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Even though daily life is more or less the same, every day is unique and special. It is easy to live in the future. To make plans about how life should be, but the real challenge is right now. That is why I do a lot of exercise. I forget about everything and just enjoy. Corona is occupying my life a lot. I am more careful than people in general. You never know if you are vulnerable even though you are not in a risk group.

I have an early morning tomorrow. Will spend the rest of this evening reading about pulse zones. Preparing for the weekend! This song is maybe not spinning music, but it is a good song for warming up. Especially since I like French.

No travelling. Stay at home. I have travelled a lot by myself, but interestingly, I have been more alone when traveling with company. People are more open when they notice that you are by yourself. Recent years I have read a lot before travelling to a new country. I have put my historical knowledge in context with what I have read from travelling books and other. With some life experience you also learn about international emotions. How countries feel after being occupied by other countries. Or revolutions. New governments and constitutions. Like in Minsk in Belarus right now. The people in Belarus are frustrated and they want help from the EU🇪🇺 summit.

Axel Oxenstierna did a lot for Swedish Military in the 15th century. Much of this development is still in practice. He did some simple basic changes. I thought of him today since I have had some pain in my shoulders. I should have some anti-inflammatory medicin, but I will instead learn some about alternative medicine. Yes. Chinese medicine. To broaden my views.

I ended this day by measuring my maximum pulse rate. Since I like to measure and evaluate, this will be a good tool for me for future training in pulse zones. Quarantine is not forgotten. I like watching talk shows and here is Tom Hanks. Stay safe!

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Hi again. Sometimes I have things to write about, and some days are just empty pages. It is very interesting to note how group dynamics have changed due to the Corona virus. A little like I wrote yesterday. We want to stay close but cannot. No hugs. I could give sweetie and cutie hugs, and they liked it. And it was mutual.

I know I have associations that are rare, and when I thought about this viral group dynamic, I thought about “Lord of the flies” by William Golding. That is an old classic book from the 1950s. Themes include the tension between groupthink and individuality. Human nature is sometimes raw, and this book touches upon mortality and immortality. These subjects will always be interesting since we do not have any answers. And it is premature to give clear yes or no answers. Rather discussions instead.

I am lucky that I have this diary where I can keep writing, while not writing a book. Maybe you would like to know where I got the idea of this blog “Anna´s Diary”. I met Cecilia Wijnbladh and she said some very interesting and important things that I have thought of. It is very sad that she has passed away. But it feels good that she made me associate to this title “Anna´s Diary”. I have forgotten, but it deserves to be documented, and also, she is honoured. She was very educated with regard to military and literature. And she educated the Swedish military.

I suppose I have started to think of books since I am preparing myself a little on writing my next book. I know I will write more about Greten. But the theme? Individuality? She will just start high school. When I studied at high school we watched movies with no subtitles to learn English. Julia Roberts was very popular and we saw this film I remember. Maybe somebody reads this from that time. I don´t know. Anyway, here she has dinner.

This Corona virus might be inspiration for my next book since it is an ethical virus. I need to read some before start writing again. Perhaps I should re-read “La peste” by Camus. It is like watching a movie again. A film you have seen years ago might be different since you have accumulated additional life experience. That gives a new perspective to the movie or the book.

Human behaviours have changed due to Corona. Distancing is important. But people want to stay in herds. People do not want to be alone. I push myself to do exercise whenever I can. Like today. Indoor cycling is good for me. I can keep distance, and I really hope that people stay home if they are sick. If everything is ok, I will measure my maximum pulse rate on Tuesday. That will be tough.

Yesterday, I wrote about this worrisome and stressing Corona. Tried to put it in perspective. This evening, I will share some dancing music. Patric Swayze is somewhere, he was very popular when I went to high school. This is how close people want to be, but it is not possible.

I miss sweetie and cutie. I saw a dachshund the other day, reminding a little of Molly, even though she is a Cocker. Ended this day with tacos for dinner.

Stay safe!

Swine flue, Corona virus, Season flue. Virus, virus and virus. It is serious, and at the same time you have to try to live a normal life. Maybe that is why I write again this evening. I do not understand. There has been so much information, and still people sneeze without using anything for protection. Allergy or not. It doesn’t matter. I put my medical face mask on immediately since I strongly believe that you can avoid being contaminated if you are careful. I have stayed at home in quarantine as much as possible, but today I had to buy a few necessary things. I do not have much make up, but I cannot be without make up. I needed to refill. And also some tea. I have had coffee lately, but now I need to go for tea and honey. My South American mate that I also sometimes keep in my bag.

Mankind has been through a lot, and during my lifetime catastrophes like the Estonia crisis, 9/11, Tsunami in Thailand, Utøya, Swine flue etc have caused much suffering. I feel sorry for the old people who have passed away in Sweden. Probably because I know how it feels to lose a parent. We have higher mortality compared to other countries, that is why it is extra important to be concerned. But the government will raise the pensions as compensation.

When I started to write I wanted to share something entertaining like an amusing scene with Julia Roberts. To think of something fun instead. Not only Corona. Found this beautiful and touching song. Important to put things in perspective. Mankind has been through various crisis, and we will go through this as well.

Stay safe!