electricity.

while i was diligently writing a small one page essay this evening, there was a power outage in my neighborhood. and for some reason, it felt like time stopped. i lit a candle. and sat on my bed. i used my cell phone as a flashlight. and was left to sit with my thoughts while i awaited the moment when the power was brought back to life.
why i couldn't think of anything to do baffled me, and now as i write and reflect about it, kinda dissappoints me. what kind of life do i live that i cannot survive without electricity? that would mean a life without the following: a cellphone, a television, a radio, a laptop, a computer, video games, internet, light and washing clothes by hand. i'm sure the list is longer, but why do i need to elaborate...you get the idea.
needless to say. i'm quite dependent on this "cushy" life in which i have been blessed.
i do remember, when i was a kid, a time when life was "rough" and we would have no electricity for days because we couldn't afford it. and it was always fun. we played games, told ghost stories by candlelight and stuff. but now i can't even think of something to kill time. instead i went to the gas station, the bank and the grocery store. watch out world, katie's having fun.
i need to be thankful, not complaining.
happy for a time without distractions, and should've spent my time talking with God.

today has been rough. in more ways than one. and i finally got an opportunity to relax and spend some time thinking and i blew it. at least i know better for next time.