We made three trips exploring northeast Iceland and Reykjavík area. I have great memories of deserts, where-did-they-come-from-mountains, crossing rivers, bumpy gravel roads, watching Sarah sleep in the backseat, Slovakian creature song, swimming in a volcano crater, opening a wine bottle in Reykjavik...
Majority of the people I've acquainted with are nice and fun to be with. I've laughed a lot with (and to) other foreigners and some of them have become dear friends of mine. I still don't know many Icelanders – that's a thing I want to change.
There is a group of women with extraordinary powerful and beautiful eyes. Seeing these representatives of Eyesland is really hard for my knees – especially if they have freckles as well.
During the fall I have been playing ice hockey, football, (table)drums, board/card games, swam, attended to concerts and theater, saw farm animals... I have been fortunate to have people around me who are excited about this kind of activities.
I like living in a proper-sized city such as Akureyri. There are enough services and everything is within a walking distance. I like hills, curvy streets, mild weather and being recognized in the streets sometimes.
I've always been fond of rugged landscapes. I like to see nothing while enjoying the silence.
Unlike in Finland, here people actually dress up to costume parties. I love it because deep inside me is a little girl who wants to put make up on (and wear higheels).
Opeth
I'm not sure whether it's the fresh air that makes sound waves somehow different or what, but my favorite band hasn't been this good before. I <3 Åkerfeldt
Unsuccessful haircuts
I paid a visit to a hairdresser twice. Both times were disappointing. Apparently 'long' isn’t a universal concept.
I have started talking
Sometimes I might even say how I feel. It's easier in English.
People give shit
It's great to know that there are still people who give a shit about shit. For my surprise, I have found that people treasure quite conservative values. I'm like über-liberal compared to others.
My jokes are understood
Believe it or not, but I'm funny around here among people who understand sarcasm. Others usually get insulted :) It's not so hard, people! Just don't think the opposite of everything I say.
Sleep
I can sleep eternities without waking. It's new to me.
Jarkko, nice to read your blog. I made one as well at the beginning of fall semester, but in my language...Good luck in spring semester and have another unforgetable memories:)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't remember anything about the exchange without blogging. Writing in English has been good practise for me and it widens the audience.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a blast in Slovakia as well.