Reykjavík Grapevine - 20.10.2017, Blaðsíða 50

50 The Reykjavík Grapevine
Issue 19 — 2017
Juggling
Personal Life
And Politics
Text: Alice Demurtas
Photos: Art Bicnick
As she prepares for the upcoming elections, the chair
of the Leftist-Green party Katrín Jakobsdóttir has
barely any time to breathe.
Juggling her personal life and a workplace that re-
quires constant attention, Katrín hops from meeting
to meeting, taking care of her election campaign, at-
tending conferences, answering a million phone callls
and trying to find time to spend with her family .
It's not easy being Katrín. While she has a tenacious
spirit, she is not immune to the difficulties of life.
However, she pushes through them with coherence
and kindness.
Soon enough she might become Iceland's next Prime
Minister. With enough energy to power an entire city,
she might just be up to the challenge.
LIFE IN PICTURES
Every day begins the same way: walking to
work is a pleasure in the crisp morning air.
It's almost election time, so a stop by the election
office is crucial in order to to talk strategy.
Next stop: Katrín's own office.
Being up to date with the latest news is crucial.
...before we can start working.
"The revolution is just beginning:"
Now it's time to think...