AK

Alaska is beautiful. It is beautiful everywhere. This picture was taken on one of my first days here as we were just driving to the grocery store. It is so awesome to be driving to the store and then be surrounded by mountains. There are mountains on all sides of us. I love the mountains. I can't wait until there is snow on the mountains. I'm sure I'll be regretting that statement when it is 10 degrees below zero. Oh well, I'm living it up now.

My wonderful roommate woke up one morning and made us this yummy and adorable breakfast. I have loved cooking and have had lots of time to cook since I am not technically working yet. This was a very delicious breakfast and it was even better because it was right before our 8-3 all day sub training which was basically every thing we have learned in the past four years at A&M squeezed into a day. Oh and no one else in the room had ANY idea of what to do in almost any situation mentioned so about a 100 questions were asked. Needless to say, it was a very long day.

One of the best things about this trip has been how amazing it has been spiritually. I have spent almost 2 hours a day sitting at this wonderful coffee shop called Steamdot which is where my other roommate works. I love it. It is such a peaceful place. It is amazing to be drinking a delicious americano, reading my bible, and then looking out the window to see all of God's beauty through the landscape up here. I have also found a church that I really like and that makes me happy.

One day last week I was pulling up to Steamdot and this ADORABLE dog was sitting outside in the parking lot. He was the cutest thing I'd ever seen. His owner was just sitting in the coffee shop drinking his coffee and the dog was quite content sitting outside in his buggy. I about died laughing when I saw his cute little leather vest and goggles.

Another great thing about Alaska is that the weather is so nice that they have GORGEOUS flowers everywhere (this makes me think of you miss katie h. every time I see all the pretty flowers). We went to a fair in downtown Anchorage and on our walk we found these flowers. I decided to take a picture. :)

I will be posting about the things I have done on my list of what I wanted to do here. I do miss certain things about Texas, but one thing I definitely don't miss is the heat. I'm going to go on a hike in the amazing weather now...65 and sunny.

My first three days in Alaska

I am finally here! It is so odd to actually be in Anchorage in my new home. The apartment is super cute and we are kinda moved in. We are waiting on the storage place because we can't get another bed out until the 27th so we are making do until then. I decided I would make a list of all of the things I have done thus far because I love lists. :)

1. I ate the most delicious salmon sushi.

2. I watched the sun start to set at 10 pm.

3. I went running outside and didn't die of a heat stroke.

4. I got a basic tour of Anchorage.

5. I got all signed up to substitute; I just have to do the training first.

6. I drank the most delicious coffee...twice.

7. I ate Moose's Tooth pizza which was AMAZING. Almost as good as Italy.

8. I went to the lake and jumped into the cold water.

9. I drove a jet ski for the first time.

10. I took lots of beautiful pictures of the lake.

It has only been three days and I am already having a blast. The weather has been phenomenal and I know it will get worse, but right now, I'm loving it. I can't wait to start working and to continue making new friends. This has already been an amazing adventure. I think today we are hiking up to flattop mountain.

To do in AK

As I was sitting eating ice cream at Braum's with Abby, I decided that I need to make a list of what I want to do in Alaska. So yet again I will be making a list...so GET EXCITED! Hahah anyways I don't completely know what I want to do, but there are a few things I am sure I want to do. Some are random, but some will take some effort and money.

1. Ride a dog sled

2. Build a snowman

3. See the Northern Lights

4. Take a picture of a bear and moose

5. Ski

6. Snowshoe to somewhere cool

7. Fish for salmon/halibut

8. Go camping for at least 3 days

9. Go on a mission trip

This isn't an all inclusive list because I will definitely add more once I get there.

I am really starting to get SUPER excited about moving. I have started collecting stuff that I am going to pack. I absolutely love winter clothes. I also have been working outside in the 106 degree weather. I AM SO READY FOR COLD. I am sure I will regret that statement come November, but who knows, maybe not. I have always loved the snow and the cold. My mom said that when we went to Colorado I would always want to go outside, not necessarily to play, but to just be in the snow. Snow is one of the most peaceful settings ever. Hopefully, I will love it, but I'm sure I will. Please pray for me that I will figure out why God has put this adventure on my heart. I believe He has picked Alaska for some purpose, but we will see what that turns out to be.

This is my "I'm super excited for Alaska picture."