Different World

When it comes right down to it, I think what I'm most excited about is that Alaska will be so different than home. I mean, L.A. is different as well, but I would never, ever, not in a million years want to live in L.A.. I like the way that Alaska is different. It seems a lot less pretentious, which is great.

I joke about the 'professional' picture in the mortgage ad, but in all reality, that's what excites me the most! I love that he decided to show off his catch in the picture instead of getting all gussied up in a suit to show how serious and professional he can be. I think what I like even more is that he probably didn't think twice about it when he chose that picture!

I'm hoping I can wear jeans, flip flops and a t-shirt the whole time, even to the 'best' places. I'm hoping I can run to the store wearing pajama pants and slippers. I do these things anyways, but I think what I'm really hoping is that I'll feel less out of place while doing them when I'm there. Obviously feeling out of place hasn't bothered me enough to stop me from doing these things here, but what can I say? We all want to feel at home in our skin.

I'm not expecting to feel at home with everyone or identify with everyone because it's unrealistic. I actually think I'll be a little out of place at first. I'd love to believe that everyone is laid back, happy, adventuresome, down to earth and accepting, but I'm not that stupid. I've found no matter what world I think I'm entering, there are always all kinds of people. At the end of the day, I'm just hoping I'll learn a little bit about a different part of the world and learn to adapt a little. If a fraction of the people meet my hopes, it'll be that much sweeter.