Snowed In

Two months ago, I would have laughed in disbelief if you told me I would be playing in 55+ inches of snow in February. I expected to be in sunny South Asia, enjoying the "cool" upper 80-degree winter months, eating my Madras Meals off the bright green banana leaf outside at Palimar. But I've spent the better part of the last ten days snowed in, enjoying Washington DC's storm of the century (literally).

Due to complications obtaining a new work visa, I will not return to my dear colleagues and unfinished work in South Asia. However, I will continue to support these same friends and coworkers from afar, by completing my internship at IJM's headquarters in DC. More to come on the specifics of my new role, reflections as I transition and adventures from a new city.

For now, a few photos from Snowmageddon:

The entire city was covered in a magical blanket of snow.

Cars were buried along streets (this photo was taken in between the two massive storms -- yep, there was a lot more to come).

All this snow made us a little stir crazy...

and got our creative juices flowing. Sick of the Snowmen dominating the sidewalks, Maryanne, Brian and I decided to make a Snurtle. (Snow + Turtle = a Snurtle)

Our snurtle is big, but not quite big enough for sledding. I figured it was worth a try.

Posing with Snurtle in front of our apartment.

Although we never actually found a hill, Maryanne and I sure made good use of this sweet retro sled!