Well, I would say first of all read a book about the culture, start learning the language, find a place close the reason you are moving here (for work? or school?) or close to public transport which can take you there.
I was in the arena and couldn't see the screen to read the votes from where I sat. Just watched the show on tape, with my face against the screeen, I couldn't see the votes either. :(
Einz zwei drei! I loved Verka. It reminded me of that Buck Rogers from the 80s and the little robot twiggy. of course, this was much bigger than that and more awesome. ... a very extragalactic warm feeling.
Ahaa. Can you believe there had been rumours on Finnish conversation boards saying that Marija from Serbia got in a fight with Krisse? Crazy. I was going with the long walk, short legs theory. Cheers.