My family - in Japanese “Takala” means a treasure and “Tomi” means “valuable& rich” – so I’m married to Mr. Treasure and our son is “Valuable Treasure” . Ronja & Linda – our small dogs – spice up our living with their enthusiasm.
Gardening – some weeks ago there were Garden Exhibition in Helsinki – the signs of spring and summer are here… The first snow bells are already here:-) And I see them from my armchair. Gardening is a passion that I share with my sister & mom.
Friends - even we are far, and busy with our lives – it is inspiring to stay in touch, and share little moments & joys – and gradually more friends are using social media as well and this is easier than ever…
Learning & sharing – small things, simple things, wide, complex and messy – always a joy… as long as I live, I will scout out for new, weird, interesting, amazing things – especially related to human behavior & people. If my work enables learning & sharing in an appreciative context – I’ll stay, if not I’ll move somewhere else . Life long learner – still working on with my dissertation… when that is done, I will continue with pedagogical studies…
Home - chaotic collection of things, recycled furniture, – zen gardens – or sand boxes, 3 of them – large , medium and tiny, books, plants, and stuff – I’m definitely not a minimalist …
Summer cottage – The cottage by Takajärvi, the place that has been in my life nearly as long as Pete, is now ours. So many plans, for the yard, new terraces, changes inside, new peer etc. etc. and after some years major renovation… There I have finished my Master & Licentiate thesis, now its time to push through the final one – Ph.D
Well – being - constant quest, looking for joy, spying hearts in everywhere. Trying out new forms of exercise, diets… Looking for dynamic balances in life – working & relaxing – staying still & moving around – mess & order. Enjoying living , the journey …
It is sometimes hard to stay true to your values – I need to regurlarly remind myself – again, and again, again, again … I have done personal inventory of the well being for over 1o years. Every year I revisit a long list a questions – self analysis – hmmm… time to revisit them again.
