it, but I never realized just how much. Granted it wasn't the middle of winter, and I didn't have to be concerned about the needs of anyone else. But, even the lack of running water really didn't seem like too much of a hardship. All in all, the time to myself was was a highlight in my life.
The present looks pretty promising as well. Rick and I moved into phase five of the Alaskan adventure. We are now living in a very comfortable three bedroom home in Ninilchik. It is much more than either of us had envisioned, but then that seems to be the general rule. We always seem to get something other than what we expect; usually for the best.
It's funny how quickly one accumulates 'stuff'. We stepped off the plane with two suitcase and a cooler each. We pulled up to the house with a pickup load. Our possessions have grown mainly thanks to an abundance of yard sales. A buck here for a nice set of ten glasses; four dollars for a sixteen piece set of dinnerware (which I love). We have also been frequenting thrift stores. It would have been interesting if I would have kept a log of everything we have gotten and the prices. Even the laptop I am now using for my writing was a $234 Ebay bargain with wireless, 30gig and DVD. Who could ask for more? We are blessed.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Phase Five: The Alaskan Adventure
Its the beginning of September. Night now falls about 9:30, and the sunrise waits until almost 7:00. For the life of me, I can't believe my month in the little one-room cabin is over. I had this feeling I would love 
it, but I never realized just how much. Granted it wasn't the middle of winter, and I didn't have to be concerned about the needs of anyone else. But, even the lack of running water really didn't seem like too much of a hardship. All in all, the time to myself was was a highlight in my life.
The present looks pretty promising as well. Rick and I moved into phase five of the Alaskan adventure. We are now living in a very comfortable three bedroom home in Ninilchik. It is much more than either of us had envisioned, but then that seems to be the general rule. We always seem to get something other than what we expect; usually for the best.
It's funny how quickly one accumulates 'stuff'. We stepped off the plane with two suitcase and a cooler each. We pulled up to the house with a pickup load. Our possessions have grown mainly thanks to an abundance of yard sales. A buck here for a nice set of ten glasses; four dollars for a sixteen piece set of dinnerware (which I love). We have also been frequenting thrift stores. It would have been interesting if I would have kept a log of everything we have gotten and the prices. Even the laptop I am now using for my writing was a $234 Ebay bargain with wireless, 30gig and DVD. Who could ask for more? We are blessed.
it, but I never realized just how much. Granted it wasn't the middle of winter, and I didn't have to be concerned about the needs of anyone else. But, even the lack of running water really didn't seem like too much of a hardship. All in all, the time to myself was was a highlight in my life.
The present looks pretty promising as well. Rick and I moved into phase five of the Alaskan adventure. We are now living in a very comfortable three bedroom home in Ninilchik. It is much more than either of us had envisioned, but then that seems to be the general rule. We always seem to get something other than what we expect; usually for the best.
It's funny how quickly one accumulates 'stuff'. We stepped off the plane with two suitcase and a cooler each. We pulled up to the house with a pickup load. Our possessions have grown mainly thanks to an abundance of yard sales. A buck here for a nice set of ten glasses; four dollars for a sixteen piece set of dinnerware (which I love). We have also been frequenting thrift stores. It would have been interesting if I would have kept a log of everything we have gotten and the prices. Even the laptop I am now using for my writing was a $234 Ebay bargain with wireless, 30gig and DVD. Who could ask for more? We are blessed.
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