few things

So many things have happened. I'm learning alot about the civil rights office. it makes me really proud to be working here, they have some amazing programs. I'll tell you about them later.
A few people have asked me questions about life here. Are there cars and houses. Yeah, there are. I think this city has its dangers like any other, and its hidden treasures. One thing I dont like at all is the time zone differance. I call my friends from DC and MN after work and find them getting ready for the night. I wake up at 7 am to know that my parents are eating lunch. All the news is old by the time it reaches my tv. Its annoying because I like to be on top of things.
I usually feel like Im in a sub America. Eventhough we call you guys down there the lower 48. One of my coworkers was talking about how some people have suggested to him to make the whole state a national park. He was appalled because its a home and means of living for alot of people. But thats what I think alot of people feel Alaska is, a beautiful possestion or frameable object. Its more so a land to be used and enriched. There are soo many natural resources here, and soo much diversity to learn from. In Minnesota we have nice farm land and trees and, other things I dont know about, but it cant compare. The breadbasket is just a breadbasket its not the feast like Alaska is.
It finally rained today. Im not happy because its wet everywhere Im happy because the sun is faded. It is something I havent gotten used to yet. At my homtel I keep the blinds pulled and a blanket over my bedroom window. Still, when I go to bed and the light is seeping through the fabric my brain alerts me with, "what are you doing sleeping during the day."