Dissection

Southern living is life in soft focus.
Move to Alaska and suddenly everything is much more harsh and much more real.
Or maybe it's just the weather. I don't really feel like stepping outside anymore, it takes too much work. All those clothes. Boots. Hat. Scarf. Gloves.
It stayed above 0 for most of the day today. I think it got to 1 degree! And the sun came up a bit earlier than yesterday.
I have an official checking account now. In Alaska. Back to Wells Fargo.
I will learn patience in Alaska. Mostly because there's a lot of waiting. It will be warm...in a few months. There will be things to do...when it warms up.
Luckily the people here are amazing. Susan's fiance's friend invited me to her niece's fourth birthday at Chuckie Cheese. It was incredible. And she dances!
Afterwards, Ray and I ventured off into the world of middle-aged couples and their kids. My apologies parents, but if I have kids someday, I hope I have other things to talk about. I did learn that Lutheran women can cook. Apparently it's a requirement.
More importantly, I laughed harder than I have for quite some time during a game of Balderdash. I can't believe that in 2 days I've met so many amazing people that I am excited to spend time with. The long winter is an excuse to create more activities, and follow through with them. Additionally, Bill and Ray have taken really good care of me. They feed me, chauffeur me, entertain me, and bathe me. I mean, they let me use their shower. How lucky can I get?
The true highlight of the day though, and I'm so excited this happened, was cutting the fat off moose ribs. And tomorrow, we'll eat them. How yummy.
I'm still holding out for cleaning a bear this spring. Or maybe I'll just got shoot one myself...
Ah, Alaska