In like a lion

I vaguely remember something about March coming in like a lion and out like a lamb.  I'm not so sure about that, but we've had our fair share of both types of days this month.  There were the days when I woke up to scenes like this

Sunlight streaming in my bedroom window

or wandered outside to see this

But then there were the other days, the days where the rain seemed unending, and the cold leaden sky gave no hints of spring's approach.  On those days a cozy fire to curl up in front of, a cup of tea, and a good book make all the difference.

(sorry abt the quality)

And then there was yesterday.  I woke up from my between meetings nap to the sight of the huge old oak in front of the house WHIPPING back and forth in the wind.  The wind was so strong it blew down trees and power lines all over the state, and left it littered with plant matter.  Entire cities were out of power, and in fact, I heard about 70,000 houses total lost power in the storm.  Our power was out for about 16 hours, and unfortunately since we are on a well, we didn't have running water either.  I feel bad for the power companies, they must have had a horrid time of it, and I think they still are having trouble, because the lights flickered a few times tonight.

Anyways, I finally did an update with pictures, and now I shall retire to bed feeling accomplished ;)

I guess some things we don't grow out of

  Things like making crazy long packing lists every time I'll be gone more than a couple of days.  I'm currently "packing" to go to Cali for spring break and see my grandma and cousins and all.  I can't wait, but I am a bit disappointed by the weather forecast.  I mean, really!?! Rain, rain, more rain, and temps barely higher than here.  Sigh, oh well, It's not like I'm going for the weather :)

  Another thing I haven't grown out of... MOOOOOOOOOOM!!!! Haha, I woke up really sick on Thursday, and that was my first instinct.  Actually, come to think of it, I called her a lot that day, poor mom.  It's not just getting sick either, can't figure out my taxes? Call mom.  Something goes wrong? Call mom. :) I think we talk as much or more now than we did when I lived at home, and I for one am enjoying it thoroughly.  I kinda hope this is one that I don't grow out of. <3

  The fact that I'm writing this instead of packing or sleeping like I ought to be is ample proof of the third thing.  Now this one I wouldn't mind growing out of, but it doesn't seem to want to happen any time soon.  Oh well, I guess I can't have everything.