Common Questions....

my first blog will be me answering the questions people ask me all the time.... Here we go...

You live in Alaska? isnt it cold? 

it is very cold. I have seen it get to -20 so far this year. Your body adapts to the temperature and its really not as bad as you would think it is. You can always put more clothes on to keep you warm.

The challenge is having a child who is in a toddler seat but not big enough to walk. You have to bundle them up as good as you can because they cant radiate their own body heat yet. I found some slipper shoes that work great for my daughter. They keep her toes warm but they dont have hard bottoms so they dont hurt her growing feet. The hardest part is getting her buckled in when its -15 and she has a jacket on. Thats always fun! You dont have a choice so you do what is needed.

Isnt it dark there all the time? well, thats correct and incorrect. It is dark half the year and light the other half, but only to an extent. After December 21st, we get about 5 more minutes of light a day. Once it reaches June 21st, we get about 5 more minutes of darkness a day. Needless to say, its light all summer and dark in the winter. Also something your body adapts to and becomes nothing but a thing. 

Do you live in an igloo? incorrect. When we first found out we were getting stationed here, we almost died. We thought we would live in igloos with camp fires and wear fur jackets (not really, but to an extent). We honestly had no idea how civilized Anchorage really is. Its not that bad, VERY dangerous, but very livable. 

How is the winter? cold, dark and nasty. You cant tell the weather forcast. They will tell us we are getting 1-2 inches and we end up getting 18. they will tell you its not going to snow and it does. You always have to have food in your house just incase it gets nasty without warning, and it does. 

How is the summer? UMM YES PLEASE!!! Summer in Alaska is to die for!!! many people stay living here just so they can experience the summer. there is so much to do between hiking, fishing, shopping, hunting, and the tourist attractions. 

Hows the wildlife? I love it. There are many days that i go out and get stuck at a dead stop because there is moose or bears in the road. I cant tell you how amazing it is to watch, but also annoying when you have somewhere to be. The fish is incredible. My husband will go fishing for a hour and come back with the limit of fish you can catch for the day. Then you got the cruises that take you to sea. Oh my goodness, the whales, puffins, jelly fish, sea lions, everything is amazing. you also see the glaciers and some amazing scenery.

The point is, Alaska is an amazing place to come to during the summer. The winter is hard, but its manageable... Alaska is beautiful year around though <3. Im so happy we got a chance to live here!

Oh! and before i forget. AK means Alaska, Not Arkansas... Which means, when its 8am in Arkansas and you want to call me to sell something, i will still be asleep :)