Duane and I awoke this morning to crazy snowfall circa 5:45am. Last night's weather report was for some light snow showers/flurries during the afternoon. Incorrect, I say. Duane rushed to get ready, as he would definitely be needing to take public transport to work; he wasn't going to drive in this mess.
I had plans to be on campus first thing this morning, but the snow changed my agenda. I watched part of the Today show and made some calls. I needed to touch base with Amy/Lana/Nicole to confirm that I could list them for my work study job references. Hoorah for nickels on the hour, but the plus side is the fact that work is around my class schedule. This rules. I'm just so glad and fortunate to have Duane's support through this return to school. In the long run, I know that 3 more years of school will yield YEARS of kick ass financial freedom. With that financial freedom comes comfort, travel, homeownership, and the start of a family.
Circa 1:30pm I made my way out into the wilderness today. The main roads are wet, but the side roads are in horribly slushy shape. I had to return the wide angle lens I rented for Stacia's photo shoot yesterday, which went swimmingly. There were a few incidents with Charley sans diaper, but after 2 changes of clothes, we were once again looking and smelling fresh. It was so great to have shoot again after SOOO long. These past few months of being laid off and subsequently waiting for school to start have been less than thrilling, so getting back in the game was great fun. Yesterday I really felt invigorated post-shoot. ALSO the 48 degree weather and sunshine driving back up from Castle Rock was SO energizing. Cold weather just DOESN'T suit me.
Speaking of fresh, I ran to get some groceries and grabbed some single-serving coffee "tea bags" of sorts. I've been jonesing for coffee lately, and I really don't need to be going to Starbucks to get it. Not only am I wasting the paper cup, I am spending at least $1.00 more than I have to for some coffee. I KNOW I own a coffee maker; my mom bought me one for my dorm days. Alas, I believe that sucker may be hanging out in Mom and Dad's basement or perhaps in Mom's office. EH. Anyway, the fact is that I don't want to buy a new coffeemaker when I KNOW I have one. These single serving doo dads should do the trick for the interim.
With the new tight budget and back to eating incredibly healthy, this combination has made grocery shopping quite the task. It takes TWICE the planning to create meals that aren't boring, but are sure to contain ingredients that are on sale. This makes for a lot of "improv" meal planning while in the store.
I certainly feel more lucid mentally since starting back last week, but my body really needs to catch up. Post-Yoga and Hip Hop last week, I could BARELY raise my shoulders without screaming in pain. Duane totally hooked me up with some mega therapeutic massage and I became best friends once again with Aspercreme. Hopefully I can get back to class tomorrow with some better weather. I am so grateful for the small gym we have in our apartment, but I am so over the treadmill and elliptical. Taking classes at the 24Hour Fitness locations really helps to mix it up.
Anywho...Duane should be home soon, and we are hitting the gym. I am gonna suit up!