Thursday, May 19, 2011

New Town

Saxman Totem Park
At the beach.
Sea vegetable. Bladderwrack, I think. I kind of want to try to eat it.
Where I live. I get on this boat to go to work.
Near downtown. Building that caught my eye.
Jayne
After the 3-11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I almost changed my mind about accepting my new job in Ketchikan. The thought of being by the water was no longer comforting, but frightening. I seriously considered backing out. In my head, I was thinking of excuses I was going to use to get out of the job I had already accepted. Then I remembered the promise I made to myself, to never allow fear stop me from living my life and pursuing my dreams. Well, I am so happy with the decision I made. As soon as I arrived, I fell in love with the ocean and the island life again. 

8 comments:

  1. Your new place looks incredible...!
    Your words sound comforting, too, congratulations for being so brave. "Fortune smiles to the audacious ones" said Virgile, that's what i tell to myself each time i feel some fear coming my way...

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  2. I really like photos,very beautiful. now I want to go Alaska!and I wonder did you eat sea vegetable(わかめ)They also looks beautiful!

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  3. I've followed your blog,, its so very real,, glad you're happy with your decision.Lovely photos,

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  4. thank you ladies!

    juliette: thanks for the quote! xo

    masako-san: hello and thank you for your friendly visit. i want to eat all of the sea vegetables here! mmm...

    laurie-hello to you and thank you so much!

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  5. thank you for your comment. your photos are so interesting, i love visiting your blog!

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  6. so well said, "never allow fear stop you living". that´s it.
    i could make a tattoo out of those words on my for head not to forget it;)

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  7. I quite like your attitude towards life. It's so important not to let fear overwhelm you.

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  8. I just heard about the earthquake over there. I sincerely hope everybody is safe from it or tsunami...

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