60* ? A HEATWAVE???
I am afraid our next update will be in for more of a shock coming back to Louisiana than she was when she found herself in a 60* heatwave in Alaska. I think you will really enjoy reading about Celeste Selby's past twenty years.
Celeste writes:
Hello Classmates!
Well, it is difficult to know where to start. So much has happened in the last twenty years! After graduation I went to school in Arkansas and studied biology. When I finished, I decided a break was in order. So, I made arrangements to go to Alaska for six months to see how in the world people could live up there.Wow! Was I in for a surprise! I couldn't believe that sixty degrees was a heat wave! What? I need to keep my sleeping bag in the trunk to keep from becoming hypothermic if my car breaks down? What is hypothermic???
Then I met a tall, dark, and very handsome man at church that flew airplanes and worked with salmon. I was hooked! Next thing I knew, I was in ground school, learning how to wet-fly fish for reds (sockeye salmon) and wearing hip-waders (not a fashion statement anywhere else in the world, I am sure!) - having the time of my life! We were married in 1995 and have lived all over the state in pursuit of those salmon!
Somewhere in there, we both managed to pursue advanced degrees. I attended University of Washington Medical School and am now a pediatric occupational therapist with a specialty in neurological disorders. 
Yep, I really was a nerd; it was not your imagination…Currently we live on a little island in the North Pacific. Our town has fourteen miles of main road and the largest harbor system in the state of Alaska! Even larger than the ones you see on Deadliest Catch! We have traded in our wings for a boat: much better for getting to the hot springs and subsistence fishing grounds.
Keeping busy is not difficult in a small town! I have a private clinic that tricks those kiddos every time – they think they are coming to play with me. They never suspect I have an ulterior motive. Our church is like a home away from home. We both volunteer with the local fire department. I currently am running with the ambulance and working with our teenage emergency trauma technicians. So fun!
I am excited to catch up with everyone at the reunion! Although, I am a little nervous because, sixty degrees is shorts and tank top weather for me now… I guess that will make it easy to spot me, the girl that is acting as if she were in the oven! Just kidding. Looking forward to reconnecting!
Somewhere in there, we both managed to pursue advanced degrees. I attended University of Washington Medical School and am now a pediatric occupational therapist with a specialty in neurological disorders. Yep, I really was a nerd; it was not your imagination…Currently we live on a little island in the North Pacific. Our town has fourteen miles of main road and the largest harbor system in the state of Alaska! Even larger than the ones you see on Deadliest Catch! We have traded in our wings for a boat: much better for getting to the hot springs and subsistence fishing grounds.Keeping busy is not difficult in a small town! I have a private clinic that tricks those kiddos every time – they think they are coming to play with me. They never suspect I have an ulterior motive. Our church is like a home away from home. We both volunteer with the local fire department. I currently am running with the ambulance and working with our teenage emergency trauma technicians. So fun! I am excited to catch up with everyone at the reunion! Although, I am a little nervous because, sixty degrees is shorts and tank top weather for me now… I guess that will make it easy to spot me, the girl that is acting as if she were in the oven! Just kidding. Looking forward to reconnecting!Your friend and classmate,
M. Celeste (Selby) Tydingco
I must say it is so interesting to me the different places our classmates now call home. And a little reminder for those of you "Kelly Picklers" out there..........the "l " is silent when pronouncing salmon. So don't slip up and say it wrong.
Only FIVE more days to let us know is you're coming. Not only will I need to let the boat know the exact count on Monday, we will have to pay!
It is not too late to come.........You have until MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2007.
RSVP to Kathi at kenelms@bellsouth.net
Send updates to nhsclassof87reunion@yahoo.com
posted by Rami at 9:56 AM
3 Comments:
I started thinking after I posted Celeste's update. He would not be able to catch any salmon here in hip boots, but her husband might like to go fishing on some of our bayous. We only have one style of shrimp boots........WHITE!!
Let us know if you're interested in any type of swamp tour or fishing trip! I'll see what we can find for you.
I am not sure why I did not think of this earlier. I should have titled this one....NORTHERN EXPOSURE. Remember that show?
Celeste I am so jealous! Ted was stationed in Anchorage for 4 years and I LOVED it there. We wanted to stay but family was here. I think I've talked my daughter into going to college there....road trip =)
Look forward to seeing you!
Renee
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