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Sunnuntai 🇫🇮 Sunnudagur 🇮🇸

The world has turned upside down. It has never been a peaceful place. Even nature and the animal kingdom are brimming with fights for survival, territory, and just for the sake of it. One might think humans are much different, and common sense would inhibit such horrendous acts, but no. We are no different, however much we want to cloak our bloody history. It has never ceased to amaze me how nefarious people can be. 
I'm sorry for this gloomy intro. The unexpected and sudden war in Israel made me think about how close we are to Biblical times. There have been sundry portents indicating that humanity is heading towards its extinction. The ongoing Ukrainian and the recently unleashed Israeli wars make everyone uneasy; no wonder I'm not in the mood for writing. 

Anyway, my day was great. I could complete the A2 group's lesson plan, and I even began to put together my beginner student's next lesson. Besides planning, I could find time to learn as well. I reviewed my previous lessons and vocabulary.

As for the compulsory DIY activities, I checked the walls in the basement, and I was over the moon seeing how clean they got after applying the anti-mould liquid to them. Since they look so promising, I'll use the spackling paste tomorrow morning and the pre-paint liquid in the afternoon. If things pan out, I can paint the basement on Tuesday and put back the shelves on Wednesday, right before my dentist appointment. (They'll fit in my bridge, so my smile will mesmerise.)

The weather was okay today. The predicted cold forgot to hit us. Well, not completely, because the temperature dropped, but the expected significant drop has been cancelled. According to the latest weather forecast, next week will be warm; the highest temperature we can expect will be around +25°C. To remain in motion, I might consider installing the wooden fence.
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