SvenskaIt finally became winter for real. Snow, ice, cold winds caressing my cheeks, darkness. December arrived with a bang this year. The month of waiting. Lit candles, together with mulled wine and saffron buns. This year I managed to bake my saffron buns in a much smaller size. Mini saffron buns with raisins. Yummy. Including the obligatory cottage cheese, which has complicatedly changed its name to curds. Despite all the hustle every year, it is worth the effort to make that special Christmas feeling appear.
Today I will take my 5th vaccination with the updated COVID-19 vaccine. This autumn has been filled with many and long colds. I have been lucky. Even though it has been many years since I had a proper cold, I remember the feeling of being affected by a viral infection. I do not think I ever have come across the concept of an updated vaccine but everyone understands without explanation. Viruses mutate and find new ways to cross national borders without a passport. We are used to it now.
In 2023 I celebrated writing my diary for 10 years. Looking forward to the next decade. Soon new year. My promises for 2024 are still unwritten. What promises will you make?