blackout 2003

no, not the blackout that left all of the east coast without power this summer. the blackout that left the light side dark (ironic, we realize). half of hamilton was without power for 16 hours today. well, it turned out to be just over eight hours without power, and i was asleep for most of them, but still.

it was a pretty fun day, actually. once the morning chill wore off the breeze was so warm that i opened my windows to enjoy it. i woke up to discover that when hamilton promised “emergency lighting” from our generator, they actually meant that every single the emergency exit sign would be illuminated to its fullest extent. but that’s it! but the atmosphere in the hallway was actually kind of nice. it always annoys me that the lights stay on out there all night. they shine under my door and keep me awake. but the bathroom was a black hole of cold tile and porcelain. i could have trailblazed my way between sink and toilet and shower (although, there was no hot water, so what was the point) but i didn’t even try b/c the only real hazard were the other people who might be there! i felt like i had to announce myself to make sure i wouldn’t just run into someone. so, flashlight anyone? but not all the westers were interested in the offer. when cj ventured into the cave to brush his teeth, he said, “no, it’s fun in the dark.” suit yourself.

we went to eat lunch at the diner, b/c commons was closed, and got a kick out of the coincidence when we all ordered the same thing. when we got back around two (or was it one?) the lights were on! but no internet. so we headed out to target to get allegra for cj’s allergies and magnesium for nayomi’s twitching and chocolate for me in general. and boggle. we bought boggle. cj and i determined that we cannot own a house together b/c he admired this furniture style and we spent a substantial period of time in the air freshening product aisle. what does this say about us? and our living conditions? hmm. well, my room smells like “ocean” now.

so when we got back, the lights were still on and the internet had been restored. it was only four or so, almost six hours before the light side was expected to see the light again. blackout 2003 could have been a thousand times worse. but i’m glad it’s over!

quote of the day: “you’re the reason the stars always shine” – marry me jane

love always, em locke