Sno-pocalypse 2/1/11 - post update

Check out some of the pics I captured while venturing out:

Sno-pocalypse 2/1/11 - mid/post update

 The snow is still falling. We have roughly 6 inches that I can tell from my door; maybe a foot. They've closed down all roadways and made it illegal to be on the road. I have emailed my team, and will be working from home today. Pot of coffee is on, heat turned up, and wearing 3 pairs of socks (don't worry mom and dad, I'm fine). See pictures below:

If you check the other post, you can see that the electric box is completely covered

Drifting on my front door

Oops, I almost didn't include the pre-photos. My bad:

Sno-pocalypse 2/1/11

As I said in last night's blog, I ran a ton of errands yesterday in preparation of Sno-pocalypse 2/1/11, including going to the grocery store. I made a simple chili in the crockpot for tonight in the hopes of creating a healthier version of the Skyline 5-way (yummers!). Recipe below:

- 1 lb ground beef, browned (I had to substitute my standard ground turkey b/c the store was out :( )
- 1 small onion, chopped (I like to use sweet onions)
- 1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped chilies, drained
- 1 (14 1/2 oz) can black beans, undrained
- 1 (14 1/2 oz) can kidney beans, undrained
- 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 - 2 tbsp chili powder to taste (I like to use chipotle chili powder)
- 1-2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/2-1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp worchceshire sauce
- 1/4 tbsp basil

Basically you mix it all up and cook in the crockpot from 8-10 hours. Another reason I love crockpots: you can just LEAVE them! And just about everything that comes out of them is DELICIOUS!


Additionally, I've been thinking about what I plan to do if and when I get snowed in.
- Read (my new books per my "Me and Barnes&Noble" post
- Catch up on my DVR: I have some amazing Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello movies, Gossip Girl, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and others!
- Clean... I've been putting this off FOREVER! I tend to stick to topical treatments and not deep cleaning...
- Organize my clothes, and sort out donations

That seems like a good list of ideas... or I may just curl up and sleep :)

What do you plan to do during this 2011 Blizzard??

PS I have to say I am very disappointed that Purdue has already called off snow for the day without receiving any snow yet. This is the 3rd time in almost 35 years that the school has closed classes.The last time was my senior year, and they didn't cancel classes until I had gotten there... Regardless, STAY SAFE EVERYONE, and don't drive anywhere you don't have to!

Me and Barnes & Noble

I ran several errands after work tonight in anticipation of the coming (Northern) Snopocalypse....

- Bank to deposit money from Mom & Dad
- FedEx to mail packages to the cousins & Sister
- Jimmy John's (because their Turkey Tom unwich is only 245 calories and AMAZING!)
- Barnes & Noble (for books in case I get snowed in and lose power)
- Grocery store (to pick up reserves and chili ingredients)

I must say I was fully impressed that I could do that all in two hours... especially since I spent almost half of it in Barnes & Noble... I've come to the conclusion that I typically look for pink, pale blue, or lite green covers to find new books... how sad is that?? I pick my literary inspiration based on the color of a book cover. HOWEVER I found some fun ones. Check it out below:

Any thoughts?? Have you checked these out??

Sno-pocalypse

Just a fun way to start you Monday off… In case you didn’t hear, Atlanta got a ‘HUGE’…. 3 inches… of snow last night. Needless to say the city has shut down and they’re calling in the national guard for a state of emergency…. Below are some pictures my parents sent. Seeing as how we’re expecting that tonight, and I somehow fully expect to be in the office, business as usual, I find it very funny ☺

Enjoy!