Traipsing through a winterized landscape

So, it's happened again. My part of the Northwest got hit with a massive snowstorm. It dropped anywhere from 5"-24" of snow, depending on the area... In two days. The city I'm in declared that no one was allowed to drive without chains or traction tires, parts of the interstate had the same restriction, and parts were closed down completely due to the icy conditions. We closed the office early on Friday, because my boss saw that the snow was getting worse, and he didn't want to get trapped at the office. Granted, he told me this while he was out to lunch. I closed down the office shortly after that, grabbed food, then debated staying in my town.... I've been stuck at my apartment since, because I don't have chains or traction tires. As stated previously, I've never used them, or had a need to use them. *sigh*  it makes for a boring weekend.

It also makes me want to learn how to snowshoe or cross country ski. I may end up taking some classes and getting the necessary equipment. I'd rather not be trapped in any one place, especially if the apocalypse should happen now.

In other news, I broke my writer's block on my main story, and have gotten back on track... Somewhat. I'm trying to get my first draft finished by the equinox, but with the other stressors of life, that has been a bit difficult to maintain. With this change, though, the story is back on track.  Granted, my  main character is less than pleased at the turn of events, but if an author always kept the characters happy, the story would not be worth the read.  At least, not to an audience that could learn something from the story.

Yes, I know, I've been lax on updating. Je suis désolée. As previously stated, life is stressful, and I get home drained. The current situation does not make for an easy time writing, or even sitting in front of a computer for an extended period of time. I used to have my email inbox organized to a fault. Now, I can't find the energy to care.

Hope that those of you affected by the snowstorm of doom are okay. And those of you who have not experienced enough snow to get trapped inside for multiple days... Consider yourself lucky.