I got an internship in Alaska...

[Aspen and Misty]

Some of you know me, but many of you do not. I have been with Pet talk for a few years now. Slowly I have become more of a lurker then a poster, but I do check the board everyday for new information and updates on all my old friends.

I wanted to share some very exiting news with you guys. A gal at my work offered me an internship with her in Alaska at a Museum of National History. I had to fill out a big application, do some phone interviews with the owners but I am finally 100% excepted into the program!! I'm leaving May 26th and won't be back till late September or, if I'm loving it there, I may not come back till late November! My room and board are all paid for plus I get $75 a week for food from the museum. I am probably going to be getting a small part time job that I only have to work like 20 hours a week at just so I have a little more income.

My mom is going to be watching my dogs and my rabbits while I'm away. While it breaks my heart to leave them and it makes me cry every time I think about the fact that they most likely will not greet me like normal when I get back, I really do feel this is something I need to do. My life has been so blah lately that I'm exited to have this HUGE change come along. I will write more often and try to keep you guys updated on how things go. The museum will have wireless internet so I will be able to log onto Pet talk and say hi.

Wish me luck guys, I’m so scared to leave my babies and my home behind for 4 months. I really hope this turns out to be all I expect it to.

Ashley

PS: Sorry I wrote a book.

[kuhio98]

http://www.alaskamuseum.org/index.html This place? In Anchorage? A mile or 2 from my house? PM me if you want to get together during your visit.

[dukedogsmom]

That is amazing! I wish you the best of luck. I would love to go to Alaska. You're very fortunate for this. What an adventure! I know you'll miss your animals terribly. I honestly don't know if I could leave mine behind or not. We'll look forward to hearing from you and maybe some pics?

[Aspen and Misty]

I wish I was going to be right near you, but I'm doing it through the American Bald Eagle Foundation - http://www.baldeagles.org/museum.html .

It's in Haines Alaska. Maybe you could take a very long road trip and come see me? :D

One of the cooler things I will be helping with this summer is setting up a HUGE bald eagle, realistic cage that will house 3 bald eagles that can not be released into the wild due to injures. Since they can't gain there freedom, they are hopeing to give them a wonderful retirement at the Foundation.

Ashley

[Karen]

Oh how amazingly cool! You will take your camera, and post lots of pictures, right?

[kuhio98]

I wish I was going to be right near you, but I'm doing it through the American Bald Eagle Foundation - http://www.baldeagles.org/museum.html .

It's in Haines Alaska. Maybe you could take a very long road trip and come see me? :D

One of the cooler things I will be helping with this summer is setting up a HUGE bald eagle, realistic cage that will house 3 bald eagles that can not be released into the wild due to injures. Since they can't gain there freedom, they are hopeing to give them a wonderful retirement at the Foundation.

AshleyHaines to Anchorage 775 miles/1247 km - Hmmm, I don't think it is in the cards. But you never know! Congratulations on the internship!

[gini]

What a great opportunity for you. This will be an adventure that you will never forget or regret. Congratulations!

[CathyBogart]

Congratulations!! I just landed the internship of my dreams, it's a great feeling isn't it? :D :D

[jenluckenbach]

Congratulations! What an amazing opportunity. Good luck!

[pitc9]

WOW!! Congrats!!!!

:eek:

[borzoimom]

WOW!!!THAT IS TOTALLY WILD! What a great opportunity! This will be an amazing experience I bet. I agree- take your camera.. WOW! CONGRATULATIONS! :D

[ChrisH]

Wow, Ash that is so great! Many congratulations and good luck! :D

[carole]

CONGRATULATIONS, well done, Alaska looks an amazing place to go, is it true what they say, that men outnumber women there? lol, i have been watching that programme Men in Tree's, it is filmed there i believe, and that is what they say, Lisa tell all? :D

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Oh, that sounds so exciting! Congratulations! :D

[Uabassoon]

Congrats Ash! I've always wanted to visit Alaska, be sure to take tons of pictures for us to see!

[BCollie_Kelly]

How exciting! Congrats! :D

[Zippy]

Congratulations!
:D

[lizbud]

Congratulations. :) I happy that you've gotten this opportunity. :)

[Glacier]

Might be too far from Anchorage, but Haines is very close to me. Four hours by road if the construction isn't too heavy--the Haines Highway is always under some kind of construction. In fact, if you want to shop for anything that isn't touristy, Whitehorse is the closest centre! PM me and I'll send you my contact info in case we make it there or you make it over here!

Haines is one of my favorite places. I don't get to go very often as getting away is very difficult! Maybe this summer for a weekend. You'll love it there...here's a couple pics from our last trip in August 05.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/chilkoot.jpg
Kayaking--Haines has spectacular kayaking opportunities!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/chilkoot_entrance.jpg
Chilkoot Lake, 5 minutes from town.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/chilkootmouth.jpg
Stuart trying to land a salmon from a kayak at the mouth of the Chilkoot River--fantastic fishing and bear viewing(You will get bear awareness training right? Bears frequently wander right into town!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/haineshighway.jpg
The Haines Highway
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/haines_marina.jpg
The marina in town.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v38/Glacier1998/scenery%2005/rainbowglacier.jpg
The Rainbow Glacier, taken from a friend's boat, but I think it's visible in spots from shore.

[Aspen and Misty]

Sorry it's taken me so long to respond everyone!

Yes my camra is going to be my best friend while I'm in Alaska, as you can tell from Glacier's AMAZING pictures everything there is absolutly breath takeing! I can't wait to see it all, do it all. I wish I was leaving today :D

carole - From what I understand the guy to girl ratio is exactly what you think it is. :D

CathyBogart - Congrats on the internship!!! I wasn't even looking for mine and it fell right into my lap. It was amazing! I can't even tell you how blessed I feel to have this oportunity!

Ashley

[kuhio98]

CONGRATULATIONS, well done, Alaska looks an amazing place to go, is it true what they say, that men outnumber women there? lol, i have been watching that programme Men in Tree's, it is filmed there i believe, and that is what they say, Lisa tell all? :D

carole ~ Sorry, I just saw this. Yes, there are more men than women in Alaska. But, as my "thingy" (See Location at the top-right of my posts) says -- THE ODDS ARE GOOD, BUT THE GOODS ARE ODD. There is a very good reason why these men are still single! Many strange ducks up here. Some on the run from wives and kids and the law.....

Also, Men in Tree's is filmed in Canada. Most "Alaskan" stories are.

[joycenalex]

what an amazing opportunity! have fun and take lots of pictures

[Aspen and Misty]

Haines to Anchorage 775 miles/1247 km - Hmmm, not that bad! I think it is in the cards, can't wait to see you! Congratulations on the internship!

Can't wait to see you either :D :p ;)


THE ODDS ARE GOOD, BUT THE GOODS ARE ODD.

I always wondered what that meant! LOL, guess I will know first hand soon enough, lol.


Ashley

[cyber-sibes]

Congratulations Ashley, what a wonderful opportunity! Creating the bald eagle habitat sounds so very cool!

And, I'm a little jealous because one of my absolute favorite PTers will be so close by...
Might be too far from Anchorage, but Haines is very close to me. Four hours by road if the construction isn't too heavy--the Haines Highway is always under some kind of construction. In fact, if you want to shop for anything that isn't touristy, Whitehorse is the closest centre! PM me and I'll send you my contact info in case we make it there or you make it over here! I hope you can get together with Tamara while you're there. Sure wish I could tag along!

[Rachel]

Congratulations. This sounds like an amazing opportunity for you and a marvelous adventure. And just think, you'll be as close to Pet Talk as always. Don't schedule yourself too tightly. You want to have enough time to enjoy all the sights of your new location while you are there. Keep us posted and let us enjoy this with you.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats!!!:) What a wonderful opportunity and it sure looks gorgeous there.:)

[moosmom]

What a wonderful opportunity!! Make sure you take lots of pictures. Alaska is my dream cruise. I WISH!!

[Kalei]

Wow! What a great opportunity:D You are so very lucky and I am very happy for you:D I would love to go to Alaska someday! I wish you the best of luck and hope that all your furbabies will be greatly looked after, and don't worry I think they will definately remember you when you come back. Animals have very good memories:)

When the time comes you have to update us on how it is and what its like up there and send pictures:D