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I gave up on Finnish, but nailed coconut pudding squares
Life
Sep 27, 2025

I gave up on Finnish, but nailed coconut pudding squares

After living in Finland for over a year, I thought my first skill would be fluent Finnish, but it turns out to be cooking. Recently, I attempted to make coconut milk squares, and despite the messy process, I felt a surge of pride in the final result.

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Living Long Enough to See It: Finland's Electricity Costs Can Be Negative
Life
Sep 23, 2025

Living Long Enough to See It: Finland's Electricity Costs Can Be Negative

One morning in Finland, I opened my electricity company's app and was stunned to see that the price at 3 PM was negative. This shocking revelation transformed my understanding of electricity consumption and its connection to energy sources.

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The Pre-made Dishes I Saw in Finland
Life
Sep 18, 2025

The Pre-made Dishes I Saw in Finland

When I first arrived in Finland, I was taken aback by the neatly arranged frozen pizzas in the supermarket, realizing that pre-made meals were a staple for family dinners here. Now, I see these seemingly 'convenient' options as a source of warmth and ease in our daily lives.

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Barbecue at Helsinki Teurastamo: Warmth and Smoke Away from Home
Life
Aug 18, 2025

Barbecue at Helsinki Teurastamo: Warmth and Smoke Away from Home

Our first barbecue in Finland at Helsinki's Teurastamo — ten people, sizzling skewers, children’s laughter, and even a stranger’s kindness — all made this foreign land feel a little like home.

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Build a Travel Recommendation AI Agent Using smolagents
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May 9, 2025

Build a Travel Recommendation AI Agent Using smolagents

Create a self-improving AI Code Agent with smolagents that can plan, execute, and debug. This article walks through building a travel recommendation agent step by step.

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Shortcut to Smart Living: Auto-Opening Garage in Finland
Life
Jan 14, 2025

Shortcut to Smart Living: Auto-Opening Garage in Finland

In Finland, I used iOS Shortcuts with Bluetooth and geofencing to automate garage door access—turning a small hassle into a smart solution.

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