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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 21 hours ago
Why I’m Leaving Spain to Pursue My Dream as an Artisan
I’ve spent a lot of time lately reviewing my life, my priorities, and where I want to focus my energy moving forward. The answer I keep arriving at is simple: I just want to be…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 12 days ago
My Unconventional French Method: No Grammar Drills, Just "Cheat Codes"
@merit.ahama asked me specifically about my tips for learning French, and while my methodology is very unconventional, I’m excited to share it. My approach is a bit…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 14 days ago
Why I’m Dropping Spanish and Going All-In on French
I recently watched a fascinating YouTube video where two people competed to see who could learn more French in a single week. One person used only Duolingo, while the other…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 17 days ago
Am I Polymathic or Just Chasing Dopamine? My Unplanned Dive Into Hand Sewing
Last week, completely out of nowhere, my brain decided to develop a sudden, intense new special interest: hand sewing. Sure, they taught us basic hand sewing and machine…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 19 days ago
Why I’m Done with Dating (and Why I’m Finally at Peace Alone)
It has been five years now since I became single, and I haven’t even gone on a date in the last four. I was thinking about this deeply today, and I came to a clear…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 20 days ago
Unlocking the Polyglot Mind: Why Obsession Beats Traditional Language Learning
As I started learning French recently, I had an epiphany that completely shifted how I view my relationship with languages. I’ve realized that my mind works like a polyglot’s…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • last month
Rags to Riches
It was 9:00 AM on a warm Sunday morning. My dog Mariano and I were wrapping up our usual walk, right by the hedge planted in front of my apartment building, when Marion stopped…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 2 months ago
The Pearl Obsession
I’ve been sitting at my workbench, looking at a handful of unsold necklaces and asking myself the same question over and over: Why are these still here? And the honest…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 2 months ago
The Untapped Profit in Crafting Supplies
A couple of weeks ago, I had a jar full of discarded beads and freshwater pearls that sat completely stagnant. I had the entire jar priced at just €10, but no one wanted to buy…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 2 months ago
The Best Business Meeting I Have Every Day Is With Myself
Some time ago, I came across a TikTok video that suggested having weekly executive meetings with yourself. The idea was simple: if you can't run the most important company you'll…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 2 months ago
From Trash to Pure Luxury
I went to the Torremolinos flea market today, and while the selection was pretty slim, I also made a rookie mistake: I dressed far too nicely. The sellers immediately started…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
Reloved
It has finally become clear to me that I don't have a skill issue when it comes to jewelry. I have a visibility issue. Vinted is really working against me. Some of my…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
Who's Really Walking Whom?
I've been wondering whether I'm actually taking Mariano for walks, or if he's the one taking me for walks. At this point, our system is pretty simple: he decides where we go.…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
Midnight Realizations
The past couple of days have been an absolute goldmine of realizations. The first one is simple. My life is so much better now that Mariano lives with me full-time. He makes…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
A French Word That Led Me Down a 600-Year Linguistic Rabbit Hole
I was doing my daily French lesson on Duolingo when it suddenly slapped me with a new word: tante. I recognized it immediately because in Finnish we have the word tantta…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
My Dog's Latest Food Obsession Accidentally Improved My Skin
It was 2 p.m., just before the post office was closing for the day. We headed over there to send a parcel to Finland. While I was dealing with the postal clerk, a fellow dog…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
The Poison Disguised as Food
Yesterday was Sunday, and I was feeling lazy. I simply didn't feel like cooking for myself. Instead, I found myself craving pizza. If you're on a gluten-free diet, you…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
From 2000s Clunky to Contemporary Chic
We’ve all been there: you have a piece of vintage jewelry that you want to love, but it just isn't working. For me, it was a very 2000s-style glass bead necklace hiding in the…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
Can You Think Yourself Fitter?
A couple of months ago, I had a fallout with my ex. As a result, he no longer takes care of our dog, which means I've become the primary caregiver to this teeny tiny animal with…
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pauliinasoilu (66)in Ladies of Hive • 3 months ago
The Hyperfixation That Unlocked Narcissistic Personalities
I saw a TikTok video a while back asking people to share what they are deeply obsessed with. As a neurodivergent person, this resonated with me instantly. We tend to hyperfixate…
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