Category: Blog
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Review and Quotes: The Outsider (The Stranger)
Here, I’m sharing my thoughts and favorite quotes from Albert Camus’ The Outsider (also called The Stranger).
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How I Pick Books to Read
I used to trust book ratings. Now I’ve found a more personal way. Here’s how I choose a book to read based on something deeper than stars.
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Why I’m Angry About School
in BlogA childhood spent chasing academic success, only to realize school never taught us how to really think and never meant to set us free?
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What’s In My Stationery Pouch
Love journaling or planning on the go? Take a peek inside my stationery pouch and find out the notebooks and tools I carry every day.
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The Emotional Cost of Being a Reader
How reading fiction and nonfiction builds empathy, and sometimes, a quiet kind of loneliness in a disconnected world.
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Best Books I’ve Read in 2025 (So Far!)
Here’s a list of the best books I’ve read in 2025 so far that I couldn’t put down, and felt a little sad to leave behind when they ended.
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Where I Go in Helsinki for a No-Plan Midsummer
Not sure what to do in Helsinki on Midsummer’s Eve? Explore my low-budget, no-plan day filled with markets, coffee spots, and seaside walks.
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Where to Eat in Ghent, Belgium Like a Local
in BlogWhere to eat, what to try, and the spots you shouldn’t miss from someone who once called Ghent, Belgium as city home.
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Konepaja Festival: A Free Day Out in Helsinki
I spent a sunny Saturday at Konepaja Festival in Helsinki: free entry, local flea markets, and live music in the Vallila train factory area.
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The Perfect Cinema for a Wes Anderson Movie in Helsinki
This Helsinki cinema felt like a Wes Anderson film. I chose it for The Phoenician Scheme before it was even announced.
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The Hour of the Star: My Gateway to Classics Fiction
Clarice Lispector’s The Hour of the Star is the book that first pulled me into the classic fiction. The beauty of its quotes lingers with me.
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Breaking the Rules and Finding My Creative Flow on Bookstagram
I turned my Bookstagram from polished content into a creative space. Letting go of the rules helped me enjoy sharing again in my own way.
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Spring in Helsinki: A Season So Full, I Almost Missed It
Spring in Helsinki flew by so fast, I almost missed it. Here’s a look at the fun events, what I joined, what I missed.
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How My Hobbies Transformed the Way I Travel
I used to dread planning holidays until hobbies gave me a new way to enjoy it. Now, every trip feels more personal and exciting.
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Fast or Slow Travel: Choose Your Pace, But Don’t Rush to Judge
Your travel pace is personal, but quick trips can lead to snap judgments. Slow your perspective as much as your itinerary.
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Journaling Is Easy, Until It Isn’t
Five months into daily journaling, writing feels easy until big emotions hit. I’m learning to sit with them and return when I’m ready.
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A Beginner’s Bouquet Care: Personal Note
Personal notes on beginner flower bouquet care, with simple tips that helped fresh flowers last up to 2 weeks.
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Helsinki Spring Starts in Viikki’s Fields
I welcomed spring at Viikki Grazing Season in Helsinki, watched the cows run free, and ended the day with great pizza and local vibes.
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Watch the Great Elk Migration Live in Northern Sweden
Watch the great elk migration live in spring with free streaming. From moose crossings to forest surprises, nature unfolds in real time.
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Vappu in Helsinki: How Finland Celebrates May Day
Vappu in Helsinki is Finland’s biggest spring celebration filled with parades, joyful crowds, park picnics, and treats like munkki and sima.
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How Having Hobbies Helped Me Fall in Love with Long Summer Days
Endless daylight used to drain me but new hobbies helped me truly enjoy northern summers. Here’s how everything changed.
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Stumbling into Book Lover’s Heaven: Helsinki Antiquarian Book Days 2025
A bookstore visit led me to the Helsinki Antiquarian Book Days. See what rare finds and collections you can discover at this annual event!
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Hobonichi Notebook as a Commonplace Book and Journal
Here’s how my Hobonichi notebook became a creative vault for quotes, reflections, and inspiration I didn’t know I was looking for.
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The First Book in Each of My Lives
From childhood to now, every phase of life brought a first book that stayed with me. These are the stories I’ll always remember.
