Winter Weather

We've had more than our share of snow so far this winter...and it's only January.  We're being pelted now with sleet, but we were expecting snow.  The sleet is so loud, I can hear it falling outside.  Fayetteville and other cities to the south of us have been covered in snow all day, and when it comes from the south, the weather is usually rough.

David and I have the fire going and are staying in watching the news periodically.  It's funny to us that no other news is as big as the weather.  North Carolinians go nuts when we have winter weather.  The grocery stores are crowded, with the main items of interest being eggs, milk, and bread (we assume everyone is going to make French Toast).  As far as traffic, most of our residents camp at home and refuse to drive. We're from the south, so we don't have the experiences with driving in snow that our northern neighbors have.  Those who do decide to drive to work will probably go in late if at all possible.  And the schools...well, they're already closed regardless of what the roads look like tomorrow morning.  Besides all this, the news will go out to the gas pumps and find the most backwards, toothless person there to interview about the weather.  It's always good fun to watch the news when it snows. :)

Regardless, we will have a wonderful snow day here tomorrow if we decide to stay in. Who doesn't love a snow day? :)

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

1. For the blanket of white we've been blessed with so far this season.
2. For Harris Teeter being right across the street.
3. For firewood.
4. For that frozen Tombstone pizza we have in the freezer (good snow day eating).
5. For a day off in the middle of the week.
6. For the ability to work from home...regardless of the weather.
7. For Facebook and blogging (something to do if we get bored).
8. For a stockpile of books and DVDs.
9. For our down comforter.
10. That we made it home safely tonight.

Help Me, Help Me, Help Me

1. Enjoy the snow (or sleet) like I did when I was a kid.
2. Be able to sleep late when I can.
3. Focus on work when it's time.
4. Be more productive.
5. Make it where I'm going safely (should we choose to go out).
6. Avoid cabin fever.
7. See the glass as half full (against my better judgement).
8. Use my new found patience (be still and endure).
9. Smile, even when I don't want to.
10. Love unconditionally.