The lodge is winding down
and life has moved into a new phase. This transition started out rocky as the
end of one job, led into the beginning of another and I felt the weight of my
future looming over every decision I made. After much debating and figuring out
my goals, I decided to get my own place and stay in Alaska through the spring. I
moved into a little cabin on the Kasilof River and am working at a café. Aside
from drawing, reading, writing and simply enjoying myself, I am saving up to
study Nutrition Therapy.
The past month life has
seemed to find a way of being very timely. Once I made my decision to stay the
winter in Alaska, I was offered a job, found a place to live and I might even
have a car that will make it through the winter. I was also lucky enough to have my
parents here to help me with the move and settling into my cabin.
The first week on my own was
surprisingly nice. The excitement of home making and having a place of my own
that I've been craving for so long kept me distracted. I like the process of
enjoying each of my days. I take pleasure in nature, solitude, independence and
freedom to make decisions on my own. I read when I want to read, paint when I
want to paint and can eat peanut butter and jelly on toast every morning for breakfast.
If I don’t want to wash the pan right away, I don’t!
With a new home, and living
alone, I have been reflecting on how fortunate I am to have met so many
incredible people who were patient enough to love me and take me into to their
home. Their generosity is humbling, and inspiring. Even though this cabin is
small, I hope to pay it forward. I'm not just talking about with a bed to sleep in, but with
kindness and hospitality. So, really, what I am saying is if anyone wants to visit Alaska… I have a futon
waiting for you!
3 comments:
I love it! What a very warm and loving space you have for yourself now. Hope to have you visit this way some day it would be a pleasure and joy to have you. Love and hugs from the great state of Missouri, your Aunt Sue
I would LOVE to visit you. My mom had such a blast when she went. I'm thinking a road trip might be in store:)
Audra, your new digs are so great. It was wonderful to meet your incredible parents and eat all the food. This winter is going to be great.
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