So, I realised my blog content has nothing to do with the title of my blog. To be honest, I only put that down because I couldn't think of anything else. Well, I lie. I had an option of "The Blog of a Nobody" (like the book by George Grossmith, which was very boring) or "My Blog". Both probably as interesting as my current title. Okay, so I'll probably not come up with anything more creative and maybe offended other bloggers out there if they have a blog titled "My Blog" or "XYZ's Blog". Sorry.

As explained in the subtitle, I'm 1/4 Finnish, 1/4 English and 1/2 Japanese. I'm the UN, baby! It's quite fun being mixed race. First of all, you'll look at me and nine times out of ten, probably won't even think I'm Japanese (a party trick of mine). When I do tell them I'm half Japanese, a lot of people will say, "I knew there was something Chinese-like about you!" Then they'd try to match my physical appearance to my race. "For someone who's not white, you sure are pale. Maybe it's your Finnish side?" I know some people who burn their pale asses just as much as I do and they are 100% Japanese. Alright. Maybe being mixed race has its down side too. Not to be all woe is me, but you get a sense of being out of place a lot. I was born in Japan but everyone knew I wasn't Japanese 'cause I don't look it. So, I was a "gaijin" there. When I moved to England, people knew I wasn't English because I didn't have the same features (I looked Chinese-y). Don't even get me started on being out of place in Finland!

At the end of the day, I understand that nobody should judge people by their race. I'm a good person and would be even if I were white, black or green. Still, I can't help but think my race seems to affect the way I live. People immediately assume that because my mum's Japanese, we live on a healthy diet of fish, good carbohydrates and plenty of vegetables. Unfortunately, I'm overweight and people say it's probably my English side. Grr!

To end this little rant, I would just like to say that my blog might be titled Fin-glish-ese, but you really won't expect me banging on about my race every entry I post. I seriously just couldn't think of anything else... maybe the only interesting thing about me is the fact that I'm mixed race. Oh, god. Don't say that. Going off on a tangent. Okay, end on a bright note. A bright note. Umm...

I have 2 passports! HAH!