Since Hurricane Sandy has struck, there has been little to no transportation available around New York, plus most establishments were out of power, and some still are. Never in all of my years have I seen the school district close down for six consecutive days and counting. I am so thankful that everyone in my family and all of my friends made it through the storm okay with only minor damage and power loss in some instances. One thing Hurricane Sandy has forced me to do is spend a lot of time inside my house. Work was closed for two days last week (we were nowhere near as lucky as the schools!), and I used that time to finish reading Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, reorganize my book and graphic novels shelves, reorganize and minimize my DVD collection, straighten up some of the cluttered areas in my room (all while watching The X-Files), and spend a lot of time watching classic movies with the rest of my family. It feels like I've been on the go since last March so it was really nice to enjoy a relaxing week at home for a change. Sometimes I forget how much I enjoy curling up in my bed with a good book and a hot cup of tea, or lounging on my downstairs couch for family movie nights. It's always lovely to reconnect at home and spend some time selfishly indulging in the things that make you happy. But now that it has been a few days, I'm ready to run out to Manhattan for more adventures. I have plenty of exciting things coming up this holiday season, which I'll be sure to share with everyone :o)
