December 2002 Postcard

Well, December started as usual with exams and more exams. The days really go by fast when there is a lot to do. Even with lots to do I don’t get all the other usual problems arising so that makes life easier. In between photocopying exams I was able to get my ID replaced and in order. Like I didn’t have enough to do I was also busy trying to sell my house in Winnipeg. Well actually my brother Shawn was doing most of the work but I was involved also.

Villy had some free points to use up so he invited me to a couple movies. We saw Harry Potter 2 and Santa Clause 2. They were both good and the price was right. Every year Norway gives Reykjavik a Christmas tree and there was a lighting the tree celebration on the 8^th of Dec.

The weather remained mild and rain did not dampen the Christmas mood. As the exams and work in general were slowing down I shifted over to moving. I had given my notice to move out on the 15^th of Dec. On the 11^th I was invited out to Grenaskirkja, church for hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas Carols. The Womens Choir of Reykjavik, Kvennakórinn had a evening at the church. It was a great time and I was happy that Villy invited me. His sister is in the choir.

Dec. 13^th the Canadian Club and others were invited to the Canadian Embassy for a Christmas party. The party was in the evening for a few hours but it was fantastic. Canadian cheese, ham, apples and of course Moosehead Beer. Please check out the photos: Canadian Embassy Photos. I was in the party mood so I even called up a friend that I worked with at the hotel in the spring to come out with me. Solveig appreciated the call and we had a good time.

Well my last weekend in my room downtown meant that I had to move the remainder of my stuff out on the 15^th and I stored most of it in the school, as my new apartment was not quite ready. I ended up staying with and helping a teacher not far from the school. She was heading for the USA for Christmas so I offered to stay in her house until I left. It worked out fine especially since I needed a place to stay anyway.

I am still finding things to establish myself here. On the 20^th I bought an insurance policy, it covers my possessions here as well as covers me for travel and medical insurance. I hope I never need it but it is good to be protected. I spent my last couple of days I was in Iceland to buy last minute gifts and goodies. Guðmundur drove me to the airport on the 21^st for my flight to Minneapolis. I was surprised there were so few flying from Iceland. There were few people checking in and in the departure area so I did not have to contend with any waiting lines, which was nice. Well I said goodbye to Iceland until next year and I was off.