Watched the news after exercise yesterday. Swedish economy doesn´t seem to be promising. Social democrats predicts increased unemployment, that is the biggest threat to a good economy. A bit of a surprise, that unemployment increases since the social democrats are responsible now.

I feel disappointed that the Swedish government has decided to drop support for pension savings. We all know that the average age of the population increases. And it also sends signals that people should spend and not save money. Where is the balance?

That made me think of my personal economy. I always have a budget that I try to follow. Not always that easy with all temptations you are exposed to. My micro economy. I think it is called debit and credit. The budget should in balance.

So, I try to make a budget for various costs like this:

Rent:

Electricity:

CSN (to pay for my studies):

Mortgage:

Clothes, makeup etc:

Travel costs:

Telephone & internet:

Newspaper:

Insurance:

Memberships:

Dentist:

Sports & other interests:

Savings:

This is good. That gives you an overview of you actual costs. It might not be so fun, but at the end, it is very good.

To put things together is difficult and definitely a challenge. I have talked a lot about functional nicotinic acetylcholine auto receptors.This concept should be patented (Larsson et al 2002). However, since I have decided to work with theoretical pharmacology I see this as a “give away”.

I previously tried to put this concept into a broader concept. That is one of the challenges in research. To put an interesting result into a bigger picture. Therefore, I suggested, or rather asked myself, if there are (functional) auto receptor within economics.

To give an example. Unemployment figures are high in Sweden now. This is complex economics because; it affects society in general a lot.

– Economical support from government (leads to bad governmental finances)

– Psycho-social effects that are more or less difficult to measure (human suffering)

– Increased costs for health care (government)

– Not good for companies since a healthy company hire people et cetera, et cetera (private sector)

I could continue for hours, but what I would like to pinpoint is that this could be regulated by “economical functional auto receptors”, eg by Riksbanken in Sweden, political employment decisions, and not least by motivation. However these auto receptors need to be defined. This is a challenge.

 

Have a nice day!

Anna

 

 

Home alone. Breakfast with home made bread (scones) and also a piece of  homemade “sockerkaka”. I choose cereals with care. My goal is to loose some extra kilos. Sockerkaka must be something typical Swedish. A little unhealthy, but sometimes it is good to treat yourself with some sweeties. In Sweden we like “fika”. That means coffee, sweeties and a nice chat. That is really an old tradition.

When I grew up, in the countryside, there were often big gatherings with coffee and “sju sorters kakor”. There was an overflow of cinnamon rolls and cookies. Heaven when you are little. And also many kids to play with.

Yesterday, Sweden lost a member of the Wallenberg family. They have, and still contribute a lot to Sweden.

I will continue with my book today. I write about little things in life. That makes me happy!

Have a nice day!

Anna

-Inspiration-

Så svår att ta på.

En ofångad tanke, som i vindens tromb,

virvlar ut i nyhet.

 

En oformad yvig idé som sedan sakta, stilla landar;

för att slutligen porla ut i ord

 

 

 

A weeks vacation. January. Christmas is over. I try to find inspiration for my book. So, meanwhile, I exercise. Bodycombat today 9/10. Good to know some self-defense. Every woman should practice and have knowledge about defense.

I am in Stockholm now. I must admit that it would be nice to go for holiday somewhere. But it is possible to make small excursions in Stockholm as well. There are restaurants, many museums and shopping malls. Would like to go to Kista. A lot of people talk about Kista shopping mall. And sometimes I go to Malmö to see my brother and his birds.

Right now I miss Tippa and Lady. A lot. So I had to have a look at this picture. When I see my parents I go for walks with the dogs. This photo is from one of the walks. Both of them are very eager. Especially when it comes to wild animals. Tippa likes deers and rabbits. Lady likes birds. They like hunting. But they are very kind.

Ok, all for now.

Anna

 

Rather late evening in Stockholm. And rather busy day. But a good day! I invented “Chocolate day”. There are so many different days, so why not a day dedicated to chocolate? It makes you feel good. That is for sure. I will continue to celebrate this day every year.

After work, I went for a walk. It is rather cold. A little windy. And I have started to think a little of March. Just to avoid this January. I have a week off so I will write. I will write twice.

Walking is very good for the brain. Communication between both right and left side increases. Increases your creativity.

I have thought a lot of how to describe what it is like to be a woman. And single. I still have to think so I can express myself diplomatically.

 

Have a nice weekend!

Anna

 

 

Hope you are fine. Middle of January. Still no snow, rain, rain and rain again. What am I up to? Work takes a lot of time. And also exercise. I have, as I might have written previously, always exercised more or less in periods. Simply because it is fun. One of my favorite interests in life. Thinking of learning a new sport. To try something new.

So, that was just a few words from me. January is a rather dull month. However,  today´s weather gave hope. Have a nice evening.

Anna