When we wake up on a workday and see inches of snow on the ground, it can be a challenge to even get on the road. Warming up the car, shoveling snow, and brushing off snow from the windows can delay us as if we had been stuck in traffic for a half hour.
As we’re driving down the snowy road, we’re at the edge of our seat, gripping the steering wheel tightly, hoping that we won’t get stuck or swerve or drift down the road. It’s a tense and disconcerting experience, one that makes us pay extra attention to the road without caring for what’s on the radio or singing to our favorite song.
Once we’ve made it to the parking lot, we let out a sigh of relief. Thanks to the snow plowers and road treatments, we made to work safely. Most of the snow and ice from our windshields have melted because of the defrost and heat. The cabin is toasty, and we don’t want to step out into the frigid air. We sip our coffee (or tea) and gaze out at our place of work, hoping that it doesn’t snow again when we clock out.
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