A Frustrating Day.

This morning, John and I were supposed to drive back to my hometown of Sewickley so I could see my little brother KJ in a musical for the first time. He had a supporting lead in The Sound of Music--one of my personal favorite shows--and I was SO EXCITED to go and support him.

Unfortunately, last night it decided to snow--not much in Baltimore or Pittsburgh, but the snow decided to plop itself right in our path--6 to 10 inches, apparently, although I have no idea what the weather was ACTUALLY like on the Turnpike, as we never left. Both of my parents warned me about the danger of driving on the Turnpike in snow (the travel speed was reduced to 45mph there), and if we were only going to be there for one day it wasn't worth it. Of course, Mom left the decision entirely up to me (Dad basically told me not to come), which (of course) means that I knew I had to stay home. I was furious. I cried for a few hours, had John call Mom to tell her--because I didn't want to talk--and had John tell Mom to tell Dad, and tell him not to call me.

Maybe I was overreacting (John insisted I wasn't), but I was SO disappointed. I've never seen KJ perform, especially a role like Max Detweiler, and I had my heart set on it. I hated having to surrender to something as stupid and changeable as the weather--especially when I couldn't see it myself. I'm still now sure if it was worth it to stay--if we'd have been in any REAL danger to drive down. Either way, it's done now. :/

John was instrumental in getting me through the day--apart from putting up with my tears, he was all too willing to stick around and make me lunch (after we fell asleep for three hours--crying always tires me out) and snuggle me up if I needed it. And, of course, offer me delicious Chinese food for dinner. Seriously, he knows how to show me love. :P

I also cut myself some bangs today--John initially brought it up--citing photos of me from Fall 2008. He thinks I'd look great in bangs again, and Robin quickly seconded this when I brought up cutting my bangs to Katie on Wednesday night when we all went out for burgers (and to watch Canada cream Russia--woo!). So, I decided 'What the hell?', and cut my bangs in the bathroom this afternoon. They need to grow in a little bit, but I'm happy--I just need to pay a bit more attention to my eye makeup now. :P

The senior party--entitiled 'Gala Obscura'--is tomorrow night. It's a cocktail party, and I have to decide what on Earth to WEAR. I don't want to go too formal, but I would hate to be overdressed. What to do?!

Hope you're all doing well. Stay warm!

Love,

-A.

On a brighter note...

No class tonight or tomorrow!

And I updated my art blog (finally).

I should really call Lemondrop.

Dear Lord.

NO MORE SNOW. PLEASE.

Love,

Alyssa.

(Amen.)

P.S. You know what I need right now. Help!

EFF THIS SNOW.

But in the meantime, laugh at my funny sister:

Lauren: I LOVE TIM GUNN. I want one for my pocket.

In case you haven't been watching the news, or you live in CA...

THERE IS THREE-PLUS FEET OF SNOW IN THE DC AREA. RIDICULOUS.

I think this says it all:

Weatherman Freaking Out Over DC Snowpocalypse
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I had a grave shift last night at the dorm building about three blocks from my house. Usually a six-minute walk. On the way there John and I were ankle deep in snow, and that was bad enough. Six hours later, on the walk back, we were KNEE-DEEP, almost up to our thighs in snow. It took us almost twenty minutes to get back. RIDICULOUS. And intensely beautiful, but so absurd a sight I can barely describe it.

Here's a photo from closer to DC, but it is entirely comparable to Baltimore right now:

This sounds so incredibly lame of me, but this freaks me out! It's scary not knowing when it's going to stop coming, especially when there's already so much! It's been snowing for nearly 48 hours already. But John and I are still trudging (trekking) through this mess to get to a friend's engagement party. (Usually a fifteen minute walk...an hour now?!)

Wish us luck--all of you stay warm and safe!

Love,

-A.