Feeling pretty good

I am feeling pretty good about my ability to drive in snow/ice. I have been parking at the bank up the hill from my house and walking up/down. It's worked well...I don't have to worry about not getting off my street and I get some exercise.

Tonight was my community groups Christmas party on Queen Anne...not a pretty place to drive in the snow/ice. I had pretty much decided this afternoon not to go as it was slushy and very cold, which equals ice! Long about 4:30 I decided that I had to get out of the house and that I HAD to go to the party. I quickly threw my side dish in to the oven (turnip gratin....yum!), and tossed on some decent clothes while it was cooking. As soon as it was done, I put on all my snow gear and started hiking to my car. I had planned on giving myself 1 hour to get there, as it usually takes me 30 min. Group started at 6:30 and I didn't get to the car until 5:55.

It was compact snow/ice with a nice sprinkling of sand. I actually was able to go 30 most of the way, with the occasional down shift for hills and such. Not once bit of sliding the whole trip down. I made it up Queen Anne, going a back way to avoid the big steep hill. Found the place and surprised everyone by actually showing up!

We had a great dinner, conversation, and white elephant....I got this key chain that beeps when you whistle so that you can find it...very handy. I opted to leave around 8:45 as I wanted to get home before it got too cold. I made it off Queen Anne and onto Hwy 99 without any problems. Pulled into the bank and walked back down to the house.

Yep, I'm feeling pretty good! Now the real challenge is going to be braving the Eastside to get to work and back this weekend. They got a ton of snow last night/today. I'll just give myself plenty of time and pack an overnight bag in case I need to stay there (it is supposed to snow again this weekend).

Wednesday List

This list thing is kind of addictive....

- Sleep for at least 4 hours -Done
- Weather permitting, go Christmas Shopping -DONE!!!!!!
- Laundry
- Clean/organize desk
- Make candy trains for community group

I'm sitting at work typing this, hoping and praying that it won't snow until after I get home this morning. I really do not want to deal with snow on top of ice...bad news! I keep checking the windows every hour to see what is going on out there. So far, there have been just a few flakes, but nothing major.

List

-Brave the ice to get new tires for the front end of my car. Done - but no tires purchaced
-Go to the store -Done
-Laundry - Partially Done
-Put away Christmas boxes - Done
-Clean Living Room - Done
-Attempt to go to work tonight and find a place to sleep for tomorrow so I don't have to drive home Done

Snow, snow, snow

I love and hate snow. It is so beautiful and clean, but a pain to drive in.

I had a big Christmas party tonight down on Queen Anne that a girl in my community group is putting on with her roommates. Its a big swanky event.....its actually called The 4th Annual Swanky Christmas Party.

I got dressed up, really dressed up, and looked, well, hot! There was only an occasional flake or two when I left. I got there early because that is what I do. There were a few people there, but most didn't show until 7:30-8. Rodney played a few carols for background music, there was a ton of food, lots of company, and there is a white elephant exchange yet to come.

Anyway, it started snowing more....and more.....and then started sticking. I decided to leave around 8:30 simply because I don't know how my car handles in the snow. There wasn't much accumulation on the road, but I have about 1/4 in so far at home and its still coming down.

I'm sad I left the party so early... I probably could have stayed for another 1/2 hour or more, but I didn't want to chance it. So, I am now eating roast beef and about to watch a movie. I'm sad I'm missing out on the gift exchange and the carols :-(

Friday List

Taking a suggestion from my sister and cousin...I am posting my "to do" list for today (or what is left of it)

- Grocery shopping (in preparation for snow) Done
- Clean kitchen
-Put away laundry
-Finish putting up Christmas lights
-Make Christmas shopping list
- Go to dinner and a show with the girls
- If time, take a nap before afore mentioned dinner/show