Author Archives: Anna

Have you ever thought of what has affected you to become the person you are today? Who you are. Influences. This is difficult to answer, and maybe I write about this in my book. I touch upon the subject, maybe I don´t answer, but I am very close. Because there are no simple answers. And, of course, what would life be without questions to answer. Rather dull I guess.

The years I spent in Gothenburg have shaped me a lot. Who I am today. And I am very grateful for that. Because that has made me reflect a lot over things. The academic world has formed me a lot. I have learnt myself that you have to ask questions. No just ask, but think of how you formulate the question might be most important. How to chose words. How to put them in right order. Because the answer is dependent on the content of your question.

And defend. Maybe a good defense is the most important. That you can answer your own and others questions. I don´t know, but what I wrote the other night has made me think of science. Metabolism. PAF.

Back to where I started. Who I am today. I am very grateful to life if I can continue to write. But I miss love. Life without love is not worth much. So my sweeties are very spoiled. Tonight I had tacos to cheer me up. This morning I was out of coffee so it was not a good start. Little, important things in life. Everyday life. I have been so hurt by some friends so I prefer to stay alone. If you once have been hurt you become careful. Don´t you agree?

Anna

Tuff training tonight. I needed to burn calories and I know I do that by cycling. It is always a challenge after some days off. To find balance again. Sports and home made cooking is the best way of balancing life. This feels, sometimes, ridiculous to write about since there are a lot of people of starving. But, in fact, this is the reality that many people face today. The so called metabolic syndrome is very common. Something that the drug companies are very interested in. Metabolism is, easily explained, how energy is transformed/produced in the body. Muscles etc need energy to function and there are various chemical pathways in the body producing fuel. Proteins, carbohydrates and fat have different energy values. Some are fast, and some are slow. This is, most probably, connected to… I could talk a lot about this. Speculate. But, not tonight. Another occasion.

Life, health and nature are my key words in life and I try to follow these words as much as I can. Health is my main hobby. How to have a healthy lifestyle. To balance. Goodies and training.

As you know I am not so good using computers, but I learn. Right now I am learning Instagram that I like a lot. So, I don´t know if you have seen the I saw a movie the other evening. I went alone since I cannot just stay at home all the time. I have a lot of catching up to do. Like French cinema a lot. I would like to watch a romantic comedy next time, I think. I would like to laugh and smile. Like the Chevy Chase movies I saw during holidays. Think a lot of families can recognize scenes.

Ok, all for tonight.

Anna

Or “God fortsättning”. Couldn´t find the right expression in English. I have been very lazy for a few days. Just my favorite hobby. Long walks with my sweeties. I really don´t know why I like it. Fresh air. Clear your mind. Maybe catch a glimpse of a deer, fox or an elk. They are talking about beer where my parents live but I don´t believe the news. I have never heard of a bear so south of Sweden.

The weather has been cold, some snow and windy. Tippa and Lady like walks regardless of weather. At least Lady. Tippa is rather old so she prefers to stay at home. They are so sweet. So as you can see, not so much sun these days.

2016. A new year. I have been thinking of this year. One of my main focuses is to continue with sports. During these days I have had some extra goodies, so I have to be careful. Moreover, I feel a bit sad that education is nothing to be proud of in Sweden. But, I will use what I have learnt to continue to write. To protect internet freedom.

Sweden, to be honest, is a rather isolated country. There are so much happening around the world that I try to follow. A lot of people fighting for normal, basic life conditions. A lot of people trying to figure out what happiness is. I try to smile. I try to be happy within myself. To smile inside. And if my inside smiles, my outside smiles!

I help my parents with little things, so I made some cinnamon rolls for them. Tasty. A new year has begun.

Anna

I must admit, I have been very reluctant about using internet with regard to social media. However, this is the way the world works today. I have realized that I have to follow. To not be isolated. Maybe it depends on personality, but I prefer to meet people face to face. I am, maybe, a bit old fashioned.

But I must admit that I am amazed about all internet interactions. All new happenings and everything you can do with a computer. So, recently I learnt that Instagram is bigger than Facebook, so tonight I signed up for an account. And as you have seen I like photos a lot. The old expression “a picture tells more than a thousand words” might be true. So, Instagram now! But be patient, I need some time to learn 😉

Yesterday I had my birthday. I was very happy because the weather was so beautiful and I had a very nice walk. A lot of tourists in Stockholm. Italian, French, Russian, English…many languages. So, in a way, nice to travel just by having a walk.

Soon the end of the year and I am thinking of how future year will be. I am very interested in sports so that will definitely be one of my focuses this year. More live sports. I liked the hockey game I went to. Sports is better live.

I will continue to write. Writing, next to sport, is one of my main interests in life. So, all for tonight. I will try to learn more about Instagram!

Take care,

Anna

That is what these “middle days” are called in Norway. Will just write a little something. Good to have a few days off for recovery. Lucky me. Weather is good so I have been off for walks every day. I have my track about 8-9 kilometers, I think.

Now is the time for reflection. Reflection before New Years Eve. How has your year been? Are you happy? Will you keep any promises for next year? Personally, I have worked a lot this year. I have been writing a lot and I am very happy about that even though it has been many hours of work. So, holiday is very good. You deserve holiday! Read in the news today about “tryckfrihet” in Sweden. From what I understand, it has been a dark year.

I met these beautiful horses today. Or, to be honest, I have met them a lot of times. They are so cool. I though of the song “När juldagsmorgon glimmar, jag vill till…” when I saw them. Sweet horses (islandshästar), with their “tölt”.

Anna

Today has been a fun day. I like these kind of days. Sometimes you can begin a day rather tired, not in the mood etc. But today has been a day filled with energy. I think I get this extra energy from work out. I really want to talk about the importance of sports. There are so many physiological benefits from exercise. Blood pressure, cholesterol levels, glucose levels and so on. And feel good hormones like endorphins.

I have been very reluctant of writing various things. But I think it is important to write about days that are not that good as it is to write about days that are good. Good days and bad days. Because there are all various kinds of days. Or what do you think?

Holidays are ahead and I will soon meet family again. As you know, I am grown up in the countryside. When I was little it was a big event to go to Stockholm. I remember when I was 4 or 5 years old we went to Stockholm during a weekend. We stayed at a hotel at Strandvägen, Hotel Diplomat and we went for Circus Scott. It was very exciting to stay at a hotel and it was very exciting to go and see a show. You know that I love animals so I was very happy. I remember the clowns and the elephants. And not to be forgotten: “sockervadd”. I also remember I was a little afraid of the elephants because they were so close. It was very different to watch them on TV compared to reality. The elephants were huge!

By sharing this little memory I wish you happy holidays.

Anna