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Lies – Quote

August 21, 2021August 19, 2021 / Sirri / 2 Comments

I was hurt and lied to by a person I used to respect and hold very dear and I'm trying to process it, so I'll think aloud.

Relocating to Finland

August 14, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

After a quiet summer, I'll try to write again. And, oh yeah, I've moved back to Finland, at least for now.

Living in happy countries – The world Happiness Report

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 / Sirri / 2 Comments

Finland was the world's happiest country in 2020 according to the World Happiness Report. Also the other countries I've lived in are pretty happy.

Exploring footpaths and bridleways – Historic paths to be mapped by 2026

March 6, 2021March 16, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

Footpaths and bridleways make walking and running fun – you don't have to follow the roads. But all paths in England are not yet officially recorded.

Starling murmuration – Video of real life magic

February 20, 2021March 16, 2021 / Sirri / 5 Comments

I witnessed an amazing starling murmuration the other day. You can see yourself – I filmed some of it!

Foreigner and non-native speaker. Can I be a journalist in the UK?

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 / Sirri / 3 Comments

I wrote an article for Journo Resources about journalism job search in the UK as a non-native speaker. The topic is close to my heart so I am exploring it a bit more here.

Travelling during pandemic – 20 days of isolation

February 2, 2021March 16, 2021 / Sirri / 1 Comment

I flew from England to Finland in December and back in January. The flights themselves felt like business as usual but the travel restrictions are changing constantly.

Little van – Much better than a fancy caravan

September 28, 2020November 5, 2020 / Sirri / 4 Comments

We spend our first night in our new-old van last week. Sleeping by the road is not as nice as putting a tent up in the woods but the occasional night in the van can be great.

100 lakes in one summer – Dipping-challenge?

August 8, 2020October 22, 2020 / Sirri / 3 Comments

Challenge is to swim in 100 different lakes and ponds in summer 2020. Not a problem in Finland.

Fear of the dark? – Little Langdale quarries

July 18, 2020October 27, 2020 / Sirri / 3 Comments

Because of our poor senses in the dark, it is quite natural to be more alert in the dark. But some people are more anxious when the lights go out.

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