A Night Like Any Other

Coming to you live from the eye of the storm...

Hanna is quickly approaching the east coast.

(what this really means is that the storm will arrive sometime in the middle of the night or early morning)

Eastern NC is under a Tropical Wind Warning.

(what this really means is you have been warned. There may a breeze.)

The rain bands have started to come on shore.

( What this really means is a few showers can be expected. Your patio furniture could get damp.)

I am so glad the meteorologists have weather gauges and fancy equipment to let them know about this storm and wind warning.

I am not doubting their expertise and knowledge of all things stormy.

They are after all the storm experts.

But hello....

I just walked outside and I don't feel a thing.

Except sticky and humid.

I kept squinting my eyes to see if I could see the trees sway.

I tilted my head to see if I could see a leaf blow.

Nothing.

It isn't even raining here right now.

I am not sure if this is a weather joke or if this is the calm before the storm.

I am thinking that the school may have over reacted by dismissing at 1:00pm today.

I am just saying.

I hope all my preparing and cleaning was not in vain.

Maybe by tomorrow morning I can at least use the word blustery.

Hanna is coming to visit!

I am busily preparing for the arrival of Hanna.

I am a southern girl.

We southern girls like to make our guests feel welcome.

We stock up on extra groceries, we clean the house, we put fresh sheets on the beds and we cook lavish meals.

This guest will not be treated any different.

I have been to the store.

I bought some essentials.

Like bread and canned goods.

I bought some "comfort foods".

Like Oreo's, chips, and sugary cereal.

I changed the sheets yesterday.

I am scrubbing the floors and cleaning bathrooms today.

And when all that is done...I plan to cook meals based on what is in my refrigerator and freezer.

Now some of you may be asking WHY?

I ask myself that question every time a storm comes.

My husband asks that question too.

He thinks I might be crazy.

I really don't have a good answer for you.

I refer to it as my "Storm Nesting Phase".

Prior to any tropical storm or hurricane I go into this nesting phase and clean.

Everything.

And Organize.

Everything.

And alphabetize everything.

I was just kidding about alphabetizing.

That my friends was already done.

So with bleach and Mr. Clean in hand I will be preparing for Hanna's arrival.

I promise to update you throughout the day.

Stay tuned for Phase 2!!!