These are all things I missed during my period of time without electricity. The weather has cooled down lately so I didn't miss the air conditioner too much but it would have been nice to have a bit of a breeze. And even though, I know my apartment, it's just more comfortable when you can see where you are going. And I finally, finally could stop tripping on that same shoe. Or at least, I think it was the same shoe. I was really getting tired of jolting awake during the wee hours of the morning, panicking and thinking that I was late for work. And hot water. I love hot water. Even washing dishes was exciting.
I finally got my electricity back yesterday afternoon. I was told that it was supposed to be done by noon and when I went home during my lunch hour, no one had been there. No one. So I called the landlord. I was not so happy. He made some calls and by the time I got home that evening the power was back on. The apartment was filthy with all the workers who had been tracking dirt and cutting holes in my wall. There was dust everywhere. But now the place is getting closer to clean and my lights are back on. Time to keep writing.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
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2 comments:
Congratulations on your return to modern civilization. Events like this always tend to remind us of the 'simple' things we take for granted everyday.
texanbrownie, as an avid reader, I'm look forward to each new story as it comes out. I was wondering if you write any stories in first person as well? I think the imagery you use could really come alive with a first person view.
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