Thank You 2014 - Welcome 2015!

 The year in pictures and minimum words. Let's leave some space for your imagination! I kind of feel sorry for the ones who have not had the chance to be part of the trip. At least majority of you - I bet you recognize yourselves ;o)

Where did it all start from?

 From something unclear can be made something great!

 C'mon Baby Light My Fire!

 Let's check what's around and go for it!

 We gotta work for it - in the right places!

Let's enjoy the trip and have some fun!

 Enjoy the view and of course the company when ever possible!

 Remember to recharge the batteries - fill up the tanks!

 Celebrate the success and milestones!

 Challenge yourself!

 Enjoy the moment!

When you fill up the tanks, you can enjoy the ride!

And then work again, stop to think for a moment when needed!

 You can do it!

 It's not that high mountain to climb!

 You'll have friends to work with you if you are a team player!

 Know your hoods!

Take the moment!

Show your colors, commit to the team and the cause, everything is there for us to take! 

Welcome 2015, I'm looking forward to the trip with you!!!

Happy New Year - Hyvää Uutta Vuotta 2015!

The Second Coolest Sauna Break

Since all the >150.000 lakes in Finland are frozen and hence not that good for a sauna cooling break, I settled for the second best, more suitable for the season;

Let's enjoy the holidays!!!

Hyvää Joulua Maailmalle - Merry Christmas from Finland!

Joulupukki - a.k.a. Santa Claus a.k.a. Father Christmas has left the building. You know, the real Santa who lives at Korvatunturi, Finland. Forget the nonsense about North Pole, that is only in movies...

Sauna, rice porridge, glögi, salmon, caviar, cheeses, caserols, and of course the ham. Tree, family, friends, Joulupukki, presents. That makes Christmas!

Hyvää Joulua!

Who can change the world?

Some time ago I came across with the thought below. It hit me right away with the simplicity and the logic.

For the ones who might not be able to see the picture, let's recap...:

"The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do."

Itsenäinen Suomi 97 vuotta - Finland's 97th Independence Day

Today Finland has been independent for 97 years. Again Tuntematon Sotilas -movie is on TV and the President's reception is back in Helsinki now that the palace has been renovated.

To secure we can celebrate Finland's independence also in the coming years, there has been discussions if Finland should join NATO or not. I myself see more benefits than down sides or risks, or one could think joining would be the best insurance ever...

Regarding the NATO topic there is a good column at local newspaper - naturally in Finnish.

More about Finland's independence in my old posts.

Suomen mahdollisesta NATO jäsenyydestä on käyty yllättävän vähän rakentavaa keskustelua. Asiaa voisi ajatella siltä kantilta, että se olisi paras mahdollinen turvallisuusvakuutus, joka jo sinällään tuo rauhallisuutta. Uusi Suomi ja Arno Kotro pohtii asiaa eri kanteilta kolumnissaan:
http://arnokotro.puheenvuoro.uusisuomi.fi/181775-voi-halonen-ja-tuomioja-minka-teitte

Hyvää Itsenäisyyspäivää meille kaikille!