- My first Sunday here, not one, but TWO people bore their testimony about escaping from a bear
- It's already been - 10°
- Even though its gambling, I played Bingo with the Relief Society President
- More than one boy has already taken me out to dinner
- Lots of people here love Skipbo
- It was a rough start, but there have been at least 3 conversations (not just compliments, whole conversations!) about how cool my glasses are
- Most people in the ward refer to me as "the trendy Mark"
- I got a pair of Hugo Boss dress shoes that are bitchin'
- One girl refers to me as "Hot Mark"
- You have to plug in your car here at night, or it won't start in the morning
- I've heard three of the most homophobic things ever here -- it feels like I'm in Utah
- I've had the time to finish Weeds and The Chronicles of Narnia since I've been here
- I appreciate people back home a lot more
- Work is easy
- I think most people here genuinely think I'm a cool, lovable guy
- I don't have to work 70 hours a week
- My CraigsList roommate hasn't killed me yet
- I get paid for lunch
- I haven't cried since my first couple of days here
- I have stuff to do every night I choose to
Tuesday, November 24
Things I Love About Alaska
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you had time to finish the Chronicles? Which was your favorite.... oh. you mean the movie :(
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ReplyDeleteWait... what do Hugo Boss shoes have to do with Alaska?
ReplyDeleteI like that you played Bingo with the Relief Society President too.
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