BOO!

I’m sure everyone has at least heard of the Paranormal Activity movies, if not actually seen one of them themselves. The first movie was advertised as “One of the scariest movies of all time” and everyone was talking about it few years ago. Since then they have made three more movies and few weeks ago I went and saw the latest one: Paranormal Activity 4.

                             I’ve seen the first three, so I already knew what to expect. I was sure the movie would be a bit boring, since Paranormal Activity 3 had only few hair-rising moments, but I was pleasantly surprised. There I was with my friend, eating popcorn and laughing during trailers, thinking we wouldn’t have to hide behind our popcorns. But once the movie started, it became obvious the movie had improved a lot compared to the previous one. Needless to say, we had to hide behind our popcorns every once in a while with my friend and we weren’t the only ones. Every time there was a scary moment, the whole theater jumped out of their skins and after the movie ended, everyone left the theater with wobbly legs.

                             I read online that there could be another Paranormal Activity in the making, and it could hit theaters next October. If that’s true, you can sure I’ll drag my friend to see it with me again. Maybe we we’ll forget the popcorn this time so we have no choice but to sit through the scary parts.

by Marinella

 

Longboarding

Longboarding is a hobby, that anyone can relate to. It gives some challenge to a pro rider, but also is easy to begin for rookies. Longboard differs from a normal skateboard in many ways. Longboard has bigger trucks, wheels  and overall deck.
 Also longboard goes a lot faster, even 70 kilometers per hour at its best. Also just cruising and freeriding is a lot more comfortable than with a normal skateboard, because wider trucks and bigger wheels give you a smoother ride, and a longer rolling distance between the kicks. But, longboard has its bad sides, like more speed than you need in some cases, and therefore a chance of getting injured badly like I did last summer.
 It was a hot summer day, and I was riding down a small hill, with my button shirt opened. Then there came a real a-hole with his car, and started humping his horn like a madman. Then all ended in a less comfortable way. I flipped with my board and injured myself badly, and the driver didn't even stop and just kept going. From that flip I got seriously bad bruises all over my both hands, on to my ankle, and on to my hip. I also got a small rock underneath my skin, because of the incident.
 So longboarding has its good and bad sides, but I recommend you give it a shot.

By Roope P

My favourite TV show is Modern family. It is an American comedy. It has three families in it and they are related to each other in some way. The first season began in Finland in year 2011. And the second season right after that. The show tells about families ordinary life. The program website described the show like this:

”One big (straight, gay, multi-cultural, traditional) happy family.”

I like the show because it has a funny story and very good actors. I like the idea of the show and it has typical events about family life. It shows that every family isn`t that ordinary what people think. There is a lot of different perspectives in it too. In some parts there is a bit like interview section when every member of the family tells his/her own story about the day events. I personally think that the show is the best entertainment ever.  And i can`t way for the next seasons.

by Eerika K

An unusual hobby

I interviewed my cousin Elli, who has a little bit unusual hobby which is scouting. She has started it when she was six years old, so now she has been into it for eight years. Elli decided to start it because it seemed interesting and nice. Scouting has its own competitions and during the competition, you have to go to many checkpoints in forest before you are done. Competitions can be at night or at daytime and the distance is usually 10-25 kilometers. There is also camps which took 3 days or 1-2 weeks. Elli choose her  clothes according to weather, if it is raining she have to wear waterproof clothes. Shoes can be at summer what you want to wear but otherwise waterproof shoes. Elli said that basic equipment that you have to have is a compass, a knife and a sleeping bag. So now you know something about scouting!

Vilma V

In love with Greece

I want to tell you guys something about Greece. I have been there three times in my life, and I can tell you that it's one of the most beautiful places in world. Last time when I was there was in June.

                 I had been sick my first summer holiday week and waited for a trip all the time. It was very interesting to wait how the journey would go. Namely, there were only me and my parents going to that trip. However, we travelled to the island named Crete. Our hotel was in Platanias, little city near to capital of Crete, Chania. Flight to Chania took three and half hours, then we went with a bus to our hotel. Our accommodation was in the center of Platanias. It took only five minutes to go to shopping or cafe.

Food in Greece is just for me. Simply and delicious. They eat a lot of lamb and other meat in there. Especially I like kebabs called souvlaki.

                  Then I want to tell you about the best place in the world. If you like to lie on the beach, watch the people and enjoy the beautiful scenery, this is for you.

This place called Elafonisi, a long beach where you can wade hundreds of meters. Water is warm, nearly hot because it's so shallow. When I wade there, I found many little beaches where I can be on my own. I think this place is near the paradise. I burned a little in sun there and my next day went a little spoiled. But the place was worth it.

The rest of my holiday went pretty good. Delicious food, new friends, beach and European football championship games nightly. Vacation with parents wasn't so bad what I thought at the beginning.

By Nora T

Sautéed reindeer

Hey bloggers. What would you say if I start a topic about favourite food? Well there’re lot of special dishes and everybody like their own favourite food but mine favourite dish is sautéed reindeer. If you aren’t ever heard about it you should read this. It’s the best food in the world because the taste is so divine and the dish is simply.

Ingredients and the style how sautéed reindeer has been made is the most important thing in the dish. Usually I eat it with mashed potatoes or French fries and not forgetting to mention lingonberry jam. What do you think now?  Have you ever tasted it? Well I can say if you ever taste it you want eat it every year.

I got hooked on it when I ate that dish ten years ago. Nowadays I and my family eat sautéed reindeer every year in winter and it has become a habit in our lifetime. So beware if you taste it or just sniff it you will hook on to it!

by Ville P

On a holiday in Dubai

I was on a holiday in Dubai last winter with my family. It was totally different place that I have ever been. It was great to go from cold and freezing Finland to warm and sunny Dubai.

Our hotel located in a great place and metro station was near. Though tourists we’re using mainly taxies because it didn’t cost much.

One day we spent a whole day in desert safari. That was lots of fun! We had a good driver and he drove very fast and sand whirled. There were two other people in the car too. They were from Philippines. Everyone in the car were screaming. After wild ride we stopped to take some pictures from sunset. Sand was very cold then. After taking some pictures we drove in to Bedouin camp. There we ate really good Arabic food and ride with camels. There was a possibility to try local Arabic clothes and take real henna tattoos. There were also a few dance shows. While people were watching the show some of them lied on the big pillows and smoked water pipes. Desert safari was exotic and amazing experience.

This was one of my days in Dubai. Dubai was nice place. I suggest that everyone and there is always something to do and see.

by Alexandra M