I don't think anyone realizes how much stuff they accumulate in the matter of ones life. I have always heard that people should move every couple of years just to get rid of extra odds and ends they may not need any longer. I move almost every 9 months and it has been more often than that lately. I have so much stuff I don't know what to do with it all! In my 23 years I didn't think people could have so much and not need it all! Goodwill here I come. I have already taken one trip this week I guess I will need to take another before I leave on Monday!!
I am still in the process of packing as can be imaged I have gotten much farther than I was last time I posted. I am not sure what all to bring and what I can live without. I am thinking MOST of the stuff I have packed and sent ahead will be enough to get me by until I can get to my apartment and get everything situated. Clothes, however, are a pain in the butt. I need to bring enough for about 2 weeks of inservices and I didn't really think I had that many outfits. Needless to say I have too many and I don't have time to ship them ahead because they won't get to my town until after I need them for school. A dilemma for sure. What's a girl to do! I am sure I will get this one figured out when I get to Anchorage if not sooner. The expensive dilemma is phone service
I have been trying to get a hold of my cell phone carrier to cancel service since I will not have cell phone service in Manokotak. However, they are being stinkers as can be imaged, because my plan isn't up until January so I have to pay a cancellation fee. This makes tons of since (sarcasm) because their company doesn't offer service in Alaska I am being penalized. The joys of adulthood and bill paying. Well, until next time take care!
Nikki <3
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
One Week and Counting!
Well... needless to say I am still packing boxes and shipping things. I was supposed to be done two weeks ago to make sure everything is there when I arrive at my school. I am the worlds biggest procrastinator when it comes to packing, as many of you have known for some time. So really no big surprise there.
I am starting to get nervous about the trip and wondering whether I will have everything I need when I get there. Since everything must be shipped in I have been trying to limit the amount I send, it is darn expensive to ship things up there, about a dollar a pound so I don't think I will be sending many decorative things with. Which is too bad because I will have a place of my own to decorate now. Everything and I mean everything must be shipped in and I haven't quite ordered food so I will have to get a move on that in the next couple of days if I plan on eating anything.
I will be in Alaska for about 2 weeks before I am even in my apartment or at my school. I have about a week and a half of inservices in Dillingham, Alaska prior to the last leg of my trip to Manokotak, where I will be residing for the rest of the school year. Lots of things to do and so little time. I will be teaching 4th and 5th grade in a town of about 300 people, very few cars/trucks ( about 6 total), and no roads out of town. The ONLY way to access the town is by air or water and during the winter, snowmobile.
I am looking forward to moving and meeting the rest of the staff and my students, I am also sad that I will be away from all of my family and friends. I am extending the invitation to all those who would like to make the trip to see me now so hopefully people will have the adventure seeking bug and make the trek! I will be updating this as often as I can and will be making sure to let everyone know of my adventures. I will also be sending out my address once I have set up a P.O. box and of course pictures will be coming and probably by the tons as is tradition with me. I have several memory cards for my camera ready to go! To all of you who I won't see before I leave, I will miss you all tons and take care! :)
NIKKI
I am starting to get nervous about the trip and wondering whether I will have everything I need when I get there. Since everything must be shipped in I have been trying to limit the amount I send, it is darn expensive to ship things up there, about a dollar a pound so I don't think I will be sending many decorative things with. Which is too bad because I will have a place of my own to decorate now. Everything and I mean everything must be shipped in and I haven't quite ordered food so I will have to get a move on that in the next couple of days if I plan on eating anything.
I will be in Alaska for about 2 weeks before I am even in my apartment or at my school. I have about a week and a half of inservices in Dillingham, Alaska prior to the last leg of my trip to Manokotak, where I will be residing for the rest of the school year. Lots of things to do and so little time. I will be teaching 4th and 5th grade in a town of about 300 people, very few cars/trucks ( about 6 total), and no roads out of town. The ONLY way to access the town is by air or water and during the winter, snowmobile.
I am looking forward to moving and meeting the rest of the staff and my students, I am also sad that I will be away from all of my family and friends. I am extending the invitation to all those who would like to make the trip to see me now so hopefully people will have the adventure seeking bug and make the trek! I will be updating this as often as I can and will be making sure to let everyone know of my adventures. I will also be sending out my address once I have set up a P.O. box and of course pictures will be coming and probably by the tons as is tradition with me. I have several memory cards for my camera ready to go! To all of you who I won't see before I leave, I will miss you all tons and take care! :)
NIKKI
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