Bjarni Graduates from Keilir’s Health Academy
[Photos from Friday 10 June 2016, posted online Saturday 11 June 2016. My laptop needs a new battery.]
My brother Bjarni has been a fitness enthusiast for a very long time, and even won a fitness title this winter. Last year he decided this is a field he wants to build a professional career in, so he enrolled in the Nordic Personal Trainer Certification program at Keilir’s Health Academy.
Yesterday he graduated with flying colors, after working hard all winter. We threw a small party to celebrate, just with the closest of family, as Finnur was still jetlagged, and I was still recovering from being sick. He then took off for a more party-like party with his buddies.
All the photos are HERE (including a few of a friend of my mother’s who was also graduating), but a selection follows: (24 images total)
Bjarni, Personal Trainer, at your service.
The graduation ceremony was held in the Andrews Theater that used to belong to the US Naval Base in Keflavik.
Accidental color-coordination!
View from our seats. Unfortunately, the lights on the stage were very hostile to photo-taking. Not only did the person giving out the certificates stand essentially behind the podium, but they also stood in a shadow!
He’s probably a good director, but the speech could have used a little work.
Bjarni getting his diploma in the shadows.
Up on the stage before the rest of the group filed in and shadowed him. Kind of strange they didn’t have steps to stand on.
The best speech of the afternoon, no question. Keilir runs a “university bridge” program, for people who dropped out of secondary school for one reason or another, but now want to attend university. It’s basically a program that gets people up to speed, and gives them access to the university/further education once they’re done. This cool fun cat shone bright as she recounted some past missteps, but also a future that’s now within grasp.
Bjarni, mom, and Bjarni’s friend who also graduated.
Not just a white piece of paper.
With his whacko sister.
Back at home base, we received my brother Nökkvi and his gang (minus one), as well as my uncle Arnar, and his gang (minus one).
Iðunn with face paint on after a summer-festival at her daycare.
Emma wanted to party in her underwear only, but was tricked into putting a dress on.
Anna photobombing a photosession. This was day two of orthodontics (tannréttingar) for her.
The cocky pose.
Brothers Nökkvi and Bjarni.
Toasting for a job well done!
Finnur worked magic in the kitchen, as I was busy trying to get Bjarni some food for his instagram account.
Cousins.
Arnar, who finished the Keilir university-bridge five years ago, and is now studying business-law.
Eating time!
No more photos happened until the party-guests started leaving. Breki is such a cutie pie!
Lóa Bryndís, getting so big!
