Welcome to Anna’s Diary

Hi there. I have been busy with my studies. Campus studies have been great fun and challenging. It is different to study now compared to fifteen years ago. You use the internet more. First, I was not really sure if I could trust the information, but it is rather safe. Knowledge is constantly developing. You have to cope with so much literature and find what is important in a short time.

Meanwhile, I follow the news from Ukraine. It feels like we need to have a lot of endurance. This will take time. We are also waiting for brighter days, and today was the first day in summertime. It has been nice to spend time in Uppsala and I searched my photos and found this from “the English Park”, close to Carolina Rediviva. A glimpse from upcoming greenery.

I have intense weeks with campus studies in Uppsala. Trying to remember old knowledge which is there. Somewhere. This was just to stay connected with you, my dear readers. Will write more next week!

This week has been very interesting and intense. I have been stressed because it has been terrible to know that a war was going to break out. It feels like Ukraine is geopolitically close to Sweden. I have exchanged a few words with people who have escaped from war zones. They say that this is nothing. Moreover, COVID-19 is nothing. You just have to learn to live with war and accept it. But still, it is horrible and stressful to know that a war will start and that you can do nothing to prevent it.

The very first thing the EU mentioned was that economical sanctions against Russia were going to take place. My reflection is that historically, economical trade is something that keeps the world in peace. But this is exactly the opposite. The EU understands that this is war. I have also thought if this had been possible if Trump had been president of the USA. Trump is a businessman and he understands Putin. President Putin must have been provoked in some way, leading to this act of war. Nevermind. I do not have deep historical knowledge about Russia-Ukraine. My thoughts are with the people suffering from the war.

I am a student now and I feel so happy about that. These last two years I have been very careful about covid. This week, I have almost dropped my precautions. I dare to do that since I am vaccinated and also, I do not have much of a choice. There is no time for walking in Uppsala-Stockholm so I go municipal. The busses, trains, and subways are crowded. Students show no fear and that is a good attitude today. However, I do remind myself to be careful with handwashing.

Personally, my daily routines have changed. I attend lectures, a few hours of rest, and later, a few hours of studying in the evening. I remember that I loved this life. The fellow students that I have met have been so helpful. Student life is digital and it was a bit difficult in the beginning to navigate and find digital handouts. I do still keep my notes by writing ordinary notes. I am old-fashioned. I have a lot to study. This is good because it keeps my mind busy from thinking of Ukraine.

Stay safe 🐾