Well crap. Now that I'm leaving Finland the fates have decided that I was to finally find my Finnish husband. He doesn't know about our marriage, as we've technically never met, but in my mind we're quite happy and in love. Introducing Paradise Oskar aka Axel Ehnström aka my husband. We're going to make some beautiful blonde babies someday.
In all seriousness though, who knew the Finn's were hiding such precious, musical gems! Paradise Oskar was in some Eurovision contest, though I can't figure out if he won or not. I actually can't even figure out what the concept of this show is. Someone care to explain it to me?
In the meantime, enjoy the blessings of my husband's voice.
By the way, this video was filmed in the Kaisaneimi Botanical Gardens, which happens to be my most favorite place in Helsinki (I'll do a blog post about it soon!). Further proof that we are meant to be. This is what destiny looks like, people.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Pensive Places
So much for a blog reboot, eh? It's been a week now! Would you believe me if I told you I've just been soo busy embracing my remaining time in Finland that I haven't had the time to get on my computer?
Yeah, I wouldn't believe me either. In fact, lately I've spent a ton of time in cafes, just chilling on my laptop, looking all intellectual and such. I like to pretend I'm working on that novel of mine, sipping a cafe au lait, and listening to some singer-songwriter tunes when in all actuality I'm drinking 7 up, listing to country music, and creepin' on facebook. I can only be so chic and European okay!
Anyway, while I may not totally grasp the whole "cool concept" of cafes, I have become quite educated on the best ones in Helsinki. Here are my choices:
1) Fazer Cafe
Fazer is definitely the best I've come by. The inside is not only huge, but absolutely beautiful with it's mirrored walls, domed ceiling, and vases full of chocolates- some of which are free! Although I must warn you, don't take too many handfuls of the "free" chocolates otherwise the employees might feel inclined to move them behind the counter and out of reach. Damn them.
2) Ravintola Kappeli
Part restaurant, bar, and cafe, Ravintola Kappeli is perfect for whatever mood you might be in. For me it's the perfect place to curl up in one of the many cushioned nooks and take a Skype call. Though I find it a bit too tourist-y, I'd absolutely recommend having a glass of wine or hot chocolate (the best I've ever had!) and enjoying the views of the harbor and Esplandi.
3) Picnic Cafe
Any Picnic Cafe will do! Here I am on the second floor of Kamppi- one of my favorites. I had to look all pensive and ridiculous so no one would know I was taking pictures of myself. Don't judge me. Anyway, I also like the Picnic on the roof of Forum and the one on Yliopistonkatu.
These cafes are definitely something I will miss about Helsinki. I'm absolutely dreading having to find new ones when I move to Paris. I've only just discovered these cafes! And yes, I am moving to another foreign country and this is one of my main concerns. Don't even worry about it.
Fazer is definitely the best I've come by. The inside is not only huge, but absolutely beautiful with it's mirrored walls, domed ceiling, and vases full of chocolates- some of which are free! Although I must warn you, don't take too many handfuls of the "free" chocolates otherwise the employees might feel inclined to move them behind the counter and out of reach. Damn them.
2) Ravintola Kappeli
Part restaurant, bar, and cafe, Ravintola Kappeli is perfect for whatever mood you might be in. For me it's the perfect place to curl up in one of the many cushioned nooks and take a Skype call. Though I find it a bit too tourist-y, I'd absolutely recommend having a glass of wine or hot chocolate (the best I've ever had!) and enjoying the views of the harbor and Esplandi.
3) Picnic Cafe
Any Picnic Cafe will do! Here I am on the second floor of Kamppi- one of my favorites. I had to look all pensive and ridiculous so no one would know I was taking pictures of myself. Don't judge me. Anyway, I also like the Picnic on the roof of Forum and the one on Yliopistonkatu.
These cafes are definitely something I will miss about Helsinki. I'm absolutely dreading having to find new ones when I move to Paris. I've only just discovered these cafes! And yes, I am moving to another foreign country and this is one of my main concerns. Don't even worry about it.
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