Things To Do During Power Outages!

Updated: November 4

Another power outage... and this time, its for the long haul. My power has been out three five days and might not get restored for another two days due to that freak snowstorm that pounded my area this weekend.

So putting a positive spin on things.. here are some tips to do during power outages

• Have a candle-lit dinner especially with your love ones. 
• If you are with a group, have one of those Dining in the Dark concept that has been popping up all over the place. You don't even need a blindfold since its so dark. And you do not have to worry about plate presentation.
• Of course if you do own an electric range, then no power means no cooking. Get some take-outs, mix and match the dishes. See what you can come up with.
• Clean out your fridge (which I will be doing soon) since most items will be spoiled after two days of no power. Remember, food is much cheaper than getting stomachache and needing to go to the emergency room. And if you are home when power goes out and know that it wont be back at least for two days, have a big food feast!
• During daylight, do some dusting around your place. Better yet, do a whole house dusting.
• Clean out your closet and dresser, donate unwanted clothes to charity. Remember the rule, if you have not worn something twice, that means you are not wearing them anymore. 
• For families, bring out the classic board games such as Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly, Sorry or Scrabble. You can also bring out Pictionary but it might be harder to play it during the dark. 
• If its warm outside, bring out the lounge chair and enjoy some fresh airs. Read a book when its still light out. If it gets dark and you are afraid of getting bitten by mosquitoes, get those repellents. 
• If its warm outside, invite friends over and just chill... 
• Read a book.. light permitting.. don't want you to ruin your eyes.
• Write and when I say write, I mean with pen and paper. Time to get back to the old school way of writing. 
• Think.. yep, think of the things you want to do with your life and see if you have achieve them. If not, think of ways to help you achieve those goals. Think Think Think
• Do some bbqs weather permitting and if you are permitted to do one. Actually, you can bbq even if its cold. You are satisfying your hunger while getting warmth - Two birds in one stone.
• Memorize lyrics to a song.. or songs.. so you will be ready for your next karoake
• Learn shadow puppetry... it should be fun... be creative

I am sure there are more options but the coffee shop I am in is closing so this is the end for the tips. 
I thought of more things to do in the dark since that's all I can do for now...

• Make your own candle - with all the melted wax you will be having, you can customized your candle in various shapes and sizes. And you are saving money for reusing the melted wax instead of buying new ones.
• If you live with your partner, there is one thing that you can surely do. The three letter word - S-E-X. And if its cold, what a better way to warm up by using each other's body heat. And the darkness will just heighten your arousal. And you are using more of your touch and feel sense rather than what you see. Could we say... hot!
• Board games are fun but you can also go for other games such as Rock-Paper-Scissors and Hand Slap but this are also light permitting games. 
• Meditate or do Yoga - you don't have anything to stop you now.

I'll think of more tips since it does not look like I will get power back soon.