One week ago today.

One week ago today, I was readily anticipating three things: 1) Being without power, 2) Having to swim or slush my way around the city and 3) Being stuck in my apartment (alone but with canine companion) for a couple days without power and water.

As much as I wanted to USE my flashlight, I thankfully didn't have to do any of those three things. I never lost power. We didn't get any flooding. And I wasn't stuck inside my apartment — well maybe somewhat because of the intense winds whipping outside.

Here are some of the days events that come to mind when I look back...

Three Days Before Sandy Hits:
Wasn't really thinking much about Sandy because I was running around Manhattan in the morning trying to find a new outfit for my job interview that evening, giving myself enough time to walk Cody beforehand and get ready to leave. We talked nonchalantly about Sandy during interview.

Two Days Before Sandy Hits:
I get this feeling that I shouldn't disregard what the news is telling me and that I should go while I have time to get some essentials. Everyone in New York talks about "Go Bags." So I go to Rite Aid and the grocery and buy items on my list. Yes I made a list. The only thing I didn't get was candles. Total cost: $115. The first aid kit was $20...and $40 of it was cash. 

One Day Before Sandy Hits:
I didn't think I had enough water, so I went to the 99 Cent store across the street and got some more bottles. Total cost: $7. As 5 p.m. approached, the local news was non-stop about Sandy. Press conference after press conference. Prep, prep, prep. My landlord stopped by to tell me if the power goes out to call her, no matter what time, because she had to come here to make sure the basement didn't flood. This area flooded last year with Hurricane Irene. I spent most of the day finishing a midterm exam and working ahead for the week in case I lost power. Then the mayor suspended all transportation at 7 p.m. The city was shutting down. Sandy was real.

The Day Sandy Hit:
Didn't lose power overnight. But I knew (from watching the news non-stop) that I had to get Cody on his walk early in the morning and then at noon. Because at noon the winds were going to be bad. And they were BAD. At about 5 p.m., I took my aunt's advice and blew up my air mattress just in case I needed a flotation device. This is when I also start thinking I should have bought more junk food because canned green beans, tuna and Ravioli just wasn't going to cut it. I was thinking about chips, candy...

The Day After Sandy:
Extreme boredom sets in. It is still really windy, so going outside for a long walk wasn't something I could do with Cody. I should have read books, but instead I got caught up in the news again. It was a ghost town. Nobody was outside. No cars on the street. No buses or taxis. Trains were still down. Cody tried to get me to read my book, but I couldn't.

So yes, Sandy cost me $122. But I'll be ready for the next natural disaster or whatever comes our way. I put my "Go Bag" up, but nearby. I'm thankful I have had power, heat, water, food and shelter for the past week, unlike a lot of other people. The only thing affecting my area now is the gas shortage. One gas station is closed with a sign that says "No Gas." And the other gas station has a long line.

And that folks is my Snor'eastercane 2012 wrap up.