Thursday, January 29, 2009

snowy week

I never thought this Friday of this week would come. With all of the snow this past week it was really hard for me to commute from Grove City to Newark for school. The weather channel was basically my best friend. I paid close attention to the weather. Although, the bad snowy weather was one of the negative things from the get go that I knew was going to be bad for commuting during winter quarter. Thankfully on Wednesday OSU canceled classes, so I was pumped about not having to drive in this disgusting and dreadful weather.

This week made me realize how lucky the students were that live on Newark campus or near the campus itself. I just had to make sure that I was prepared for the drive. I gave myself plenty of time, leaving about 45 minutes earlier than usual. I also made sure that I had a full tank of gas, since the weather was so bad. Never knowing what could happen. Though I made it to school on time and had no complications! Thanks to the car my parents gave me… commuting is a lot easier. I have a nice Tahoe with four-wheel drive. It makes me feel really safe while driving in the snow.

I realize that winter basically just started, but I am thinking spring! I want spring to come soon so I won’t have to go through all the trouble with commuting in the snowy and icy conditions. But I do believe with having all of the snow, it will make me appreciate the good and bright sunny weather in the spring! So even though it is hard right now commuting back and forth from school, I will just keep being prepared and not let the snow get me down! Thinking spring is the way to go!!!

5 comments:

  1. All of this past week, I have been constantly watching the weather channel too! I commute to Newark also, and I hate driving in the snow and ice!!

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  2. I don't have any problem getting to school, for the simple fact that I live directly across the street in an apartment with my friends from high school. I guess you could say I'm lucky but I feel for you. It's good that you are responsible and cautious enough to drive in this weather. Good luck and you're not the only one ready for warm weather!

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  3. Yea i had to drive to Johnstown and that was hard.. i am not use to driving in the snow.. and it seems like i had a lot of stuff to do that week.

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  4. Licking County also seems to be stingy with the salt and the plow trucks. My house is currently frosted with icicles (although the slight warm-up is working on that), and while pretty, it is a little soul-crushing. I guess, like you say, it will make spring all the sweeter when it comes!

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  5. Yeah I had to drive from Columbus and the traffic was really backed up. I am also someone who likes to speed and the snow really slowed me down. Spring is right around the corner so stay in there!

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