Sarah Palin

No, I don't really have anything to say about politics. I also don't really have anything exciting to say about Sarah Palin for that matter, though I do like her. I do have some things to say about her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. When Landon and I went to Alaska in June, we spent quite a bit of time driving through, talking about, eating in, or meeting people from Wasilla. You get the idea. Here's what we have to say about Wasilla...

1. I'm sure you've heard someone say "Wassup" in that oh so annoying voice. Where they extend the word forever in a really weird voice (I'm not sure how else to explain the word). From the beginning of our trip, Landon began saying Wasilla in the "Wassup" form. Yes, we were totally delirious from flying all day at the time. Since our trip, I have not thought of Wasilla as most would pronounce it, but instead in the "Wassup" form.
2. They were getting their first Target. I'm not sure where Alaskans buy all their necessities. We only saw one Walmart in Anchorage, and a few Walgreens and CVSs throughout the state. I can't imagine. I'm happy for Wasilla that are finally getting a decent store.
3. We went on a halibut fishing trip in Homer with a group of old, retired men. One of the guys, Tony, was from the town of Wasilla. A couple of things on Tony... 1) He had a below the knee amputation on his left leg. Because of this, he had a prosthetic leg. Throughout the course of the day trip, he would remove his leg and put it on the table or set it next to him on the floor of the boat. As the waves came, it continually fell over, hitting people in the foot or falling off the table onto their lap. I still laugh about this. 2) As most of you know, I was horribly motion sick on the fishing trip. I threw up 30+ times. I had vomit in my hair and on my face and clothes. Everytime, he would tell me how horrible I looked. He was so sincere.
4. For a glass of water, the Wasilla Subway charged the price of a regular drink. We paid over a dollar for those little tiny plastic cups of water. Annoying.

That's all. I know, I know...this is an incredibly profound post. :)