busybee

• White Center streets don’t get plowed, at least not this early into a blizzard
• My Mazda3 doesn’t have nearly enough traction to drive on unplowed streets
• The streets I live on are hillier than I realized
• I do not have it in me to walk a mile to Target just to find out if they have snow chains in stock
• I also do not have it in me to walk a mile to get groceries
• I can absolutely make do with whatever food I have on-hand

It’s pretty hot in Seattle.

First, advice from someone who grew up in the desert:

• Drink lots of liquids, but don’t drink just plain water because sweat loses electrolytes
• A good way to cool down reasonably quickly is to hold ice against a major artery or vein, such as your wrist or armpit, or against your sternum (but be careful about overdoing it in that case)
• A breeze can help but at a certain point you’re only blowing hot air around and heating it up even more
• Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages