My Gorgeous Journey to Iceland

I only bought a one-way ticket to London, since I don't know when I'll be going back. The cheapest ticket was on Iceland air, which meant I would have to fly through Reykjavik and fly through Reykjavik I did. In total I was in Iceland for an hour and a half and couldn't see anything because it was the morning and they have like an hour of daylight in the winter. But, I do now have entry and exit Iceland stamps in my passport! WIN! And I got to visit what is probably one of the oddest countries on earth. For example, their language has evolved so little over the last 1000 years that they can read ancient viking texts. CRAZY. Also, I direct you to this editorial in the Times about the character of the icelandic people.

Anyways, Iceland Air was fine. I was originally seated in the emergency exit row, which a thrill. Until I saw my seat, which was literally half a seat because the plane's door was blocking the other half. I don't even know if that's legal. Further, Iceland Air does not serve food on their flights, which was fine because my flight was late. But I would not want to fly it during the day, how hungry I would be! Also, they had a pretty good selection of TV shows and Films. Though, the films were really random and only had like two new releases. So I watched an episode of Lie to Me (pretty good!) and an episode of Always Sunny in Philadelphia (really funny, considering I didn't think I liked that show!) plus half a documentary about local sons, Sigur Ros and half of the film A Life Less Ordinary, which was alright.

Then we landed in the mythical nation of Iceland and I was way too tired to explore the airport. I would like to return to Iceland one day, during the summer, and explore, but I nevertheless can say that I've been there! I then slept like a little baby on my 3 hour flight to London. Why is Iceland so far from EVERYTHING!?! What a random place to live.

And now I'm back in London. I've pretty quickly gotten over my jetlag AND I finished my essay today! Although it needs intense editing. Wooooo!

Bliss

But, I still will always love love love the original version.

Ahhhh Nick Drake:

I feel my womb leap when looking at this webpage... BABBBIIIEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS. Seriously though, where do I find a child to hold for an hour or so?

Elizabeth Taylor... Hottest Lady in the World... Ever.

Andddd I should be doing my essay.

My most played song according to itunes, despite the fact that I haven't listened to it since July:

It is a really great song. Amazing opening, haunting guitar and then the first lyrics:

Don't you know that I'll be around to guide you
Through your weakest moments to leave them behind you
Returning nightmares only shadows
We'll cast some light and you'll be alright for now

I have great taste.

This is the headline right now on the Daily Mail website. Annndd I'm back in the UK with way much to do. I spent today catching up with people, I'll spend tomorrow chained to my computer= lots of time to blog about my sojourn in Iceland!

Stereotypical Travel Song Marking my Return to the UK

In 15 hours or so I will be touching down in London (unless mother nature creates delays!). I leave Rochester at 330, JFK at 8pm and Iceland at 830am (330 am NY time). It's going to be a loooong day!

I PREDICTED IT!

Leap Year, apparently sucks. At least according to A.O. Scott of the New York Times. Bad film reviews are just so fun to read, right? The highlight of this one comes at the end when Scott writes, "“Leap Year” is rated PG (Parental guidance suggested). No sex. No jokes. No serious swearing. No violence. Nothing."