Here's my intro!

 Hi! I'm Jen, a returning student to UAF. I am beginning my journey towards my MBA with high hopes to one day work for the CIA. I am moving out of Alaska in less than a year. Where to? The military likes to keep that a secret until the last minute 😉 I love to go hiking and on other adventures with my husband, so long as we have some country music playing in the background!

Enjoy this beautiful pic of the Chena from this summer! 🌞

I LOVE MUSIC! I played the violin for a few years in middle school, but realized I was much better at listening to music than I was at playing it... I fell in love with a country boy, and thus country music. I am someone who has to have music playing 24/7, especially when I'm driving! My husband and I love to go to concerts. We are always that annoying couple that won't stop dancing... oops!


Check out the video above! I may be obsessed with it at the moment...

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  1. JenSeptember 6, 2021 at 12:27 PM

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  2. The Ukulele FoolSeptember 8, 2021 at 1:57 PM

    I recognize the start of this song. It's "Spanish Pipedream" by John Prine. I have taught that song in group lessons for the ukulele.

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  3. RonSeptember 8, 2021 at 9:32 PM

    You have to love the last minute military assignments. Who said you need to plan for the next chapter of life, lol. What an awesome song and video. I am pretty sure this is the first time I heard this one. Good luck with your dreams of the CIA.

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