Question for those who knows Finnish - Movie-List Forum

editman · #1 02-07-2004, 03:56 AM

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How do you spell a girl name with 4-5 characters, beginning with the letter 'J', that sounds like 'Yawn' in English?

It wouldn't be 'Joan', would it?

The reason I asked is that I met a girl when I went to see Irreversible today. (My 'review' is posted here.) I took notice of her when we were waiting for the cinema to open, cos I somehow reckon she looks like me. (She wears glasses, causal clothes similar to mine - to some extent. We even use the same kind of mobile phone!)

When the cinema's open, like a gentlemen (

) I let her to go in front of me at the queue. I went to the loo when she's already queued up to get in (Cinema would open in 5 minutes). I came out, and realised she's gone to the loo. Then she came out and queued behind me. I offered her to get her positions back, but she said it's okay.

So without any further conversation (Stupid me!) we got into the cinema. She took the seat a few row in front of me. I swear I really REALLY wanted to go to her row and asked if she would let me sit next to her'. But since I've never done such a thing, and fearing that I may get rejected and made the siutation awkward, I didn't. (Stupid me again!)

After the film I went to the loo again (too much liquid taken in before the movie.

). Came out of the cinema and couldn't find her. I didn't go for long so she can't be out of sight if she's left. So I waited outside, and saw her come out of the loo. I hanged around for a while, unsure of whether I should talk to her when she came out.

Finally she did come out and we spoke to each other almost at the same time, asking each other what's the opinion about the film. I told her my name, and she told me hers. I offered her to join me for a cup of coffee downtown. We walked a couple of blocks. She told me that she's from Finland. That she's got a one-year working visa in Melbourne.

At first she suggested a 'cafe' in Chinatown, but I said I prefer something more English for an afternoon tea. Finally we went to this French deli place. We had croissaints. She had a cuppacino, I had a white tea (I don't drink coffee). For about an hour we chatted about movies and other stuff. I told her a few things about myself, and found out a few things about her.

At the end I gave her my business card, with my mobile on it. She didn't want to exchange mobile number, but she did say if there's another movies worthy to go to next time, that we'd go together.

Is it love at first sight? Could this be the end of editman's decades of searches for a soul mate?

Well, to be honest I'm not holding my breath. She told me she's dating someone, but hey! I told her right away I'm not trying to pick her up. I did enjoy the conversation with her, talking about controversial movies like Irreversible, Baise Moi and A Clockwork Orange. I'd do anything if I can have a lady friend from Finland, whom I truly believe I really clicked with, at least I enjoy chatting about movies in a kinda serious way, as compared to talking movies with the office girls.

So from now on I won't switch off my mobile. I told myself if she'll ring me some time later, that if we would meet for another 2 times, she then definitely is my soulmate.

But I'm too blind to think logical right now. And with my track record, it would more likely that I won't hear from her again. But for that 3 hours, I really had a very happy day.

Apology for indulging into trivial school-boy lovesick stories. Anyway if anyone can tell me how to spell her name, much appreciated.

And if you would excuse me, I had a Finnish movie to watch on TB tonight.

(No, it's not porn.)

aS!Dz · #2 02-07-2004, 05:32 AM

WoW, u go editman! heres hoping she is ur soulmate and that things work out for yah as soon as possible

editman · #3 02-07-2004, 07:48 PM

Thank, aS!Dz. Although I now really think it's a one-off encounter.

But what I enjoyed was that I really had a conversation with someone with similar interests. I can't recall when the last time I enjoyed such a conservation and just wanna chat for hours and days, probably not since chatting with my first love at junior high!

And no one knows how to spell her name? Uri, where are you when I need you?...

Jake · #4 02-07-2004, 10:02 PM

Well, I'm just surprised you have a Chinatown in Australia, I mean it's logical but I just never thought about it, I thought Chinatown was where Americans would round up all the Asians...lol..learn something new every day

discostu · #5 02-08-2004, 01:13 AM

He He i am half finnish :-) and half german... so ask me everything you want ...
mh there came some finnish names into my head
like
jana or jaana or Johanna but there are hundreds of different finnisch names that starts with J. and the finnish names are spelled way different to german or english names...
But i would say definitly "joan" :-)

So if you got finnish questions feel free to ask me :-)
and good luck to you

editman · #6 02-08-2004, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by Jake
Well, I'm just surprised you have a Chinatown in Australia,

Yes, there're Chinatowns in Sydney and Melbourne, although Melbourne's is more like a street than a 'town'. Also, there's other ethnic areas: Lonsdale Street has a few Greek shops. Lygon Street is the Italian hang-out etc.

Thanks, stu. I reckon too that's her name, cos I was thinking 'Joanna' sound like 'Yohaanna' in Finnish/Northern European language. But I won't find out unless the girl gets contact with me again.

It's so cool when you can pronounciate your name differently in different language.

And I used to have a close lady friend called 'Joanne' until she went overseas and got herself a BF. (Ouch!)

discostu · #7 02-08-2004, 02:49 AM

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Originally posted by editman
Yes, there're Chinatowns in Sydney and Melbourne, although Melbourne's is more like a street than a 'town'. Also, there's other ethnic areas: Lonsdale Street has a few Greek shops. Lygon Street is the Italian hang-out etc.

Thanks, stu. I reckon too that's her name, cos I was thinking 'Joanna' sound like 'Yohaanna' in Finnish/Northern European language. But I won't find out unless the girl gets contact with me again.

It's so cool when you can pronounciate your name differently in different language.

And I used to have a close lady friend called 'Joanne' until she went overseas and got herself a BF. (Ouch!)

No Problem i think also that it is Johanna/Yohanna :-)

Jedi Master · #8 02-08-2004, 09:08 AM

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Originally posted by discostu
He He i am half finnish :-) and half german... so ask me everything you want ...

So was Germanfinne if i remember

discostu · #9 02-08-2004, 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by Jedi Master
So was Germanfinne if i remember

Matrix = Germanfinne = Discostu
But Discostu wuz my first account so he is tha man :-)
By the way i also met a beautiful girl and she lives near tisoy in Heidelberg :-)) maybe next time on my way i make a little stop @ tisoys :-)

Jack Stoney · #10 02-08-2004, 10:34 AM

her name is most likely Johanna. It sound like "Yoh-anna"
The name Jaana sounds like "Yawn-a"
Both are pretty common in Finland.
My real name is Jaani, which is a guy's name.
I'm all finnish. Did she say in Finland she is from?
The world seems such a small place.

SharkmanSIX · #11 02-08-2004, 10:37 AM

Lucky dog Editman!
I havent had a good conversation in years! Havent felt in love in years too! I love the tingley feeling in your gut when she talks to you.... mmmmm the good ol days.

discostu · #12 02-08-2004, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by Jack Stoney
her name is most likely Johanna. It sound like "Yoh-anna"
The name Jaana sounds like "Yawn-a"
Both are pretty common in Finland.
My real name is Jaani, which is a guy's name.
I'm all finnish. Did she say in Finland she is from?
The world seems such a small place.

Terve :-) suomalainen kaveri (sorry for my bad writing..)
where in finland are you from ??

Jack Stoney · #13 02-08-2004, 04:40 PM

I'm from Kerava which is about 30 kilometers from the capital Helsinki, but I go to school in Helsinki. Are you finnish or have you been in Finland or...?

radstar · #14 02-08-2004, 11:26 PM

aww editman.. i'm sorry to inform you that she is not your soul mate.... I, Stephie, am your soul mate

That is great you "finally" met an acquaintance who happens to be female. If she does call ya, then she is definitely interested. I wouldn't call up a guy if I wuzn't interested in him. Actually, I only call up a guy if I wuz REALLY interested...

Good luck babe...

editman · #15 02-08-2004, 11:35 PM

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Originally posted by radstar
aww editman.. i'm sorry to inform you that she is not your soul mate.... I, Stephie, am your soul mate

I know. One day I'll appear in Austin and we're gonna have some fun... one way or the other...

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Originally posted by radstar
If she does call ya, then she is definitely interested. I wouldn't call up a guy if I wuzn't interested in him. Actually, I only call up a guy if I wuz REALLY interested...

That's what I'm afraid of: I may be a good companion for a Saturday afternoon chat after seeing a controversial movie, but the longer it takes, the less likely she'll call me again. Not to mention she didn't want to give me her number. Not to mention she's already dating someone.

Unless they're gonna show The Brown Bunny within the following months, it'd only stay as a 3-hour acquiantance.

At least I still have you.