Today I realized, about halfway through my mid-morning shower, that electricity is really nice to have. Perhaps it was the lights going out that paradoxically illuminated the importance of electricity to me. Or, maybe it was the fact that I was unable to do pretty much anything since the electricity went out. At least the sun didn't go out, so I could still see, but everything else I tried to do was quite difficult. I wanted to make some hot tea, but I couldn't really do that without a working microwave or oven. My desktop computer turned off, but fortunately my laptop stayed on. I was just going to browse the internet for a while, waiting for the electricity to come back on, when I realized that the DSL modem uses electricity. I wanted to walk into the kitchen and check the time, but, right, yeah, the oven and microwave weren't working still. So, I sat, unable to do much of anything, except wait for a phone interview and try to figure out where I would go afterward so I could do work on my computer. But, after a few minutes, I realized it wasn't so bad not having electricity. I could still eat a banana. And I realized what a luxury it is. I mean, sure the bathroom is dark, but it just took a few moments of fumbling around to find whatever I needed. I could go without electricity for days if I had to. But, it sure is nice to have. And I'm definitely glad that it's back on now.