This crazy arse snow storm would be a lot more festive if Neal were home. Normally he takes the bus into work, and when the state closes early, he either waits for the next bus or gets a ride from someone who will be going by the bus stop where he parks his car.
Today he had a seminar or something on the other side of the state, so he drove to work. He was taking the second part of the day off, so I was all happy about life. Thursday is one of my work at home days, but today I don’t have papers to conference or grade, so I’m taking the day off. How fun to have my husband home halfway through the day! Except it’s now an hour and a half after he should have been home, and there is no sign of him.
Dudes, we’re Luddites. We totally don’t have cell phones. It’s not like a simple phone call can alleviate my growing worry. Here is a moment when I wish I embraced that technology.
To keep calm I’ve been tidying the house with plans to finish Maggie’s Socks this afternoon. If I can sit still while I wait for Neal. Why am I being such a nervous Nellie? You don’t have to answer that. Instead, maybe you could tell me what you do when your nerves are on edge. Besides, you know, having a cocktail. Is it too early for that?
ETA: He’s home!! What should have been a 40 minute drive took five hours. I hope your loved ones are home safe and sound, too. I think I will have that cocktail now!
Hang in there, I’m sure he’ll be home soon.
I’ve got the same problem today. My DH went to work, and now I have to worry until he gets home in this horrid ice. I’m spinning and knitting to distract myself.
It’s never too early for a cocktail!
I’ll second Dana’s proclamation! Seriously, Rescue Remedy does wonders for me, as well as long, deep slow breathing and positive affirmations. I’ve been using all of the above recently, waiting for the mortgage/house clossing crap to actually happen!
My hubbo is stranded in Fort Lauderdale. He keeps saying that we don’t need a snowblower . . . because he is always on the road when a storm hits (not that this one dumped much snow, thankfully). Glad Neal made it home safely!
I’m so glad he made it home safely!
YOU NEED CELL PHONES!
/rant