Driving back from Helsinki tonight was horrible. The mist was so thick that I could hardly see ten metres in front of the car. But in the midst of this nasty weather, the drive was brightened up at certain points because some people with houses along the route back to Somero have put sparkly lights in the trees or bushes in their gardens. 
I couldn't help thinking what a great idea that was. It's as though the Finns are fighting back against the difficult weather conditions and making their gardens even prettier than before. I love that attitude. In any event I took inspiration from those sparkly lights. The mist went on and on during the journey home, but Saskia and I listened to feel good music in the car (I challenge you to cry at the same time as listening to "He's the Greatest Dancer" by Sister Sledge or "All Night Long" by Lionel Richie...) and looked out for the lights by the side of the road. All of a sudden we were back in Somero again.
The picture above was taken from our balcomy a few minutes ago. Not a great shot, but you can see what I mean about the mist.
So, for those of you battling with your own fog at the moment - either literally or metaphorically - (in my case it's both) I challenge you to fight against it tomorrow. Go out and get yourself some sparkly lights and don't let the fog beat you. It's a small gesture really, but with a tiny bit of light you can make your world even prettier than it was before. :)
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Yes it was thick fog. We were coming from Hämeenkyrö by car. Between Forssa and Somero, there was line of cars which were driving about 30km/h. Passing of queue was impossible or at least as wise as suicide. Road is comparable narrow an there was gueues to both direction.
But now we are home and still a life.
Kyösti
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