Snow Storm

3.45pm - got an instant msg from my friends at the other building.

"u leaving early today?"

"nope? why?"

"half of our dept. gone already."

"slackers!"

"ppl are worried there might be no train later because of the snow storm. "

"really? what are the chances?"

"100%...nope, more like 31489073498572%"

"haha, ic ic..."

(I quickly called the LIRR's hotline)

"hello, are the trains leaving from PW going to be affected by the snow storm?"

"all trains are close to schedule."

"er...what does that means???"

"there is no problem reported so far."

"ooo...thanks."

(back to the instant msg conversation)

"hey yo, LIRR says there is no problem with the trains..."

"so you are not leaving?"

"yeah, not sure good info or not, but I will take my chances."

(after a while)

":( the cab company is not taking any more calls for cab, we need a carrr!!!"

Moral of the story:
Early slackers get the cab - always call the cab first thing when you plan to cabut from work.

By the way, mom was discharged from the hospital on Monday. She sounded surprisingly energized on the phone. She is still suffering from some side effects though (minor memory lapse and buzzing in the ears). We are hoping with the proper treatment, lots of rest, and warm family love, she will get better soon.

Muchos gracias to family and friends for your care and support throughout.