Voting in Brussels
By antti • Oct 18th, 2008 • Category: Brussels experienceFor the first time I voted in municipality election abroad. My advance polling station was the Embassy of Finland here in Brussels.
For the first time I voted in municipality election abroad. My advance polling station was the Embassy of Finland here in Brussels.
Yesterday we were invited to join a special occasion. We were quests for a traditional Swedish party named Crayfish party (Kräftskiva). This was the first time for me.
It´s amazing how my name seems to be difficult to pronounce and write correctly here in Brussels.
I have a normal name. My name is Antti Haverinen, a typical Finnish surname. In Belgium I have faced a new challenge. How to explain my name on the phone?
I have been recycling different items for long time in Finland. However, I am feeling a bit puzzled when it comes to be a responsible here in Belgium.