Puzzling to figure out life
New times calls for new actions. A new design of something, a new outlook. We are all connected, they say. Right now it couldn’t be more true. A pandemic is our joint concern and we are all doing our very best to find our feet. I thought this would be a good time to start new things. For example sharing my inner thoughts. I’ve done it before but for a long time, years really, I haven’t had the motivation of doing it regularly. Lately, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what I really like and what I am good at and one thing I think I am relatively good at is writing. At least I like it and things you like to do, you tend to become good at. So, here goes.
You should know that my first language is Swedish. If you find grammar mistakes, take it with a pinch of salt. See me as a person who nowadays dives head first into things, without the need for it to be perfect. That being said I still appreciate a kind remark if you find room for improvement, especially if it is a pattern, as I always want to improve. I’ve always loved correct grammar, so feel free to help out where you see fit.
Anyway, our life in Wolfsburg right now involves lots and lots of family time. We decided long ago not to hang out with anybody since the virus really got a hold of our society. So we’ve been socially distancing since mid March. A friend standing in our stairway talking is the closest to physical contact we’ve had with friends lately. I have however started training football now and there I do meet people. Other than that we have enjoyed mainly good weather meaning we’ve been outside a lot. Also taking the necessary precautions when shopping, mouth cover and plastic gloves. Washing hands often, all to help stop the speed of the spread.
Both me and my wife have had our birthdays and while I got rid of reoccurring yearly stress of whom to invite, Sabine had to cancel her 40th b-day party. We all sacrifice something, although me being a person who ideally just stays at home, I feel like there's been more gains than sacrifices so far. Spending valuable time with our boys is scarce when the football schedule goes according to plan.
We are lucky to have each other and that we have our car to travel around in. We are privileged in this situation. I’ve tried to be creative around what I can offer in this role and a mix of different stuff can be found here on the website. One thing that hasn’t been mentioned at the website yet is the opportunity to get a phone call from me. If you have someone in your network that would get some energy to keep going in these hard times, shoot me a message. I’d be happy to help. In fact tonight I am due my first call to someone. I’ll let you know how that went.
It is a time of uncertainty and the ever present planning have been thrown out of the window. Living with small kids is a natural help to live in the here and now and for that I am thankful. I can imagine many people struggling with accepting the situation as it stands. If not mentally, then also for financial stress or otherwise.
Keep checking back for more regular updates. If you stay active in the comment box this becomes way more fun. Maybe you could give me a wave right now, so I know you are there? Feel free to ask me whatever and I might be able to elaborate on that next time I write. Goal this weekend; finish this puzzle and keep thinking about the puzzle life has given us now. Stay safe everyone and thanks for finding this text, it is a real treat of you to give me your time.
