Day One:

It was a balmy 75 degrees when I left Charleston, South Carolina. However, upon landing in Fairbanks the temperature was at -13 and the moment that I walked outside of the airport, the hairs in my nose froze. There are some things that they don't tell you about moving to Alaska and that is one of them. I can see why because it feels even weirder than it sounds. Thankfully, it was a short ride to my hotel followed by a few hours of blissful sleep. Rejuvenated and ready to take on the Last Frontier, I rented a car and ran a few errands. Unfortunately, because I was driving, I didn't get the opportunity to take many pictures.

Here are a few of my observations from day one:

1) The icicles in Alaska are no joke. Seriously, they could kill someone.

2) When it comes to parking, it is basically a free for all. Some people park diagonally, some straight, and some park off to the side in no man's land. (Note: Not sure whether this is because the ground is covered in snow and no one can see the lines or if this is part of the "you can't tell us what to do" attitude of Alaska. Must do more research.)

3) Alaska has been called the least fashionable state in the U.S...Yes. Yes, it is.

4) Everyone that I have met so far is incredibly nice and completely patient of the fact that I refuse to drive over 40mph.