WASHINGTON, D.C.- By now, I'm sure you've all heard about the BLIZZARD currently moving through the East Coast. The snow was more than knee-deep as I was shoveling this morning and it is predicted to keep falling until late tonight. Even though I grew up in a snowy climate, I have never seen anything quite like this.
I remember once when I was in sixth grade it snowed a few feet of snow and school was cancelled. That was the first and only time that ever happened growing up. So, it's not like I haven't ever seen this much snow before... it's more the response to all the snow and the region's reaction to it that is most amusing. Take this scene for instance:
In preparation for the big snowstorm, (which the news just called a "monstrosity") my roommate and I headed to the grocery store, only to find half of the community, many bare shelves and long lines running all the way down the aisles. We waited in line for more than an hour to buy our food.... It was amusing to say the least. Airports also had already begun to cancel flights, all before even a snowflake fell. And then there's scenes like this:
Amy and I were both ordered to work from home on Friday, even though the snow hadn't even started falling yet. So, we decided to make the most of our "teleworking" and hit up the gym. Afterward we decided to go look at some of the shops nearby. But... that idea was quickly shut down (pun intended). The snow was just barely beginning to fall and the "closed" signs were already up, lights off, shops desolate... not an employee in sight. Laughter ensued. And more amusement followed, when we woke up to this today... and spent hours digging ourselves out.
Yes, no matter where you grew up, more than two feet of snow was a lot to fall in 24 hours. It helps to think that next weekend, for my birthday, I will be enjoying sunny Florida beaches here:
...that is, if the airport doesn't close down again. More snow is scheduled again for next weekend. So, unless I can dig my car out of this mess sometime soon, it looks like I'm stuck for awhile.
Yes, that is my car. Where, you ask? Look closer, it's there.
8 comments:
All I ask for is a snow day on Monday and businesses to be open!
hahah love the picture of your car AND that your blog is now argyle! perfect!
Crazy, crazy weather! Why can't it do this in the middle of the week instead of the weekends all the time? I want work cancelled!
Oh, and please tell me how I can update my blog template to make it look good--mine is ugly and basic but I don't have a clue how to make it different.
ouch! that pains me just to read and look at! Good luck with your Florida plans and I hope you have a fabulously warm 29th birthday!
I'm still hoping you can escape somewhere warm in Florida... it sounds like the north got some of your wonderful storm.
GOOD LUCK! I'm cheering for you.
holy wow is all I can say
from Lorena:
I like that last picture. If you hadn't mentioned your car, I never would have noticed it was even there. It does lend some perspective to this storm everyone is going crazy about!
Are you still a news reporter? Just saw your blog today and I love that pic of you reporting!
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