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Day 224: City In The Dark

October 4, 2026October 5, 2026Posted in 365 Project, Fall, Helsinki, Long exposure, night, OutdoorsTagged 365 Project, Fall, Helsinki, OutdoorsLeave a comment

I met a friend for dinner tonight. We didn’t stay late – and therefore it took me by surprise how early it gets dark. Again.

Winter is coming.

Day 211: Office Party

September 21, 2026Posted in 365 Project, Activities, Helsinki, night, People, WorkTagged 365 Project, Activities, Helsinki, SceneryLeave a comment

A good night out is a good night out.

Not much more needs to be said.

Day 210: Surrounded By Water

September 20, 2026Posted in 365 Project, Helsinki, night, Outdoors, WorkTagged 365 Project, Helsinki, Outdoors, SceneryLeave a comment

A city is always better with some element of water, be it the sea, a lake or a river. There are some cities that are nice despite not having any. But not many.

Considering I don’t want a boat, and very rarely even swim in the sea, I really can’t tell you why I find it so important.

It just is.

Day 127: Once You Get Soaked

June 23, 2026Posted in 365 Project, Activities, Family, Festivals, Finland, night, Outdoors, People, WaterTagged 365 Project, Activities, family, Finland, Holidays, SummerLeave a comment

I went to my first proper music festival in years – and it was pouring down for most of the day.

But once you get soaked, you do not really get wetter.

The gigs were fantastic, it stayed warm and the company – most importantly my sister, brother-in-law and parents – never let the rain get in the way of a good time.

Great day!

I did feel a little sorry for some of the bands on stage two, which was not exactly waterproof. Unbelievably, most of the equipment kept functioning even through the worst downpour.

Day 126: Late Arrival

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026Posted in 365 Project, Asikkala, nightTagged 365 Project, family, Summer CottageLeave a comment

The more firmly you intend to leave early on Friday, the more likely it is you end up putting out some random fire at work.

Even when we arrive at the summer cottage too late for the girls’ bedtime, driving out on Friday is always my preference. The weekend feels longer, when you wake up at the summer cottage on Saturday.

Being able to sleep in while the grandparents entertain the kids is just an added bonus.