Gotta catch 'em all

On the very same day that I posted about my joy in seeing Anni Sinnemäki I was walking down the street with Teija and who should come walking in our direction than no other than Terhi Kokkonen, former singer of Ultra Bra and currently of Scandinavian Music Group along with a few other former Ultra Bra members. She was absolutely beautiful in person, the quintessential example of class. Im starting to think that perhaps i need to try to catch a glimpse of them all in the next week before i leave, if its so easy ;)

Seeing an Idol

Posts have been scarce lately, I know. Sadly my time in Finland is coming to an end, so I have been busy out getting the most of the end of my stay (this time). Of course its not fatal, because I will be coming back for a much longer time after graduating in May.

I couldn't let this topic go by without mentioning, though. The other day when I was on the tram a few seats away was sitting this lady you see on the left, Anni Sinnemäki. I suppose for many people reading this the name doesnt have much meaning, but the life this woman has led and continues to lead is one I can help but idolize. Ultra Bra was a very popular band in Finland in the 90s and even into theearly part of the new millenium, during the time i was here in high school. I became familiar with their music then, and was immediately a fan. The sound of the music is so unique, and the lyrics very full bodied. I get tired of so much mainstream music containing empty and tired lyrics, so whenever i find music that can have some deeper meaning I am of course very pleased. Anni Sinnemäki wrote the lyrics to a large part of Ultra Bra's music. She was the author of the lyrics to all of my favorite of their songs.

Towards the end of the groups existence (disbanded in 2001, so sadly i was never able to nor will i ever be able to see a live performace) Anni ran for and was elected to the Finnish Parliament as a representative of the Green Party. From rock star to parliamentarian- who wouldve thunk... She fights hard with her party to protect the rights of all citizens and improve conditions for all. I feel very lucky to have been able to cross paths with such a great person.

Finland to the head

Finland today steps up to the presidency of the EU. Should be an exciting month for me to see how the EU presidency functions from an internal p.o.v. Visit the website of the presidency [here]

Moved!

The last fewdays have been extremely busy with organizing a move, so the posts havent been coming, as you have probably noticed. The move is now, for most intents and purposes, complete. Once I set myself up at the new place I will upload the pics from midsummers and whatever else is on the camera in the hundreds of pics stored on the card and post the better ones. Finally I can breath again, for a few days. Then more moving, then leaving, then more moving when I return to university in the end of august. What a scary thought.