Weather
After a February with highs in the 60s and 70s, the last thing I wanted to see mid-March was this.
When I traveled more, it seemed that September/October/November and January/February/March were my busiest travel months. When it was 26 degrees outside and my boss would ask if I could go to Texas or Georgia, it was an easy yes. As my flights headed south, it was fun to watch the last of the snow disappear as we crossed to warmer weather.
It's spring break around here, in case the weather didn't give that away. In December it looked like I might be in a warmer climate this week, and we planned on my husband and bonus-kid flying down to meet up, but alas, business needs changed. So the bonus-daughter picked up a couple extra shifts at her part-time job, plus a concert this week, and we're trying to sneak away for a quick trip to Kansas City for some shopping and R&R. In the meantime, you'll find me snuggled up on the couch with the pups, watching the pretty snow turn to grey slush as the cars drive by. And praying the sun comes out and clears off our driveway...
No Thank You
Monday, March 13, 2017
After a February with highs in the 60s and 70s, the last thing I wanted to see mid-March was this.
When I traveled more, it seemed that September/October/November and January/February/March were my busiest travel months. When it was 26 degrees outside and my boss would ask if I could go to Texas or Georgia, it was an easy yes. As my flights headed south, it was fun to watch the last of the snow disappear as we crossed to warmer weather.
It's spring break around here, in case the weather didn't give that away. In December it looked like I might be in a warmer climate this week, and we planned on my husband and bonus-kid flying down to meet up, but alas, business needs changed. So the bonus-daughter picked up a couple extra shifts at her part-time job, plus a concert this week, and we're trying to sneak away for a quick trip to Kansas City for some shopping and R&R. In the meantime, you'll find me snuggled up on the couch with the pups, watching the pretty snow turn to grey slush as the cars drive by. And praying the sun comes out and clears off our driveway...
The rain over the last few days caused flooding and damage beyond imagination. My phone started going off around 3pm (2am central) with reports that The President had declared the entire island a disaster zone; canceling school and work. Our company suspended work for all non-essential staff, canceled training and kept the doors open for any volunteer employees who were able to safely come to work.
Fortunately, the part of town where our office and my apartment are located isn't experiencing any flooding so I was able to safely go to the office. When I arrived in the office, I was floored by the dedication of the four employees who had already arrived. Ryan had taken a boat to reach dry land to catch a cab to work. A boat.
The weather is improving now and things should be getting back to normal tomorrow, but I'm so grateful that everyone in our office is safe and accounted for.
Flooding
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
The rain over the last few days caused flooding and damage beyond imagination. My phone started going off around 3pm (2am central) with reports that The President had declared the entire island a disaster zone; canceling school and work. Our company suspended work for all non-essential staff, canceled training and kept the doors open for any volunteer employees who were able to safely come to work.
Fortunately, the part of town where our office and my apartment are located isn't experiencing any flooding so I was able to safely go to the office. When I arrived in the office, I was floored by the dedication of the four employees who had already arrived. Ryan had taken a boat to reach dry land to catch a cab to work. A boat.
The weather is improving now and things should be getting back to normal tomorrow, but I'm so grateful that everyone in our office is safe and accounted for.
Manila is flooded. The tropical storm or typhoon is further south, but the city has been hit hard with rain for the past day. Schools are closed, buses aren't running and parts of Makati (where I stay and work) look nearly abandoned. Thankfully, there isn't flooding near me, but some of my colleague's homes are flooded and many associates were unable to find transportation to the office today.
I'm sure Iowa would gladly take some of this rain, they are currently experiencing a drought that is hurting farmers and will ultimately hurt anyone who enjoys food.
The sky was dark as I left work this morning; it reminds me of those evenings in the late fall where you barely catch the sunset as you leave work. Only it should be bright and sunny by now.
This trip really has flown by. The weather has made sightseeing difficult, so I'm very excited to return at the end of the year for some warmer weather. Hopefully the sun comes out for my trip to the beach next weekend!
Too Bad I Can't Carry-on More Than 3oz of Rain
Monday, August 6, 2012
Manila is flooded. The tropical storm or typhoon is further south, but the city has been hit hard with rain for the past day. Schools are closed, buses aren't running and parts of Makati (where I stay and work) look nearly abandoned. Thankfully, there isn't flooding near me, but some of my colleague's homes are flooded and many associates were unable to find transportation to the office today.
I'm sure Iowa would gladly take some of this rain, they are currently experiencing a drought that is hurting farmers and will ultimately hurt anyone who enjoys food.
The sky was dark as I left work this morning; it reminds me of those evenings in the late fall where you barely catch the sunset as you leave work. Only it should be bright and sunny by now.
This trip really has flown by. The weather has made sightseeing difficult, so I'm very excited to return at the end of the year for some warmer weather. Hopefully the sun comes out for my trip to the beach next weekend!
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