No other land than the present

There have been uneventful events these past few weeks, and I must apologize for not updating my blog before now (especially after my last joyful ending). I have been computer less for too long now and will remain to be until I return to the States. It´s frustrating, but I can also count it as a blessing because I have been using my time for studying. But I am continually becoming more upset at the lack of communication I can have with my family. Oh these learning experiences are never easy... But I am learning the meaning of honesty and that when people from home ask me how I am doing - they really care and want to know.

It has officially been finals "month" since the 30th of November and I have only had two finals since then. They give you far too much time during finals if you ask me, but seeing as my whole grade rests on these tests, I should be thankful for the extra time. The two finals I had were easy and almost enjoyable. Studying for them is another thing altogether. No one has had to study much this semester and everyone´s brain is fried already from using it too much. I have been suffering from a bad case of procrastination this week because I don´t have another final until Friday. This one will also be easy if I put in the time. Good thing I have this afternoon and all day tomorrow to work on it.

I planned a little festive Christmas event last Sunday for everyone in my dorm. We got together and baked cookies from 2pm until 6:30pm (and then started up again at 8:30pm). It was fun because people baked cookies that they eat in their own country and I had a blast watching at least 5 people decorate their first sugar cookie! The only "bad" thing is that I have 200 plus cookies in my freezer that I keep giving people because I don´t want them anymore. (I now have to worry about fitting into my brides maid dress I got over the summer - yikes, should have thought about that before Thanksgiving and Christmas cookies). ha. That beautiful picture is what we ate just the first night.

I finished my first scarf this week also! I am very proud that I finally finished one after years of trying and giving up. Iceland is just a magical place to knit I guess. My little brother is no longer "little" anymore, and he got the package I sent for his birthday. :) I can´t wait to see the Icelandic "football" warm up on him.

My biggest joy is the fact that my wonderful friend Bethany is home from Africa!!! I´m talking to her right now. She is so awesome. Between her homecoming, my lack of a computer, and my family having a difficult time now, home is looking better and better. I still wonder if I´d feel homesick if those last two never happened. But there is no point in living in the land of "if only" or "I wonder". I´´ll be home in 11 days and I´m going to enjoy my last 11 days in Iceland to the fullest. Bless friends.