I messaged my mother a couple of weeks ago to ask if she could house sit for me.
Where you going to this time?
ALASKA!
But it’s so cold there!
I know! Isn’t it wonderful?
Instead of watching the Super Bowl next weekend I’m going to board a plane from my hometown to Denver and then off to Anchorage. I’m headed to a resort in a town called Girdwood outside of Anchorage. The purpose of my trip is to photograph the Aurora Borealis from a location that has received over 300 inches of snow this season! I’ve never been to Alaska or anywhere cold for that matter.
My boss kindly suggested that I visit his friend in Barrow. I wish I could but unfortunately because of time constraints I won’t be able to although visiting Barrow would have been incredible. A colleague of mine has a buddy that owns a brewery in Anchorage called Midnight Sun Brewing Co. Since my flight home doesn’t depart until 11 pm I’ll get to spend some time in Anchorage and I plan on stopping by to sample some brew.
I still need to pack but the good news is that I believe I’ve made all of my purchases. I’m just waiting on one Amazon package that contains a remote control for my camera.
Alaska, here I come!
T.G.W.T.Q.S.
Brilliant
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I remember being in the airport there when I was 4. It had a massive taxidermed polar bear. My father was the same age I am now. Sobering
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Wow! You remember something when you were 4? Time seems to just speed up the older we get. I’ll let you know if I see that polar bear.
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Thanks. Don’t know how long taxidermy lasts. I do know it will cost me $2000 to get my cat done when she dies. She sleeps about 22 hours a day already… 🤔
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🤐
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This cat is amazing. How can a 4kg ball of fur and attitude take up an entire queen size bed
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Maybe that polar bear choked on her…
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I guess it’s possible and I’m sure there could be an interesting story behind how it happened. If your cat could talk what would it say about you?
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Have a great time!!!!
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Thanks Rob!
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Don’t forget those Northern Lights photos, Marissa!
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Of course! I will not forget! How’s the monthly songwriting going?
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I posted my newest song today. 🙂
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Wow! Envious! Hope you post about your trip and photos!
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Aww…don’t be envious…I’m sure you have some amazing places near you to visit
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I wish you well on your travels. I know the sun won’t shine without you.
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Awww….thank you
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Wow…thank you for using those words. I needed to hear that today. 🙂
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love you enthusiasm so much and your drive
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🙂
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Nice post! I love that your boss told you to check out Barrow. I’ve been “obsessed” with Alaska the last few years and Barrow is exactly where I want to go. How were the Aurora lights? and trip in general?
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