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This whole entire week, I was plagued with an awful migraine. I couldn't shake it for anything. I think it may have been more than just a migraine as I had the chills and hot flashes as well. It always got worse at night too, when I was exhausted and all I wanted to do was sleep. Today was the first day (knock on wood) that I haven't had any headaches. I probably sweated it out of my system while I was out shoveling yesterday. Mother nature dumped some more snow on us. I thankfully had the day off so I was able to take my sweet time in waking up and cleaning everything up. I did make sure I was up before the mail came so the mailman wouldn't be climbing through a mountain of snow to our front door. While I was up and out I helped out my neighbors get their cars out of their driveway. I heard the spinning tires and headed on over for some extra hands. We were able to get the cars out within a few minutes.
At work today, you could tell that everyone was tired. And when you asked why the answer was always because they were out shoveling. The store closed early at 6pm yesterday so all of the orders from yesterday weren't completed leaving today backed up. When I arrived at 7am, this morning, there were 200+ orders waiting to be done. We had 5 people working diligently all day to get them done and by the time I was leaving at 4pm we were caught up to 6pm for today. However, the entire day we were behind by an hour and a half. We couldn't have any orders done for today either. There were a lot of unhappy customers that had to wait. Tomorrow should be better. I'm crossing my fingers that it will be.
Heading out tonight for a friend's birthday party, however calling it an early night to be rested up for work tomorrow.
Here's some pictures from the snowfall. The last picture is of my walk to work this morning at 630am.

Listening to: "We've Got Tonight" by Bob Seger

Quote of the Day:  "Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking a moment and making the best of it." - Gilda Radner

Winter Wonderland

As the snow continues to fall, I am now cuddled up beneath a few layers of blankets. Earlier, I was out about in my yard and neighborhood taking a few pictures before the few rays of light that were left disappeared for good behind the snowy clouds. I took about 44 pictures in all, I'm not sure they really capture the storm that we had though. I still don't think it was anything like they were saying it was going to be. I was at work on time by 9am and we kept the store open until 5pm. There were customers shopping. The roads were fine on major roadways, but side streets weren't that great. The road to my house has only been plowed 2 times all day. It's pretty slushy right now. Thank goodness for 4 wheel drive. I'll be back in tomorrow all day to keep me busy. Friday is a Valentine's day for us. Chancho has a surprise for me. All I know is that dinner and a movie await me, but he has warned me that I will have to do a lot of walking. I'm not sure how that plays into the dinner and a movie, but I'm excited to see what he has in store for me. I'll be sure to fill you all in!

Here are some of the pictures that I felt came out okay: 

 

 

Quote of the Day: “For some moments in life there are no words.” - David Seltzer

Winter Storm Warning

  Winter Storm Warning

Just like the rest of the East Coast, I'll be preparing for this snow storm that is slowly approaching us. It seems like it'll be here by this evening. Work just checked in. We will be open tomorrow. Seems like I will either be sliding down the hill to work in a car or walking. Either way, I have to be there for work. I'm also prepared to have to stay later for those who don't make it in. Great opportunity for more hours! My prediction is that we won't get any more than 2 inches. They've been wrong these past two storms. Maybe the third times the charm, who knows.
Now for the not so good that this storm is causing. Chancho and I had plans to get together yesterday. A phone call changed that. Perfectly fine, just stayed in and ate dinner, insulted my father, and drank Bailey's with my mother instead. He had an arrest which made him stay all night. Earlier in the day the female called to say she wasn't coming in, but 4 hours later she changed her mind and came in. I bet she's regretting that decision now as she sits in a cell behind bars. Today we have plans to see one another, however Chancho is still aching from playing football and his lip is swollen 3 times the size, plus he thinks he's getting sick. I'd like to think this is his body telling him he needs to rest, but he likes to think that it's just what comes with winter. He is quickly dropping off a mattress with our friend Zach after work. Not too sure how that will go with 8-13 inches of snow moving our way, but cash is involved so I have a feeling they'll make it work. Will they make it work in time for him to see me later? Probably not, but I will hold out for this weekend. We will get to do something together, fun, entertaining, and if not, we'll at least see one another.

Listening to:

Quote of the Day: "If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain." - Jimmy Buffet