So apparently Tropical Storm Erika is making her way to Miami and will be a category one hurricane Great…
My spec, Kelli, was the one to break the news to me. She sent me a frantic Google Talk message on Wednesday about the storm. *scratches head* My reply: What storm?
Next, she sent me a link to the National Hurricane Center and then….shit.got.real.
In my lifespan, I’ve lived through snowpocalypse Chicago, polar vortex, blizzards, ice storms, extreme droughts, and tornadoes (freshman year at BGSU...I cried). But, the thought of a hurricane sweeping through my place of residency is a bit unsettling.
Having lived through all that I mentioned, I’m going to live through Erika’s rude arrival to my new home. I put together a hurricane must-have list of all the things I think you should have, in addition to the real hurricane preparedness list:
My shoes, in a tupperware box: Look, I’ve spent some critical money on awesome shoes. Plus, who wants to start their shoe wardrobe over?A Bible, not on a tablet: Once I got my iPad, I downloaded the Bible app. But seeing that I might need the tablet to contact people, I will pull out my good ole paper copy that I used in college and grad school. I have some good highlighted notes in it anyway.
Bricks: One of the boss ladies (both heads of my department are women. Boom.) at work told me a story about the time her car floated as she approached the ramp to get on the turnpike...the same route I take home. She said the water from a tropical storm or hurricane is what is dangerous. Thanks. That's comforting. I need some bricks to keep in the trunk of my car.
Rope: Along those lines, if it looks like I might be taking a ride, I'm going to strap myself to a palm tree.
Vaseline: Seeing that I might be without water, I should make sure my skin and are moisturized. I need to look good when I’m rescued.
Water-proof mascara: Speaking of looking good, I will also have on my waterproof mascara. I need to have the right look of fright but beauty so that people will send me money and food.
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Rum: Captain Jack Sparrow swears by rum. He survived a hurricane and a tornado. I’m taking a cue from my favorite Disney protagonist.
Photo albums with pictures: I have pictures that span 30 years of my life. I want those rescued, too. I’ll keep them close.
Although this list is in jest, I am taking this hurricane thing seriously. What would you have in your hurricane must-have kit?
