"K" is for Keljo, True Confessions and whatnot....

And no it doesn't sound like Kell-joe. The "J" in Finnish sounds like a "Y".

Keljo is a shopping area, similar to that of Bayers Lake but not as many shops. It's a 30 minute walk from my flat and it's quite a nice route actually.
I went today to pick up some things for the baby, some groceries and shoe shop. I went back to Prisma. Tim said that my newest obsession with Prisma and City Market (now that I know it's close to my home - same distance as downtown) - it's like I found a true Finnish version of Walmart.
Prisma is so big (same with City Market) - I could easily spend hours in there. I spent about an hour and a half today. Thankfully V�in� slept the WHOLE TIME!

I confess I caved and had McDonald's today. The only reason being because I had V�in� with me in the stroller and Hesburger was across the massive parking lot in the City Market building. I prefer Hesburger. I can't believe it's been at least 2-3 years since I had McD's last! Clearly I'm not missing much.
Everybody says that no matter where you are in the world - McDonald's will always taste the same. I thought it tasted disgusting (1/4 pounder with cheese meal) and nothing like the McDonald's in the HRM. Maybe it's just me or maybe Hesburger is THAT much better.

I bet you're wondering "Wasn't she just there on Sunday and she got herself and her friend lost on her way home?!"
You're right. This time - I got smart. I brought my digital camera with me and before I left the path - I took a photo of the closest thing (another shop across from Prisma) - so I knew what I had to get to - in order to get back on the path to take me home.
Naturally - I got lost anyway. When I got off a side path - I wasn't sure if I was to go right or left. Genius I know.
So I went right (I think?) and found I was on a path heading into a little neighbourhood. I believe this is where I went with my friend Johanna. So I took that path for a bit then realized my error and saw that I wasn't on the same side of the road as when I first got to Prisma. That was another clue - on and a huge sign that said "RAUTOPOHJA" with an arrow pointing left. SO! I turned back and followed the sign and was walking along the side of a highway - I'm just glad it wasn't busy.
Then I got to the path and successfully was on my way home.

I apologize I can't find last week's copy of the Helsinki Times to give you some highlights. I recall the food section being about genetically modified foods. There was a big piece on alcoholism - as majority of Finns consume quite a bit of alcohol. I probably mentioned before that beer and other drinks with the same or lesser alcohol levels is sold in all the grocery shops - oh and they have gambling machines in most Kioski (corner store brand name) and some grocery stores too. There was an interview with 3 members of the A.A. program here in Finland. It was interesting to see

Tomorrow/today/Thursday - we'll be getting a copy of Helsinki Times - so I'll jot down some things as soon as I can!

For the Facebook people - I've decided that "Today's True Confessions" are wonderful, and 100% true. It helps me realize I do a lot of stupid stuff....yet I still can chuckle over it later on. Some is therapeutic to be honest.
I've decided to mix it up with "Today's FB (flashback)"....enjoy.
They're completely random and can be songs, movies, technology...whatever.
Enjoy!