top (independent) news stories

1. i’ve been forced to stop reading a paper newspaper (morgunblaðið) i never read anyway, plus, which is a tad more sad, the online news (mbl.is) i read daily. this all due to one of iceland’s former pms & the most recent former head of our central bank, ie the man who gleefully embodies arrogance, self-righteousness and unconcern for other people, mr davíð oddsson, having been hired as these news sources’ editor in chief. where will i get my local news from now? i post a link – here – from a likely candidate, which carried the story of davíð being hired, and included a flattering picture of the man.
2. ninjai has returned to her old cuddly self. with some slight mishaps along the way. like miscalculating distance and need for claws when jumping from sofa to my chest. she came in short, and it hurt when she clawed herself into position. but i forgive, bc the little meowing needy ninjai is back, and that’s just cute.
3. nala finds new ways every day to disturb the peace & tranquil order in the flat in general, and also between me and flat mate even more so. she does this in a variety of ways, but mainly by being messy (she’s literally a snotty brat! when you have a flat mate who doesn’t ‘do’ bratty, snotty & pet, then your fkcd), and by not leaving all the things alone which ninjai leaves alone. in nala’s defense, she is the more normal kitten of the two. this is obviously why i adore ninjai so much, though! you know me and normal … not exactly bff;) her most recent stunt is jumping up to ‘hunt’ the enticing flower decor on the living room wall. i admit that perhaps telling her off while holding my camera in one hand ready to record this misdemeanor might not send the right signals, but while it’s super annoying it’s also, you know, a little cute.
4. i’ve had an epiphany! this should really make the top of the list, shouldn’t it? i’ve had a crafts and diy epiphany. i had some ideas abt stuff i wanted for myself, and to give to others, and my online research led me to sites which gave me ideas on how to actually make the things myself. this all started really with me having a smaller epiphany re: the dreary curtain situation in my room. sheets for curtains are only cool & kosher for so long. i decided to use the curtains i’d initially bought as a 2nd / thicker layer of curtains for the living room in my room, and put the ones already in the living room on a nicer curtain rod, and voila! it opened a portal of creative thought like you wouldn’t believe! here are some things i am going to make, for me and perchance others: (a) jewellery holders; (b) cat litter box hiders / easy-to-make furniture which camouflage the so-not-sophisticated poo’n'pee receptacles; (c) cat nap places (shelves really) in high places, complete with ’stairways to heaven’ fit for my kittens to frolic on; (d) knitting projects for which i’ve finally found the right ‘recipes’.
5. i’ve started cooking. not more, or fancier, just … i’ve started cooking. i will be happily astonished if this continues after my making it public. things tend to stop or vanish after i’ve said them outloud / put them down in writing. does that happen to you? but for the time being, both me and flat mate are thrilled:)