Woman vs. Home

Alright, Dear Readers, I've been homebound for going on 5 days now due to the snow/ice storm that has paralyzed Atlanta.  And as I was thinking about the coping mechanisms required for such a situation, I realized the Bear Grylls' Man vs. Wild-type scenario that Atlantans are in.  Obviously, we all have different ways of passing the time, but there are survival techniques to be used here:

• Don't have a movie marathon the first day with all your favorite flicks (same goes for all the episodes of your favorite TV show).  Conserve.  You don't know how long this could last.
• If given enough warning, get to the store and while others are focusing on the "essentials" of milk, bread and eggs, you go for the Ding Dongs, Cheetos, and cookie dough.  If you're a health food nut, well, this is your excuse to experience the sublime flavors of trans-fat and processed cheese in all their glory.
• Mess.  If you're not a messy person and keep a clean and organized house, then you'll need to make a mess for yourself to clean up (I hear kids are very helpful in this area, too).  For the rest of us, we can simply pick whichever project we'd like to tackle.  My Day 2 was spent organizing my kitchen utensils.
• Books.  If you're a reader, then this is an ideal situation for you.  Hopefully, you have a new book you're enjoying that will help you pass the time.  If not, pick up that old favorite and visit your old friends.  
• Walks.  Do explore your neighborhood.  I met several new neighbors on my first sojourn out of the house.  There's nothing better than snow to bring together a bunch of Southerners.  

That's all I can think of right now.  If Day 5 uncovers any new techniques, I'll be sure to share them.