lauantai 31. maaliskuuta 2012

Marketing Theory

Finally, a baby step forward with this not so interesting subject (from my perspective)... I managed to read most of the materials, constructed my essay objectives, and now.... to fill in the 10 page contents. If any one has any good tips, good articles about the following topics... PLEASE HELP!!!!

''The main purpose of this essay is to help me to understand the nature and perspectives of the different theoretical discussions, how they influence the researcher’s choice when conducting a research. In this paper I will compare the various research processes, the respective outcome when applying these different theoretical approaches and why different choices influence the process.''

Pohjavaara School Ski Competition 2012

Well, these two days I have not been studying much because of all the children's activities. Last Thurs evening, we went to watch kids SISU competition in school. It was quite fun and entertaining... here is a short video clip to add to my collections :D http://youtu.be/bhZpcjlN2DA

Ski Championship Finale 2012

After three ski competitions, finally, kids' ski championship came to an end today. B tried but did not manage to squeeze into top 3, but J ended up 2nd today and also 2nd in the entire Championship. Well done and bravo!

Here is the short clip of great memories!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mI5rZHM6lY


perjantai 30. maaliskuuta 2012

OLD fashioned professors

Had a call with an old fashioned professor this morning. It was quite an experience after not having to deal with  professors for over 10 years!

First experience 20 years ago, with old Australian professors, who used no technology except projector slides and old textbooks.

Second experience was with British old professors, who again uses no technology except projector slides and newer textbooks.

Now, third experience 20 years after my bachelor degree, in digital age and information century, with old Finnish professors, who to my greatest surprise, uses NO TECHNOLOGY - use printed handouts which we must PURCHASE, prefer face to face meetings instead of email discussions, uses textbooks that are 10 to 20 years old, and need hard copy assignments by POSTAL mail!

OH MY GOD! I am living backwards!

Face-off Day!

Wow, heavenly! I had my very first face spa today! First ever after living in Finland for 5 years :P  These used to be my monthly ritual in Asia, but in Finland, it was quite challenging when I do not have the language skills nor ability to find out more about the treatment, products etc. This treat was from my lovely mother in law, and so now, I could go for more treatments in future :D HAPPY!

Fishing Under Ice - Must See!

This is so COOL and CREATIVE, filmed in Vaala Finland... enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIs00QjiJZQ

torstai 29. maaliskuuta 2012

Kid's Ski Competition

Kids have a mini competition in school today. B was the only participants for his age group, and J turned out to be second in her age group. Anyway, the most important thing is, they both had lots of fun, took away some nice prizes and played with their friends. As for us, the parents - we manage to catch up with one another, which is rare occasion :D Well done kids!