I am peaceful boy with a rather simple style of living. My interests have been social issues (like international economy, environment, social sciences, philosophy) and music. I also study romanic languages relentlessly (French and Spanish).

I live in a small apartment and travel by my bike. My material living standards I tend to keep low. I take my daily biking trips as physical exercise (also practice some running and skiing). I have not had much interest in traveling despite of being interested in international affairs.

When I go through other people's profiles, I always feel that I am too different. Though I don't have a clear idea how much similarity is really needed. This is something that I have been thinking often, what kind of people I could contact.

I'm skeptical that I could become a researcher since my ADD symptoms are rather strong. It seems it was a mistake to start pursuing Ph.D but I cannot turn back anymore. It remains to be seen what I can do in the future. Hopefully something related to my studies. At the moment I am very busy person since I try to complete my studies and to learn two languages.

My usual grave expression, occasionally careless dressing maybe.

I have not developed a habit of watching TV series or movies. It seems I prefer reading texts to watching moving pictures for some reason. However, I have recently enjoyed watching Yasujiro Ozu's ''Late Spring'' (1949) and "Tokyo Story" (1953).

I used to read lots of books (world literature classics plus some hard sci-fi) at high school but now for many years fiction books have been less important for me. I always try to read non-fiction books or articles instead. Now however, I have tried to read some French and Spanish stuff, like some poems by Verlaine and Neruda in their respective langs (and Valérian et Laureline comics). Last year I bought Pentti Saarikoski's complete poems and I have spent lots of time with that book. I have lately bought some other books of Finnish poetry as well.

I have always taken music very seriously. My primary interest these days is classical. I am also into old afro-american genres: fusion, jazz, 1970s-funk and old R&B. Further, I may listen to demoscene & gamemusic radios on the Internet. On the classical side I like most of those great pre-20th century composers, especially ones from Germany and Austria (Bach's cantatas are good starting point). I find also some 20th century composers (Bartók, Schönberg etc.) enjoyable. I seldom go to gigs or concerts, I just listen to music at home. I can play something myself too but I have not been motivated by band projects. Recently I have returned to my old hobby: making tracker/chiptune music with computers. It has quickly become an important activity for me but it's a bit frustrating since it would require lots of time.

I am very modest about food and I try to pay attention for health aspects when choosing what to eat (vegetarian since 1998, but I certainly do not preach about it). I have rudimentary cooking skills but I prefer not to use much time for cooking.

-bike tools (a spare inner tube especially)
-french-finnish dictionary
-a budge (I would look like a metalhead without it)
-sleeping pills (melatonin)
-a pick (I can play no fingerstyle)
-vaasan ruispalat

Melodies & harmonies, Spanish and French grammar & vocabulary, I used to think about social issues but right now I feel a bit exhausted...

...at home, reading books & some texts from the Internet, listening to music. On Fridays I buy (dark) chocolate.

You are a sad little girl in need of cuddling

(Well, just write if you have anything to say. Note: I might be interested to study languages with somebody)