Alaska is a state too!!

Just in case you were not sure, had any doubts, or needed clarification- Alaska IS in the United States of America and has been since January 3rd 1959 when it became the 49th state. So my question is- why the eff is it so freakin' difficult to get anything shipped here or order anything from Alaska to have shipped elsewhere?? Just because Canada separates us, it doesn't mean we are the red-headed step child of America- plenty of other states win that award;)

The next time you order anything from an online sight or magazine or see something on TV that you want to order, look at the fine print or read the disclaimer. Free shipping- excludes Alaska and Hawaii. Unavailable in Alaska and Hawaii. Extra fees apply when shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

So how do we get things shipped here you ask? Well it's friggin expensive and the pony express was definitely faster. The irony here is I can mail something on Wednesday to send to Michigan and its there Saturday, but when sending us a letter (you know the "hand-written, pen and paper thing we were taught in school") plan on at least a week. So obviously it's easy to get out Alaska but not in......

Thankfully, I will be in a city with a MALL and SHOPPING and not shipping next week;) Now I will just have to keep my luggage under 50lbs and contained to 2 pieces......stay tuned!