Just in case you thought I was exaggerating

Yes, a windstorm did this to our car.
Originally uploaded by Diana Wilson

Here is the result of last night's wind storm. I found the car in this lovely shape as Finnur and I were going out for the first time in two days (other than walking Stefan to and from school next door). There was no evidence of a rock inside or out, but something must have hit it, then flew away like Dorothy and Toto. Arni taped thick plastic on for now and we will eagerly await news of when a new window will be available. A snow blizzard arrived as I am writing this so hopefully that will make the wind disappear....

Yeah, I know, I know, what doesn't kill me will make me stronger. I've done this gig before!

So, how was YOUR day?

Update: the rain is back and so is the wind. Snow's already melting and more hurricane force winds are predicted for upcoming days. School was cancelled today and all flights cancelled. If everyone here wasn't saying, since we arrived, "this is very unusual weather, even for Iceland", I'd swear it was a conspiracy! Global warming, anyone?

Elves, etc.

A Christmas card for you...

The Art of Being an Icelander

This is a must read for all of you wanting to gain some insight about the unique people I am living amongst. I promise a fun read, and Arni says there is some grain of truth to it. I say, it's all true.

The Art of Being an Icelander
by Hallgrimu Helgason, author of 101 Reykjavik (novel made into a movie) and one of Icelands' most prolific artists.

Smile Iceland, Please?

Stefan says to me yesterday when we are out and about, "Mom, how come whenever I smile at people here, they never smile back?" Ouch. What do I say? I can think of several answers, none appropriate for a 4 1/2 year old. I'll take your suggestions via comments!