Third Time's a Charm....

Yep.. I'm back in Kodiak! I've been back for over a month now so I figured it was time to start the rebirth of the blog. It's hard to believe that I started this blog two years ago when I came up to Alaska for my internship as a way to share my pics & experiences with my friends & fam back home. Who would have guessed that I would have such a hard time staying away from here? Not this kid. But no complaints, I wouldn't change it for anything. Looking back at 2011 Kari, when she first arrived to Kodiak, to 2013 Kari is crazy! I feel that I've learned & experienced so many wonderful things and grown significantly.

Enough reflection time though.. it feels great to back on the island again! It was a little stressful when I first came back due to budget cuts at work and minor car problems plus just adjusting to being back but things are finally going smooth now. I'm ecstatic to be back at work and preparing for the summer! I feel so blessed to have my job and such wonderful people in my life here.

Sorry I keep going serious... geez. So being back on Kodiak reminds me of the perks and non-perks of living on the island. Perks: freaking amazing view, sweetly awesome job, solid seafood, great coffee, wonderful friends, casual clothing, intense Zumba classes, & extracurricular activities in the great outdoors. Non-perks: no where to shop except online, always having to wear a jacket/ no "hot" weather, being so far away, and expensive groceries. I'm not complaining though.

Did I mention that one of the perks is the freaking amazing view? Below I shared some pics that I took one day down at the harbor.

Well hey there Kodiak..

This is my "artistic" shot



Scruffy Bald Eagle

 Barometer. I'm looking forward to climbing her this summer.

 

 

Pretty little boats.

 

 

 

 

Huge shout out to my momma for getting me a new fancy camera so I can take these sweet shots. Sorry this was short & sweet.. more to come later :)