To you - maker of elastic waist pants.
Screw you - decider that sizes should be configured by 2s. I am a 13 not a 14 and it matters to my ego. I use to be a 9 but had to wear 10....I guess my single digits will be kept to my shoe size.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Weathering this storm....
I admit I am spoiled. I like to have running water with temperature options. TV I can go without but I can certainly understand the desire to not miss the latest episode of The Walking Dead and Sons of Anarchy. It is also helpful to see where you are going and be warm.
Until we are faced with challenge we really don't realize how important some things are and the domino effect behind them.
Without water - no laundry, no flushing, no bathing, no drinking - nothing clean. That sticky thing on you hand will stay there.
No electricity - no elevators, nebulizer or dialysis machines, no atm, gas, cell phone service, transportation.
You worry about your loved ones and do your best to be there for as many people as you can while still trying to overcome yourself. Through these storms we discover who we are and what we are made of emotionally, physically and mentally.
You wake up and can't believe that this is happening but at the same time know you are actually really lucky that you don't have a worse case scenario. You are blessed with family and friends that actually show up and pull together. The ones who role up with water, hot food, soda & coffee (they are necessities) and clothes. People that realize you weren't going to leave your pets behind while you left to safety. Those that know food pantries exist but also know it is cold and you will be waiting in line for 3 hours with young children if they don't offer to watch your little ones. Try explaining to your bright eyed son why his 5 Birthday was the "worst ever."
Little by little things are being put back into place. I am so extremely fortunate. I was greatly inconvenienced, had to climb up and down stairs but don't live on the highest floor. I didn't have water but thankfully my mom did. We managed. I still have a home to go to and my friends (who I consider family) and blood relatives are good. We will do our best to help each other through the individual hardships doing what we can.
I saw people writing on FB about the marathon and their support for it to continue...I could only think they still had their electricity. Those who say - there are places you can go to for food and clothes - not thinking of the hours you have to wait in line while some employers expect you to still show up to work.
I am so damn lucky and I know it. I am so sorry for the loss that many have suffered and pray that those who have so much rebuilding to do find the strength and faith they need. Ask for help if you need it and take it if it is offered.
Until we are faced with challenge we really don't realize how important some things are and the domino effect behind them.
Without water - no laundry, no flushing, no bathing, no drinking - nothing clean. That sticky thing on you hand will stay there.
No electricity - no elevators, nebulizer or dialysis machines, no atm, gas, cell phone service, transportation.
You worry about your loved ones and do your best to be there for as many people as you can while still trying to overcome yourself. Through these storms we discover who we are and what we are made of emotionally, physically and mentally.
You wake up and can't believe that this is happening but at the same time know you are actually really lucky that you don't have a worse case scenario. You are blessed with family and friends that actually show up and pull together. The ones who role up with water, hot food, soda & coffee (they are necessities) and clothes. People that realize you weren't going to leave your pets behind while you left to safety. Those that know food pantries exist but also know it is cold and you will be waiting in line for 3 hours with young children if they don't offer to watch your little ones. Try explaining to your bright eyed son why his 5 Birthday was the "worst ever."
Little by little things are being put back into place. I am so extremely fortunate. I was greatly inconvenienced, had to climb up and down stairs but don't live on the highest floor. I didn't have water but thankfully my mom did. We managed. I still have a home to go to and my friends (who I consider family) and blood relatives are good. We will do our best to help each other through the individual hardships doing what we can.
I saw people writing on FB about the marathon and their support for it to continue...I could only think they still had their electricity. Those who say - there are places you can go to for food and clothes - not thinking of the hours you have to wait in line while some employers expect you to still show up to work.
I am so damn lucky and I know it. I am so sorry for the loss that many have suffered and pray that those who have so much rebuilding to do find the strength and faith they need. Ask for help if you need it and take it if it is offered.
"Hope is
important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If
we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today."
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- Thich Nhat Hanh
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"Do not think of
a painful experience as a dark time in your life. You emerge out of
everything learning something or becoming a better person. You realize who
your real friends are and how much your loved ones mean to you."
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- Colleen Ho
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