for a few minutes in less-than-adequate clothing and come back inside. The rush of blood will make you feel almost hot. The air has distinct feel at these temperatures. It’s dry and it will nip your nose when you take that first breath of air outside. And although it’s even more subjective, I feel that glogg tastes is so much more in place when you come home from the cold.
If you exist around or in Tampere, Finland, Tampere’s Yachtclub provides more detailed, more up-to-date information on local weather than that lowly Finnish Meteorological Institute.