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Duro Takes Over Finland: A Journey of Curiosity, Culture, and Quiet Beauty

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Written by: Durodoluwa Femi-Ajala Duro Takes Over Finland Living in Sweden for some years now, I have always lingered on Finland as a place to visit, somewhere in the back of my mind. It was close enough to visit, yet somehow always postponed. Well, until last week. What finally pushed me to make the trip was simple and personal. Family. My cousins and their beautiful family live there, and that alone was reason enough.  La Familia But there was also a lighter, unexpected reason. I had recently developed an interest in Chinese dramas, and one of them was filmed in Finland. That curiosity sparked something in me. I wanted to see the place through that lens, to experience even a fraction of what I had watched on screen. Time did not allow me to visit all the filming locations, but I did make it to Allas Restaurant , where one of the scenes was shot. And strangely, that small moment, standing there and connecting fiction to reality, made my day.  Photo taken in Finland But beyond...
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Lost and Found

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 I haven’t done anything interesting in a while. I forgot how to live. I’ve been in the shadows seeking light, and rediscovering the little things fast made me who I was a couple of days ago, weeks, heck, even months before the new year kicked off. I’ve been lost in the middle of my own wave, swayed and dazed by life and its obstacles, challenges, and the petty little things that make human existence quite tedious. Downtrodden and overwhelmed, life comes at you even when you least expect it.  The trees are becoming green again Life doesn’t apologize for dragging you through the fire; instead, the apathetic dimwit expects us to put ourselves together and be refined.  You could either like it or not. The sun will shine again Life would, uhm, life. So, live and go through each day as it comes. In the process of self-discovery and finding meaning in life , I hope I find something that’s worth the penny for all the hustle, bustle, and sleepless, hazy days. There's light at t...
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Food, Fries and Friends

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This article is about chicken, chips, and other meals I find fascinating. Let me tell you about my day, I ate chicken and chips and stepped it down with a cold cup of ice cream . When you grind so much, you need to feast on some of the best meals that the restaurants have to offer. Eating burger From barbecue to fries , shawarma, and pizza , you need to make sure you eat a happy meal. After grinding hard at the gym, you need to eat some fries to celebrate how far you’ve come. To acquire some funds, treat yourself to some pizza and a cup of ice cream. Scoop some juice and eat delicious plates of food, do well to eat fries with family and friends. A tray of chicken and chips Eat fries, live life, and enjoy the little things that life has to offer. A cup of ice cream
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Journal Your Journey: Putting Thoughts on Paper

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 Journal your journey and let your mind make peace with your fingers. Put thoughts on paper by allowing your medulla oblongata connect with the mental and emotional wiring of your spirit. Journal your journey, describe where you are, and look forward to the beautiful places that you want to be. Your life, your rules, your journey, your truth, journal all that you have and look forward to the heart-warming moments that you desire.  Journal Your Journey: Putting Thoughts on Paper Put your thoughts on paper, journal your journey by writing out how you feel, your genuine perception of the world, and the little beautiful things that make sense to you. The world is a big, dark place, and we are all trying to make sense of our presence here on earth.  Every single day, we are seeking methodologies on how to survive and become the best versions of ourselves. You journal down how you feel and share your thoughts with the world. Inspirational word Thoughts built the bridges, ideas...
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Tattoos, Piercings, and Little Things that Make a Finn Interesting: Interview with Sonja

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Tattoos are usually controversial and perceived as heinous; however, they could be fun and serve as quintessential elements in defining the personality and ideologies of a person.  In this interview, Uprising Platform sat down with Sonja Heinonenn , an avant-garde creative personnel who is into styling, horticulture, and, of course, the theme of our discussion, tattoos and other creative artworks. Sonja explained to Uprising Platform what inspired her tattoos and the spirit of pursuing locking her hair. To experience the beauty of life, you have to let go of whatever constraints you have and embrace the inner sense of self, like Sonja, and get yourself a ' 3rd eye '. Sonja Heinonenn Read the interesting conversation between Sonja and the Uprising Platform. Introduction: Tell Us About Yourself? My name is Sonja. I'm from Helsinki, Finland , and yeah, I grew up here most of my life.   Many years ago, I lived in Turku, but, like, most of my years have been spent here.  Pas...
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UFF: The Importance of Second Hand Shopping

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UFF is one of the leading second-hand shops in Finland . It is renowned specifically for bringing equal money pay initiative to help those who want to buy a product at an affordable rate. Some of the notable products at UFF include clothes, bags, and shoes, among other items. UFF: Equal Sales Day While other second-hand stores, such as FTA Vintage , Helsinki Secondhand Oy , Frida Marina , Kierrätyskeskus (Recycling Center), and SPR Kontti (Red Cross second-hand stores) sell affordable products, UFF stands out due to the low price of their products and the willingness of the management to provide adequate services to prospective customers. Equally, UFF is a Finnish non-profit that sells used clothes, shoes & accessories and uses the proceeds to support environmental and development work. Where Can You find UFF in Finland? Kierrätyskeskus (Recycling Center) Second-hand (everyday fashion): • UFF Second Hand Citykäytävä – Central & easy to visit near Helsinki Central Station ....
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