You're alive.
We made it through today.
That is "positive" enough for me today, because if you live near me, that is quite the feat!
Kudos to you if you took the adult version of a snow day! I should have probably called out of work, but I didn't. Partially because my norm is being a work-a-holic, partially because I didn't feel like ruining a child's birthday, and partially because I figured there wasn't much better for me to do!
I woke up to a text from my coworker/supervisor saying: I heard the roads are really bad ICY!!! Be careful coming in. Look at traffic reports - I heard the thru way is really bad.
As if that wasn't a bad enough omen, I went to the window first thing after getting out of bed and saw an ambulance rushing off somewhere. The ground was covered, I mean COVERED in ice! I could have (possible should have) ice skated to my car. In fact, the only reason I didn't smash my car into another car today is because I've picked up a few evasive driving tricks and I'm not afraid to use my CVT transmission vehicle as if it were a standard!
Friends, please don't do what I did today. Generally, when the roads are covered in ice, you shouldn't try to get in a big metal box with wheels that act quite like dull ice skates. Dull ice skates slip and slide with only some control, much like rubber tires. Even if you think you're a good enough driver to cope with the hazardous conditions, chances are all the other drivers on the road are not. I distinctly remember trying to get to work a few years ago when a driving ban had just been lifted. It took me hours to get there and, more to the point, I spun 180 degrees into a snow bank on the Interstate! Staring at oncoming traffic slipping toward you in the snow isn't very fun. Sometimes, it is better to just stay home.
So, just to recap, ominous text from supervisor, ambulance, crazy amounts of ice, and near-accidents. Oh yeah, there were also about 15-20 cars stopped on the side of the road, 3 stopped in the middle of the road, 1 in a ditch, and about 5 accidents. Next time, I think I'll wait it out indoors. Please consider doing the same and, again, congratulations for being intelligent and staying home today if you did.
All in all, I had a great day, and a child had a great birthday party because I went to work. I thank my lucky stars that my car and I are both in one piece.
Message of the day: Respect Mother Nature, especially when she tries to give you a day off!
...Or don't. But please, Please be careful! Cheers!
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