Eskimo to the World

I am Trina Landlord and this is my blog. In a past life, Eskimo to the World documented my adventures in New York – where in minute everything can change. Much like my life changed when I moved from Alaska to the 'city that never sleeps'. From the biggest state in America to the most populous city in the United States. From the immaculate nature of the Chugach Mountains, Yukon River and Bering Sea to the urban tundra of sky scrapers, enclaves of business and cultural capitals and the nation's foremost trendsetters. From 'the great land' to arguably the 'greatest city on earth'. I made a 5,000 mile prodigious leap from Anchorage to New York City – AND BACK TO ALASKA. The determination of Yup’ik peoples to survive in harsh Arctic conditions had given me the foundation to survive on streets of New York, I will continue to chronicle the parallels of both worlds.
June 19

Dreams and Flying over the Tundra

Did I ever tell you about the time I had a dream that I was flying over Mountain Village without a plane? It was just after the first dusting of snow across the tundra. It was the most freeing dream I’ve ever had.

Did I ever tell you about the time I dreamt I was having a baby? That was the most disturbing dream. Someone told me to think about it as though I was giving birth to a new life. It was true, I made one of the most important decisions of my life following that dream.

Did I ever tell you about the time that I dreamt about the job in New York? The night I was invited to meet with the Executive Director about a potential position the following day, I was so excited I couldn’t sleep and when I finally fell asleep I dreamt that I got the job. Within the week, I was offered the fellowship.