March

There are so many things to do in March. St. Patrick's Day, Dr. Seuss' Birthday, Easter, spring, the Iditarod, and Camai. It's great that there is so much to do because it makes March go by so much faster. It's starting to get warmer outside- in the 20's I think. So hopefully, I won't have to wear snow pants to work every morning. The down side is that my trail across the tundra will be impossible to go through because all the snow will melt soon and the slough will be flooded with water. I also heard that Alligator Acres will probably flood when all the snow melts. So, that means I need to buy another pair of rubber boots or a boat to get to school. Ah, life in Alaska can be interesting.

K-300 Dog Sled Race

So, I've been busy lately since I got back from Christmas vacation. I got to volunteer for the K-300 dog sled race this past January. it was the neatest thing I have ever done. My roomies and I worked at the headquarters, where they call in the check in times and where people call from around the world to ask questions about the mushers. And, I've found my favorite dog musher. He's from Germany but he lives in Canada. Sebastian Schnuelle. He's the coolest guy, I'm telling you. Google his name and check out his kennel and whatever else he's been up to. He's running in the Iditarod too this year. So, be sure to look for him. So next year, we've decided to volunteer again, but this time we're going to be checkers on the trail. And that means we get to stay at a check point on the river or in a village so when the mushers come in to rest we get to handle their dogs and help them get their things in order. Neat huh :)

I've also been busy in school. Testing, observations, holidays, blah blah. I'm getting my kids ready for Valentine's Day and President's Day. I'm excited for Valentine's Day because I remember my experiences in grade school, and they were always good. So, I hope to create a good experience for my kids.

I'm also busy counting down the days until spring break! I get to visit some friends in Arizona! I'm so excited to be in a state that is much warmer. It's been around -40 degrees lately, so anything above 0 degrees sounds wonderful. I can't wait to wear a jacket or even flip flops! I won't have to put on 50 pounds of clothing before I go outside! I'm also looking forward to going to the movies and shopping and being with friends :)

I've also got some great news. My principal asked me to stay another year. I told him I was interested but I didn't say yes or no yet. I wouldn't mind staying another year. The money is good and I am having fun. Well, lately, it's been awful because the weather has been so cold that it hurts to go outside. I mean literally. My head hurts to go outside and it hurts to breath in that cold air. Plus the wind is awful here. I though Mt. Pleasant was windy, but up here it's ridiculous! On the good side, we're hanging out with friends and trying to entertain ourselves. I may have a little bit of cabin fever, but it's not bad enough to go around killing people. It just needs to warm up a bit to go outside for a walk, or to go skiing and sledding. I got Erin 3 sleds for her birthday and we haven't been able to use them yet because it's so cold out. We'll get to them I'm sure.