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[kommunisti]

Tue 11th of July

Finland’s new rightwing government has been plunged into fresh controversy after the discovery of racist and sometimes violent blogpost comments apparently written by the far-right Finns party leader and finance minister, Riikka Purra. Purra, whose nationalist, anti-immigration party finished second in April’s elections and holds nine cabinet posts, has neither confirmed nor denied writing the posts, which date mostly to 2008, and said she had no intention of resigning. The comments, made under the username “riikka” on the blog of Purra’s predecessor as Finns party leader, Jussi Halla-aho, included uses of the Finnish equivalent of the N-word, other racial and anti-immigrant slurs, and threats of violence. Last month, another Finns party minister, Vilhelm Junnila, resigned after revelations that he had made jokes about “Heil Hitler”, given a speech at an event attended by neo-Nazis and called for mass abortions in Africa to combat the climate crisis. A third, Mari Rantanen, the interior minister – who is in charge of Finland’s intelligence services – has had to deny that she believed in the extremist great replacement theory after it emerged that she had hashtagged it in several tweets.

Connected to this, here is an article that was last updated 23rd of June, about Jussi Halla-aho, on whose blog Riikka posted these comments. He is currently the Speaker of the Parliament and has announced he will be running for president in the 2024 elections.

[catonator]

Update moment

Hey, we all love lame updates right?

Well, this month ended up being a bit of a mess. A lot of complicated issues happened and the things I wanted to get done in April never got done. Oops. So no blogpost this month. Now I know I said I had something written up last month. That’s still true - in fact, I have about 5 posts in my backlog now, but I can’t post them…

The truth is, I was planning to ditch tumblr this month, because I’m growing tired with having to deal with nonsensical online platforms where the main goal is to duke it out with other people in dominance for attention, like a bunch of people on ladders punching each other to send the others plummeting to the ground in effort to be the one highest up. So I’ve been working on my own site and blog.

That, however, didn’t go according to plan. The site theoretically works, but needs a lot more tweaking before it can go public. And I haven’t had the time to finish it. So, sorry. April sucked. In more ways than one. Here in Finland it was basically the last attempts of winter to claw themselves back from the brink of death.

Anyways, I can’t promise that I’ll have the site up next month either, but I think some bigger events that have been in the works for a while are finally going to pay off soon. Hopefully. I’m a little tired of working endlessly on things that never come out…

Please stay tuned!

[ingriddiamond]

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Exploring the Nordic Diet: A Scandinavian Approach to Health and Wellness

Welcome to our blogpost, where we delve into the Nordic diet, a unique dietary pattern rooted in the Scandinavian countries of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Finland. In this article, we will explore the key characteristics of the Nordic diet, its potential health benefits, and how it differs from other popular diets. So, let's embark on a journey to discover the secrets of the Nordic diet and its contribution to a healthier lifestyle.

What is the Nordic Diet?

The Nordic diet is a dietary pattern that focuses on the consumption of locally sourced, seasonal, and traditional foods commonly found in the Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Finland. This diet promotes the use of regional-specific ingredients and highlights the cultural heritage of the Nordic region.

One key characteristic of the Nordic diet is the inclusion of a variety of whole grains, including rye, barley, and oats. These whole grains provide important nutrients and fiber, contributing to overall health and well-being. They are often consumed in the form of bread and cereals.

Another prominent aspect of the Nordic diet is the emphasis on fruits and vegetables, with a particular focus on berries. Berries, such as lingonberries, cloudberries, and bilberries, are rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that support good health. Additionally, a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables are consumed, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

DASH Diet food vegetables alvacado tomato Fish is a staple in the Nordic diet, with a high intake of fatty fish such as salmon, herring, and mackerel. These fish are abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to have numerous health benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The Nordic diet also emphasizes the consumption of low-fat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.

Root vegetables and cruciferous vegetables are also prominent in the Nordic diet. These include vegetables like potatoes, carrots, turnips, cabbage, and broccoli. These vegetables are rich in essential nutrients and provide a good source of dietary fiber. Vegetable fats, such as rapeseed oil, are commonly used in the Nordic diet as a substitute for other types of oils. Rapeseed oil is rich in beneficial fatty acids, including oleic acid, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. Overall, the Nordic diet promotes a balanced and varied intake of nutritious foods, with an emphasis on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, low-fat dairy products, root vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, and vegetable fats. By incorporating these traditional Nordic foods, individuals can benefit from the unique nutritional composition and cultural heritage of the region.

Health Benefits of the Nordic Diet

The Nordic diet, although having limited research on its long-term effects, has shown promising health benefits. Adherence to the Nordic dietary pattern has been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. While more studies are needed to fully understand its long-term effects, small-scale clinical trials have demonstrated positive outcomes. One of the significant health benefits of the Nordic diet is its association with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Research suggests that following the Nordic dietary pattern can contribute to a lower risk of developing CVD. This is encouraging news, as CVD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. By incorporating the Nordic diet into one's lifestyle, individuals may potentially improve their heart health and reduce the risk of heart-related complications. Another noteworthy benefit of the Nordic diet is its potential to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Research has indicated that adhering to the Nordic dietary pattern may lead to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is particularly significant considering the rising prevalence of diabetes globally. By adopting the Nordic diet, individuals may improve their metabolic health and reduce the risk of developing this chronic condition. Additionally, small-scale clinical trials have provided further evidence of the positive effects of the Nordic diet. These studies have shown improvements in various health markers such as LDL-cholesterol levels, body weight, insulin levels, and systolic blood pressure. Lower LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with a decreased risk of heart disease, while maintaining a healthy body weight, insulin levels, and blood pressure are essential for overall well-being. It is essential to note that the research on the Nordic diet's health benefits is still limited, and more extensive studies are necessary to provide a comprehensive understanding of its long-term effects. However, the existing evidence suggests that the Nordic diet may offer advantages in terms of cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, and improvements in various health markers. As with any dietary pattern, it is recommended to consult with healthcare professionals or nutritionists for personalized guidance and to ensure that the Nordic diet aligns with individual health needs and preferences.

Comparison with Other Diets

When comparing the Nordic diet to other diets such as the Mediterranean diet and the Paleolithic diet, it is evident that each diet has its unique characteristics and health benefits. One key difference between the Nordic diet and the Mediterranean diet lies in the type of oil used. While the Mediterranean diet predominantly utilizes extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), the Nordic diet incorporates rapeseed oil, which is rich in beneficial fatty acids such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, and alpha-linolenic acid. Both oils have their advantages, with olive oil being high in oleic acid and rapeseed oil offering a different spectrum of fatty acids. This variation in oil usage distinguishes the two diets in terms of their composition and potential health benefits. The Mediterranean diet has been extensively studied and associated with lower mortality rates. It is well-known for its cardiovascular benefits and its potential to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. On the other hand, the Nordic diet, although less researched, offers a distinct set of health benefits. Adherence to the Nordic dietary pattern has shown promising results in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. It has also been associated with improvements in LDL-cholesterol levels, body weight, insulin levels, and systolic blood pressure. While the Mediterranean diet has a more established body of evidence supporting its health benefits, the Nordic diet shows promise in terms of its impact on various health markers. In contrast to the Paleolithic diet, which restricts grains and cereals, the Nordic diet embraces whole grains as an important component of its dietary pattern. The Mediterranean diet also includes grains, but it emphasizes the potential health benefits that may result from increased fiber intake, while the Paleolithic diet recommends avoiding grains due to concerns about added sugar in modern diets. This divergence in grain consumption sets the Nordic diet apart from the Paleolithic diet, making it more inclusive of whole grains. In conclusion, the Nordic diet, Mediterranean diet, and Paleolithic diet each have their own unique characteristics and health benefits. While the Mediterranean diet has been extensively studied and associated with lower mortality rates, the Nordic diet offers a distinct set of health benefits, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health and diabetes prevention. Additionally, the Nordic diet differs from the Paleolithic diet by embracing whole grains as an essential part of its dietary pattern. It is important to note that further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects and potential health benefits of the Nordic diet. Individuals should consult with healthcare professionals or nutritionists to determine which dietary pattern best suits their specific health needs and preferences.

Practical Tips for Adopting the Nordic Diet

- Incorporate whole grains like rye bread and oats into your daily meals: The Nordic diet emphasizes the consumption of whole grains such as rye, barley, and oats. Start by replacing refined grains with whole grain alternatives like rye bread or oatmeal for breakfast. You can also incorporate whole grain crackers or whole wheat pasta into your meals. - Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables, especially berries: Fruits and vegetables play a significant role in the Nordic diet, with berries being prominently featured. Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your meals and snacks. Enjoy fresh berries as a topping for yogurt or cereal, or as a standalone snack. Incorporate vegetables like root vegetables (e.g., carrots, beets, parsnips) and cruciferous vegetables (e.g., broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts) into your meals, either as a side dish or in soups and stews. - Choose lean protein sources, particularly fish: The Nordic diet encourages the consumption of fish as a lean protein source. Include fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, or herring in your diet at least twice a week. These fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which provide numerous health benefits. You can also incorporate other lean protein sources like skinless poultry, eggs, and legumes. - Use rapeseed oil or other vegetable fats in your cooking: Rapeseed oil is commonly used in the Nordic diet and is a good alternative to other cooking oils. Use rapeseed oil for sautéing, roasting, or dressing salads. Other vegetable fats such as olive oil or canola oil can also be used as substitutes. - Enjoy root vegetables and cruciferous vegetables: Root vegetables and cruciferous vegetables are staples in the Nordic diet. Incorporate root vegetables like carrots, turnips, and sweet potatoes into your meals. They can be roasted, steamed, or mashed. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage can be included in stir-fries, soups, or salads. These vegetables provide a range of essential nutrients and fiber. Remember, adopting a new diet is a gradual process. Start by incorporating these tips into your meals one step at a time. It's also important to listen to your body and make adjustments based on your individual needs and preferences. Consulting with a healthcare professional or nutritionist can provide personalized guidance and support as you transition to the Nordic diet.

Conclusion

The Nordic diet offers a unique approach to health and wellness, drawing inspiration from the traditional foods of Scandinavia. With its focus on whole grains, berries, fish, and vegetable fats, this dietary pattern has shown potential benefits for cardiovascular health and diabetes prevention. By incorporating the principles of the Nordic diet into your lifestyle, you can embrace a diverse array of nutrient-rich foods while promoting overall well-being. Read the full article

[natalieslavikova]

Writing about life in Finland, exchange in Peru, studying abroad, traveling to beautiful places, about beautiful moments and about miseries of life, about experiences and opportunities, about the things I enjoy and about the things I love. Click on the link and let me share it all with you ☺️💻👌🏼❤️ #blog #blogpost #lifestyle #writing #finland #peru #czechrepublic https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5beeJB4ll/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=czt2z4i9ziv

[sugarjonesproductions]

Sleepless night

Had to take a day off from the internship place. I couldn’t sleep well last night. I feel wrong for doing it, as if it isn’t valid enough reason to not be able to work in HEALTH CARE field. I don’t feel I can give my best enough today.

[johnsbookshelf]

📚 ‌🇧‌🇱‌🇴‌🇬‌ ‌🇹‌🇴‌🇺‌🇷‌ 🇷‌🇪‌🇻‌🇮‌🇪‌🇼‌ 📚 𝗨𝗣𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗡 by Sophy Layzell ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 I'm very happy, if a little late, to present my thoughts on Upon All Men as part of the blog tour hosted by Random Things Tours on behalf of The Book Guild. Thanks for my spot on the tour and for my copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 I was looking forward to reading this book having read its predecessor Measure Of Days and because it was written by Sophy Layzell. The story continues straight on from the last book with the struggle against The Establishment. I have read several dystopian themes book recently, and I can honestly say this series ranks at the top. The characters are properly fleshed out and relatable, with a great amount of development through both books. Deter and Lincoln are now in different parts of the world, planning their next steps. Angus has fled to Finland, while in New York, Roller is feeling abandoned just when he needed his friends. I liked these characters a lot and could feel empathy for their fight, and especially for Lincoln’s failing health. Overall, this is a book I would recommend to any readers of young adult, dystopian or speculative fiction, although I must add the caveat that you need to read Measure Of Days first, or you simply won’t get it. I gave Upon All Men, by Sophy Layzell, four stars. My blog with additional author and book info is now live. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼 #ad #gifted #uponallmen #sophylayzell #thebookguild #randomthingstours #YAfiction #dystopian #booklover #bookstagrammers #johnsbookshelf #bookstabloggers #bookreader #blogtour #bookstagram #bibliophile #bookshelf #bookaddict #igreads #bookblog #readabook #johnsbookshelfblogs #bookaholic #fortheloveofbooks #goodreadschallenge2022 #bookpost #blogpost #johnsbookshelfreviews #honestreviewsonly (at Southampton, England, U.K.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc8LQayIccB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[who-is-emppa]

My relationship with language learning: common mistakes and improvement

One of my many hobbies and points of interest has always been learning new languages. Ever since I was a kid, I can clearly remember instances of my life where I was curious about other countries and their differences, especially having been born in Italy from immigrant parents - one from Brazil and the other from Finland.

My mother and I used to always play a game whenever we’d go out to a restaurant or the park or even when travelling: we would always innocently eavesdrop on other people’s conversations and try to guess the language they were speaking. Sometimes it was quite easy, for example with languages like French or Spanish or Portuguese, since those were languages we knew and were accustomed to what with also speaking Italian and finding similarities with either grammar or pronunciation. Other times, however, it was much tougher. Those were the times I remember most vividly, as the curiosity and interest seemed to take over my whole brain, making the learning of this new language I couldn’t recognize the only thing I could think about for days, even weeks. And I am talking about languages such as Russian, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Xhosa or Patois.

So, when I became older, I decided to first try my luck at a language-focused high school: there I took German and Spanish, the latter which I had already kind of learned in middle school, along with the usual English and of course Italian. I decided to further challenge myself during those 5 years by also embarking on a 2-year extracurricular journey learning the basics of Japanese.

Then after high school I moved countries and life sort of “happened” or maybe i let it happen. My interests started shifting, as they do almost every year now, and learning Japanese remained just another one of those things I had locked away in a remote cabinet of my ever evolving, ever searching mind. I started learning other languages, improved other skills and got new interests; yet it still bugged me how for the nth time in my life, it seemed I had “given up” on yet another one of my hobbies.

This journey and relationship with language learning, seems to be a constant in a vast range of people who are interested in learning too much at once and later get distracted or straight-up discourage over the years. And in that vast range I recognize myself: the truth is, I never got discouraged, I just got distracted by the variety of ulterior skills I could have been improving on and lost track of those I had already been working on.

That ended up being a big mistake, comparable to cardinal sins if I may.

One of the big Don’ts of language learning is getting sidetracked and not finding a schedule and sticking to it for a long time. This can happen for a number of reasons, some more powerful than one’s own will to learn, which is why sometimes it might feel almost like an uphill battle or even a chore to learn any new language. So how does one not get discouraged? How does one make language learning a routine but not a chore? And how can I preach this when I myself have stopped learning or “given up” on learning something before despite my heavy interest?

Well, the answer might actually just lie in the interaction with people who are going through the same issues with learning, in creating a routine that feels right and in finding a newness to languages, as if experiencing each lesson or each study session one attends for the first time.

Acknowledging the fact that I stopped learning and that I was probably discouraged and overwhelmed by getting all the knowledge at once, instead of having a more realistic routine, has also helped immensely when thinking about getting back into it. It has recently boosted my interest and confidence in wanting to start learning Japanese and other languages again. And even though one small boost of confidence and productivity might not seem like much, it helped me to get motivated enough to start researching methods that would work on me once again. In technical terms, so to speak, I rebooted my brain and for the first time in a while I felt enthusiastic about languages and cultures, hence my recent progress in language learning and this little blogpost.

The research for methods and experiences of others, has even brought me to a now “older” blogpost by VIGIRL, who makes some very good points discussing the topic of language learning. The work and struggles and tips of others are there to remind one not to give up, not to be too hard on oneself or afraid to make mistakes, not to focus on the wrong things... Not to stop learning.

So, following in the footsteps of other bloggers and somewhat talking from experience myself, all I can say is that not letting yourself be intimidated by failure and feelings of being overwhelmed - like in many other things - is pivotal. And it is just as important as finding one’s own pace and space in the realm of language learning and cultural interest-driven activities and hobbies.

[porcelainbyantoinette]

Those that follow me will know that I was recently awarded with a fellowship from @msartscommission. The original plan was to attend @internationalacademyofceramics Conference in Finland with the money in 2020. Since it was canceled because of the virus, I had to decide what to do with the money.

The test in this video is one of the early tests to see which direction my work may, or may not grow in.

I will post a full report about Agateware on my website in the near future. In the meantime you can look at my other blogposts here: https://www.porcelainbyantoinette.com/blog-index.html#/

Thank you @Teachinart for running my online classes.

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[suiriswhite]

. A little while ago @nutsandblueberrries made a post about The „Big Five for Life“ which made me think about what those Big Five are for me and thinking about this filled me with gratitude.ও It made me realize that I already ticked off so much of what could have made it to my top 5 list: seeing the Northern Lights visiting Finland surfing living abroad for at least several months studying something that interests me … Just to name a few examples. So today I don’t really have a bucket list anymore, I feel I don’t need one. I’ve experienced so much that I feel everything else would only be a bonus, not a must.❁ I know that most people in this world will never see or do these things as they are far less privileged than I am and that I’m just very lucky I was born in a country and in circumstances that allowed me to follow my dreams and make them come true. However, there are still a few things I would like to do in the future.. I put them in a blogpost, link can be found in my latest story or otherwise just go to plantifulalexandra.com ❀ (hier: ＬＩＦＥ ＧＯＡＬＳ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4e86fLHJUb/?igshid=9s3l2sgqb3wa

[jfredriksson-blog1]

do you see that the definitions, strategies and policies that govern digital health and welfare are realistic and possible to execute?

In the modern health- care there are many things that are going to change soon; the service is going to be digitalized and the information is easier to get. The health policy is under a change which means new definitions, strategies and policies. In the updated strategies, the goal is to make the health-care more digitalized and easier for patients and professionals to get files and information they need. The paper files are going to changes to bits on internet which makes it easier for all professional to get the information of the patients. That will make it easier to get help around Finland and other countries in EU. I think this is a very good thing because it makes the world and people more worldwide and open to new things. In addition, digitalization and the information moving to internet gives a possibility to look at your own files and prescriptions on Kanta, which gives you a feeling of knowledge of your own life.

In the new strategies, the plan is to make more services online which makes it easier for people to get help without going anywhere. In my opinion, this is good for them who have tough time to get help and it’s easier to get help over the internet. The negative side is that it’s harder to communicate over internet than face to face.

As I wrote in my last blogpost, digitalization is a big reason to why someone has a risk for exclusion from the society. Even though the strategies have a plan to make the health-care more equal there is a substantial change to make the society more unequal because there are so many who doesn’t have the resources for internet.

I think there are many good things with the new policies and strategies and I have a good feeling about the possibility to make a change for the world.

 References

What is e-health. 2001, available: http://www.jmir.org/2001/2/e20/ brought: 7.5.2017

Räty, Laura; Huovinen, Susanna & Haatainen, Tuula. Information to support well-being and service renewal e-health and e-social strategy 2020. Edita Prima s. 31

Van Gemert-pijnen, Lisette; Peters, Oscar & Ossebaard, Hans. 2013, Improving e Helath. The Neatherlands: Eleven international publishing s. 

[aewelstarlight]

Hi!

Hello!  I am sorry that I haven’t been blogging lately. I do have excuses but not very good ones.. so I’m not gonna list then here. Anyway.. at the moment i have internship as a cleaner in a.. umm.. old people’s home, but there is also mental patients.. and it is rough job. And scary sometimes cos you never know what the “clients” are gonna do. But yes.. that’s where all my time and energy goes…

[sarahinsuomi]

Voel je goed in je vel!

Over Finnen. Over sauna’s. Maar vooral over je eigen vel. Daar gaat deze blogpost over. Waarom? Omdat dit onderwerp me erg bezighield de afgelopen week. En omdat ik het voorrecht heb om als Belg dit grote cultuurverschil te mogen meemaken. En om hier dus ook mijn conclusies uit te trekken. 

Finland telt ongeveer 1,6 miljoen sauna’s. Vergeleken met een bevolking van ca. 5 miljoen inwoners  is dat zeker een wereldrecord. Of de sauna nu een Zweedse of Finse uitvinding is, staat nog steeds der discussie. Wat wel zeker is, is dat de Finnen niet zonder kunnen! Na een zware werkdag in de barre buitenlucht is een saunabezoek een mooie afsluiter. 

De sauna is voor hen een plaats om te ontspannen, maar ook een wasplaats. Voor je de sauna binnengaat, moet je namelijk een douche nemen. In de sauna is het 60 tot 90°C. De gevoelstemperatuur stijgt wanneer men water op de hete stenen giet. De warmte valt dan als een soort deken naar beneden, langzaam neerdwarrelend. Door de vochtige hitte begint men stevig te zweten. Na ongeveer 10 minuten verlaat men de sauna. Kommen met water van verschillende temperaturen zijn beschikbaar voor een ‘nadouche’. Om sneller af te koelen gaan de meeste Finnen gewoon even naar buiten. Het lichaam rookt en de koude van buiten voelt verrassend zalig aan. De moedigste Finnen rollen zich in de sneeuw of nemen een duik in het meer of dalen af in een gat in het ijs. Sommige Finnen herhalen deze procedure maar 2 maal, sommigen kunnen zo uren doorgaan. 

Al het vorige is niet hetgeen dat rondspookte in mijn hoofd deze week. Wat was dat dan wel? Het feit dat de Finnen naakt in de sauna zitten. NAAKT. Het woord alleen al heeft een akelige klank en vormt onbewust een taboe in onze samenleving. Hoe vaak ziet een Belg een medemens naakt? Je partner, vaak tot dagelijks misschien. Je ouders, niet meer vanaf je pubertijd waarschijnlijk. Je collega, hopelijk nooit. Een vreemde op de straat, nooit van je leven! Omdat ik als normale Belg nooit naakt heb moeten douchen met vrienden in een sportclub, ben ik dus verrassend preuts. Iets wat ik niet wist over mezelf tot afgelopen zaterdag...

Hier in Harriniva (Muonio, Finland) zijn de sauna’s in het hotel na 16u beschikbaar voor de gasten. Van 20u-21u worden deze dan geprivatiseerd voor het personeel. Zalig, dacht ik in het begin. Ik was van plan om elke koude dag met zo’n bezoek af te sluiten. Na twee weken was ik echter nog nooit in de staff sauna geraakt. Niet omdat ik niet wou, niet omdat ik geen tijd had, maar simpelweg omdat je er naakt moet zijn. Ik negeerde de confrontatie onbewust. Ik was zogezegd vaak ‘te moe’ of ‘vergat het uur’. Zaterdag 11 februari was staff day en iedere werknemer werd getrakteerd op een namiddag activiteiten, aansluitend vier uren wellness en dan een concert in Levi. De betalende sauna met jacuzzi was gereserveerd en gratis voor ons! De sauna was gescheiden voor vrouwen en mannen, maar de jacuzzi was gemengd, dus daar was badkledij toegelaten. In de sauna krijg je in principe de keuze: een handdoek of naakt. Maar die keuze wordt al snel voor jou gemaakt als alle vrouwelijke werknemers alle kleren laten vallen en met de blote billen een douche gaan nemen.

Iets natuurlijks als naakt gaan, werd plots een aartsmoeilijke taak. Als kind is niemand preuts. Wie is de boeman dan die ons leert verlegen te zijn omwille van hoe we eruit zien? Of merken we plots zelf enkele verschillen op? Of zien we te vaak het perfecte voorbeeld in de media? Anyway, vanaf een bepaald moment in ons leven geven ons letterlijk en figuurlijk minder vaak bloot, naakt. Die zaterdag in de sauna kon ik nog steeds voor de handdoek kiezen, maar dan benadruk je je schaamte tegenover alle naakte saunagangers. En dat is nog erger dan enige schaamte over het naakt gaan, raar maar waar. 

Dus ik zette, zoals ik al een aantal keer deed deze stage, een stapje over een grens. Een stap van tien meter voor mij eigenlijk, maar dat hebben jullie nu waarschijnlijk wel al lang door. Ook al heb ik weinig tot geen complexen over mijn eigen lichaam en volgens velen geen enkele reden tot klagen, daar gaat deze stap helemaal niet over. Het gaan over je (lichamelijk) bloot geven tegenover mensen die je helemaal nog niet binnenstebuiten (of buitenstebinnen) kennen, en daar dan ook oké mee zijn. 

En dat deed ik uiteindelijk. Want hoe meer ik er nu over nadenk en hoe meer ik hier neertokkel, hoe meer ik besef wat voor onzin dit eigenlijk allemaal is. Misschien ben ik een van de weinigen die hier zo uitgebreid bij zou stilstaan, maar ik ben zeker dat velen hier ook onbewust moeite mee zouden hebben. En dat is allemaal de schuld van onze eigen cultuur. Wij kunnen er niet aan doen dat we niet met onze familie en vrienden naakt samenkomen in de sauna. Maar stel je eens voor hoe we ons soms zouden beter voelen, moesten we dit wel doen. Want ik ben ervan overtuigd dat de Finnen een veel beter beeld hebben van alle mogelijke lichaamstypes dan dat wij ooit kunnen bedenken. Ze zien alle soorten, kleuren en formaten passeren. En begrijpen zo ook veel beter dat het perfecte lichaam helemaal niet bestaat! Ze voelen zich elk veel beter in hun vel, omdat ze aanvaarden hoe ze eruit zien. Ze zijn trotser op hun vel, want iedereen die het wil zien, kan. Hun vel is in het algemeen veel sterker denk ik. Ze staan bekend als kille personen die elk sociale contact ontlopen, maar geven zich sneller bloot op een veel persoonlijkere manier. Want hoeveel vertrouwen geef je niet aan de medemensen in de sauna door je helemaal naakt te geven?!

Vanaf nu gebruik ik liever niet meer het woord ‘naakt’. Ik prefereer het woord PUUR. Je meest pure vorm toevertrouwen aan vrienden, familie, maar ook collega’s en vreemden. Jezelf openstellen om beoordeeld en veroordeeld te worden op je meest persoonlijke bezit, je vel. En je alsook niks aantrekken van die veroordelingen achteraf. Sterke mensen, die Finnen, hard vel. Misschien iets dat wij als Belg of als elke andere cultuur zeker ook kunnen leren? Niet het harde vel, want dat heeft zo ook vele nadelen. Maar het genieten van je vel en het durven blootgeven aan mensen die je hetzelfde vertrouwen geven. Om trots te zijn op je meest persoonlijke bezit en er net zoals de Finnen goed zorg voor te dragen. Eigenlijk kon ik hier ook gewoon de titel plaatsen, want dat is zeker de boodschap van deze blogpost. Maar bij een taboe-onderwerp als dit was toch wel enige persoonlijke uitleg welkom, vond ik. 

DUS, voel je goed in je vel! Dat doe ik ook.

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Für viele Menschen ist Finnland immer nur so ein dünn besiedeltes Land, das außer Sauna und Moomins nichts zu bieten hat. Doch Alle, die so denken, liegen falsch. Finnland, das in diesem Jahr 100 Jahre Unabhängigkeit feiert, hat besonders in Sachen Natur und Design viel zu bieten. Das beweisen auch die wunderschönen finnischen Produkte, die man auf der Ambiente bestaunen durfte. Von Iittala bis MoreJoy und Come to Finland war viel zu sehen. Ein Highlight für mich waren die Wolldecken von Langø aus Espoo, Finnland.

Trends aus Finnland von Iittala

Sie gehört ohne Zweifel zu den schönsten Vasen abgesehen von Kähler Design’s Omaggio aus Dänemark: Die Alvar Aalto-Vasse von Iittala, die es in diesem Jahr in der neuen Trendfarbe Ultramarinblau gibt. Passend zum 100jährigen Jubiläum der finnischen Unabhängigkeit, wo alles bau-weiß ist, ist diese Vase auf jeden Fall ein Hingucker. Wer nicht so auf blau steht, wird keine Probleme haben bei der großen Auswahl an Farben die richtige Vase für sich zu finden.

Auch den Teema-Teller von Iittala gibt es in blau gesprenkelt. Passend dazu gibt es auch eine Schale, andere Teller und Becher.

Ganz besonders hübsch war auf dem Stand von Iittala das Ensemble der Ruutu-Vasen zu bestaunen, das in dieser Kombination locker bis zu 700,00 Euro kosten kann.

Die Leimu Lampe Kupfer zauberte ganz gemütliches Licht. Der Name “Leimu” steht für  “das glühende Leuchten eines Sonnenuntergangs” und beschreibt so die Farbe des Glases. Die Aalto-Schale aus Holz im Hintergrund gibt es bereits ab 69,00 Euro.

Come to Finland

Ob “Come To Finland” mal zu den Trends aus Finnland gehört, kann jetzt noch nicht beantwortet werden. Aber die Produkte sind schon sehr cool. Es gibt Plakate und Postkarten auf Holz mit lustigen Motiven von Pippi Langstrumpf, Moomins und Willi Wiberg. Angeblich soll man die Holzkarten ganz normal verschicken können. – Der eigentlich Fokus des Unternehmens liegt aber darin, alte Plakate zum Thema Reisen wieder auf Papier zu drucken. Es gibt sogar einen Bildband mit dem Namen: “Auf nach Finnland”, aber auch aus Schweden gibt es schon viele Motive. Wer möchte, kann ja mal im Onlineshop herumstöbern. Da findet man das komplette Programm. Außerdem kann man sich die Plakate auch in einer Ausstellung ansehen: Entweder vom 16.2–28.5.2017 im “The National Museum of Finland” in Helsinki oder vom 10.9.2017–Januar 2018 im Kieler Schifffahrtsmuseum.

Spültücher von Morejoy aus Finnland

Bei MoreJoy war ich bereits 2016. Meinen ausführlichen Blogpost könnt Ihr hier lesen. MoreJoy steht für Spültücher, die in Skandinavien eine lange Tradition haben sollen. Besonders gut gefallen hat mir die Variante mit dem roten Strandhaus. – Die Geschäftsführerin hatte aber eine gute Idee, die sie 2017 auf der Messe präsentierte: Bei der Produktion bleiben immer so viele kleine Verschnitt-Teile übrig. Daraus macht sie jetzt Ketten. Das ist mal vernünftiges Recycling.

Von der Natur Finnlands auf die Messe

Bei diesen phantastischen Bildern musste ich einfach stehenbleiben. Ein Elch, ein Reh, eine Eule, ein Rentier und viele andere Waldbewohner aus Skandinavien? Moment mal, wo kommen die denn her? Das ist doch was für die Trends aus Finnland, oder? Die Zeichnungen stammen vom Finnen Teemu Järvi und gibt es ab 29,00 Euro. Man kann sie auf Papier oder Holz erwerben. Teemu Järvi ist viel in der Natur unterwegs. Seine Eindrücke hält er dann in Illustrationen fest. Ich finde die echt richtig nordisch und sehr cool. Besonders die direkte Verbindung zur finnischen Natur hat so einen bodenständigen Reiz, wenn man sich die Zeichnungen anschaut: Sie sind so authentisch und natürlich schön.

Decken aus Finnland? Ja, von Langø

Zum Schluss möchte ich Euch noch kurz die Decken von Langø zeigen aus Finnland. Sie waren ganz versteckt an einem kleinen Stand, den ich unterwegs zufällig entdeckt habe. Ich weiß, in letzter Zeit schreibe ich viel über Decken aus Skandinavien. Aber das ist auch kein Wunder, denn Decken sorgen sofort für ein hyggeliges Wohlgefühl. Auf jeden Fall habe ich noch nie etwas über die Langø-Wolldecken gehört. Dabei gibt es scheinbar auch noch Kissenhüllen, Baumwoll-Decken, Handtücher und Untersetzer. Hier geht es zum Onlineshop. Auf den ersten Blick überzeugt auch die Qualität, die ich kurz ertastet habe.

Insgesamt habe ich noch nie so viel finnische Schokolade gegessen, wie auf der Messe. An jedem Stand stand diese leckere und gemeine Schokolade von Fazer. :-)

Ambiente 2017: #Trends aus #Finnland - #Natur bis #Design: @Iittala #Skandiblogger Für viele Menschen ist Finnland immer nur so ein dünn besiedeltes Land, das außer Sauna und Moomins nichts zu bieten hat.

[kevv]

48 n 50 for the hetalia ask game :0

i’m love yu molly

48: Have you read the Web Comic, watched the Anime, both, or neither?

both! i first watched the anime dub, then i read the ENTIRE webcomic and the serialized mangas that i could find scanned, and then i watched the sub, and i’m ball-deep in himaruya’s blogposts and answers and all the character songs. boy i went in HARD for this anime, i can’t obsess over things in moderation.

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50: If you could have one wish granted that was Hetalia-related, what would it be?

make aph finland real and make him marry me