I’m feeling strangely nervous.
We received a flyer in the post from Energex advising that our power will be off tomorrow for maintenance.
For seven hours…
So today I’m desperately thinking of all the things I can do to minimise this inconvenience.
I’ve put a wash on and the dishwasher, so that’s all good.
I’m writing my blog today, which normally I do on Wednesdays.
It really shouldn’t be a drama.
So why am I feeling so nervous?
Okay one good reason is of course we’re still in summer, although this week has been a tad cooler.
But still – writing this – I’m sitting under a ceiling fan.
Ask my husband ‘where’s Ann?’
His reply will be something along the lines of ‘find the fan!’
I’m usually sitting under one – whether I’m in the office, the lounge, our bedroom or on the patio.
I’m not a huge fan of air-conditioning unless it’s unbearably hot, and hopefully that won’t be the case tomorrow.
But the thought of no power.
I know I’ll want to do something on the computer, but I can’t.
A news story will break and I’ll want to watch an update, but I can’t.
That sense of being able to do what we want, when we want and suddenly I won’t have that.
We are so dependent on being connected all of the time.
So let’s find the positives in this!
What can I do?
I can read, clean (hmmm), tidy up.
Go for a walk and have a swim.
I can practice mindfulness.
Meditate.
Get organised for an upcoming trip, and write a to do list.
Even my obsession with being under a fan has a solution.
Michael bought me a desk fan which I keep mainly in the kitchen.
I sit in front of it to chop the veggies.
Then move it to the side of the cooktop when I start to cook.
If I charge it up tonight – that should last me the day!
I should also be relishing the fact I don’t have access to the computer etc.
Relishing the fact I can disconnect from technology for the day.
But let’s not get too ridiculous.
I’ll also have my phone.
So essentially I can still call people, check emails, use Whatsapp & Messenger, look at Facebook and play a Sudoku!
What on earth am I worried about?
The electricity might not even be off for the full seven hours…
I’ve got the power (in me) to do this.
Ann 🙏