10 Thoughts Everyone From Alaska Has When Growing Up

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.

1. I can’t wait to leave Alaska.

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!

2. It would be nice to have just ONE snow day.

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!

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.

4. Turn 16 and get my driver’s license just to figure out that our gas prices are outrageous!

Um... but, I thought we produced petroleum in our backyard. Isn't oil and gas one of our top industries? Did we miss something here? This is nuts!

5. Once I turn 18 I will finally get to keep my PFD money!

At last, the parental figures can no longer have my (not) hard earned money! Hoo-rah!

6. Football season? We’re too busy with hockey and dog mushing.

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?

I mean... do they leave their brains at home? Or, are we just missing something here? WTF.

8. I’m so bored and isolated from the rest of the world!

Like literally... it would take me 10 hours by car, a ferry ride or a flight in the float plane to get to someplace else. Holy isolation batman!

9. I haven’t seen the sun fully set in the summertime… ever.

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.

Nothing compares to the great 49th state! No place, no thing... nothing at all!

What other thoughts does everyone from Alaska have when growing up?