Power

I live in California… And every so often – the wind blows … and because of that – the power company shuts off everyone’s power because their equipment is shotty, and they haven’t checked or upgraded these power lines – some of them in years.

The power company has been sued numerous times due to fires caused by their equipment. They filed bankruptcy … they have been in and out of court

And we, the customer, are at their mercy … so wind blows – lose power 🤨

I had no power almost the entire month of October!! That was rough!! Oh my god! There was no warning and they just started doing this – because of the Paradise Fire (a whole town went up)

Possible wind coming… ok … I am in the country… so I am on well water. When I lose power, I lose water also.

Ok… so I have a propane stove – thank god… so I have soups and none perishable stuff to last few days…

Ugh that means no coffee in the morning… and get all my stuff charged and charge at work.

And last time, I had to use candles, while it was nice – I was alert cause I do not want to start the fire either lol

This time … I have little battery operated festive lights hung around from the dollar store

And then I also got these battery operated flood lights (they aren’t actually flood lights but Oh my god! So BRIGHT!)

So that’s … water, food, lights … luckily it’s not overly cold at night… chilly but not cold. I still put every single warm blanket on the bed that I could find. I need everything battery operated lol

Ok so… I’m thinking I am prepared here… not sure if mine is going out for sure, or not? But just in case – I’m ready!! Maybe 🤨

I don’t want to get caught off guard like last time!!

It’s living off the grid 🤨😄 😡 … I’m good with that! I don’t want to do that!! I can handle no electricity – fine – I will adapt to that no problem…

The problem I have is no running water 🤨 … I absolutely am spoiled by having water… I like my showers – smelling and looking good… using a toilet normally. I do not feel like roughing it at the moment but whatever 🤨 … yes spoiled – I would like water please

But maybe I won’t lose power and then I’m just ready for next time.

And no – I can not afford a generator 🤨 so whatever – I learn … and no I can’t not move to a new place at this moment … just wish me luck! Lol

Ps… feel free to offer any advice or wisdom. ✌️