Perjantai 🇫🇮 Föstudagur 🇮🇸

Even though the morning was chilly, the predicted heatwave eventually reached us. It is rather unusual to experience summer-like temperatures in the second third of October when the average temperature is supposed to be around +12°C. What a weird way of looking forward autumn and winter! Anyway, I woke late; therefore, my breakfast was late, as well as my coffee.

However, after finally regaining consciousness, thanks to the caffeine, I checked my only beginner student's homework. Apart from a few minor mistakes, she did a fantastic job, which allowed me to focus on more complex topics. She really is a fantastic language learner! So, my morning was about waking up, planning and teaching the lesson, and preparing lunch.

After devouring the nosh, Ági went to teach, and I began my other engagement: the complaint to the bank. They still haven't closed my account, which is irritating. I wasn't short of words to express my heartfelt indignation. I triggered the process on 30th June, but my account is still open despite the 30-day closing period. Moreover, it has been debited with the last three months' account management fees. What a ridiculous proceeding!

Other than that, my mind has been around the ongoing upheaval in the world. Well, when I say upheaval, I mean the wars, the armed conflicts, and the global power shift. History is happening before us, and we are to witness it with our own eyes. These are truly Biblical times, and I can't help but wonder if these are only parts of the natural order or if there are greater Divine things in the background. Is this really the beginning of the end of humanity? Are we really pushing it so far that nobody can eventually control and reverse these actions? Where will it all go?

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