Recently I decided I would finally dig my car out of the mountains of snow surrounding it. Apparently when the snow plows come through my apartment complex, they get a kick out of blocking us in with their huge loads of snow and slush. Lacking a shovel of any kind, I rummaged my cupboards to find a medium sized tupperware bowl.
Let me just say that 45 minutes digging in the snow is quite a workout! It is a good idea to properly equip yourself for such an endeavor. I recommend ear muffs, gloves, and some kind of snow boots if possible. I chose to start on the side of the car, digging around the driver's side door, just to make sure I could get in if need be. Work your way towards the rear of the car, if that is the part that is blocked, of course. Try to smooth out the snow as best you can. This may take a while, but scooping and kicking the snow really does work your core, arms, and legs. And if needed, you can take all of those roommate annoyances out on the white stuff that doesn't hit back.
If your car has a low frame make sure to smooth things down very well. Trust me, you don't want to end up being stuck, blocking your entire parking lot, and thus forcing a car full of girls to come help you push your little Suzuki back into the spot you were trying to escape in the first place.
A few things I have learned from the whole ordeal:
1. Buy a snow shovel before the winter comes, by the time you need one, the stores will be sold out.
2. If you see someone in some snowy trouble, help them out-- you'll never know when you may need a favor.
3. Your little car may be a fun driver in the summer, but those ground effects only cause problems when winter rolls around.
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