A reflection...

... after hurricane Sandy aka Frankenstorm.

I am blogging so that means that I am one of those 

who were lucky enough to live in an area 

not badly affected by the hurricane.

For us, Monday evening was still scary and full of anxiety.

But it was nothing compared to what some of our friends and 

others had to experience only a few blocks south, 

at the other side of the East River/Hudson 

and in nearby counties.

When you are in your warm, comfy apt and

see such devastation around you,

you can't help but feel enormously lucky and thankful.

Well, that's how I've been feeling over the last 48hrs.

 First and foremost, I am grateful for being unharmed and safe 

in the comfort of my apt.  

But as the hours have passed, 

I've been feeling grateful for other things that even if smaller, 

I want to make sure that are shared.

As a statement of my utter appreciation. 

  And as a reminder that not even the smaller things should be taken for granted:

Our mobile internet age: Jeez, it may annoy us at times but I swear I will never take for granted whatssapp, twitter, and facebook again. 

On Monday eve, they saved us from going insane, 

they helped us laugh and 

keep connected beyond our little apts. 

And all that felt comforting, which in moments like the one on Monday, it's priceless. 

Breeze: After being in an apt for about 36hrs straight, 

fresh air feels freaking good.  

That's what I experienced when I walked Pia on Tuesday morning. 

 I am pretty sure she agrees.

My new laptop and Iphone: I have always been an anti-tech type of girl.  

Well, not anymore. 

Amazing the power and the reach of these little things

and thankful that I can afford them. 

Movies: I've always loved movies but I now have a new "thing" for them. 

My dear Rober had sent me several movies the days before.  

In lieu of a physical human companion, 

they served as distractions, companions and 

perfect ear plugs for Pia.

Fresh-warm coffee and the egg burrito that I made on Tuesday morning @ home.

Our normal life: I usually fight off routine and look for change. 

You know? Sometimes, no change and normality is good. 

(if you also feel thankful and want to give a hand to the city of NY, 

you can email nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov. They will call you as needed)