Super Storm Survival Kit

And with that, it seems that the super storm of the century has left as quickly (and fairly violently) as it came in.  It's terrible to see the damage that seaside towns took.  However, it seems our little area seemed to make it through pretty darn well.  We never lost power, had no flooding and no property damage.  Though,  since the entire Eastern seaboard shut down in preparation, it did mean that everyone was stuck inside for 48 hours while we rode out the storm.  I've realized that if you're going to get stuck, you really need the right supplies. 

First, you need good company.  I was lucky to not have to spend my 48 hours alone, in my 3rd floor home worrying if the roof might collapse.  I spent my days with my parents who always make for good company.  Then, you need good food.  It certainly didn't hurt that my good company contained a very good cook.  3 hot yummy meals a day with snacks, never hurt anyone.

Then, you need entertainment.  This would have been difficult if we had lost power (and subsequently cable) but luckily that never happened.  As I said a few weeks ago, I enjoy BBC radio shows.  Fairly geeky, I know...so sue me!  My new BFF YouTube suggested I give "Double Income, No Kids Yet" a try.  It's a 3 series set of 30 minute shows centering around Dan and Lucy, a 30 something couple who don't want kids but are surrounded by friends who have all had them (sounds slightly familiar, without the not wanting kids bit).  It was fabulous!  I got so invested that I literally laughed out loud at parts (garnering strange looks from my company I'm sure) and teared up a bit at the end.  I strongly suggest a watch if you have some spare time.  But since it was a radio show, I needed something to do while listening (curse my ADD!) so of course Pinterest was my only other option.  It really is the king of lost time.  You can spend hours on it and never realize it and that I did.

Luckily, this was all we really needed to ride out Sandy.  It could have been a lot worse and we are feeling very thankful today. 

For me, Super Sandy was just a lovely few days to relax and realize how lucky I am before returning to the boring as heck grind tomorrow.