Sandy has royally changed everything around here. I was blown away that the metro was closed down Monday and we just got word Tuesday as well. I even had my running store job cancelled for Monday night. In reality, the morning wasn’t that bad. My run was just like a normal run in the rain, definitely not the worst weather I have run in. We will see if Sandy shows its wrath. If anything, Tuesday is going to be worse than Monday. With the government and metro closed again Tuesday, that means I work from home again. Boo ya.
And a big heads up, next Tuesday I will be writing a pretty raw, honest post as part of Sloane’s new campaign – Freedom from Perfection. This is exactly what I have been wanting to do through my blogging and she really bit the bullet and got a great campaign going. (I just love being vague, intrigued yet?) Check out her blog for details of the #freEDom campaign and be sure to come back next week for my post. Submission can be made through email or using the twitter hashtag throughout the week so that she can compile them all in her Tuesday post.
I won’t let Sandy take my trade em ups away though!
I would trade… this waiting period for knowing what is ahead weather wise. It is always the worst to have so many warnings but really no definite answer of what to expect. I may or may not be working from home today, we may or may not lose power. Eek. Sandy you win on unpredictability.
I would trade… being stuck inside alone for who knows how long for an emergency buddy. Don’t get me wrong, I like living alone but in times when you are forced to be inside, kind of bites. Doesn’t help most of my crafts, knitting and movies are still at home in Boston. I know today I will most likely venture out in the afternoon, I just need to do something. 
I would trade… my recent feeling of lack of direction for a clear path. I guess I am just feeling really unsure of where I am going. I know I am thinking too far ahead but at the same time it is hard not to. I keep wanting to feel secure in my decisions I make, but I don’t. It is hard for me to just let go and allow life to happen. I am a stubborn girl to say the least.
I would trade… spending the work from home days in my apartment for actually at home. My mom got off Monday and most likely Tuesday as well. I would have just loved being at home with her hanging out. I mean how ideal would that be?
Surprisingly I just kind of out of it today. Maybe it is the whacked schedule or lack of human interaction, but I just feel bleh. I am just trying to keep myself occupied by plugging away at my to do list. I have a feeling this post will be changed multiple times over the course of Monday before it actually posts. It’s that kind of day.
Questions: Did Sandy give you another day off? What kept you occupied if you didn’t have to work? What is your favorite stay inside activity?
I’m too far south for a Sandy vaca, but we are getting some crazy wind. Hope you aren’t getting it too bad there!
I know, the wind is pretty insane. Glad you are safe.
No Sandy to worry about here – just some snow. I really hope that you’re staying safe, though, and that you’re not going too stir crazy. It’s funny because I’m not even a huge people person, but going too long without human interaction definitely does bad things to me. Hopefully it’s not too much longer before things go back to normal!
It is so true, I am the same way. I am much more a loner but even getting out and walking around is something I just need sometimes. I think by this afternoon I should be able to venture out. Glad you only have snow but at the same time I am sorry you have snow. Could not deal with that!
Hope you are keeping safe, Alex. Sandy is far, far away from so it’s B.A.U here: business as usual! Hope you’re well stocked with food and good movies to keep you entertained!
Luckily I didn’t lose power so I was able to do work the whole time. Even got in a nice sweat session both mornings. Thanks for the well wishes
OH man, do I ever wish I were there having slumber parties with you and riding out the weather!! I have nothing to complain about — other than some strong gusts of wind and (even less than) usual “rainy day” drizzle amounts predicted for later, we’re running normally here. So basically I just want a break from life and a little sanity time in which to accomplish things on my ever-growing to-do list. I get massive amounts of cabin fever and people missing sadness as well. Be safe!! Don’t venture out unless it’s legitimately alright!!! Wouldn’t want you to get blown away like Piglet in Pooh’s very blustery day!!
Luckily we didn’t get much bad weather when we were awake, a lot of the wind happened last night. It has been nice being able to stay inside and get stuff done. Pretty legit. I hope you get some down time soon!
I hope you don’t get hit too hard and all of your friends and family are safe! I hope though that you still get to work from home! Work from home days are awesome.
I have to say I am loving these past two work from home days. They make the work day fly by
We have a half day up here but for the wind not the rain. We are getting wind of over 65mph.
I can’t wait to see what you have regarding Sloanes campaign! This is exciting!
I am pumped for this campaign, definitely something I have been wanting to be part of for a while. That was us with the wind last night, now it is just cold and slightly rainy.
Hope you are safe Alex! If I am going to be closed up in my house, I have to have my books and movies nearby!
Keep your chin up about decisions that you make. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself and know that even if it’s the wrong decision, they can be character building moments.
Praying for everyone on the East Coast!
Ah what a great perspective, character building moments for sure. Thank you for your prayers, I know many east coasters had it way worse than I did.
That’s great you are getting another day off, although I agree sometimes when you are stuck with unexpected time off company is much better! I’m excited to read your post for Sloanes campaign
I am so happy to be part of the campaign, something I have wanted to do for a while.
We haven’t really been impacted by Sandy aside from the wind and rain Saturday (which wasn’t too horrible, but it did cancel the lower state XC meet here which was surprising), so no day off here. But I’d trade work for the impact of Sandy any day! I know you say you’re unsure of your direction but to me you’re doing really awesome for a recent college grad, I wouldn’t worry too much about it, you are more successful than you probably see yourself as
. Definitely praying and sending well wishes for you guys with this storm and the aftermath!
Thank you, luckily I got nothing in my safe building but I know many other east coasters got hit hard. Glad you got only some wind and rain
I’m in St. Louis so we are not affected by Sandy. When I am stuck inside, I do like watching tv (since I never do otherwise), reading billions of blogs, and reading.
That kind of was my day in a bubble! I am glad you were not affected.
I’ve still got classes, here. It’s snowing and windy today…it looks like it’s supposed to warm up later this weekend though. I’m not quite ready for the winter temps yet. I lost power for a couple hours yesterday, and was really worried I wouldn’t get it back. I can’t imagine what it would be like to live alone without power. I hope you’re doing well today and I can’t wait to read your post later today!
Luckily no power lost here, DC was blessed with underground power lines. I was safe which is something I am so thankful for. I can’t wait for the post link up next Tuesday. It will be great thanks to Sloane!
I am totally with you on having no real direct, clear path laid out as far as what I want to do. It definitely scares me, and sometimes I’ll sit down and literally brain storm “what I want to do with my life”. I usually don’t get very far, I mean it’s not something I can decide in 10 minutes. But why haven’t I decided in the past 3 years? :-/
Ya, I mean you are still in college but I so felt the same way my senior year and it just hit me hard this year, my first year out of college. Somehow I just need to let myself be patient and let it happen
I love the ecard. I always say that I can’t do something because I feel bad leaving Milo alone
I am such a dog lover and would do the same if my dog was here in Dc.
Hope you’re staying safe!
My professor lives in an area that got hit pretty bad last night (we’re feeling Sandy up in Ontario) so my class got cancelled today. I guess a day off is a day off!
Oh wow that is crazy, at least your class cancelled. Nothing too bad here thank goodness but another work from home day
I totally understand the whole wishing you had someone to hang out with when you can’t go anywhere. I can imagine it would get pretty lonely… and scary by yourself. Only 3 weeks until you get to be home with your family and spend lots of time lounging on the couch and eating delicious foods with them. Hang in there, girl! It’s almost time
Girl you just made me want it even more SO CLOSE
Can’t believe how bad the storm is! Hope your work-at-home day is cozy. Kind of a nice excuse to catch up on sleep!
Catch up on everything! I am lucky I didn’t get any damage or power outage.
Stay safe, friend! I hope the worst is over!
Oh yes, the worst is by far over.
I’m so glad you’re safe and they everything is OK! Sandy is supposed to bring us strong winds today, but that is pretty much it! Oh, and 6 foot waves by the lakefront, which is crazy for us.
I keep seeing the crazy waves on the news. So insane. Glad you are safe and sound!
No immediate effects of Sandy here, but all the contractors we work with on the east coast have been canceling meetings left and right. Guess everyone gets a few days off for the weather! Nice in one way, but yeah, I go stir crazy after a day trapped in the house. Definitely time to get creative and crafty!
I ventured out today to relieve that stir crazy feeling. I sure needed it.
I live on the west coast, and have been lucky to only have crazy wind. I hope it clears up for you all soon!! Stay safe!
Thanks goodness, already clearer over here. Let’s hope it only gets better.
Sandy’s definitely causing a ruckus over here in Chicago (though obviously nothing AT ALL like what’s happened in New York, New Jersey, etc.). We’ve got 60 mph winds from Sandy in the forecast for today, and the waves on Lake Michigan are supposed to be almost twice as high as they normally are on super super windy days! Crazy! I really wish I could see them, but there’s no good way for me to get there during daylight. Alas. Sandy’s also been doing a bomb dot com job of keeping me up at night thanks to all this wind. My windows aren’t exactly high quality, so one of the panes doesn’t fit in as well as it should, which means gusty winds = rattly windows = angry 2 a.m. tired Bethany. I shouldn’t complain, though: it could be much, much worse. I’m glad things seem to be all right over by you, though! Continue to stay safe!
Same over here, wind was the worst. Flooding in areas but not where I am. The wind did keep me up as well, doesn’t help I have a corner room of an apartment building.
STAY SAFE GIRL!! Im praying for all you East coasters.
I get to work from home on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which I LOVE. I get up bright and early, at like 6, so I love being able to finish all my work before noon.
That is a great schedule to have. I would love to have set days where i work from home, when I get it , it is the biggest treat alive.
glad you were safe as well
as you know another day at home besides a short shift at the gym tonight. it isn’t bad out at all now.. so glad the wind died down because it was keeping me up!
It was nice to have the last two days ‘work from home’ even if the weather wasnt really that bad. Going to be tough to get back at it tomorrow. Uck!
Glad to hear that you’re safe! This whole thing was crazy, and I really hope everything is back to normal as soon as possible!
Ya, my area totally lucked out. Glad about that.
well I hope you are able to keep safe over there!! I love movies, so I could spend all day on the couch watching movies….along with a side of some kind of craft
That is the one thing I wish I had, crafts. I have been bonding with my couch quite a lot.
Yup, I got another day off today. Good stuff – I’m at Daybreak of course, blogging. I should be doing HW…maybe I’ll do that after I finish commenting on blogs. Yesterday I did the same thing, while watching TV. I feel kinda lame for doing a whole bunch of nothing but tried to look at it as a blessing in disguise. My dad and I did venture out of the house last night to get wine, because well, we love wine. I got some rad takeout from the restaurant we went to too so that was cool. But I don’t like the unpredictable stuff either. I didn’t know I wasn’t going to work today til 6:45am when I woke up to check, and of course can’t go back to sleep, since I went to bed around 10! I have no idea if I’m going tomorrow either. I just have to keep checking for when we get power.
It is crazy how unpredictable this storm still is, I know many people will probably be off tomorrow as well just because of the damage. Sadly I am back at it tomorrow. Glad you stayed safe and got some time with dad. Jealous!
Unfortunately, we did not get any time off from Sandy.. I hope you’re hanging in there though girl! I am super proud you braved the storm in the rain.. I am kind of lame and hate running in the rain when it’s windy! I do sometimes, but not if I can avoid it.
It really was just rain that morning but the wind this morning kept me on the treadmill. Have to know when to call a truce for sure.
My favorite stay-inside activity is definitely baking!
Too bad I can’t bake for the life of me! Haha
Good luck with Sandy, it looks crazy from the news reports we’ve been getting. You probably needed two days break at home after working so much, you’re right though woukd be so much nicer if you were actuality at home!
Luckily no real damage and back to work today. Always tough to come back.
We have just gotten rain from Sandy! I’ve been thinking of you though…. stay safe friend!
That is good for you! Nothing too serious here either thank goodness
Yup.. Sandy gave me another day off and we just heard from our office that we will most likely be out until at least Friday or Monday.. Trying to hang in there! Luckily my friends who were evacuated are here to keep me company!
Oh man lucky for you, but hope you are all safe there. Wow I am glad you are all hanging together, sounds like your area got hit hard.
ughh I know what you mean about feeling bleh! that always happens to me when I’m cooped up inside. Whenever it would snow at home and I couldn’t drive anywhere, I would go NUTS – I think it just makes me feel trapped for some reason. Totally feel ya on the lack of direction too – I feel the same way! I always worry that I won’t be good at whatever I choose to do or that I won’t like it. But you’re right, you’ve got time and I think as you narrow down the options, something will begin to stick out to you! Hang in there, hopefully the worst of the hurricane is over (although…working from home is pretty bombtastic…)
I have to say, it seems like this job for you has made you really find your direction. i am quite jealous of that. You seem more secure than ever, even just from reading your post yesterday compared to earlier in the summer. I am just amazed by that. Love having you back!
I was totally kind of out of it yesterday from the storm, too. Knocks you out of your regular schedule. You don’t know what to do or what you should do –what if the power goes out! My classes are cancelled again tomorrow but I think things should be getting back to normal soon. Hopefully for you too!
One break from routine and you really are all over the place, it makes it that much harder to jump back in. Hopefully you are staying safe in the storm.
Greetings! I’ve been without power since Monday night due to Sandy, and like you wrote, Alex, I definitely wanted a hurricane buddy. I love my “Carrie space,” but during times like these, I really like being around others.
It is so true, I would have been your hurricane buddy in a heart beat!
I’m such a homebody and love hanging around the house doing whatever I please. But you’re right, sometimes it just depends on where you are (i.e. at home or in your own place) – it totally makes a difference in the entire experience!
it is true, i think just the process of switching it up really makes it that much better.
I’m glad you’re okay. I know what you mean. Sometimes I wished I lived alone but when I’m bored I love knowing there’s other people there. Maybe one day I’ll be ready to live by myself though … so I can feel like I’ve grown up. haha
I don’t mind living by myself, it just gives me a place to come back to of complete comfort