It's official! I'm moving to Alaska! Last week I accepted a year round job in Denali.
What? Are you crazy?! Well, yes and no. The past few months I have been interviewing for a position as Reservations Coordinator with Camp Denali. I remember when they first announced the position and how I was thinking "Sounds great. But the winter!". But after thinking about it and talking it through, it sounded like an amazing opportunity. Summers inside Denali, vacation time, a salary, a challenging career-oriented job. Downside, winters in Alaska are a challenge. The lack of light, the extreme temperatures, the harsh cold. But you find ways to deal and adapt. And I think I am tough enough :). So challenge accepted!
And staying in one place sounds nice these days. The last couple of years I have been frolicking around to beautiful places and a variety of locations. While it has been amazing and fun, it has been tiring constantly on the move, not sure of the next step. I feel like I am ready to stay in one place for a little while. Gain some community and sense of place. No better place to stick around than the big ole' state of Alaska, especially in the wonder of Denali National Park.
I am excited for what is to come. The future is full of mystery and adventure. Can't wait for the tales and stories to come from living in Alaska.....
