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One step forward two steps back. Snow storm today. I could never imagine, but today it started to snow again. Somewhere I know that snow can occur til April, so no thoughts of spring and summer yet. Today I thought a lot about the British pop group The Smiths. Need some more time to listen to them before I can share a song with them. The singer has a unique voice.

Instead I share this song. Very sad, but also with a spirit of lots of faith and hope.

This Sunday is a day for recovery and relaxation. Good that there is sunshine. It has been so dark and cold for such long time. Yesterday, I just had to make one of my summer dinners to look forward. And it helps. Today it actually feels a little more like spring and summer. I must however admit that it is cosy with winter, to light candles etc, but the energy level is a little lower since you rather stay at home than being outdoors in the dark and cold evenings. Today is also time for a cup of tea. What is your favourite tea? I just have an ordinary cup of tea now, but the tea I had some time ago (photo above) is green with fresh honey. One of my own tea moments.

The light is returning, but it is very windy. Winter time I am a little like “Skalman”, one of the characters in the World’s strongest beer – Bamse. Skalman has his eat-and sleep bell and his life is very schedueled. That is my life winter time. When you start to see some light in the mornings, more energy is returning. I miss running, so I have been for walks instead now since I like to be outdoors. Sharing a photo from one of these walks this winter.

A new week is ahead. Sundays are perfect to prepare for the upcoming week. Time is so precious so with a little planning you get a better work-life balance. When is it possible for exercise? What kind of training do I need this week? During many years sports has had high priority in my life. And it needs scheduling. I started this Sunday with a healthy and tasty breakfast including a big cup of tea with honey. And I feel happy since I have time for reading and listening to music. It was a long time ago, but this Sunday I listened to the radio where “Public Service” makes jokes in a satiric manner on the news and politics that have been in focus this week.

My muscles are a little stiff, so I will go for a walk today. It is rather fresh if you have a lot of clothes on. Yesterday was chilly, but today is rainy. Maybe some easy stretch afterwards. Sundays are perfect for waffles. That is more of a tradition when I am in the countryside. Today I will just have some salmon, rice and salad. Perhaps I will end this day with a mini-spa consisting of a face mask. The air is so dry winter time, so the skin needs to be taken care of. I love flowers so this Sunday I share tulips. A great symbol for arriving spring.