In this year I stopped working (on the blog), many follow-up posts could have been possible. The riots eventually died down in London - although rumours of an impending disaster on the financial markets haven't, the killer of Utøya got sentenced to life in prison in Norway - and actually confirmed my first impression of being a pathetic human being that was let down by all around him (or at least those that matter) in an early age. Its sad so many people died for nothing, but it just happened again, a few weeks ago in a cinema in Colorado in the US where another young man executed strangers because he felt like a looser. I predict not for the last time. Byline: Are there any mass-shooters that are lost women dissapointed by life? What is it that makes young men so angry?
There were many many MANY top stories that have come and gone but I have gotten pretty good at blocking them out, because a)I don't feel like I need to know everything b) news is still mainly depressing and c)it is not required of me to listen/read/see 15 news bulletins anymore. Im pleased. I wanted something different and I got it. In another country mind you, working in a language I never though I really needed to learn (shame on young arrogant me) but now I say "god arbejdslyst" like it was the easiest thing in the world (A danish expression for "enjoy work for the rest of the day" - not easily pronounced mind you).
Little Fox and Mister F have grown into being their own little persons, one being sly like a fox who clearly likes to tease others but gets away with anything because he learned to smize (smile with his eyes copyright:Tyra) - the teasing is clearly from his daddy's genes. The other one is his own social conglomerate! Mister F is a multinational entity that has interests spread over a large territory. He loves girls, but he also loves boys. He loves games, painting, cakes, running, singing.. well alot of stuff kids love and when he wants something, you are not in doubt! He's very determined but just like a successful business-owner he is totally aware he won't get far without charm. So he uses it continuously.
In the meantime, I try to do the best I can, and beat myself up about not having read a single book in a year (to be fair I started this one but Im no way near finishing it yet). I haven't yet written a book about some really interesting topic (as half of my generation seems to have done already), but I don't even manage to get my bangs cut when they should so... Its easy to beat yourself up. And it doesn't get you anywhere. I want to focus on what I do well. And I think Im pretty good at my job, Im concentrated on my children and family and their wellbeing. Amongst the things I love is to write . So that is what I will do, basically I will concetrate on the now. That is always a good start.