Today will be the definition of a long day.

1. Woke up to the surprise of snow! 
2. Did I think today will be a good day?
3. Yes.
4. I got to the MLC early so I decided to push the 2 in. of slush off the porch. 
5. Did I remember to unlock the door before going outside?
6. No.
7. Did I go outside without any of my stuff (including phone with important numbers and keys)? 
8. Yes.
9. Did the door shut behind me?
10. Yes.
11. Did I have to run to my office and figure out how to get back in? 
12. Yes. 
13. Did I have to wait outside in the snowy cold for security to get the job done? 
14. Yes.

It is now 11 am and I am finally warm.

Lessons Learned

Today I learned or was reminded of the following lessons... some are good, some are bad:

1. Fresh-fallen snow is beautiful.
2. Falling snow makes the world quieter.
3. Buses run late when it is snowing.
4. Walking for thirty minutes in the snow causes one's face to freeze if not properly covered.
5. Walking for thirty minutes in the snow causes one's legs to freeze if not properly covered (more than normally covered).
6. Walking like one would ice skate causes friction in one's shoes resulting in a happy warmth.
7. A stainless steel Starbuck's travel mug will protect coffee from freezing temperatures for longer than thirty minutes.