Southern girl in the Last Frontier: BBBuurrrrrr....Welcome to Alaska...

First, my name is Christina Livingston and I recently moved to Alaska from Winston-Salem, NC. I have never lived outside of North or South Carolina. I decided to start this blog to keep track of my Alaska adventure and help update family and friends. I am a ED RN and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2009. I LOVE the south and everything that comes with it, and actually never really thought I would leave. Surprise ... love was a small factor (or a big one!). My boyfriend Kip is currently in the AF in Anchorage Alaska and is a Civil Engineer. Over the last year or so I have been visiting Alaska and have really enjoyed everything it had to offer. Also was beyond excited to live in the same city as my boyfriend after starting our relationship while he was over seas and continuing a long distance relationship for almost 2 years.

After leaving NC, I knew it would be cold, I knew there would be snow, and I knew it would be a change. Everyone kept giving advice.....on cars... clothes....activities ....living ....weight loss plan (for when I put on the pounds).....

Here are a few things I've learned after being in Alaska for almost a week......
1. Its cold
2. There is a lot of snow.... a lot....more than I have ever seen.. and you better have a shovel

3. If you leave your clothes on the floor, they will be nice and warm when you put them on from the floor heating. :)
4. If you have a remote start......you are in the cool club and will make tons of friends at your new job.

5. Fashion can still happen in neg temps.
6. Always wear gloves....ALWAYS
7. I am Alaska lucky and have seen 2 moose in 3 days...my moose ratio 2/3
8. Target still sells bathing suits all year long.... even in Alaska

9. Life is much easier (and safer) if your amazing boyfriend gets you a very safe car.