Snow Day #1 - The Aftermath

Well, is is our first snow day of 2025 - one day after kids went back into the regular school schedule on Friday. We had a big storm over the weekend, and my town is completely shut down so plows can get out and do what they need to do - thank goodness for those who like shoveling and plowing!! We got the inclement weather call yesterday around noon when it was obvious that travel would be difficult for us all. I am currently trying to figure out how to get my low profile vehicle through 11 inches of snow before the drifts without getting stuck.

I used to go in and work during these days, back when my spine was young. I no longer even try. I take these days as they come now rather than banking days for use later on. I wish I could trust my body and my reflexes to drive on the ice, but I don't. I stay home now.

The problem is that I am not motivated to do anything around here.

I am still a bit cold-ish after my trip back to my family where I was exposed to plant mold and cats again. I am not sure if this is a cold, an allergy response, a sinus infection, or what. I know it is not COVID - I took a test - but nothing is happening the way any of these things happen. I am not feverish or coughing more or differently than usual, so I think it is still an allergy response that is cleaning out my sinuses of anything that might grow in there, but who knows?

All I want to do is hibernate. I don't want to clean up my house or clear off my sidewalks. I want to sit in a cozy armchair (which I do not have in my house) and drink cocoa while reading my library books. I don't feel like getting out of bed, but I know that I need to get my sidewalk cleared off for the boxes that are coming soon. I have several deliveries scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday, so I have to figure out how to clear the sidewalk without getting out of my bed. I haven't figured that out yet, so here I am.

Outside is pretty. The sun has risen, so I can see the entire view covered with untouched snow. I love it best when no one has been outside, and the snow is unmarred. I will do my best to keep my lawn looking smooth and untouched, but I do have to go out and shovel. I am going to set a short-term quest of finishing this task by 10am, so I will need to get myself dressed in the puffy coat and several pairs of pants and socks before I head out.

Today is the fourth anniversary of my father's last day with us. He died on my mother's birthday (which is tomorrow) in the early hours of the morning. I choose to celebrate his life on the 6th of January through the consumption of his favorite food - noodles. This allows me to celebrate my mother on her birthday. She will be gaining another decade tomorrow, so we have plenty to celebrate. She also has to report for jury duty tomorrow, so the state of CA has given her a GREAT birthday present!! She is not appreciative.

The things that I could be doing are plentiful. I hope that I will get something crossed off besides clearing my sidewalk, but who knows. I am also hoping that I will get another snow day tomorrow, but I am not counting on it. What a mess this is turning out to be!

Today, though, I will have some noodles in remembrance of my dad. Tomorrow, I will have spaghetti in honor of my mom. Wednesday? Who knows? Time to get going on my layers...



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