A bit about each other….
Post by Pauli, 10.06.2010
Maybe we should all add a little in our profile about where we are from, what drew us to Finland and some interests…
So here goes::
I am from New Zealand, been coming to Finland often since 1998 and decided to move here a few years ago.
Love Lapland, snow, skiing and good friends


I'm in Finland because I have born here. :)
I'm in Monimos because (the story will be a little bit longer)...
Practically I am here because I noticed in Facebook that one of my colleagues was planning to attend Monimos service launch. I had that much curiosity that I immediately checked out what the 'Monimos' really is. And this place looked promising & interesting. So, maybe after two minutes I had made my profile... That was so easy. :)
But the basic reason of being here is a lot deeper. I have been really shocked about resent "maahanmuuttokeskustelu" (= very negative conversation about immigrants and refugees in Finland) over couple of years now. The negative atmosphere and messages have almost made me feel a stranger in my own country!
So, I think if I have time and energy (in summertime I happily have both), I should try to do something balancing. Maybe connect with people who think more like I think? Or I don't know what I should do, but something POSITIVE! :)
I've always felt myself very welcome when I have visited other countries. I like travelling and dream about living in Central Europe. (Don't know if my dream ever come true - depends a lot on working possibilities.)
My other main interests are music and literature... and more you can find out if we became friends. :)
Oops, I can't edit my post.
resent = recent
Well, I revised my profile shortly but if there is any questions please ask me guys:)