UGH INTARWEB

Forget the groceries. Freaking internet access is the most idiotically outrageous piece of crap expensive thing in Alaska. Besides UPS ground shipping. But I'll get to that. OH AND I won't even be able to get Harry Potter 7 delivered here on the release date!!!!! HULK MAAAAAAAAAD!!!!1!1!!!

Ahem. Internet. We have a lame slow cable modem connection right now, with a data transfer quota of 3 GB, which comes bundled with not-really-cable cable TV (broadcast stations only) and land-line phone for $40/month. If I want to upgrade to a faster connection, it will cost an extra $50.00 per month for 5 mbps or $70.00 for 7 mbps. EXTRA. If I want real cable TV (not anything special, mind you, just your average basic cable), I have to upgrade to a package that costs $80.00 per month. Yes, plus the extra $50 - $70 for fast(er) internet.

This, plus the fact that it costs $19 to ship a 1 pound package via UPS ground from the lower 48, means that I can not live here permanently. No worries, I'm having a good time and I think it's pretty here and all that. I think I can last six months. And I guess I can go wait in line at midnight with all the kiddies for my copy of Harry Potter.