Later that day...

Shoveling off the roof wasn't so bad after all. I dressed appropriately, tucked my sweatpants into my SmartWool socks, wore deep tread hiking boots, called mom before and after to check in, and took my cell phone and water with me.

I was able to do alot of the work from the ground because my roof is so low. The snow was light on top, but packed at the bottom. I was able to work the shovel under the snow, pry it up to break off large sections at a time and just drag the shovel backwards until it fell on the ground. The hard part was once I climbed up and had to work it all downwards. I was able to do a lot of the work the same, except I had to push more of it off. I think I got the worst of it on the back carport side where it backed up 2 years ago. There is already a 4-5" layer of ice on the bottom edge of the roof, so I glad I got it when I did.

In retrospect: Don't wear sweatpants. They got wet, heavy and stretched. I felt like they were riding low in back and when I got back inside, I checked, I was right. My apologies to my neighbors, it wasn't a plumber on the roof, it was me. lol Also, I would take kleenex next time. Note to self: I over did it this time. I should of quit when I thought I should've, but I stayed and finished the section I started, pushing and pulling the edges off and then had to shovel Sadie's path and the driveway where I had pushed snow into it. My elbows are screaming at me right now. However, I am just glad I accomplished what I did before the rain started. It was plenty heavy already. If I am up to it, I will try some more tomorrow.

The highlight of it was that I never once worried about my weight and falling through the roof. Five years ago, I never would have attempted this chore. I reflected on how glad I am that I am not that heavy anymore. How I can do all sorts of things I could never of considered doing before. Really, daily, I am thankful I did that one thing for myself.

As I finished, it began to snow again. Naturally, I cursed, but they were the giant fluffy flakes that gently float downwards and are too beautiful to hate. lol yeah, right. I think homeowners have had enough snow removal for one winter already.