Tribe Blog

In Honda's Twat

villavillekula — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:56:17 GMT

Ever since we got this new car, we've been driving way much more than usual. It is so awesome to drive in the city and on the highway. Last weekend we drove to Jyväskylä to watch the women's Superpesis match and it was such a difference compared to the other times I have been driving that road. I was always scared crapless because it always seemed like such a harrowing journey but it was sweet in this car. Anyway, it is a Honda Jazz. It is called a Fit in the states. They couldn't market the car here in this Northern "Scandanavian" area as the Fit because Fitta means twat in Swedish. That would so not be a deterrent for me ;).

Mainlining the Western Tradition

villavillekula — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:21:52 GMT

In my grief over finding out about Eugen Weber, I found out that there is an Annenberg channel where I can watch programming in progress and other videos on demand. I have been mainlining the Western Tradition all day long. Relief. I am ecstatic.

Oh, Mr. Weber

villavillekula — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:26:09 GMT

Today, I was jonesing for those History lectures by Dr. Eugen Weber. I went in search of them on the net and found out that he passed away this year in May. I am so verklempt. I can't believe it. I loved his lectures. I hope I can find them. He was so awesome. Maybe I will reread one of the three books of his that I own.

Back in Finland

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:51:22 GMT

So, I finally get back to Helsinki safely and both yesterday and today, the Finn has dragged me out of the flat. Each time we came back, I fell out with jetlag. One highlight of today was waiting in front of the Hotel Kämp for a glimpse of the Rolling Stones and getting one. So, we saw Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Ron Woods and some back up folks, Blondi Chaplin and Bernard Fowler. No sign of Keith Richards. We heard that the band was pissed at him for being so drunk for the gig last night at Olympic Stadium. Apparently, he fell over or something. I think they had him picked up in the inner courtyard. I got an autograph from Blondi, but the other lads just went to their autos, acknowledged the fans and left. It was pretty cool, though.

Farewell

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:46:06 GMT

So, on my last day in SoCal, my sister wants to go to the movies. We went and saw Transformers where they mention Nokia the Finnish phone and film at Hoover Dam which I just visited. So, that and the fact that there were some funny parts contributed to a good time. When we got out though, there was some drama. Just my sister had to pick up her car which made me sad that I wouldn't see her for an hour. Anyway, she came back, I visited my grandma, mom came home with some Northwoods Inn cheesebread and salad. We all ate and then headed to the airport. There, I found out my flight was an hour delayed. My brother came over and sat with us awhile before going to work a flight to Alaska. Finally, they all left and I waited at my gate. Boarding the plane, I saw Deep Roy the actor who played the Oompa Loompa in Tim Burton's Charlie & the Chocolate factory.

Shogun scallops

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:40:23 GMT

Finally, my aunts wanted to take me out for one last meal. We went to Shogun, like Benihana's where the comical chef prepares the meal with great theatrics right in front of you. It was very nice and funny and delicious and sad. We all tried not to cry as we parted ways.

Oh boy

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:38:15 GMT

So, it was my cousin's birthday. We bought him some prezzies, lunch and a cake. When we went to my gram's where he lives to have a little party, he was gone. In the morning our grandma was having a cow because her toilet was leaking. When I first when to hug her and say hi, she said to me, You broke my toilet. Ok, that pissed me off. I just calmly walked away and tried to help my cousin who was trying to fix the toilet. Well, after all that he wasn't anywhere to be found. Then he came in totally drunk or something. We all just were looking at each other. After much awkwardness and cooling off, my mom told him to eat and he did. Little by little he gained control. It was weird. Maybe he thought everybody forgot. He's got probs, poor guy.

Huevos Rancheros

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:34:00 GMT

I have a recipe for ranchero sauce, so, I don't know why I haven't attempted this at home. There is the problem of finding corn tortillas in Helsinki. I certainly can't make them, try finding corn flour. Ok it can be found, but these things aren't as easy as making flour tortillas. Anyway, mom took me for breakfast, again on Azusa Ave, to La Tolteca. She always calls it La Torteca, arrrrrrggghhh. So, annoying, but then again, she says sangwitch.

Crazy Roll

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:31:24 GMT

One meal I had to have, among many, of course, was sushi. Unfortunately, I only got to have it once. Damn it. My mom took me for dinner at Arrigato on Azusa Ave. I got to use the chopsticks my brother brought me from Japan. Our waiter said how cute they were.

TJ

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:27:34 GMT

I had really thought that I was going to have time to go to Mexico City, but it never panned out. So, instead, my sister and I drove down to Tijuana for the day. Honey, we walked all over that bitch. Whooo, lordy. We parked in San Diego, walked across the rive to Revolucion, up to Calle 8, peeked in Sanborns, all the way too Blvd de los Heros, bought a cute bag at CECUT, mosied around the Zona Rio shopping mall and then went back the way we came; well, almost and we discovered a Costco there. I kick myself for not buying those cahas de madera at Sanborn's.

Score

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:23:00 GMT

Ok, so, the Angels lost but it got exciting for a minute there. Everybody, except one woman behind us, kept booing Mike Piazza when he came up to bat. I went with my sister. It was Catholic night, of all things. Plus, 1 dollar hot dogs. Ye, can't beat that.

Brother & Sister

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:19:59 GMT

My siblings and I went to see Hairspray at the Arclight. I thought it was really good. I haven't seen the musical yet, either. So, I had no idea what to expect. I think John Travolta did a good job. It was funny and it made me laugh a lot. When my sister saw the photo, she was like how weird, because they were giving me the same exact look and didn't know it.

Tattoo Expo

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:15:44 GMT

I went to this tattoo expo at Pomona Fairplex with my sister and cousins.

Deathly Hallows

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:13:36 GMT

Well, then there was the release of DH; went wit the L.A. Übers, again.

OOTP IMAX 3D

villavillekula — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:07:47 GMT

It was great to hang with some of the L.A. Übers and see OOTP together.

Funeral in Riverside

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:35:25 GMT

My great grandmother passed away last week. She was 103. Today we buried her.

Order of the Phoenix

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:29:55 GMT

Awesome. My sister hooked me up with a ticket to the film the day before it came out. I was the only one who was so dressed up.

Quick trip to Berkeley

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:20:29 GMT

Since, I was up there, I had to go visit my best friend. It was too short.

Wedding in Concord

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:18:04 GMT

I drove up with my mom and sister. Our cousin got married. It was fun.

Santa Barbara

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:10:05 GMT

I went to the university there for a year. My aunts had lived up here for a number of years. So, it was really nice to go up there with them

Yankee Independence

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:02:43 GMT

My cousins and I on the fourth.

Ocean

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:00:07 GMT

Of course, we had to back to our old city, Long Beach. i had to stick my toe in the Pacific Ocean.

The magnificent Grand Canyon

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:31:02 GMT

It was cool to see the condors flying around, after seeing that one in the zoo. Uhm, just put gas on the way into the park and make sure all mobile batteries are charged. Otherwise, it will be scary.

Vegas, of course

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:27:03 GMT

what a cute white tiger... does the photo make you yawn?

Fun in Calico

villavillekula — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:20:17 GMT

hot dusty town... well, I've been curious about it each time i have seen the sign for it on the way to Vegas.