207 to 907, and Everywhere In Between!: July 2013

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

A leap of faith

I signed my first lease last night after my first day of work! It was the biggest weight I've ever had lifted off my shoulders! My first day of work was great, the kids are sweet with a feisty side at the flip of a switch. I got many "I love you, Ms. Lauren" and a few "you're mean" but it was a great day followed by a great evening. My new apartment is .4mi from work, and is very convenient, safe and most of all very nice!

The landlords are so nice they let me move in today! So here I lay on a mattress on the floor in my new place, it is comforting knowing I have a safe and clean place to lay my head for the next six months! And with that being said, I am ready to face my first winter in Alaska!

Today was my second day of work, it was even better than the first. I really like all of the ladies in work with and the day flies by! May have had my first test to see if I can handle early childhood today... A little girl in my classroom wasn't feeling well so I was holding her and she proceeded to throw up all down my back and in my hair... And to my surprise, I wasn't mad a bit!

I am looking forward to these next few months and to where this new adventure in life will bring me!

My own personal deck attached to my room!!

Decent closet

May be little, but it's perfect for me!

Sunday, July 28, 2013

Like a tree in the wind; bend but don't break...

Hi all, I have had very many learning experiences this summer some good some bad, but assuredly all have taught me how life throws you curves... I apologize for the lack of blog updates, and with the new changes I have made I expect to be updating a lot more!

NEWS FLASH: I have accepted a job that will keep me here through the winter!!! I will be working at a pre-school in Eagle River which is a very nice suburb of Anchorage. This will give me the education experience and affirm or dispute my idea that I want to have a career in Environmental Education. I have always liked the area, and was very excited when I was offered the job! The downside of this is that I had to give up my housing at Princess and need to find a place to live. Thank goodness I bought my Outback and can sleep in there ;)
I have checked out one apartment and it is perfect, so everyone keep their fingers crossed and say a prayer for me, because housing in Eagle River is not easy to come by! I begin my job tomorrow and I am sure there will be endless stories to tell!

I have not been to many places that I haven't posted pictures of before, but I know how much you all love to see where I've been and the beauty of Alaska, so here are some pictures!

Moose with two calves across Eklutna Lake

Cloudy evening on Eklutna

Alpenglow over the Susitna

Huge Moon!

Again... around 11 pm

Little Susitna

Hatcher Pass State Rec. Area

again

Hatcher Pass on a sunny day

Summit Lake

Saturday, July 13, 2013

I'm Alive!

So my mom has been hounding me lately about how I don't update my blog any more... this ought to do the trick for a few week ;)

The good news is I am still alive! I haven't been updating my blog, because well frankly nothing all that exciting has been happening... My job is eh, haven't really made many new friends, don't have enough money to go cool places. I know that all sounds depressing, but don't let it fool you, I am still in love with Alaska, even if this summer is less than what I dreamed of. I am working on finding employment for the winter months, both seasonal, but looking hard for full time! Even on a bad day, week or well month, I just take a moment and remind myself of where I am... ALASKA!

Here are a few pictures I have taken on my days off!