The Upside of Irene

Okay.  I figured it would be too easy to hate on New York for having TWO natural disasters in one week.  Earthquakes and hurricanes both suck and are scary.  Not to mention the hurricane ruined my plans for three visitors I was really looking forward to seeing!  But instead of bringing the normal complaining, I will list a few of the nice things about Irene.

1) Having an excuse to buy lots of carbs because they are not perishable.

2) Sleeping in really late because nobody has any plans.

3) Getting to talk to my mom a million times a day.

4) Having an excuse to make a noodle pudding because it's not perishable?  (note: it very well may be perishable).

Grandma Leah would be proud!

5) Going out to breakfast in the rain for peanut butter and banana crepes on Saturday.

6) Being inspired on Sunday from previous breakfast to make peanut butter and banana french toast with Challah.

7) Appreciating how awesome it is to have power and air conditioning.

8) Taking lots of walks with Mike.

9) Not having to get on the subway because it was closed!

10) Getting flowers from Mike, who appreciates how stressful things can be :)

I even brought them to work!