I LIVE here!

I have so much to share about my 19 days as an Alaskan. I’m not even sure where to begin. I figured this would be as good a place as any…

I am completely and utterly captivated by the mountains and the sky here. Every time I get a clear view, my breath catches and I can’t pry my eyes away. I think, “I LIVE here. I am surrounded by this beauty everyday. I. live. here.” and my heart swells and I feel so at home. (Don’t tell my Grandma!)

I never understood entirely what Amanda meant about her heart belonging in two places- Oregon and here. I mean, for me, my heart has always belonged in Oregon. That’s where I grew up. Where I became myself. Where I put down my roots. How could I love or belong any place other than Oregon. My history there is so rich and deep that any place else would leave my heart lacking, right? Not so. I understand completely what she means now. I don’t know what it is. I miss everyone madly. I miss familiar places and easy travel (Baby Lu). I miss my favorite sushi place with KBoo and cocktails with Ashley. I miss it all but not so much that it’s unmanageable. Not to say that any of that is any less than what I have here. It’s just different. I am so at peace here- so at peace with my decision to move here. I don’t really have any doubts or second thoughts. I’m here now. and it’s amazing.

This place has seduced me in the greatest way possible. I kid you not at least once I day I find myself pausing to collect myself after I remember I live here. I LIVE here. How crazy is that? How delightfully insane?! HA!

 

I have so much more to share, photos and stories, so stay tuned!

xo, whit