Living on Long Island all my life, I've seen some pretty intense snow storms. Snow storms are different everywhere. As a kid, it's fun when it snows; being able to play in it, not having school and staying in your PJ's all day. As we get older, snow becomes more of a hassle then something we all enjoy. Roads become messy, getting to work becomes the next Mission Impossible and any sort of social plans become nonexistent. Basically, snow days suck.
1. Milk. Bread. Eggs.
I will never understand this one. The first speak of snow sends people into some crazy state of mind, clearing all store shelves of bread, milk and eggs. As a former grocery store employee, the amount of people that bought this stuff in bulk was almost funny.
2. The roads are awful.
Traveling isn't advised during snow storms, but sometimes you can't help it. The snow just makes everything a complete mess.
3. Shoveling.
Honestly, nothing makes me more angry than having to go outside and shovel my driveway and front porch after a night (or day..) of snowfall. The worst is the extremely wet, heavy snow.
4. Social events won't happen.
Had plans? Sucks to suck, now you don't. Thanks to the recent snowfall, you won't be going anywhere anytime soon.
5. How are you getting to work?
That's my biggest worry. I get nervous every time it snows and I have to be in the office. I only work fifteen minutes from my house, but I still leave my house an hour before I have to be there, just in case.. Too bad snow days aren't acceptable when you have a job.
