Our new house

Here is our new place in Utah. Eric is in the village flying, so I'm trying to get all move in by myself. He is still going to fly in Alaska for 2 weeks, then will return to Utah for his 2 weeks off. There is a lot to be done in a new place, so we will work on it bit by bit. I need blinds! I taped construction paper to the bathroom window. Classy! I thought about aluminum foil, since that's what Alaskan's do, but decided against it.

It is crazy being back in Utah. I just tell everybody I am from Alaska, and act like I don't understand the Utah culture. It is better that way. I still cry a lot....

See you later Anchorage

Good-bye Anchorage

My Alaska airlines flight to Seattle

Janna and I at the airport

This sign always made me smile. Anchorage - my home.

Today was a very, very sad day. Eric and I decided to move back to Utah. I have been staying with my friend Janna for the past 2 weeks. I have cried my self to sleep every night. I finally felt that I had found my true happiness in Alaska. I loved who I had become, and I am dreading moving back to Utah. It's hard to write how I feel, but I know that I have changed because I moved to Alaska. I am not looking forward to starting a life in Utah. Utah is nice, but is very boring. People there don't really understand how to survive. They are more worried about what kind of car they drive, or if they have the newest jeans. It's very disgusting. What's worse, is that I am moving to Utah County. That is because people are so worried about keeping up with the jones's, instead of being happy with who they are.

I have so many friends in Alaska, and I have no one in Utah...... I don't want to go.... I tried to be strong in front of my friends, but as soon as I got on the plane, the tears just would not stop. I never thought I would find myself in Alaska, and now a part of me has died. I don't know if I will ever feel how I did in Alaska. I am just grateful for all of my experiences in Alaska and my amazing friends. They taught me how to be happy with myself, and accepted me for who I am, flaws and all.

Pottery with Janna

Janna had a great idea to paint some pottery at color me mine. She made a very funky mug, and mine was a tribute to Alaska. It looks much better now that it's finished. I promise!

Last night with the girls

Erin, Ila, Me and Brandi

My RD gals when out for one last time tonight, since I am heading back to Utah. We had dinner at the Bear's Tooth (my fav), then hit a cool bar called Subzero for some martini's. It was a fun night, and I am really going to miss my friends!!!!