In March 2016, I wrote about a power outage. So this blog will be kept short.
Last month, we went through two full days with no power in our immediate neighborhood. Once again, it reminded me how much we depend on electricity in our day-to-day lives.
Unlike the last time, fortunately, the outside temperature was nice and, consequently, the interior remained comfortable as well. Thank goodness!
Aside from the obvious items, such as electric lights, things that don’t run include the following:
- Treadmill (my #1 equipment on which I work out while I work for several hours each day)
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fans
- Hot-water heater (no shower)
- Electric stovetop (no cooking)
- Microwave oven (no heating up foods)
LED Lantern with USB-charging port
About a year ago, David had bought at Costco (with a discount, of course) a battery-operated portable lamp – that operates with eight D-Cell batteries – with three brightness levels and a USB-charging port which lets you recharge cell phones, as shown in the picture to the left. It came in very handy, enabling me to stay in contact with our business associates.
On a day-to-day basis, most of us don’t even think about it much but, with all the modern conveniences that we take for granted, you and I live far easier and luxurious lives today than any kings and queens of the past. Think about it – with a switch of a button, we have lights. Turn on the faucet, we have instant hot water. Or even an instant fireplace with no fuss or mess.
After the initial shock of having to deal with it, the power outage forced me to stop and think about my everyday life. Those two days turned out to be a time of reflection, reminding me to be extra grateful for what we do have.
Taking full advantage of the situation, using daylight, I was able to finally go through half a physical book that I had been meaning to read for the last several years.
