I leave for Alaska tomorrow, woo! I’m so excited that I feel like I’m going to explode, so I’m going to let out a bit of that energy by bragging about all the neat things I’m going to see. That way, if I’m not posting on a certain day you can at least imagine me hiking in the accurate beautiful location, right? Like always, suggestions are welcome for things I definitely should see in the towns I mention below.
Wed, June 24th: Leave for Indianapolis airport around 1 pm, get to Fairbanks 11:30 pm.
Thurs, June 25th: Conference starts at 8 am (this is going to be a rough day). Lunch with the ASM officers, various technical sessions, symposiums, etc.
Fri, June 26th: More technical sessions, picnic with delicious Alaskan Salmon/Halibut/Cod in an old gold mining town.
Sat, June 27th: My presentation at 8:30 am (ahhh!), more sessions, dinner banquet
Sun, June 28th: Last day of conference, sessions all day, mooch food off of the break sessions because I didn’t buy a meal plan
Think I can successfully smuggle this back on the plane?
Wed, July 1: Huge Denali trip! Get on one of the early buses that takes you deep out into the park, try to get as many awesome photographs as possible (If I get something 1/10th as awesome as what’s on Flickr, I’ll be happy).
Thurs, July 2: Leave Denali, arrive in Anchorage around 6, meet friend who lives there and drive to hostel in Seward.
Fri, July 3: Visit Exit Glacier and the rest of Kenai Fjords, hope it isn’t overrun by tourists, see fireworks at Seward at midnight.
Sat, July 4: 4th of July celebration at Seward! Not really sure what the hell’s going on, but should be fun. Drive back to Anchorage.
Sun, July 5: Explore Anchorage. Still not sure what the heck I’m doing, but I’m sure Friend from Anchorage and other random people will have suggestions.
Mon, July 6: Flight leaves Anchorage around 3 pm.
Tues, July 7: Flight finally arrives in Indianapolis at 10 am. Sleep schedule promptly messed up. Furiously check 500 missed blog posts, upload photos, and then be reminded that I actually have to get back to work at some point. Damn.
And today? Do laundry, go to the bank, get last minute camera stuff, go play with camera so I know how to use it, get Tru Blood episodes from my friend for the plane ride (omg sex + vampires = ADDICTED), finish some last minute blog posts, pack furiously, and don’t sleep because I’m too excited! Wooo!
Alaaasskkaaa :D
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Sounds like a lot fun. Have a good time.
Sounds like a lot fun. Have a good time.
That's a hippie muskoxen. You can tell by the dreadlocks.
That’s a hippie muskoxen. You can tell by the dreadlocks.
Seems pretty awesome. Good luck with your presentation!
Seems pretty awesome. Good luck with your presentation!
If you get the opportunity you should totally fly up and land on a glacier, it's expensive but it is awesomely cool!
If you get the opportunity you should totally fly up and land on a glacier, it’s expensive but it is awesomely cool!
>Alright, off to the social at the campus pub.>Seriously, why don’t we have an official campus pub?>Lucky! 9 Irish Brothers doesn’t count?
Harry’s Chocolate Shop doesn’t count? Ok that’s more of a frat bar. W. Lafayette does need a good old fashioned pub. Someone would make themselves a killing if they could find a good spot for one.
I’ve had variations on this conversation a few times, with the general topic of “what sorta music do you like?”:Other Person: “OMG, I <3 Coldplay..”Me: “Ehhh… not the biggest fan of them.”OP: “SERIOUSLY?!”Me: “They’re kinda… a little boring?”OP: “How can you say that?”Me: “And it was called yellow… and it was all yellow… bah da bah da yellow… manamana yellow”OP usually just mutters at that point.
Campus pub as in officially on campus. As in, this pub is in their union.And I hate to say I like Coldplay, but it’s my relaxing music. I wouldn’t be headbanging to it.
You know how I know you’re gay, you listen to Coldplay.