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There will always be something special about Christmas. Even though I live alone, I am very happy to have my family that I can meet during Christmas. I think about people being all alone.
Since I grew up in the countryside in Sweden, I suppose the traditions are even stronger compared to living in town. I remember that December was a month full of events that belongs to Christmas. Lutfisk, Lucia, making all goodies and good food, finding a proper Christmas tree and gifts, skiing, and maybe the best, the thrill that you now that Santa is going to give you gifts. If you have behaved well during the year. Several Christmas passed by before I understood that it was my cousin being Santa. I am easily fooled.
Now Christmas is a little different. My parents are older, my brother and I are also older. My auntie (extra mom) and her husband. But, the traditions are still here and it is very important for me. So beautiful to see all lights in the windows, christmas trees etc. Often we have snow in the countryside even though it is so close to Stockholm where there is no snow. And no polar bears 😉
It is a pity that my brother will not come to Ingbo herrgård this Christmas. I think he could come and see us, but due to his work, and maybe most importantly, due to autism it is difficult for him to travel a long distance back and forth in just a day. Even though I know he has autism, I find it difficult to understand why he finds it troublesome to travel.
He could travel when we grew up together (he went to see our auntie in Liberia and in Florida) but now it is difficult, almost impossible.
I believe all children have a difficult period during life with parents. That is a part included in life. And it makes you develop. Since I am adopted, I had problems with my biological relatives since they wanted to have me back. I lived with my parents and brother and knew that my biological family did all they could to stop that. Is that nice to a child? My parents have done everything they can to protect my brother and I. I will write more about being adopted another day.
Now, since it is Christmas, I really hope that You will enjoy peace.
Christmas is a time for reflection.
Kram,
Anna
Hi friends!
Today has been a really nice day compared to yesterday. Blue sky and no rain. I just say lovely.
I listened to the news this morning and today there has been a big demonstration against nazism/racism in Sweden. That is very good news. There was also a discussion about why these negative forces grow, and, most likely, it is due to unemployment. I agree. If you have something to do, then there is no time to think about racism.
I bought some christmas gifts for my brother and parents. And to get into a “christmas mood” I listened to a concert with Loa Falkman and Miah Persson. There is no christmas without “O helga natt”. My father sometimes sing solo in the church so he has introduced my brother and me to christmas music. This christmas, however, the local church is closed. I know many songs by heart, so, a lot of memories comes back.
Finally, before ending this day, I made the classical Swedish dish “Janssons frestelse”. Indeed a temptation and since I have lived in Norway I use some “Kongerøkelse” this evening . I will never forget Norway.
Sweet dreams,
Anna
Hi friends!
What I wrote yesterday may be a little difficult to understand, especially since it is written in Swedish. I don´t want to use so much time to adjust what I have written, I just give an idea. A penny for my thougth 😉
Today is a rainy day in Stockholm so I am just relaxing and doing some laundry. It was a long time since I just had a day off with no plans at all. Quite nice, actually. It is also the darkest day of the year. Looking forward to some days off during Christmas.
Have a nice day!
Many hugs from Anna
…je me reste.
Jag försökte ändra tangentbordet till att skriva på franska men det var inte möjligt. Visste du att när man träffar någon som man tycker om så betyder doft väldigt mycket. Det har förmodligen att göra med att om det blir något kärleksbarn så blir immunförsvaret hos barnet väldigt starkt. Jag har gett upp hoppet om att träffa någon kärlek. Jag har försökt på alla sätt och nu låter jag ödet styra.
Jag tänker tillbaka på år som har passerat. Jag skrev förresten det här brevet i veckan. Har ändrat lite. Det jag skrev har satt igång några funderingar hos mig själv. Alltid svårt att veta vad som är rätt och fel. Och jag tror inte det är bra att välja antingen eller. Det är bättre att ödmjukt inse att verkligheten är komplex och att det oftast inte finns definitiva svar. Det är bara tiden som kan visa.
Brev till mina läsare:
Tonight I won´t write much. I´ll just say hey and hope you had a good day. I had the opportunity to speak some French today so a lot of memories from France returned. Je suis tres heureuse. I started to think about the very skilled Professor Jean-Pierre Changeux. I have read a lot about his work and he is very clever. He has shown how different acetylcholine receptors (subunits) are built, to the smallest molecule (nanometer size, I think). This is very important information for pharmaceutical companies. It will be very “easy” for them to target specific receptors to modulate behavior and/or/etcetera physiology.
So tonight I will spend a few minutes to further write on my theoretical pharmacology. I will from now on modulate and add some information to what I previously have written.
Bon nuit
Anna
I am in Uppsala waiting for train departure to Stockholm. Traveling with SL as usual. Rainy and gray day. I have stayed with my parents during the weekend. It has been so nice to take Lady for a walk. Blue sky and cold weather. For every step you take you hear the snow under your feet. December is here. Have you ever noticed what fun it is to see dogs meeting snow? At least the very first time. We also went to the cemetery to give light to some candles. Important to have in mind that life is fragile. I remind myself.
I have also watched slalom and Cross country skiing from St Morris. Charlotte Kalla shows very good skiing. Norway was very strong. Since I skied quite a lot during my adolescence, I like watching championships.
My mother has Alzheimer’s disease, and as you know, this is a rather common disease, an it is a disease that affects family a lot. I would like that my parents can live in our home as long as possible. That is most human. I joined a community that informs families about this complex disease and this fund also support research. Read in the local newspaper this morning that research is making progress.
Being big sister means a lot of responsibility.
I also have to take care of my self. I always try to act as a stewardess like when they inform about flight safety. First you have to help your self, then you can help children and people around you.
So, concerning myself. I have got double messages regarding cancer or not. Tests can be false positive or false negative. Since I am educated in this field, I know that this can be the results. However it is very rare, most methods are reliably and it depends on what method you use. That is why you need to validate a method to find its accuracy.
I saw Marie Fredriksson, half of Roxette, on TV. From what I can see I understand she has suffered during a lot of years due to a cancer diagnosis.
I know exactly how she feels to have cancer. And I know how it feels to hear that you don’t have cancer. It takes time to understand.
People are different. Some get happy directly after a such a relief. Some people, like me, needs time to reflect and let the information slowly reach the conciosness. People are different, please understand, and try to slowly accept that.
Pscycoimmuniology is a very interesting new field of research, and knowledge is difficult to prove. In brief, it is you attitude affecting how you feel. Saw they have started a research group in Lund. My attitude today is to believe that I am perfectly well.
I know that I need to loose weight because that is for sure that it decreases quality of well being. Since I soon turn 40, I know that the risk for health problems is increasing. But if I start to think “beach 2014” I have a realistic goal.
I am very happy if you leave some comments. What is you life philosophy? This is a site for freedom of speech. What you should have in mind is that it is very important to have a polite and respectful tone when you make comments. Then you will get nice answers back and a discussion, rather than a fight, can be held. Let’s remember politeness.
Have a wonderful Sunday,
Anna