tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64794745979283099132024-02-02T07:41:23.598-08:00Mianna MomentMiannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-10830731694425445932013-12-16T05:25:00.001-08:002013-12-16T23:37:46.837-08:00Remember Last Summer?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When days are short and dark, it is good to take a look at the pictures captured last summer. This was taken one sunny day in June when Helsinki showed her most charming side and allowed us to cycle aimlessly around in warmth and brightness. </div>
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Today is Finland's Independence Day. At six o'clock I lit two candles and placed them on a window sill. As we do every year on 6th of December. I watched the Independence Day concert from the television and shed a tear or two when a choir sang Finlandia Hymn. I thought of my grandparents who lost six year of their lives fighting for us in the war, and I also shed a tear or two for the great man of South Africa, who passed away on the eve of our Independence Day.<br />
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Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-91295902055439889752013-12-04T02:51:00.003-08:002013-12-04T02:51:50.899-08:00Pressies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Every Christmas present ready and wrapped and it is only the beginning of December. I am super early. I am also aware that the gifts in the picture do not illustrate my Christmas handicap. I did it so early to get over with it, not to drag Christmas obligations along too long. </div>
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My toes at the bottom of the picture are wrapped in self-made woll slippers I was
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Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-16753315614333560002013-12-03T03:39:00.000-08:002013-12-03T14:06:40.053-08:00Baking Spinach Feta Pies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today's achievement was Spinach Feta Pies. I used a recipe my friend uses in her spinach feta pasta inside ready made puff pastry. Here you go:<br />
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I got ready made puff pastry and a bag of frozen spinach from the shop. Defrosted them at home, fried the spinach lightly on a hot pan and mixed feta in in small crumbs. I stirred until the cheese melted and added pine seeds in and lifted the pan off the hot plate. The pastry was already rolled out, so I just needed to cut the set squares into halfs and thus make them even. I then measured a spoon full of feta-spinach mix in the middle of the square, folded the tough into triangles and sealed the edge with water. Before baking the pies in 200 C for 15-20 minutes, I brushed them with egg.<br />
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Christmas time is officially here. There are two things, which tell me that. The first is the first Happy Holidays card, I received on the last day of November. The second teller is the date. The first Advent. I am not a big Christmas fan, as I find it way too loaded with expectations. If I could, I would delete Christmas from the calendar, but since there is no such an option, I do my best to co-exist with it. So, I lit a candle today and try to allow Christmas in. </div>
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Between trips to Oulu and Tallinn, I visited Lausanne, Switzerland. It was a great journey to the country I last visited in 1999. I did there what one needs to do there. Visited a new town, vineyard and had fondue and raclette to eat. <br />
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Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-55969194219233064062013-11-28T11:30:00.001-08:002013-11-29T03:54:00.523-08:00As Charming as Ever<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was grey, and there was a lack of light in Tallinn yesterday, but the old lady smiled at me, as always. She was as charming as ever.<br />
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This time I did not buy any yarn, although I wanted. I did not buy the must-have-earrings either, but resisted and decided to invest that amount in the stock market. Yes, I shall. Before you draw an illusion of a rich investor named Mianna, let me disappoint you. I am talking about mere 35 euros. However, I am drawing the illusion myself now and see me shopping two pairs of must-haves and a mountain of yarn on my next trip to Estonia.<br />
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Despite my great resistance to spending, I am a proud owner of a ceramic mug with a dragon fly motif and a wooden butter knife. Both hand made. So, there's the excuse.<br />
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Other highlights of the day were borscht soup eaten at a Georgian restaurant, a bottle of Georgian white shared with a travelling companion and a a visit to a kohvik. A trip to Tallinn is not a trip unless you enjoy a lovely cup of coffee with a sweet little pastry. Mine was white chocolate apple cube, which looked as French as the cafe itself. Cafe Josefine's decor was about red velvet and dim lights, which made the place look very Molin Rouge indeed. </div>
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It is in Helsinki now. Winter I mean. Cold only, no snow yet. I do not mind it at all, but would not mind a bit more day light. That will return in few months time. I know.<br />
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Tomorrow I am off to my beloved Tallinn again. I shall shop yarn and shall post many knitting themed posts this winter again. I have already knitted four pairs of mittens with a peek hole for an index finger. An innovation, which allows mobile addicts to play with their devices without freezing their fingers. Others than the index one, of course. Too bad I do not have any pictures to prove my achievements, as everything is neatly wrapped in Christmas gift papers. I am record early this year. I am not a big Christmas person and decided to get over with all the preparations early and spend the rest of the year with more important things, such as knitting.<br />
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To remind you of my Tallinn and my last visit there, I chose a picture I took a year ago on my last visit. </div>
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Indeed, I just got back from Oulu.
It was not the same journey though I wrote about in my previous post.
Oh no. That was in June and there was a whole summer between the two
trips. I did not take any pictures this time, as it does not make any
difference. Oulu
had not changed in four months. The town still looks like a gigantic
construction site. There are so many of them all around right now, that
you barely recognise the place a town at all. In a way it is nice,
because Oulu might look nicer one day, but on the other hand, the
process of getting there is really no eye candy. Plus knowing the city's
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Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-8523682141154723992013-06-01T04:08:00.000-07:002013-06-01T04:09:17.047-07:00Graduating from Jeans to Heels<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is the graduation weekend. I am cramped on a train seat travelling to Oulu to celebrate a nephew. If I was a fashion blogger, this would probably pass as my daily out-fit picture. Red and white stripes in a tee, jeans and ballerinas. For the moment I'm dressed for comfort, but in few hours its all about a dress and heels.<br />
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Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-61839508441762062222013-05-28T03:28:00.000-07:002013-05-28T03:32:05.325-07:00Fighting Basil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The chap, who used to live in the apartment where I am currently residing, left a garden of basil behind. Nine plants planted in cut milk cartons. All different varieties. Too bad, they do not do too well in my care. I don't know whether I water them too much or too little. They also had a banana fly colony living in them, which was bugging me mad. So, after two weeks in Helsinki, I cycled to Helsinki Recycling Centre, bought clay pots at 20 cents a piece, got some soil, replanted and paid farewell to flies. The pots look good now, but there is no difference in plants. My nerves are cracking again. The flies are back. Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-91014701593574940432013-05-27T02:57:00.002-07:002013-05-27T03:41:39.105-07:00Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a busy weekend, I am taking it easy at home. Looking around, seeing details. Coasters, fruits and old glass items on the shelf. Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-36820210769921583812013-05-23T00:19:00.000-07:002013-05-23T00:19:18.765-07:00Memory Lane - Bangkok, Thailand, Vol 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There was a time when I lived in Bangkok. I loved it. I called it home. <br />
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Tonight I am off to see the Great Gatsby here in Helsinki. The city I call home now.Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-72456021796031187112013-05-21T08:42:00.001-07:002013-12-04T02:32:41.735-08:00Stranded in Tampere<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On Monday I made a little day trip to Jyväskylä. It was for work and there was no time to stroll around or sit down for a cuppa there. Thus there is no picture from Jyväskylä this time. However, I got stranded at Tampere Railway Station on the way back for a half of an hour. Guess what? I took pictures.<br />
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It was not the weird statue, but the yellow tulips that triggered this shoot.<br />
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Last ten minutes on the platform were slow. I pictured myself. And no, I am not wearing white socks with ballerina pumps. That is my Finnish winter skin. Shocking. <br />
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There was a shop opposite the Railway Station. I went in just to browse around and came out with a new note book and a set of moustaches. Moustaches?! Seriously?! Moral of the story - avoid getting stranded in Tampere.<br />
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The cherry blossom celebration Hanami is organised every May in Roihuvuori in Eastern Helsinki. Yes, there are lots of cherry trees around there and this year they blossomed just at the right time.<br />
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People had placed their pick nick blankets under the cherry trees and everybody seemed relaxed and happy.<br />
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There were stalls exhibiting Japan related hobbies, businesses and some selling food. The queues to the food stalls were long and therefore I did not get to taste any Japanese specialties. I guess it was a healthy balance to Saturday's Restaurant Day.<br />
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There was a stage, which was inhabited by jumping children whenever there was no programme such as Koto music being played, drumming, Kendo or Tando shows, Buto dance or what not. <br />
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The white washed ladies are from a dance troupe Buto Hutera. <br />
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There was also a best dress competition. Audience had been asked to dress up anything Japan related. I did not stay long enough to see who won, but if it had been me who chose the winner, she would have won.<br />
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Saturday was about food. Freshly brewed coffee with ham, cheese and tomato on whole grain bread at 7 am.<br />
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It was the spring restaurant day. Restaurant Day is a bi-yearly food carnival, when anybody can open a restaurant for a day. I started the restaurant stroll from Sinebrykoff's Park.<br />
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First stop was <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1nh_m%C3%AC" target="_blank">Bánh Mì Sandwich</a>es. I got two. One for a friend and another for myself, but ended up eating both alone. My friend is on medication due to a knee operation and has lost her appetite. I certainly do not suffer from anything like that and ate my Bánh Mìs happily and faithfully to my style - dropping chili sauce to my chest. As always.<br />
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My journey continued to 'Big Robert's Street', where I met four other friends, two adults and their two kids. I had a cup of ice coffee from a table, where mango lassi and healthy herbal smoothies were on offer. No need to mention, that I did not even consider anything healthy.<br />
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Five of us then walked to Old Church Park. The park is better known by name Plague Park, as plague victims of 1710 were buried there. Today Plague Park is one of the most popular pick nick destinations of Helsinkians. In there, we had chicken skewers and mezes in Mediterranean style.<br />
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My favourite Plague Park restaurant was the coffee, cold milk and cinnamon roll shop run by smiley people. Cinnamon roll and cold milk is a combination, which can bring tears to my eyes. It is a representative of all good childhood memories.<br />
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Next the children wanted rice, but would only accept white rice, what was not on offer. So we walked to Stockmann's, sat down on Central Street side and ordered coffee, rosé and sparkling water. The kiddos got their rice and chicken and claimed that it was rooster not chicken on the plate. The label said Coq au Vin. Throughout the meal the adults tried to convince the kids, that the meat was chicken, but all arguments on market laws and conceits were dismissed on the basis that once they were served rooster at school, they had photographed the meal and the rooster on the plate then and now were identical in colour and texture. Eventually the adults gave up. Coq is rooster. One cannot deny that.<br />
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Late in the evening, when I was cycling back home alone, I stopped in Esplanadi Park. There I had a mix plate of African deep fries. I only recognised plantain, but loved every piece.<br />
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Too bad, I forgot to picture my portions. Instead I photographed the newly planted flower beds in front of the Ateneum art museum. Tulips and violets. Very early summer flowers.<br />
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Indeed Oulu is behind me for the time being. The last picture in my camera was on the lilies I bought two weeks before my departure. To my amazement they lasted until my departure. <br />
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I arrived to Helsinki on the same day with Justin Bieber, who performed in town the same night. I arrived with a friend and her teenage daughter. You guess where she spent the evening and most of the day too. After we dropped her off to the concert hall, me and the friend went for a long walk and when it started to rain we sought shelter from Wanha Cafe and refreshed old memories.<br />
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After my friends returned back to Oulu, I settled down. One of the first things I did was a long bicycle ride to explore my surroundings. I was pleasantly surprised. I had a feeling that I had moved to the country side, although I can see the dome of the Senate Church from my window.<br />
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All pictures are from three weeks ago when I just arrived. I have been dead busy with my work, which I love, by the way. Too bad it ends too soon. The down side of consulting.<br />
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Now everything is green already. Time to do the same ride again to take totally different looking pictures.Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-62904589341214980382013-05-08T02:00:00.000-07:002013-05-08T02:00:09.316-07:00Memory Lane - Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California, US 10, Vol 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I walked in the footsteps of Marilyn Monroe. I remembered the kidnap. I was enchanted by the flowers and amazed by the statues. I saw the hills of California in mist and got a pair of amber earings from a friend as a memory. I enjoyed every minute.</div>
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I have moved. I live in Helsinki. A change. Huge in this time and age, but feels the right one. </div>
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The colour of Kolkata was dusty gray, but I was fascinated by her greens and sparkling whites. I loved the round shapes of Ambassadors. Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-59922951627607741852013-04-19T06:27:00.000-07:002013-04-19T23:03:48.978-07:00Tomato Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Usually I snack on cakes, but after trying out candy resembing plum tomatoes, I fell in love with them. Hallelujah. For once I snack on healthy things.<br />
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Chilika Lake in Puri is a sanctuary famous for the flocks of migratory birds. The soft cradle of the boat lulled me to sleep. I missed most of the bird watching in the place where people go specifically to spot the specialities. Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-81218066142382033682013-04-16T03:07:00.000-07:002013-04-16T06:39:52.214-07:00Getting Things Done<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Years back I bought a simple black winter coat from sale. It was very cheap and the quality of the material was not great. However, the coat had such a simple pattern that I wore it over a decade and never felt terribly unfashionable. Despite its questionable quality, it lasted long, because I spend years in the tropics in between and wore it only during my winter holidays.<br />
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Last winter I decided that the coat had come to its end, but I still was not quite ready to part from the model, so I went to a fabric shop, bought cray wool and cut the old coat into pieces from the seams. I cut the new fabric according to the old coat and started to sew. Everything went fine until the pockets. I realised I had totally overestimated my seamstress skills. I was stuck. I did not know how to continue.<br />
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This winter I joined a sewing club run by a friend. Every Tuesday I have cycled to the other side of town to wait for my friend to pick me up from a certain bus stop. Together we drive 30 minutes to a school of a village outside Oulu. From six to eight thirty me and 13 other women work in the school's craft class room. For every cut and seam, I ask my friend, the instructor, for advice.<br />
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The work in process has struck me by surprise. The simpler than simple pattern of the old coat has turned out to be pretty complex to sew together. There has been times, when I have lost faith and regretted the good amount of euros I invested on the fabric. Until I finally joined the woollen part to the shiny silver lining. The coat started to look like a piece of clothing. I took that as a turn in my life. Things started to happen and got done.<br />
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This is yet another strange spring. The weather has been great. Slightly chilly and sunny and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Strange part is, that we still have a way too much snow for the time of the year. You see sun alone melts snow slowly. We need rain now. That would sweep all white away much faster.<br />
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Last summer I kept complaining about the endless rain and now I miss it. Only for a day or two though.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Edit a short while later after publishing this post: My complains have been heard. It rains now. Goodbye snow.</span>Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6479474597928309913.post-33866070773025340562013-04-14T04:26:00.002-07:002013-05-19T00:52:18.004-07:00About Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am very interested in photography. I call it my hobby. I enjoy taking pictures despite my limited skills. I am also a novice when it comes photo editing, but having seen interesting blurry, over exposed and soft pictures in number of blogs I admire, I used my my Sunday afternoon experimenting on editing. <br />
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The result is not quite what I envisioned, but it was my best attempt as a beginner. Miannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00049865506818175706noreply@blogger.com0