Welcome to Anna’s Diary

At an age of approximately 23 years old, I got interested in learning about the brain. The brain is complicated, and therefore, very interesting. When I ended my PhD studies in 2004, I concluded:

“This scientific journey has not only given the possibility to investigate the neurobiological actions of ethanol and nicotine, but also, it has given me the wonderful opportunity to learn, at least a little, about the organ that controls our body functions and shapes our thoughts, hopes, dreams and imagination.”

Since that day I defended my thesis, I have had that phrase in my mind. Today, I update my knowledge now and then within the neuroscience field. Not only drug dependence, but also within various dementia diseases where memory loss is the main symptom. My mother suffered from memory loss and passed away this spring. I miss her. Yesterday, I went to the countryside and arrived rather late. It was dark and some rain. But also the very first time this year I saw autumn moonlight. We did something scary. I found a torch, and my sweetie and I walked to church.

There actually are ghosts were I am grown up. When I was little, I was told that three white dressed ladies walk in the garden, and that I should let them stay in peace. Do you have a ghost story to be told?

Autumn is here. Last weekend was lovely and it brought a lot of energy. I went running this Thursday, and it was fine. When I have time I do core training afterwards. I actually don’t run, it is more like jogging. A kind of yoga. It is just so relaxing to get into that mode. It made me think of my sweetie so I have to go and see her tomorrow. Even though it will only be for a few hours. That happy mood of her’s is difficult to find. Currently, I am training for “Hässelbyloppet” which is in the beginning of October. That is a top course. A lot of good runners. And always an ambiance that is contagious.

This autumn I have set a personal goal. I am repeating pharmacology. There are developments within various pharmacological treatments. I remember when I read student’s books at the Department of Pharmacology, that my studies that I did at that time, were going to be new knowledge one day. That was a fascinating thought. New knowledge in pharmacological books. Cutting edge.

Exercise is good when you have asthma. I had an allergy attack this weekend. But that is something completely different. Knowledge is becoming more digital, and I share this film with you to get an idea of what kind of education there is about Asthma and Apps.

Take control over your health.

It has been a great day. Weather forecast actually predicted right. A warm and sunny day. I went to “Gärdet” this afternoon with two of my colleagues. A lot of people had gathered, and of course, mostly women. Last time I participated I remember it was a little cold and rainy. It is so good when it is warm, then I don’t need to do so much warming up. It was a fun run. And always beautiful to be surrounded by water. When we finally reached the goal, we had a little something to drink and eat.

I always like to cook after training. So I did this evening. And not to forget, some bread and blueberry cup cakes.