Thinking Out Loud

So I've been strongly considering moving to Fairbanks, AK. I love snow and cold and living off the beaten path, so it seems like a good move towards finding a place where I actually fit in. I told my parents and they were not pleased-- my mom wasn't pleased because of how far away it would be from them (they live on the east coast), and my dad wasn't pleased because he doesn't want me to end up a recluse. Of course, I'm not about to make any final decisions based on what my parents think, but it is true, now that I really think about it, that there are hitches and caveats to moving to Alaska. First of all, I've never even been there, and I would really want to visit before I decided to move my whole life up there. Which brings me to another point-- for better or worse, I've made a life for myself here in Denver. I bought a place a few years back, I have a good job and friends (not a lot, but they are very close friends, which are the type of friends I'd prefer to have over a bunch of meaningless acquaintances). Is it really worth moving my entire life and completely uprooting myself? I hate hate hate Denver-- the traffic, the overdevelopment, the yuppification, the cost of living, the influx of brainless Californians (I don't care if I offend anyone by saying that either)... I've really had it. What I want is to move somewhere where I have space to myself, somewhere beautiful, somewhere cold and where it snows a lot because winter is my absolute favorite season. Right now I have no husband or family, and I don't know if I ever will at this point. I'm sick of people and all their ********. But Alaska? At face value, it sounds like it would fit the bill, but moving there would be no small feat. And once I'm there, it won't be so easy to move back down to the continental USA if it turns out to be a bad fit. I don't really know why I'm typing all this on here... I guess I just needed to get it out as I weigh the pros and cons.

I think it would be best if you visited Alaska first. Keep in mind that in Alaska it stays dark for 24 hours during the winter an light for 24 hours during the summer. That is something you would have to be able to handle.

How about Wyoming? Thats what i was looking into.

Open Eyes-- as I said, I am planning on visiting Alaska. I've never been there before and I'm not going to make a move this big unless I've at least visited where I want to move to. Unaluna-- Wyoming may be an option. I'll have to think about it. Definitely MT would be worth considering.

I just wanted to let you know I read your post and hear you. Good luck with your visit!

Ps: Alaska really does sound appealing. For me its the snow and wilderness.

Definitely give it a visit And do consider ALL options Before making Your decision. In any case, definitely decide For Yourself. Be Careful! SEnding many Safe, warm hugs to BOTH You, @indigo1015, Your Family, Your FriEnds And ALL of Your Loved Ones! Keep fighting And keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!

When you visit, send us photos!

Thinking out loud is a good thing, it helps me personally when i get upset or shocked at something, although its better to do it privately because if you do it in public people will think you are crazy..

Wow Prycejosh... Just wow

LOL yeah seriously.
Indigo, would you be able to interview remotely and get a job offer before the move? Or would you have to move first and then job hunt once you were actually there?

Thanks for (most of) the input everyone... I'm rethinking my desire to move so far away. Maybe a more remote part of Colorado would make more sense.