I have determined that Alaska is not the great dating frontier. It is more like it's state motto, "The Last Frontier". I know it's only been a week but it's true, I have thrown in the towel on the whole dating thing here. Not that I was ever waving it around frantically. Seemed like it could be an interesting sociological study but alas, I have decided that my experiences here are much more interesting than the other topic. :)
A quick review? Sure! I'm enjoying my time here in AK. I am a lucky girl, living for free for 6 weeks in a large, warm house, where diner is ready every night if you want it. I have a truck and my own bathroom. There are natural food stores that have my beloved Kombucha, Yoga studios that are heated, friendly helpful folks from all over the world, salsa dancing 3 nights a week, good restaurants, and just about anything else you might want, except, warmth and, I hate to say it, cute boys.
I have learned to navigate this city in the darkness. The sun first peeks out around 9:30 a.m. lighting up the city by 11:00a.m. and comes into full affect from 1-3, then it goes back to sleep by 5p.m. So, up until yesterday (Saturday) I was exploring this city in the dark. Even though it's dark here the people are not. They appear to embrace it and know that it won't be long until the sun stays around for a majority of the 24 hours of the day.
In my first week, I have done more yoga than I have in months, met a pony on a mountain, had a homemade Puerto Rican diner made by two Puerto Ricans, danced salsa, hiked a mountain, and met some new friends. I am feeling gracious.
I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to have more stories to share with you all soon!
xoxo
Laura
Way way too early to throw in the towel, lauraliberty. Laughably too
ReplyDeleteearly. I'd focus less on the online and, instead, put it out there in real
time, 3-D.
What are your opportunities there for for meeting men in real life? Of
course most of them will be gross. Ha! That's the fun of it. For myself,
I draw the line at unshowered.
My prediction is that you will meet someone you really really really like
and get along with a week before you leave. And that will suck
We are snowy cold and beautiful here, too! We miss ya, sweetie
RACHAEL
Dinner and yoga=waaay better than mullets!
ReplyDeleteGood call.
Though I agree with Rachael, I will not be surprised if we hear about a real-life man at some point!
Miss you.