I really shouldn’t wait so long to update this thing, I just make it harder on myself because there’s too much to catch up on now! I’ve gone on a few more fishing trips, caught a couple more King Salmon (pictures to come) and some sockeye. August is silver salmon season, which I hear is a blast, so I’m excited for that. And this brings me to the biggest update that some of you already know about- I’ve decided to move to Anchorage for the winter. I’ve met a lot of pretty rad (for radical) people up here, and I suppose enough cool people to stick around for frigid weather and many consecutive days of darkness. I’m a liar I know. I remember saying there’s no way I’d brave the winter in AK, but hey, us women are allowed to change our minds. Many times. The Peace Corps didn’t work out unfortunately so I’ll be trying to find a job up here when I get back in mid-September. The back up plan to the back up plan (you always need a plan D… or G or H or Z) is substitute teaching and taking the rest of my pre-med requirements at University of Alaska Anchorage. I hope the level of Colleen’s randomness/spontaneity isn’t disappointing too many folks- I think it’s to be expected at this point.
Steve, my cousin and the owner of the Lodge, came in about a week ago and has been partying hard since the plane wheels hit the pavement. My dad Tom came up to visit as well and has been extending his stay perpetually, much to the dismay and frustration of his wife. Alaska just draws you in and keeps you here like a moth to one of those bug light things. Therefore if you ever consider a trip up here and find yourself staying or returning every year for the remainder of your days, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
This coming week is my last week of work, although since I pushed back my flight home I may be helping out every now and then with the boat pull-out until I leave. It’s hard to believe how fast the summer is going by- and I’m sure all you school kids, parents and teachers know what I’m talking about.
My biggest task this summer was to keep Jeanne’s plants alive. I know with everything I’ve written about that doesn’t sound like the least of anyone’s worries, but I seem to kill every flora and fauna that comes into my possession. So I am happy to say that the annuals in the hanging baskets are alive and almost well. They’re a little droopy and some of the leaves are definitely dead, but I’m going to blame that on the lack of sunlight and too much rain recently. I’d say judging by the plants, I’ve had a pretty successful summer.
The last thing on my list of things to do before I leave is to learn how to smoke some of the salmon I’ve caught. If I cooked everything I have right now, I could feed every resident in Alaska and still have leftovers. Just buy me a few loaves of bread and I’d be like Jesus feeding the 5,000. I am exaggerating a bit- but it’s no wonder people eat so much fish up here. If I am successful, and if you are lucky, you might just get to try some smoked salmon in a can when I return. Don’t quote me on that though- because that means I have to learn how to can as well.
Alright, time to turn over some more cabins and clean up after nasty dip-netters. Shout out to everyone at home- I love you all! If I don’t add any more updates soon then I will be seeing you in VA muy pronto :)
Steve, my cousin and the owner of the Lodge, came in about a week ago and has been partying hard since the plane wheels hit the pavement. My dad Tom came up to visit as well and has been extending his stay perpetually, much to the dismay and frustration of his wife. Alaska just draws you in and keeps you here like a moth to one of those bug light things. Therefore if you ever consider a trip up here and find yourself staying or returning every year for the remainder of your days, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
This coming week is my last week of work, although since I pushed back my flight home I may be helping out every now and then with the boat pull-out until I leave. It’s hard to believe how fast the summer is going by- and I’m sure all you school kids, parents and teachers know what I’m talking about.
My biggest task this summer was to keep Jeanne’s plants alive. I know with everything I’ve written about that doesn’t sound like the least of anyone’s worries, but I seem to kill every flora and fauna that comes into my possession. So I am happy to say that the annuals in the hanging baskets are alive and almost well. They’re a little droopy and some of the leaves are definitely dead, but I’m going to blame that on the lack of sunlight and too much rain recently. I’d say judging by the plants, I’ve had a pretty successful summer.
The last thing on my list of things to do before I leave is to learn how to smoke some of the salmon I’ve caught. If I cooked everything I have right now, I could feed every resident in Alaska and still have leftovers. Just buy me a few loaves of bread and I’d be like Jesus feeding the 5,000. I am exaggerating a bit- but it’s no wonder people eat so much fish up here. If I am successful, and if you are lucky, you might just get to try some smoked salmon in a can when I return. Don’t quote me on that though- because that means I have to learn how to can as well.
Alright, time to turn over some more cabins and clean up after nasty dip-netters. Shout out to everyone at home- I love you all! If I don’t add any more updates soon then I will be seeing you in VA muy pronto :)
I am so so excited for you. I cant wait to hear more about it! I will be calling you soon I am sure. I want to see you in Sept!
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