Ike

Ike did a number on southeast Texas.

We were among the lucky ones - we were only without power for 13 hours - some people are still without power after eight days. We still don't have cable, phone or internet.

I've learned to appreciate little things:

• working traffic lights
• open grocery stores
• grocery stores that are open past 6 p.m.
• buying gas without waiting in long lines
• ice in drinks
• not needing to boil water for drinking
• full water pressure

I managed pretty well through the stress. Friday - almost a full week later - I melted down and ate most anything that wasn't tied down. Oh well - it happens - and Saturday was Core.

My school still doesn't have power, so I'm not sure when I'll be going back to work.

There is a silver lining though - it was a break from all the election coverage!!!!!