17th Month In Iceland By The Numbers

Am I really sitting here writing another by the numbers recap of my past month? It seems like I just hit publish on my 16th month recap and here we are already at month number 17!

Month number 17 will be known as the month of chaos! Between a crazy busy work schedule, constant events (both work and fun), and lots of travel planning it has been one busy month! Adding to the chaos Iceland has been hit with winter storm after winter storm keeping me inside much more than I would like, and it is making me a tad crazy. I am hoping month 17 was the last month of winter weather, I am ready for Spring!

Let’s get to it and send off month 17 with the usual by the numbers recap shall we!

Three sunny spring like days

Maybe not quite warm enough for the beach just yet but I will take any sunshine I can get! After being hit with so many storms this winter people were outside celebrating the sunshine, I don’t think anyone wanted to go inside. We are all very much ready for Spring up here.

Several outfits ruined in snow storms

And the exact opposite of sunny days, snow storms was what most of this past month looked like. It was like the snow waited for me to step outside before it started dumping down. I swear, every time I put in an effort to get ready this past month it started snowing as soon as I walked outside. Clearly the weather wants me to stick to messy buns and sweat pants. Fine by me.

Four hours spent at a murder mystery dinner party

I have always wanted to attend a murder mystery party so when my office was planning what we should do for our department party I quickly nominated a murder mystery themed party (how many times can I say party in this sentence). It was a huge hit! Our department is already requesting we make it an annual event. Such a fun night, and H still has his Oscar proudly on display ha.

Twenty Six+ miles I will be running in the NYC marathon!

I figured a throwback picture of me and my favorite running buddy was in order here! A few weeks ago a bucket list dream came true. I was accepted to run in the New York City marathon this coming November. I still have a goofy grin on my face and can’t wait to run all over the big apple!

Thirty minutes walking through a snow covered forest

This little forest area is right next to my office making it the perfect place for a break outside. After a full day of working inside I needed to get outside and enjoy the sunshine, heels and all! Time with nature is always good therapy and with a lot on my plate this past month it was a much needed sunny break.

One afternoon spent at the Árbæjarsafn Open Air Museum

After hearing about this place for months, driving by it a few times, and even walking the paths around the museum, H and I finally visited Árbæjarsafn Open Air Museum, and I am already planning our next trip back! If you are ever visiting Iceland and looking for something to add to your itinerary I highly recommend a trip out to Árbær.

Three evening walks along the sea

With all of the storms this past month our outdoor adventures were very limited. When the weather did allow us to get outside we headed straight for the sea, my favorite place to walk. The plus side of the stormy weather, it made for some beautiful colors and scenery on our winter walks.

Four week trip to Oregon booked

After struggling for a few weeks trying to decide what I wanted to do this summer travel wise I am 100 percent sure that I made the right decision in deciding to go home and visit my family. Oregon is so beautiful in the summer and I can’t wait to have lots of quality relaxing time with my family.The week in Hawaii isn’t so bad either :)

One adorable new addition to my family in Oregon

That little bundle of cuteness curled up to Azora is my parents puppy Opal, and I am already in love! Azora is still figuring out what she thinks of Opal if you couldn’t tell by her face ha. I can’t wait to meet her this summer and get some puppy cuddles in with both little Opal and of course Azora.

Dozens of pictures taken of the Northern Lights

This month ended with a bang, a bright green bang that is! I mean wow, the show the Northern Lights put on St. Patrick’s day was unforgettable, I still am in awe over the pictures I captured!

Month 18 is shaping up to be just as busy as month 17. A trip to Amsterdam for Easter, Berlin the week after, several bank holidays, hello lots of vacation time! I am hoping to start visiting all those places I want to around Iceland on my list with are extra days off. So Month 18 please bring some warmer weather with you so I can make those adventures happen!

March 24, 2015 by Kiki

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http://lauraandpeterdownunder.blogspot.com/ Laura Christian

Holy cow those Northern Lights pictures are AMAZING! Here’s to hoping Spring arrives soon for you guys!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks Laura! Happy Spring to you :)
http://www.thesunnysideothis.com/ Isabel

Wow, I’m still in awe with the Northern Lights pictures. What a great month you had :) Everything is looking pretty great also. So excited about what’s next in store for you, home and a marathon!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Aren’t the northern lights so amazing, I just can’t help myself and keep posting pictures ha. Thanks so much Isabel!
http://sophieinclogs.com Sophie

I can’t believe you guys were still getting snow storms last month! Yikes!!! Fingers crossed you’ve seen the last of them :)
That picture of Opal and Azora is too adorable <3 I think Azora will come around!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  I know right! Go away snow! I can’t wait to meet miss Opal! We are actually heading to Amsterdam next week, any must dos???
  - http://sophieinclogs.com Sophie
    
    Oh yeesss!! If it’s nice weather, definitely Vondelpark in the Old South, which also happens to be a gorgeous neighbourhood. You guys should get fresh stroopwafels, the typical Dutch cookie that everybody freaks out about - you can get them at the Albert Cuyp market which I believe is on every day in De Pijp, a very hipster neighbourhood that also has great coffee places and brunch spots. Another great market is the Noordermarkt which is just outside the Jordaan, the super gorgeous area right in the centre of the city - I prefer this market because it’s less hectic but I believe it’s only on Saturdays (could be wrong about that) so not as convenient!!
    When my friend was staying with me last week we took a bus from central station to the Het Ij brewery, which was about 15 minutes, and is a brewery in a windmill where you can get super cheap beers and bask in the hipster atmosphere :)
    In general, make sure you wander outside of the Red Light District so you can really appreciate the beauty - my favourite neighbourhood is the Jordaan/Negen Straatjes (9 streets), which are both in the centre (and very close to the Anne Frank House if you’ll be seeing that). They both have lots of great lunch spots, specialty cheese shops, good shopping … Everything you need!
http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

I hope you get some warmer weather soon! x
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks dear, I sure hope so to!
http://www.slightlyastray.com/ Anna | slightly astray

I’ve always wanted to go to one of those murder mystery dinners too! I hope spring arrives for you next month and have fun in your trips to Amsterdam and Berlin!!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  The murder mystery dinner was so much fun! Definitely go to one if you ever get the chance!
http://prettythingandco.com/ Madaline

OMMMMMMG. That puppy! So precious! (I’m dying for a puppy by the way). A mystery dinner party sounds so so fun. I need to plan something like that for my friends…
- http://www.theoverseasescape.com/ Margo
  
  Agreed!! I will fly to Oregon to puppy sit Azora AND Opal!
  - http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
    
    Bring Stuart for a real dog good time:)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  I know isn’t she! I have just been dying over her cuteness on skype!
http://www.laughteriscatching.com/ Laura @ Laughter is Catching

good luck for the marathon! so excited for you.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks so much Laura, I am so excited :)
http://confuzzledom.wordpress.com/ bevchen

The snowy forest looks gorgeous!

It keeps being spring-like here for 2 days then going cold again. Not as cold as there, but I still wish the weather would just make it’s mind up already!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  The weather has gotten even crazy here lately, it will be sunny one minute, then hailing the next, then sun again, it can not make up its mind. I hope spring finds us both soon and sticks around for more than a few days or minutes!
http://www.adifferentpieceofsky.com Sara

Ah your parents new puppy looks ridiculously adorable! And congrats on getting into the NY marathon!! I know a few people who have done it and said it was amazing.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Isn’t Opal so cute:) Thanks so much Sara, I am so excited to get to experience running in the NY marathon, I have heard such wonderful things about it!
http://www.world-walk-about.com/ Andrea Sherrodd

Despite how cold it looks, your photos make life in Iceland look quite nice :) And how fun that you get to take a few little jaunts into mainland Europe!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks Andrea:) Life in Iceland really is quite nice, despite the cold:) I just need to remind myself of that on those chilly days.
http://www.seeyouinaporridge.com/ Kristen @ SYIAP

aww Opal is adorable. so excited for you for the NYC race, can’t wait to hear all about it ;)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Isn’t Opal so cute, I can’t wait to meet her!
http://www.ibleedlipstick.com Arina

Iceland looks amazing! Opal is adorable - I love the look on Azora’s face.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks Arina! Isn’t the look on Azora’s face so cute ha she is still deciding how she feels about having a new puppy follow her everywhere.
http://www.clemandmarcella.wordpress.com/ Marcella ~ WhatAWonderfulWorld

Wow, a busy month indeed! But so many things to look forward to and hopefully some spring for you soon ;)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks Marcella :) Yes lots of fun things to look forward to, and hopefully some spring weather is one of them :)
http://www.thenashvillianblog.com/ Ash @ The Nashvillian

I’m still obsessing over those Northern Lights photos….what an amazing phenomena!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Me too! They were so amazing!
http://simplicityrelished.com/ Daisy @ Simplicity Relished

This is REALLY stunning. Iceland is on my list, but I don’t know if I could live there for as long as you have! You go, girl!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks Daisy! If only the weather was a tad warmer it would be a paradise :)
Eric Brink

I think Azora is conflicted. But in my experience, dogs usually work it out, while cats take a little longer.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Yes, she is definitely just taking her time deciding but luckily she is super loving :)
Eric Brink

And speaking of Oregon, check out “No Cities to Love”, the new Album by Sleater-Kinney
http://www.lifeplus1.me/ Lifeplus1

For all of it’s frigidness, the Icelandic coast is just so beautiful.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Isn’t it though!
http://letuswanderlust.blogspot.com/ Carly @ Let Us Wanderlust

Wow! Your 17th month has come and gone! Time certainly is flying. Sounds like a busy month! I still can’t get over how incredible your pictures of the northern lights are! Honestly, it’s out of this world! I hope month 18 is such a great one. You have so much travel planned and I can’t wait to read all about it xox
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Time really is flying by isn’t it! Thanks so much Carly, I think month 18 will be a pretty fun one:)
http://www.chicadeedee.com/ Dannielle @ Chicadeedee

It’s getting warmer here, I’ll try to blow some warmth over to you! I’m jealous you get to go home for 4 weeks, I’m only getting two and a couple days, wahhh.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  I am so looking forward to having lots of time at home. We were so rushed when we visited at Christmas it will be nice to just take it easy and relax.
Andrea

Love the style of this post! And awesome to hear you’ll be running the NYC marathon…I am set to run it this year as well!! YAY for 26.2 miles through the five boroughs of NYC. You will have an amazing experience. I ran my first one in NYC two year ago. :) I’ve also always wanted to go to a murder mystery dinner party. Looks like a successful event with your company.
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Thanks Andrea! I am so excited to run the NYC marathon :) I have never been to NYC either so I am looking forward to visiting the city :)
Steph Gregerson

That puppy. So cute! That would be enough to get me to travel home :)
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  Awe I know I can’t wait to go home and get some puppy cuddles in!
http://www.whatupswags.blogspot.com/ Christy Swagerty

Northern Lights: EPIC. Love the post and finding you on the Travel Tuesday link-up!
- http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene @ Unlocking Kiki
  
  The northern lights were so epic! Thanks for stopping by Christy!

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