Eero's Life in Jyväskylä, Finland

It's quite expensive to renew, and I get around fine without a car, so I don't feel much pressure to do so. We have really good biking lanes and sidewalks, so that's why I walk and bike a lot. Finland has good public transport so I can take a three-hour bus or train ride to the capital (Helsinki) for as little as seven Euros. 

What types of clothing do you like to wear?:

I wear normal clothes (jeans, t-shirts, etc). I like boots more than sneakers. I like to wear a hat that Solina calls an "old man hat." I still wear it anyway, of course. I've been told that these types of hats are not that popular in the United States, but they are here. 

What do you like to do in your free time?:

I like climbing, both indoor and outdoor. I also like to draw and paint, play video games, read books and play music. I play the drums, bass, guitar and some piano. I don't sing - actually, I'm just too afraid to sing. 

What language(s) do you speak? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

I speak Finnish, English, some Swedish, and a tiny bit of Spanish. I'm learning German at university. In Finnish, you say, terve (pronounced tair - vay) or moi (pronunced moy).

Do you have pets?:

No, but I wish I had a dog. When Solina visits Finland, I think it's funny that she always asks to pet people's dogs. Though I love dogs, I don't do this because it's uncommon to ask this in Finland. Of course, Solina does it anyway.

Have you traveled? Where have you traveled to?:

The first time I left Finland was when I went to Sweden as a child.

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