a new look for the show

The Show page has a new look. I think it looks nice but I miss the old one. I liked reading stuff in the forum. Now it is all confusing, unless you are in there everyday. I can not remember what threads I have read and when. I liked it when it showed the new ones for each show.

I am known for complaining. But I do not like change, unless I choose it.
Maybe is it called controlling.

At least the show is still funny

Other news from Immigration

I am feeling a little jealous, someone in my class, not naming any names because she knows who she is, got her residence permit already.

And she applied two months after me.

I know mine has reason to take a little longer, but this is getting stupid. I have been here five months. You can only stay for three at a time with out a permit. I am a little over the limit.

I hope they finish lunch break, or what ever is holding them up, soon. After all they told me it would be done with in 90 days. That was a long long time ago.

new tenents in our attic

and not the desirable kind. They do not pay rent either, so some people might call them squatters.

Everyone knows our back door did not lock. People are always leaving the door open, especially when the weather is OK. Give the hallways some fresh air.

Today Gilsi, who lives across the hall from me, told me of a problem. He went up to the attic, everyone has storage rooms up there, and the place is trashed. He said a bunch drug addicts have living up there.

Everyone said that big space should be used for something, but this is ridiculous.

Time to lock the door when sleeping.

I think I have moved into the Icelandic version of Beverly.

Plans for Kasper's Birthday

Plan A was to get Kasper a TV and old video game. He still will get one but it will be at Christmas and to both boys. We did not want Kasper to think it is just for him.

So, these are things he would like

costume stuff: anything goes here. He wants fake gold chains like Mr T and really likes hats of all sorts. Clothing you might wear for Halloween would be a huge hit.
He is really into dressing up these days.

science stuff: any lab he could build or learn about. He really like experiments.

Of course you do not have to get him anything. Or whatever you want. I am only saying things I know he likes.

I got him a water bottle, he asked for one. I am hoping to find a good winter coat for him still. Only one week to go.

For the kids in Kasper's class, he is just bringing a cake to school. I only really know one kid and decided I do not feel comfortable looking after a bunch of kids I do not know. So there will not be another kids party. Kasper's best friend Gunnar will be at the family party for a while and I will take them out.

The family party will be on the Tuesday November 21 from 6 until 7:30. It is very important that it is done at 7:30 so I can hope he will go to sleep at 8, that is a long enough day for him. There will be pizza and cake for everyone. I hope to see those of you that live close by there.

Things in your room

snager is hooks like on a door
herðatré is hangers
skápur is closet
skartgripaskrin is jewelery box
spegill is mirrir greiða is comb
hárbursti is hair brush
útvarp is alarmclock or radio
snyrtiborð is a vanity
gluggatjöld is curtians
loftkæling is air conditioner, not that practical in Iceland!
rimlagluggatjöld is blinds
pappírs þurrkur is kleenex
höfðagafl is headboard
koddaver is pillow case
koddi is pillow
lak is sheet
dýna is matteress
sæng is feather blanket
rúmteppi is blanket
fótagafl is foot board
slökkvari is light switch
simi is phone
náttborð is night stand
gólfteppi is a floor cover
gólf is floor
kommóða is dresserrúm is bed
motta is rug
mynd is picture
svenherbergi is bedroomílmvatn is purfume
sængurver is feather blanket cover
kollur is a small table
lampi is lamp

Random Words Part 1

isjaki is iceberg
kóngulo is spider
bitmý is bite
anamaðkur is earthworm
að drekka is to drink
að borða is to eat
að stofa is to sleep
að skauta is to skate
að detta is to fall
að gráta is to cry
að fljúga is to fly
að lésa is to read
að standa upp is to stand up
hvað is what
að gera is to go
er is is
ern is are
hvaðan is where from
býrd is live
að búa is to live
goðan daginn is good morning
gott kvöld is good evening
goða nótt is good night
sæll (m) is hello
sæl (f) is hello
bless is bye
takk is thanks
þakka þér fyrir is thank you
sjáumst is see you
að hlæja is to laugh
að setjast is to sit down
að dansa is to dance
að selja is to sell

Bodyparts

höfuð is head
hár is hair
eyra is eye
kinn is cheeck
auga is eyes
nef is nose
munnar is mouth
haka is chin
háls is throat
öxl is shoulder
bringa eða brjóst is breast or chest area
magi is stomach
upphandleggur is upper arm
olnbogi is elbow
úlnliður is wrist
hönd is hand
fingur is finger
læri is upper leg
hné is knee
leggur is leg
ökkli is ankle
hæll is heel of foot
fótur is foot
tær is toes

No glasses for me

So they say I do not need glasses. I have great eye sight. I know I can see everything, but my eyes are always hurting. So next week I get to see a specialist who will drug my eyes and have a good look at them. They also get to use a computer on them! I am really excited, especially because of the side effects and the day this will happen.

On Tuesday November 21, Kasper's Birthday, I will have extra sore and stinging eyes that will be extremely sensitive to light.

Sounds like some back luck to me.

I am grateful that I got an appointment so soon though.

Wish me luck! The doctor thinks it is the left eye with the issues.

Weather Words, to know a few

heiðskírt eða sólskin is sunny
léttskýjað is cloudy
rigning is rain
snjór is snow
rok eða vindur is windy
kalt is cold

Kitchen Verbs

hræra is stirring
rífa is grating
opna is opening
hella is pouring
skræla is peeling (like potatos or carrots)
skera is cutting
brjóta is cracking
þeyta is mixing or whipping
sneiða is cutting or slicing
saxa is dicing
gufusjóða is steaming (like to steam vedgetables)
grilla is grilling in an oven or bbqing
baka is baking
steikja is frying
sjóða is boiling

Kitchen Vocabulary (nouns)

uppþvottavél is dishwasher
eldhús is kitchen
uppþvottagrind is dishrack
diskur is plate
dósahnifur is can opener
panna is frying pan
sigti is strainer
skaftpottur is pot with a handle
lok is lid
uppþvottalögur is dish soap
sápa is soap
stálull is steel wool or sos
mixari is blender
blandari is blender
pottur is pot
box is canister
breaðrist is toaster
bakki is tray
viskustykki is dish towel
ísskápur is fridge
frystir is freezer
ísform is ice cube tray
skáper is cupboard
örbylgjuofn is microwave
skál is bowl or 'cheers'
kökukefli is rolling pin
brauðbretti is cutting board
borð is table
ketill is kettle
gashella is gas stove
eldavél is stove
bakarofn is oven
kaffikanna is a coffee maker
skúffa is drawer
pottaleppi is pot grabber
klukka is clock
mynd is picture

The Grocery Store Words

sælkeraborð is delicounter
frosinn matur is frozen foods
fyrstir is freezer
mjólkurvörur is dairy products
hilla is shelf
vigt is scale
innkaupakarfa is shopping cart
gangur is asile or hallway
bökunarvörur is baking goods
niðursuðuvörur is canned goods
drykkir is beverages
hreinlætisvörur is household items
frystikista is bin
viðskiptavinur is customer or business friend
kvittun is receipt
kassi is cash
kassadama is casheir
færiband is conveyor belt
vörur is groceries
poki is bag

These words are very very useful at the store. Otherwise you can spend an hour walking up and down the same three isles looking for sugar.

Lost Addresses

Here I am trying to get Christmas Cards together and I can not find addresses.

I know I had them all written down on a piece of paper.... now where is that paper?

The most famous last words in my house.

I would like to send you a card, need I need your address!

Please email it to me so I can puts the cards in the mail this week. It takes a while to go overseas.

Thanks!

Where are the Chinese clothes going?

Xiaohong, from my class mentioned to me that her friend owns a store downtown. This store sells what looks to be like dress cloths from China. They look very Chinese, if that is possible.

Anyways, she told me her friend said that they were very busy and sold a lot of clothing at this store. Then Xiaohong pointed out that she never sees anyone wearing it.

So, where are these clothing going to. Someone is buying them. In fact a lot of people are buying them. But no one is wearing them. Maybe everyone makes the same mistake in buying it then never coming across the right occasion to wear it. Or maybe they only wear them at a certain time of year. I have only been here 5 month's, who knows what happens the other 7.

Could it be that it is the tourists buying them all up. It would explain why I never see people wearing them, but still does not make that much sense. Why would you go to Iceland to buy stuff from China? I admit the clothing in the store are very nice. I might buy some if I was in China.

If I travelled to Iceland on Holidays, I would buy myself an Icelandic sweater made of Icelandic wool. That would be something to mark the trip. But to come home with a nice silk shirt made in China .... seems a little strange.

I am no closer to knowing who is buying all these clothes. Maybe it is a question that was meant to have no answer.

Family, People

kona is woman
maður is man
eiginmaður is husband
eiginkona is wife
barn is child
foreldrar is parents
systkini is siblings
bróðir is brother
systir is sister
strákur is boy
stelpa is girl
börn is children
afi is grandpa
amma is grandma
barnabarn is grandchild
tengdadóttir is daughter in law
tengdasonur is son in law
vinur is friend
vinkonna is girlfriend
ég is I
þú is you
við is we
þið is it
þeir (m), þær (f), pau (n) is they
maðurminn is my husband
vinir is friends
nemandi is student
hjon is a married couple
fjölskyldan is family
skipnemi is an exchange student
dóttir is daughter
sónur is son
pabbi is father
mamma is mother
fræka in aunt or other female relative
frændi is uncle or other male relative
kennari is teacher
póstur is mail person
smiður is carpentar
bakari is baker
lögregla is police
kokkur is cook
hjúkrunarfæðingur is nurse (it is a scary one)tannlæknir is a dentist
slátvari is a butcher
listmálari is a painter
ritari is a secretary
sjómaður is a seaman
bifvélauirki is a car mechanic
múvavi is someone who builds cement walls
lögrængur is lawyer