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Currently, a lot of serious incidents occur in the world. A plane was shut down by Iran by mistake. Iran rapidly admitted this shooting after Canada´s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, clearly stated that it was not an accident. This is not the first time a civilian plane has been shut down, and it is deeply tragic.

This morning, my daily ”little life” was intruded. A bomb has exploded in a building rather close to where I live. That means that my ”little life” is not safe anymore. These kind of bombings have happened before. It is not the first time in Sweden. News explained that law must be stricter when judging this kind of crime. They get away too easily.

I have thought a lot, a lot about the Australian animals. There have been so many gruesome photos of volenteers saving in particular coalas from burning injuries. This is Australian news:

”The scientific evidence shows that as the world warms due to human induced climate change, we experience an increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events.”       Australian Academy of Science, President Professor John Shine

Furthermore, Australia concludes that they need to take stronger action as part of the worldwide commitment to limit global warming. I am sure that those countries who do not want to join this climate change combat, will in time also be affected.

I will now share some animal photos of the beauty of nature. Enclosed, and from other continents than Australia.

I am very found of “the little life”. By that I mean, every day life, like starting the morning with a cup of tea. Reading the news, talk to some friends, make a cake, write here, make a dinner etc. There are many small things in life that are important and maybe you have your own little things.

Right now, a lot happens in the world, and the conflict USA-Iran is concerning everybody. This is not a local conflict. This is a global issue. I just saw the news on TV4 (Sweden), and I must say that I am impressed by the reporters knowledge on history, geography, politics etc . It is not only to have a lot of knowledge since it is difficult to put this information together, make an analysis, and then formulate questions to politicians responsible for international relations. I believe reporters have a very important role sharing news, because even though the USA and Iran are far from Sweden geographically, these tensions spreads rapidly. Social media like twitter is world wide instant communication. A lot of people from the Middle east region and the USA live in Sweden. They are in daily contact with their families and friends living in Iran and the USA. Their worries about families and friends affects everybody. So, my conclusion is that it is very important to understand that even though this conflict is geographically far from Nordic countries, it affects people.

Since this is my diary, I must write a little about the fires in Australia. I feel so sorry for all the animals who have been burnt in fire. People are talking about global warming effects. That is also worrying, and that spreads concerns all over the world. My thoughts to Australia.

Maybe this is the reason I like “the little” life. My main project today is to make a banana cake. I got a recipe from a couple who are from Liberia and live in Sweden. The banana cake is very popular in Liberia, so today, I am going to buy some bananas to make this cake.

My little life in a nutshell.

New year has begun, and I miss my mother a lot. She is dead, burried and I will never see her again. Never. I dreamt about her the other night. I needed some time of my own and animals give me peace. I share two favourites. It is like wild animals like me. In a nutshell. So soft paws. I hope you also are a true supporter of the World Wide Fund (WWF).

Happy New Year. 2020 is here and it feels good. It will be a nice year. I started this year in Copenhagen, Denmark, which is a little brighter and a little bit warmer compared to Stockholm. A more European feeling as well since Denmark is so close to so many countries. It feels like it is a liberal country but with strict, regulating laws. There is an expression in Swedish “frihet under ansvar” that could be translated to something like “liberty comes with responsibility”. However, a feeling is a feeling, and doesn’t have to mean anything.

I need some more time to find Danish music. I will find something with “Aqua” –  bubblegum pop. That is probably good for me since I have to start with work out soon. I saw some people running along the lake in Copenhagen. That reminded me of running at Djurgården. I will start running again in mars-april and I am really longing for that. Because running is freedom.

Next time I write it will be 2020. I don’t know why, but I am longing for Christmas to be over with. I really miss brighter and warmer days. When the birds start to sing in the mornings and when machines remove sand from the streets. Every season has its charm. But first, New year, that I will spend in Copenhagen. During a few days I have searched for Danish music to listen to. It would be nice to learn Danish but it is difficult, especially the prononciations. Here, music is very good since I learn a lot just by listening. I spent hours to find this song to end 2019. It is a song with Burhan and Molly.

See you next year!

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Will this be a magic year, 2020? I like the combination of numbers. 2020 both sounds and feels good. Currently, I am thinking of all New Year’s resolutions I would like to have. A lot will be focused on food. I think I am quite good at cooking since I believe home made dinners are best. Of course, I admit, I have pizza dinners sometimes, like this Friday evening with “På spåret” as company. But, I will continue to find new exciting recipes.

I have run a lot this year, and it has been so nice. I had a little injury in my shoulder this autumn, so after that I had to do other forms of exercise. I am looking forward to this spring when I will spend time training on Djurgården and Gärdet. Molly is growing and she is getting strong and she runs very fast. I hope she will be able to go running with me. My little sweetie only goes for walks, since she gets pain in her paws if she runs. But walks are fine as well.

Molly understands a lot. I did some training with her during Christmas. She easily understands when I ask her to sit. And she knows she gets dog chips. So, I have an interesting “dog year” to look forward to. In China it will be “the year of the rat”.

Sharing a beautiful “sing along” song to Molly and Lady. Sweetie and cutie. Just nice to listen and relax to, before changing to 2020. Good to start January in peace and harmony.