This week proves to be quite active for me. We started a new Jakso (class period). I don't have as many lessons this period as in the past, but next Jakso will be much busier. Next Period, I will teach the Mathematics Economics course. I really appreciate Mic Tomasovich - an MHS colleague, who set me up with information to start this course. I have been reading other articles and doing additional reading/research to make it as amazing as I can. Again - another stretch course for me since I have not taught a Microeconomics course. I hope to have lively discussions and have comparisons of the U.S. & Finnish economic systems and basic tax structures.
I have practice with Kalifornia Group Thursday night and the concert in Raahe on Friday night at 8 pm. I hope there is standing room only - I'm really excited about it and have expectations to have a great time. On top of all of this, I plan to rent a car for 4 days (Wednesday to Sunday) - primarily to make the Oulu meeting and back to Pyhäjoki for practice, but also to experience driving again and see a little of Oulu and perhaps Kempele ( a suburb of Oulu .?.). The weather has been quite "snowy" to put it lightly, but nothing like what has been happening in Ohio.
The concert at Raahesali was a huge success! There were 250+ people in attendance and a very good "feeling" (Spirit) in the room. I have been told on several instances that what went on in there was indeed very special in Raahe specifically and Finland overall - connection with the audience, people standing up and dancing by their seats, clapping; a feeling of comfort by the audience. Some pictures are at site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/villefi/sets/72157594554157604/show/
We are hoping to get a Concert in Helsinki as part of Fulbright activities. It's in the works so we will see what happens.
I have practice with Kalifornia Group Thursday night and the concert in Raahe on Friday night at 8 pm. I hope there is standing room only - I'm really excited about it and have expectations to have a great time. On top of all of this, I plan to rent a car for 4 days (Wednesday to Sunday) - primarily to make the Oulu meeting and back to Pyhäjoki for practice, but also to experience driving again and see a little of Oulu and perhaps Kempele ( a suburb of Oulu .?.). The weather has been quite "snowy" to put it lightly, but nothing like what has been happening in Ohio.
The concert at Raahesali was a huge success! There were 250+ people in attendance and a very good "feeling" (Spirit) in the room. I have been told on several instances that what went on in there was indeed very special in Raahe specifically and Finland overall - connection with the audience, people standing up and dancing by their seats, clapping; a feeling of comfort by the audience. Some pictures are at site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/villefi/sets/72157594554157604/show/
We are hoping to get a Concert in Helsinki as part of Fulbright activities. It's in the works so we will see what happens.
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