I think I can finally say, with confidence, that I like living in Anchorage, Alaska. I made this admission to my parents this afternoon, during our weekly phone conversation. It is still pretty hard to actually admit, considering my geographic location. It is hard to get over. Holy shit. I'm in effn' Alaska. Who thinks to want to be here? Apparently there are many. Alaska is the location of desire for many Americans. It is the current age of Manifest Destiny.
I love the job. Love the job. It's a lot of fun, I like all of the people that I work with, and I'm constantly learning. The passion is there, there is passion in my co-workers, I feel at home.
Socially, I'm getting there. Lori has been a huge part of this. She is an amazing woman, a real hoot. She has a great personality, knows how to have fun, is a good listener and an all-around good person. All that said, and she also is passionate about her career. She and I really get along well. And I'm thankful for our growing friendship.
Also along the social front, one of my fellow photographers at the station has referred me to a friend of his whom he used to play softball with. It is a coed competitive, slow-pitch softball team. I had a mini-tryout last weekend and was brought on board to the team. I missed last week's game because of work, but looking forward to this coming Wednesday's game. I'm really looking forward to playing on a team again. Physical activity, camaraderie, social connections, and of course, beer. It should be a lot of fun!!
The weather here is really starting to improve. The buds on the trees are finally starting to bloom. You can actually see some green in the grass and on the limbs of trees. It is beautiful. Combine all of this with the sun setting at 10:35pm, which doesn't feel weird at all, but all the same is foreign, and it is a wonderful place to be. There feels to be so much to see and do, and much time to do it, but at the same time, it doesn't take place. It feels really good to be here, refreshing. It makes me wonder how long I will be here, really.
There are other events taking place in my life that are inexplainable. And simply amazing. Things that I could never imagine being, being. Feeling certain ways. Being my true self at no cost. Just being. And enjoying. Life here is different and amazing. I am looking forward to future posts. Ones that will take place many months from now, explaining more of what I am feeling and enjoying currently. Of what I've discovered life has to offer. Don't live life in misery or despair. Or discomfort or anxiety. There is much out there. Openness to discovery is the first major step, and one that must be taken in order to learn and prove more of, and to, yourself.
Surrealism.
I have met some pretty amazing people since I've been here, and hopefully I'll have enough written stamina in myself to introduce you to them one at a time. Lori is the first of the mass. She and Bob are doing incredible. Spring is the birth of new, and Lori's relationship with Bob is nothing short. They are fascinatingly enamored with one another, with no sign of falling off. It is beautiful.
Even as I sit here and write about the wonders of living in Alaska, I do still miss home and am looking forward to going home soon. Many congratulations to Alyssa and Tim. I can't wait for their official, lifelong union. They are a great couple with much hope. Their love for one another will last, I know. Just a few short weeks, now.
To the many of you that I miss and to a new life in a land unknown by many, but becoming known. Even to those that are aware, Alaska is a fascinating place.
Temperature update: 49 degrees and cloudy in Anchorage.
Alaska trivia: Alaska's geographic center is 60 miles northwest of Mount McKinley.
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