First Walk This Year Without Gloves π
It's been rather challenging lately but I do my best to get out for a daily walk. The weather hasn't really changed much in what kind of feels like forever...it's still cold but last weekend it was sunny and warm enough to not wear gloves for the first time this year π
What always happens here though is that people get a bit crazy and all of a sudden everyone is out enjoying the sun. That frenzied energy usually makes me rather anxious and I almost prefer to stay indoors. But well, I went out for a longish walk last Sunday and did my best not to get so affected by the energy.
Still frozen but not so much longer...
This is the same bridge as in the last picture but from the other side.
Same here, same bridge π
I continued to walk along the water and even though it doesn't really show in this picture there is a beach to the left. We have many places where you can swim in the city center. I actually saw some people going for a swim (yes it's popular to swim also in the winter here but that's not for me).
It was nice to see some signs that spring is on its way π
I actually live quite close to the Russian Embassy (about 1 kilometer) but it's in the 'wrong' direction so I don't pass by often. As I came closer I noticed a lot of blue and yellow balloons hanging from the trees and there was also a couple of police cars. I also realized a demonstration had just ended. (The police cars drove away during the time I spent here).
I could have taken a picture of the embassy but you can't really see much anyway, a high fence surrounds the building.
What can I say. Strange times indeed. A lot of people are scared here and it's more or less the only thing you hear on the news. I don't know, I tend to worry a lot about all kinds of small things. But when it comes to these kinds of things, I feel rather blocked. It still feels unreal to me. Maybe I'm simply too self-absorbed. I feel a bit bad about this in a way but at the same time I actually think it's good that I don't worry about a potential Russian invasion.
But well, now there is a debate here whether or not Sweden should join NATO. And we will spend more money on our military. Actually 2 percent of GDP (which is a requirement for NATO members). It seems this will be a hot topic in the upcoming election here later this year.
These are just some reflections, nowadays I want to stay far away from politics. But yes, I have been watching the news lately. Like once a day more or less. And this is not something I usually do. So I guess it has affected me somehow after all. What is going on I mean.
It was nice to experience the warm weather (around 13 degrees Celsius) during this walk. I do like the summer in Sweden but I hope not to spend it in Stockholm. There's still time to come up with some plans π
Thanks for reading πΈ
Love and blessings to you all π
I am glad you decided to go for that walk after all, beautiful pictures! Myself I couldn't live in such a cold place but I enjoy looking pictures of the North!
Watching the news is always a stressful activity, at all times. The trick is to stay informed without watching them :)
Have a lovely Wednesday!
Cheers from the South :)
Thank you for this lovely comment π
Haha, I don't really like living in a cold country either but for now I'm here. But I hope to be someplace warm next winter.
Yes, that is so true. I think I should just disconnect for a while actually. That will probably help. I actually didn't realize until I wrote this post that watching the news lately of course has affected my mental health.
You are most welcome :)
Writing things down, often help us realise much more than we intended to write in the first place!
I hope you'll be in a warmer place soon :)
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Hopefully it will warm up even more for you soon and your gloves wonβt be needed for a few months
Itβs warming up here during the day I donβt need gloves but early mornings when I prefer walking gloves are still needed
A lovely walk some people are braver than me to be out swimming for me it needs to be a lot warmer
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)
I'm sure I can put away my gloves quite soon π
Yes that's true, it's still cold in the early mornings of course.
Yes I agree. I really like swimming, but I need at least around 20 degrees Celsius.
When I was younger the cold didnβt bother me so much but I feel it these days
A lot of times I find it hard to just get outside and go for a walk, but every time I do, it feels great. I'm glad it's getting warm and you don't need gloves anymore. :)
Exactly my thoughts when I went for a walk yesterday, seems like everyone feels the same about spring, haha.
I also try to avoid the news, my parents watch them all day, every day. I think it's important to stay updated and know what's going on in the world in general but overconsuming media can't be good in my opinion.
Thank you for stopping by, glad you enjoyed my post π
I guess it's just how most people are, haha.
I totally agree with you about overconsuming media, it's so important to be able to distance yourself from everything you hear basically.
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Thank you π I'll check it out.
Nice, beautiful scenery, the weather is good for taking photo points. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping by π
Thank you are welcome.
No gloves and some flowers are always good signs! Inevitably spring will come, hopefully in us as well.
To be absolutely honest with you dear @mamrita, for me this is the healthiest reaction and you don't seem at all self-absorbed (and anyway, who isn't?). We are too small to change these things and by worrying nothing will happen. I believe in keeping our mind sane and our life as beautiful as possible for us and anyone around. What more can we do? Isn't this enough already?
I hope you will find the coziest corner of the world for you soon! xxx
Oh, I appreciate this comment so much. I talked to my mom yesterday and that was actually what I said, I'm not able to change things anyway.
That is so nice of you to say, thank you β€οΈ
Awesome pictures, my friend! Such a beautiful place. I think it's a good idea for you to stay as news-free as possible, this situation can easily dishearten anyone and living so close to Russia, I can only imagine what people are thinking and saying there. As long as you can focus on the things that empower you and make you feel passionate, you should have enough energy to deal with circumstance if bad comes to worse. Blessings always upon you!
Thank you, my friend π
Yes, I guess this whole geopolitical situation might have affected me after all. My body is very stressed, but it has been for a long time. It seems hard for me to calm my nervous system. I guess this stress also drains my energy. It's baby steps forward for me but I still do my best to convince myself I still take these steps.
I hope you are well!