Author: Anna

It is well known that you stimulate the brain reward system when you exercise. Endorphins. Various kinds. The bodie´s own morphine. But to be honest, I don´t feel anything except some form of wellbeing and also the fact that I burn calories. That makes me feel good. I suppose since I live alone it gives me satisfaction by staying in good health. Maybe that is of some support to other women also living alone waiting for true love.

One of my interests in life is to catch moments in life. That is sometimes difficult. This evening was so beautiful. I don´t run fast, but I feel pleasure by watching the beauty of nature even though I am in the middle of Stockholm. Since there was dusk I did not get so sharp pictures, I share these pictures with you. There are some willow trees where I run (photo below) and these trees have salicylic acid. That is a rather old medical tradition to use the active substance from the bark. It is very effective for various conditions such as muscle pain, headache and inflammation. Nature support human beings with a lot of drugs.

I have been focusing a lot on Hässelbyloppet. I like exercising so this vacation has been totally dedicated to sport and writing. Favorite interests in life.

Wishing you a pleasant evening!

Anna

Writing her before I start to work with my book is a little like warming up. I don´t know why , but I have started to leave summer in my mind. Maybe to prepare myself for the upcoming dark and cold winter. Sweden is really dark and cold during wintertime. However, if there is snow, that makes your life much easier. It affects your mood a lot, at least mine.

What is surprising in Sweden is that we get surprised every year when we get a lot of snow.  Even though we know that there might be a lot of snow, we are somehow not prepared and it is a big surprise every time it is happening.

I am longing for “Allhelgona helgen”, or Halloween. It is so beautiful with all churches filled with candles. Actually, Sweden has been introduced to some American traditions. I like pumpkins a lot. They spice up life with beautiful colors. Some children have started with “trick or treat”. When I was little we never celebrated Halloween. I only remember doing so called “trick or treat” with my best friends at Lucia and at Easter time. At Lucia, we went to houses and sang songs. We got a lot of candy. And we were happy. I´ll see if I find a picture and I will show you. Auntie and her American family has introduced my family to turkey traditions. She has also thought me how to make Caribbean “rhumcake”. She has given me a recipe and an American cup so I can measure the right amount since Swedish and American measuring are not the same. Like a mile and kilometer etcetera.

These mornings I have Swedish breakfast. Porridge and cloudberries. Very good for your stomach. Lots of fibers. Healthy.

Happy Friday!

Anna

I could never imagine that I like this much to write. However, I have rather dull work right now. I am reading, changing, finding synonyms etc. And it is very, very time consuming. I also have free time so I try to find new energy as much, and as often as possible. By resting and training.

I will not write much here today.  I am just about to go and find some breakfast. I am very found of pastries so I found a photo from a previous voyage I made. Temptations.

Wishing you a Happy Thursday!

Anna