"Hurricane" by Bush

I feel as if I am in some strange alternate universe. My area is so quiet except for random emergency service vehicles that pass by.

When hurricane Sandy hit I wonder if it was really expected to be this horrible. My area doesn't seem to be affected terribly, but I know others have been. The only thing I am without right now is the Internet which is slowly making me lose my mind. I want to go on the computer in the worst way but I can't. Monday, Brett emailed everyone about the presentation being completed. I asked him if I should make it fancy and he said that would be great. It was so time consuming but I wanted to get it done as soon as I could. I'm glad I did that since I don't have Internet now. So at least that is all done though I don't know if this trip they are taking to California is even happening. The trains here aren't even running which means I can't, and others, can't get to work. They are setting up buses that will hp transport people but seriously why do I want to go deal with all of that hassle? I've just been lucky that the campus is remaining closed and it should. I don't know how many students would really want to try and travel to a bus then try and get a train.

I was speaking to Jessica earlier. I haven't spoken to her on the phone in a couple of days because of the storm. Last I heard was a commotion while I was talking to her due to electrical wires in her yard catching fire. She told me that a fire tuck stayed on her parent's street incase of anything and that when her father came home he kept insisting on putting the power on. She had to then go to a friends house. I can't imagine walking in that even if her friend's parent's house is down the block.

I wish I could get the Internet so I can email this tattoo artist back. I can do it from my phone I just need to plan it out better in my head. Brian I m sure told him I was around and I was inquiring about the cemetery piece. Honestly, I find myself in a situation similar to Jessica's. She waited a while and now is torn as to placement and size. Also doesn't help that her boyfriend is telling her she doesn't need anymore. She only has one small tattoo by her ankle. I don't have that problem, but a monetary one. I also don't know if I still want it, I think money plays a huge role due to it being such a large tattoo on my back. The artist, Robert, also said that since this was a large piece it would take a few designs and time to plan. I don't know if he forgot this but in his email he said he usually does drawings for that week not to far in advanced. I guess I will have to email him about that.

I spoke to Mike earlier and be is in a mess of a situation. He went on a trip for the movie he worked on and got stuck in Manhattan now. He can't get home though he doesn't want to since they don't have any electricity or anything. So he is in the city for how ever long. He reminded me we have the Columbus exhibit next week. He didn't want to bring it up but when he mentioned it I told him I thought the same thing. As I told Jessica I don't know if its even still standing and how I would get there. This is such a mess...

On top of this, I am impatiently waiting for my graduate application to be reviewed. This is only setting things back further since I know no one is there on campus doing anything.