Alexander did not go with me to the tax people. He decided he'd rather stay home which meant I ended up having to call him several times to verify visa numbers and what not. But, as luck would have it, the woman preparing my taxes had just gone through a class about nonresident aliens who are filing a tax form which, as it turns out, is how they categorize Alex right now, so he was.
At the end of the day, the tax lady managed to not only guide me through an additional form required by the IRS, she also got us twice as much in our refund. So it was a very good day.
Tomorrow they're predicting more snow for our area. Now, here's the thing...I love snow. I really do. I am the first one saying "I can't wait for the first snowfall" every year much to the chagrine of my friends and family. I like watching the snow fall. I like playing in the snow. I don't even mind driving in the stuff. But right at this moment, I am really ready for spring. I just don't want more snow. I'm over the cold weather. It was 40 degrees here yesterday and I loved it! I want some more of that and not the 12 inches of white stuff they say we're in for tomorrow night. Please let this one pass us by!
Showing posts with label please for the love of god no more snow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label please for the love of god no more snow. Show all posts
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Friday, January 16, 2009
A balmy 7 degrees...
These past two days it's been horribly, painfully cold here in Wisconsin. The kind of cold that makes me throw any semblance of vanity out the window. I sprinted to the car each morning wearing a plaid babushka on my head to keep my head from freezing off. Yes, I was making a fashion statement. I was praying my car would start each day but half hoping it wouldn't because the thought of going back in and going back to my warm bed was just too appealing. Alas, the car started valiantly each morning. "Office casual" attire became "wear anything you damn please as long as you're warm enough". There were not enough sweatshirts in the world to keep me warm this week.
Ah, but today...today the windchill stopped for a brief time while the sun was out and the temperature rose to a balmy 7 degrees. People started to come out of their homes and businesses again if only for a couple of hours. There was traffic. I even made it to the grocery store without risking life and limb. And then...the sun went down, the temp dropped to -10 and the windchill became a factor once again.
Tomorrow they're predicting it will be almost 20 degrees!! This may be a cause for celebration. I'm sure people will be dancing in the streets. It's quite likely I will see Cheeseheads walking around in parkas, boots and shorts! But, of course, there will be snow. Because apparently even though we have 8 foot drifts everywhere and the streets have been reduced to one lane pathways, we just can't have enough snow. Besides my shovel isn't completely worn out yet so, by all means, bring on more snow. We have so much snow the neighbor kids have converted their snow fort into a three story townhouse. Yup, more snow....please.
By next week, they say the temps will be above freezing. I can't even predict what might happen then. The mere thought of it makes me giddy and there's likely to be total mayhem out there when that happens.
Ah, but today...today the windchill stopped for a brief time while the sun was out and the temperature rose to a balmy 7 degrees. People started to come out of their homes and businesses again if only for a couple of hours. There was traffic. I even made it to the grocery store without risking life and limb. And then...the sun went down, the temp dropped to -10 and the windchill became a factor once again.
Tomorrow they're predicting it will be almost 20 degrees!! This may be a cause for celebration. I'm sure people will be dancing in the streets. It's quite likely I will see Cheeseheads walking around in parkas, boots and shorts! But, of course, there will be snow. Because apparently even though we have 8 foot drifts everywhere and the streets have been reduced to one lane pathways, we just can't have enough snow. Besides my shovel isn't completely worn out yet so, by all means, bring on more snow. We have so much snow the neighbor kids have converted their snow fort into a three story townhouse. Yup, more snow....please.
By next week, they say the temps will be above freezing. I can't even predict what might happen then. The mere thought of it makes me giddy and there's likely to be total mayhem out there when that happens.
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