Being from Manila, I’m no stranger to typhoons. Hurricane Sandy doesn’t surprise me. I’ve prepared my emergency bag and it just sits in the hall closet, ready for anything that might happen. There’s nonperishable food in my pantry to last for about a week.
What I’m really impressed with is how well NYC is dealing with the situation. The MTA suspended subway service yesterday- Sunday 10/28/12 starting 7pm, forcing everyone to get home and prepare for the storm.
I got the announcement that classes were suspended for Monday and Tuesday as well. This just means that my midterm exams in Economics and Statistics are moved and now I have more time to study for it.
Before I left home, there was a week that it rained everyday.
It’s not raining buckets here, but since I’m only on the 4th floor and our apartment windows don’t face the street, I can’t really tell how strong the wind is outside.
I just hope the subways will be operational by Thursday. I can’t have classes extend past December 17, or else my Christmas break will be terribly short.