To the Moon

or Titanic?
People are fussing about the Moon.
I find the Moon boring. It's like I can see it up in the sky... It's like always there...

I might have asked you already but let's make it one more time:
if you were to choose would it be to the Moon or Titanic?

It's obvious to me: Titanic.
I think there have been more people to the Moon recently than to Titanic. And I don't understand why. I think Titanic is one of the most interesting places to ever visit. One of the reasons might just be so that there are not that many people who really have experienced Titanic today. I wonder why...

To me it seems so much easier reaching Titanic than the Moon. Well, hello! The Moon is, like,
385 000 kilometers away, and Titanic is just something like 4 000 kilometers deep in the ocean. And what's there on the Moon to look for? The Earth? Unlike the Moon Titanic provides us with a field of 8,0 km * 4,8 km containing hundreds of thousands of items, such as pieces of the ship, furniture and personal items. It's like a ghost town - and I like it!

If I ever want to see and feel Titanic I have to act fast. It's been estimated that within the next 50 years the hull and structure of Titanic will collapse entirely, eventually leaving only the more durable interior fittings of the ship intermingled with a pile of rust on the sea floor. And if you are ever to visit Titanic promise me not to leave your trash there. Titanic is becoming this huge landfill - just like the Moon. (sources: http://archive.archaeology.org/1205/features/titanic_shipwreck_jean_charcot_site_map.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Titanic)

Hockey Time (#hoki #kiakko)

I went to a hockey game a couple of days back. It was almost as I remembered: freezing fingers, sitting on totally uncomfortable seats, and not having a cold beer between rounds. But this time it w_a_s a bit different: it was Ilves boys playing for the finals. There was so much speed and skill on the ice that I wouldn't have known the difference if it had been two league teams competing with each other.

First goal was seen something like 40 seconds after the game really started. 0-1.
The game ended 2-4, and HPK is now playing in the finals.
I'm not too skilled with posting a video here. I do hope you are able to watch it. And hear people talking about the game next to me. Thanks guys!

ps I got my cold beer after the game.

Leaving for the game

My Music, My Jukebox: Ash

I was studying in Uppsala, Sweden, back in 2002. Seeing Ash at Göta Källare in Stockholm was a must. I was all prepared: tickets, my friend, my camera with an empty roll of film... So, when the gig started I was all ready. But suddenly my Ixus died. It didn't work, it just was n_o_t working. So I've got only a handful of photos from that gig which pretty much sucks.

But, later we got to meet the band. And had some drinks. And I guess that the, um, after-party was at Gondolen. But any way, I had so much fun.

I chose here two songs from my favorite Irish band (and, yeah, I know U2 is also local): Petrol (released as the second single from their 1994 album Trailer) and Oh Yeah (taken from their album 1977 released in 1996).

I've got quite a collection...

Mark Hamilton (bass, synthesizer)

Tim Wheeler (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards)

I had the setlist framed

"I sometimes wish it was that summer again

I still see her in my sleep

And hear the sighing of the summer wind

Still I don't regret one thing"

Ash: Oh Yeah

If not us, who? If not now, when?

I love this sharp looking fellow to the Moon and back. #bruuttus

My Music, My Jukebox: Backyard Babies

Here's my second post on "my music, my jukebox". My life hasn't gone any calmer with the horses, work and "stuff" but am still trying to keep up with my promise.

I don't even remember how many years back I got this home burnt cd from a friend. It was my first introduction to the Backyard Babies. And what can I say?! I immediately felt connected with the music and that rock star way of living. True rock stars! It was a couple of years ago that I saw the Babies here in Tampere. After that they got concentrated on their side projects; Nicke Borg on his solo material and his radio show; and Dregen went on to play with Michael Monroe and eventually started working on his own solo album. But last year it was announced that the Babies will work on new music. They have also announced that their 2015 tour will kick of at Sweden Rock Festical in Sölvesborg, Sweden. A month later they will play at Ruisrock in Turku. I'll be there.

So happy to be able to wear my Backyard Babies t-shirt once again. It's not like I couldn't wear it on a daily basis. I just don't want. It's too much of a dear memory. That t-shirt.

ps Backyard Babies also come from Sweden...

I chose here two songs: Roads (taken from their album People Like People Like People Like Us released in 2006) and Say When (taken from their album Stockholm Syndrome released in 2003). Have a listen and make up your own mind!

Because life is a road that is winding and dark

But I swear 'cross my heart so are you

Life is a road that is winding and dark

But I swear 'cross my heart so are you

Now you know it's true I believe in you

Yeah you  know it's true I do care for you

Backyard Babies: Roads

ps if I was a rock star I would definitely play guitar. Just  like Nicke Borg.

My No. 1 Plan for Tonight

I'll be getting some more #shit tonight. Third time is a charm!

Me luckey!

"I said uuuu, I'm a rebel in the dark.

I said uuuu, and this is how I've been since I was born.

Uuuu, I'm not a devil, not a god.

I said uuuu, I'm just a rebel in the dark."

H.E.A.T: Inferno

My Top 3 (#boycrush #boyfriendmaterial)

Gurls have been posting pictures of their boy crushes*) recently on Facebook.
I wanted to make it official.
This is my top 3 #boycrush #boyfriendmaterial.
The order depends on the day.

*) yeah, yeah, I love you paps...

My Music, My Jukebox: Brainpool

As I have put in the introduction it's "my music, my stuff". I think I have neglected "my music" for quite some time, already. I don't mean it like posting a song every once in a while but in a bigger context. So, from now on I'll be introducing my favorite music, my favorite bands to be more exact. And instead of going into musical facts and lyrical statements I probably tell how I first heard of that band in question. My life is rather hectic with all the horses, work and "stuff" now so for over the next twelve months you get exactly twelve posts regarding my music, my jukebox. Sorry for that.

I start with Brainpool.
They come from Lund, Sweden, and had their share of the limelights in the mid-90s. I got my first listening on the band when both me and my sister were still living at our parents - in the mid-90s: My sister had gone to Helsinki with her class, like a field trip. She bought me my prom shoes (do you still remember Decadenz in Helsinki?) that I still have (btw). My sister later said that she only bought the Brainpool Soda album just because it was on sale and the cover of the album was cool. I gave Soda a listen and immediately fell in love. Every once in a while I still pull my Brainpool albums out of the boxes and take a trip on my memory line.

I chose here two songs: Invisible to Her (taken from their second album Painkiller) and Every Day (taken from their first album, Soda). Have a listen and make up your own mind!

ps you can follow me on Spotify to get a deeper look at "my music, my jukebox".

She walks the streets of our hometown

Tall and tanned and lovely and young

She passes daily by my window

I smile at her but she doesn't see

But I  know:

There is no use

When there's a chance to win I lose

Yeah I know:

I'm invisible to her

Brainpool: Invisible to Her

Viiliksiä heppaalun tiimoolta (san. J. Ania, säv. J. Karjalainen)

Mä pirahrin perjantaina Rupsukan seliästä. Rupsukalla oli meno mieles. Sanootin Jii Karialaasen "Viimeinen laulu" mun tunnelmihin sopivaks. Mut toi kuva o eiliseltä, ku me kiirettihin esteeren yli. Mut vähä viiliksiä aallonharialta - ja sit alas. Som paree laittaa laulu pyöriin (ja laulaa - korkialta ja kovaa)!

Ihanalle Veeralle iso rutistus kuvista!

Mä kierrän ympäri maneesin / kera Rupsukan / vaikka eilen taas / viimeksi uhosin

Tää on viimeinen laukka / jonka karautan / pistän hepan talliin / suljen tallin oven / ja lopetan

Korkealta ja kovaa / kuin viimeistä päivää / en tahdo lopettaa / tänä iltana

Mut tää on viimeinen laukka / jonka karautan / pistän hepan talliin / suljen tallin oven / ja lopetan
Kun tehty on rata / jää vain puomit paikoilleen / porkkanan Rupsukalle annan / ja taputukset
Mut tää on viimeinen laukka / jonka karautan / pistän hepan talliin / suljen tallin oven / ja lopetan
Säv: J. Karjalainen

San: J. Ania

Ihanaa joulun odotusta!

Yritin ottaa meistä Rupsukan kanssa kaverikuvan. #wefie

Siitä ei tullut y h t ä ä n mitään. Rupsukka halusi töniä ja pökkiä turvallaan. Hän halusi myös maistaa ratsastuskypäräni laella sojottavaa nappia. Hän halusi hiplata tukkaani ja helliä turvallaan poskiani. 

Aikani ähkittyäni pyysin Leenaa avukseni. En tiedä, oliko sekään niin hyvä idea. (Ja näiden kuvien ottamiseen käytettiin #htc #one #m8.)

Ihanaa joulun odotusta joka tapauksessa meiltä kahdelta!

With these shots I wish my family and friends abroad a Merry Christmas!
I was trying to capture some serious #wefie. This is the outcome.

ps since I have fans in Russia I'd love to wish you all Merry Christmas in Russian. I can only write my name in Russian so this is what I found on the Internet. Does it make any sense?
Счастливого Нового Года и Рождества!

Hän kuuntelee

Röllyn matkapäiväkirja: päivä neljä Rauhalahden kylpylässä Kuopijossa

Tämän päivän liikunta koostui sauvakävelystä, kuminauhajumpasta sekä reisi-, peppu- ja vatsajumpasta. Käytiin myös keilaamassa. Mieletön fiilis!
ps sauvakävelyssä kului Sports Trackerin mukaan reilun viiden kilometrin matkalla yli 300 kcal. Vauhti ei päätä huimannut, koska samaan aikaan tapahtui myös savolaista suunnistusta.

Röllyn matkapäiväkirja: päivä kolme Rauhalahden kylpylässä Kuopijossa

Tämän päivän epistola:
vesijumppa, kahvakuulatreeni, juoksulenkki ja vesijuoksu.
ps vähän venyttelyjä...

Röllyn matkapäiväkirja: päivä kaksi Rauhalahden kylpylässä Kuopijossa

Moon liika laiha.
Ja mus o liika vähä pläskiä.
Mut muute mä oonki sit timmis kunnos.
Sain pyöräälytestistä arvosanaks "erinomaane".
Mä en ny ehri kirioottaa enempää, ku lähren viä kelluttelemahan kylypylän puolelle.
Kuvis vähä täm päivän tuntemuksia.
ps ei oo näläkä!

Me pelatahan kurlinkia. Muv vooro nakata.

Me lakaastaha. Tuo punaane, ja erityysesti sem musta keskusta, on nimeltänsä "nänni".

Vähä seinäkiipeelyä. Mun eka kerta. Mulla jäi vähä hampahan kolohon ton yhyren seinän kans. Mä meev viä koittamaha.

Kattokaa! Mä osaan polokia iliman käsiä. Ja puhua samalla, ku polojen.

Röllyn matkapäiväkirja: päivä yksi Rauhalahden kylpylässä Kuopijossa

Moon aiva räyryksis!

Telkkari toi äänen ja kuvan hotellihuoneeseeni aamukahdeksalta. Emmä jaksa...
Suihkun kautta biksuihin, nokka kohti vesijumppaa.
Äitini harrastaa vesijumppaa, ja nyt voi tytärkin sanoa kokeilleensa. Pötkylän kanssa tehtiin erilaisia harjoitteita: jaloille, käsille, kropalle. Tärkeintä oli pitää raajat vedenpinnan alapuolella, mikä oli verraten hankalaa, kun vesi oli alimmillaan 120 sentissä. Kuumavesialtaan (veden lämpötila 37 astetta) kautta suihkuun. Huomenna saatan kokeilla kylmävesiallasta (veden kylmyystila 7 astetta). Tai sitten en.

Aamupala ja ensimmäisten päiväunien aika.

Päiväunien jälkeen, kello 11.15, kuntotestejä, joissa testattiin motoriikkaa, lihaskuntoa sekä liikkuvuutta. Kaikkien testien perusteella huippukuntoinen likka... Tosin ennen testejä arvioin oman fyysisen kuntoni "huonoksi", sillä kuntosaliharjoittelu on jäänyt minimiin (lue: ostin jumppapallon ja katsoin parin minuutin pätkän jumppapallon käytöstä Youtubesta). Tutustumista kuntosalilaitteisiin, joissa lähdin heti tavoittelemaan kuuta taivaalta... Jalkaprässiin oma pr - eikä noussut. Ja katajaan kapsahdin... Tietysti peripohjalaiseen tapaan lähdin syyttämään vehkeitä. Ja kyllä minä niin sille jalkaprässille vielä näytän!

Lounas ja toisten päiväunien aika.

Päiväunien jälkeen, klo 14.15, oli aika keskustelujen aiheesta "liikunta ja paino". Keskustelujen jälkeen oli vuorossa happihyppely hotellin ympäristössä. Paikallisia kiviä ja kannon nokkia. Muutama juoksuspurtti. Venyttelyt sekä manikyyri.

Päivällinen ja hyvää yötä!

Mushroom

I've been an avid photographer for as long as I can remember.
I got my first camera when I was eight or nine years old. I started with our cats and rabbits (and my sister). Then I moved on to horses and rock stars (and my sister's dog mr. Ukko). Now I am taking photos of mushroom... Don't ask me if they are eatable or not. *)

*) Some of them are red, some are not. Some of them are the size of my head, some are not.

tbt (11.9.2014)

We won our first rosette - me and Bruuttus!

O M G, that was scary! I can still remember my first time on competing in show jumping. 

I was all sweating and just trying to remember where I was supposed to be navigating...

Man, it was scary!

tbt (17.7.2014)

It's Bruuttus and me.

Horses changed my life - for good! When I was a kid all I could think of was horses. I didn't start horseback riding then but two years ago. Now, I couldn't live my life without having these beautiful animals in my life. It's pure love!

tbt (26.6.2014)

Don't you dare laugh!

I had just started going to a gym. 

And it's #tbt.

Sparzanza (#southparktre, 6.6.2014)

So, my festival mood got started with Doom Unit.
Right after Doom Unit it was time to cherish some serious metal, in the name of Sparzanza.

Sparzanza comes from Sweden, and was founded in 1996. According to their official Facebook site
"Sparzanza is one of the Swedens best metal bands (---) and have toured all over Europe and released several albums that have made success". It's definitely one of my boy band crushes!

I just love the combo of a man and his Marshall.

Doom Unit (#southparktre, 6.6.2014)

My festival season got started this Friday.
I haven't gone to a festival in years which is pretty bummed. I mean I'm like one of those typical festival-goers who love seeing her (his) favorite bands plus becoming acquaint with to be favorites.
To be honest I did tell my friend to make (sic) me go if I get doubts (if I decide to stay home instead). It was just a precaution.
And I didn't stay at home.

My festival mood got started with Doom Unit. It's just pure Finnish heavy metal. Doom Unit was formed in 2008 in Tampere which makes it local. Doom Unit released its first studio album in 2009, it's called Cross the Line.

At one point of the gig Johan Carlsson from the Doom Unit's fellow Swedish heavy metal band Sparzanza played the bass.