The Final Frontier...

...no wait. That's Space. The Last Frontier... that's Alaska. Which is where I'm going. Tomorrow actually, and it's going to be different. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm excited. It's like the inescapable "What are you doing next year?" when you graduate from high school. t's a rite of passage, and I thought I'd already made it safely through that rite, yet here I am again. "Are you excited for Alaska?" Generally, I answer noncommittally because I have very little idea what I'm about to get myself into and therefore no idea what I should expect.

Here's what I do know:

1. I'm very excited to see Alaska. Supposedly it's very beautiful up there. I picture it as an even more nature-y Pacific Northwest, sort of like the Olympic Peninsula.  
2. I want to see the stars. We get pretty good night skies here in the Spokane area, but up in Alaska the sky will be even cooler as there will be little to no light pollution. (And yes, it does get dark where I am. The sun does rise at 4:15 every morning though).
3. It's definitely going to be an experience. This is something that is vastly different from anything I've ever done before. I've spent many a summer at Camp Reed, but only for a week or two at a time. 
4. I think it's going to be cool to live on the ocean. Literally, I'm living on a floating dock in the ocean. It's going to be weird, but hey, at least we know I'm safe from bear attacks.
5. If I don't see at least one whale up close I will be filing a formal complain with the state of Alaska expressing my utter disappointment in their lack of whales.

So, in conclusion, I have no idea if I'm excited, but I'm sure I'll know soon and I'll be sure to let you all know when/if I have any access to the internet. This is roughing it people.... limited phone, internet, tv, and Instagram for 3 whole months. My inner white girl is curled up in the fetal position weeping. But I'll adjust. Though, I may not be sure how excited I am, I do welcome the change (mostly) and look forward to the many adventures I'm sure to have. And no mom, I'm not depressed so stop worrying.