10 Ways to Make the Most of Sandy

Today, I am working from my couch, as the subway system closed last night and weather is expected to take a turn for the worse. Right now, there is only light rain and wind outside. If you'd like realtime updates of the weather in the city, I highly suggest this New York Times feed with haunting (but gorgeous) views from the 51st floor of the Times Building. If you're in need of a good laugh, check out Thought Catalogue's Hurricane Sandy Liveblog. As long as most of the East Coast is stuck inside, here are 10 other ways I suggest making the most of Sandy:

1. Don't change out of your pajamas or take off your glasses. This is your chance to grab a cozy throw and cuddle up on the couch. No one will judge because they're doing the same.
2. Turn on the TV and watch the poor news anchors almost get blown away by the storm, as well as the crazy people who live at the beach and insist that they're not evacuating.
3. Since most Starbucks in the city are closed (Dunkin is celebrating), make yourself a warm drink and pour it into a bright, pattered mug. Coffee, tea, cider, etc. Consider adding a dash of liquor.
4. Use the storm as an excuse to eat a bunch of delicious "nonperishable food." This should include chips, cookies, popcorn, macaroni and cheese, and Halloween candy.
5. Make sure you download a new book and charge your Kindle. As long as the battery lasts, this is a great time to catch up on your reading. I am planning to finally start Gone Girl.
6. Actually clean your room, not the fake kind of cleaning where you "organize" everything into piles on all available surfaces. Dusting and vacuuming earn bonus points.
7. Organize your virtual world, as well. Last night, I answered all unread emails and cleaned up all files saved to my desktop. It's the little things that make life seem more orderly.
8. Check in with friends and family to say hello and make sure they're safe. For the most part, everyone on the East Coast is stuck inside. While we still have power, call someone or set up a Skype date.
9. Learn how to play a new card game. My roommate and I plan to pull out the cards if/once the power does go out. Cards by candlelight sounds like a few hours of fun, right?
10. While it might look like a great idea, don't try to go outside once the weather actually starts. This Felix Rey umbrella might be cute, but you're asking to get blown away.

Felix Rey Umbrella / Warby Parker Glasses / Amazon Kindle / J.Crew Pajamas / Jonathan Adler Mug / Gilt Home Throw