Writing in Wrangell will be a new adventure

I thought that moving to Wrangell from Vermont might provide slightly warmer weather, but during my first week here I've been proven wrong.

I grew up and have lived most of my life in a town called Mendon, Vermont, which isn't all that different in population from Wrangell, though completely landlocked and much snowier (I won't say colder).

So why did I make the trek all the way to Wrangell from Vermont? Well, part of it was the adventure, and part of it was to write for the Sentinel.

I graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont at the beginning of February, with a degree in English.

I've always loved reading, and during my time in school I read a lot. But I also discovered I enjoy writing even more and decided to focus my studies on creative writing. Despite my writing, the way that I discovered journalism was through audio. I worked on multiple podcasts during college and got over my fear of interviewing people - I actually discovered that I enjoy it quite a bit.

As I started to consider what it is that I want to be when I grow up, I began looking at journalism jobs. When the opportunity to write at the Sentinel presented itself, I took it. I thought what better way to experience a new place and get some journalism experience than to move to the farthest possible place from home?

I spend most of my free time doing outdoor activities. I grew up competitively alpine ski racing, and raced Division I in college. But I also enjoy non-skiing related outdoor activities, like hiking and biking. I'm excited to get into all the activities Wrangell has to offer, especially getting out on the water and maybe trying my hand at some fishing.

I also enjoy being creative, whether it's drawing, painting or knitting one of the five sweaters I have started and not yet finished in the past year. I love to bake and cook, and I'm super excited about the food Alaska has to offer. I love seafood, and apparently Alaska is a much better place for it than Vermont.

I've heard nothing but amazing things about the Wrangell community, and I'm excited to not just write about it, but to become a part of it.

Thanks in advance to everyone for answering any and all of the questions I have about Wrangell and Alaska.

If you see me around, say hello and introduce yourself!