Snow falls and then it melts

Today's Weather

Did I mention it was snowing?

No? Oh well it's snowing.
Correction. It's a blizzard outside.

Our weather forecast is as follows:
Tuesday- it's going to snow all day
Wednesday- it's going to snow all day
Thursday- it's not going to snow, but it will be cloudy
Friday- it's going to snow all day

It's a good thing my Mom got me a windshield brush/scraper thing.
Looks like it's going to come in handy.

The upside to all of this weather.
The only time I will ever think of this weather as an upside.
Is of course due to Hunting Season.

Snow Crazy

It has been snowing since yesterday non.stop.
They are predicting we are getting 5 inches every.hour. EVERY.HOUR.
Can I run away from home? Am I too old for that?
Can I take a permanent paid vacation? Does such a thing exist?

The Snow is supposed to subside by Friday, maybe even late Thursday.
This is so depressing.

Last night Ryan made dinner, I was so happy. Even if it was something that I wouldn't make myself, I appreciate the gesture, even if it wasn't really for me. So in the end I made myself a breakfast burrito, it was nice to cook for one. Even if it's only for the night.

Last night our cat killed another mouse. Well kinda. He doesn't eat them or bite them. He just plays with them, until he gets bored. He then leaves me to do the dirty work...
I hate mice, they are so icky and carry so many germs. Yuck.
I also hate spiders, they are so gross and creepy.
I also really hate snakes. I never used to mind them until I moved here. Rattle Snake Central that is. My only good thoughts on the snow is it will hopefully kill the dastardly snakes.
For all you snake lovers out there I'm sorry but every Rattle Snake I see, I kill. Because if I don't kill it, it may kill me. So I do what my instinct tells me, I run them over.

I wonder what the Month of May will bring? You know what it's supposed to do "May showers bring May flowers."
In our case it could be "May snow storms bring May depression?"

Let's talk about food, to be more specific deserts. The Oooey Gooey Smore Bars I made are better the second day then straight out of the oven. I tested my theory last night!
The marshmallows on top are even more gooey and sticky, it's awesome.

Tomorrow is payday, that is always something I look forward too. That means I can put gas in my vehicle! Yay, I just love putting gas in my vehicle, it's like my favorite to watch my money go down the tank...
Yet another reason for me to look into working from home. Or at least closer to home, or at least a considerable raise and monthly bonus.

I'm so thirsty, I'm tempted to go outside and gather a pile of snow, just so I can melt it and drink it.

On May 11, 2009 the United States Postal Service rates will be going up. AGAIN. Gosh the post office sure is greedy these days. Sheesh, I remember the days when it was like .37 cents to send something.

My phone is ringing, I hate when that happens.
Goodbye forever, or until tomorrow, or until I get bored at work again, or until I get off the phone.

Out of the Woods?

Le Sigh

Well last night I landed on the ground and it didn't hurt as much as I originally thought it would! This relieves me to no end, but I can't help but wonder if I'm really out of the woods yet. On the bright side, I fell and got right back up but just to be safe my fingers are still crossed.

They like me, they really really like me!
They asked me to help with Jr. High Track! WhooHoo! (I really am excited, that's not sarcastic typing!) (who is they?)

We have our first meet on Friday depending on the weather.... of course it's been snowing all day so.... chances are our first meet will be next week!

Snow Snow go away, never come back until next may.

I ordered my first School Sweatshirt On the back it will say "Coach Hamilton"
I'm so excited! Other school's coaches might actually think I'm a coach now instead of a player.
It's kind of funny the amount of times Ref's would ask me to get the coach....
"Um, I am the Coach."
"Oh really, I thought you were a player? You look so young."
"No, really I'm an adult do you want to see my driver's license?"
"Um, no no, just get your captions coach."

For Halloween I should dress up like a high school student.
Apparently I can dress like I always do and be golden!

Aren't you dying to know?

I made cookies last night!
I only baked 6 of them and put the rest of the dough in the fridge for tonight, but I did make the dough!

Today I was wondering around this place. They have lots of different things, however this place could be very very dangerous.
When I started spending some money in my head I slowly backed away and clicked the little X button in the top right hand corner. It was a close call.

Today it's snowing, this makes me sad. We are on winter storm warning until Thursday. Is it technically supposed to be a winter storm warning in the middle of spring?
This makes me want to move to Tahiti and drink cocktails by the pool or ocean ALL DAY. Of course that will never happen, unless some one buys me a place there. Any takers? Anyone? Anyone? Buller?
No? oh that's what I was afraid of.
(Funny story? At work just now, I got a "Vacations To Go" email. No seriously I just did and I deleted it. Why must they taunt me?? WHY?)

Tonight I'm going to finish baking my cookies and frost them and decorate them all pretty and then put them in bags and tie them off with pretty ribbons.
Then I'm going to give them away because my jeans can't get any tighter. New jeans aren't in the budget just yet.
I talked to my Mom today and she said I needed to eat more salad.
Um, do you even know me? Salad? All I do is drench it in Ranch anyways so it's just as fattening as chocolate. So I might as well just eat the chocolate from the beginning.
Plus I have grapes in my fridge Mom! GRAPES, and I ate a handful, see I'm healthy.
She must have noticed that my jeans were getting tight. Don't worry I'll get off the couch when it quits snowing. (This gives me another 4 months of sitting on the couch)

Seriously though, I'm going to be healthy I eat better in the summer for several reasons.
Fruit is in season and it's not nearly as expensive. (Weird you can't grow fruit in Montana year round) Plus it's hot out and you don't really want a 5 course dinner every night.
And (Mom are you reading this) there are nights in the summer where all we eat for dinner is SALAD! (and then my ice cream desert after but it's summer it doesn't count)
See I'm such a health nut aren't you proud Mom?

4 Wheel Drive: the miracle worker?

Most of my Family and Friends live in places that have winter.
By Winter I mean, snow, cold weather, rain, freezing weather, then ice, snow, cold weather, wind, then drifts.

Anyways, during these winter months they all have to use 4 wheel drive at one point or another.
Which brings me to my discussion today.
Why do people get that warm fussy feeling when they flip on their 4 wheel drive?
You can just as easily wreck with it on, you are still able to go in the ditch.

I think people from out of state who move to a winter state should have to take a winter driving course. Think about it.... How many times have the roads been horrific and you are driving, both hands on the wheel concentrating only on the road. Then out of no where some crazy person passes you talking on the cell phone. Then you read in the paper later they caused a 3 car collision. And they were quoted "but I had my 4 wheel drive on"
This could all be avoided simply by conducting this winter driving course. And if you fail, you don't drive. Take the bus, go green!
Can you imagine how many accidents this would prevent?

Another thing that drives me crazy is when people drive right on your butt on icy roads, if you have to slow down they are going to drive right up your back end, and it's usually people from out of town driving in your back pocket.

Winter time driving is pretty simple, slow down and give yourself a little more room between cars.
And 4 wheel drive doesn't work miracles, it just spins all your tires, it's not like the roads care if you flip your 4 wheel drive on. They can't tell, they will still be icy and can still cause a wreck.
On icy roads, you need to just be careful and be aware of your driving and the person driving behind you and in front of you.
Oh and in my parts of the woods, you also have to watch out for deer.
They don't care about 4 wheel drive either.
What? Just sayin.