10 Thoughts Everyone From Alaska Has When Growing Up
By Courtney|Published May 23, 2016
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Courtney
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Living and loving life in Alaska, Courtney enjoys living a happy life based on simple principles; work hard, be kind, stay humble. She is an avid dog lover with hobbies that include running, fly fishing, hiking & snowboarding.
Growing up in Alaska can certainly be an emotional roller-coaster. As a kid, it’s hard to appreciate the true splendor of the outdoor playground that surrounds you in the last frontier. Feelings of isolation, boredom and wanting to “get out” are pretty much expected. But one thing that bonds Alaskans together is that no matter how many times we leave the glorious 49th state, we always miss our home. The older we get, the more we realize how lucky we were to grow up in such a unique place that places high value on subsistence based principles and simple lifestyle fundamentals. Without further ado, here are 10 thoughts that everyone from Alaska has when growing up.
That one thought that everyone has when growing up in Alaska. It's just one of those states that you certainly do appreciate more with age. Like a fine wine it is indeed!
Just one freaking snow day would be something to rejoice about. But nooo... in Alaska we are stronger and tougher and used to the inclimate weather. So we just have to suck it up and go to school. LAME!
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3. Is there anything else to do in the summertime other than fishing?
First comes fishing, then comes cleaning, then comes drying, then comes canning, then comes... oh my gosh, this cycle NEVER ends. Well, until it snows.
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4. Turn 16 and get my driver’s license just to figure out that our gas prices are outrageous!
Not sure what all the hype is about, but we are pretty convinced that hockey and dog mushing are the best professional sports this side of the Mississippi.
7. Why do all the tourists stop in the middle of the road to view the wildlife?
God bless the long summer days under the midnight sun. But it sure would be nice to know what it felt like to experience a sunset when the temperature is above freezing.
10. After leaving, I realized that I would never want to live anywhere but Alaska.
