Outages and Gratitude

Last week the power went out, only in the back half of my house. I couldn't turn on my lights or TV in my bedroom, and didn't have light in my bathroom either. I had to plug in an extension chord and use lamps in my bathroom and bedroom to be able to see at all in those rooms.

After about a day, having to plug/unplug the lamps and extension chord became very annoying. I realized in my frustration that I take so many things for granted, even things as simple as being able to turn on a light with just the flip of a switch.

This got me thinking...why do we take so many things, and people, in our lives for granted? I guess because it's easy. When something or someone is around consistently, it becomes a "given," and is expected. I think it's sad that we oftentimes have to lose something or someone in order to be fully appreciative of it or of them.

Now that my power has been restored (thank you Chris the electrician!), I don't take for granted the ease of flipping a switch when I enter a room. But I wonder, how long will it take before it becomes commonplace again, before I forget what it was like without it? Something to think about I think.

And Another Sync Article...

Here's the latest...enjoy!

http://sync.arkansasonline.com/news/2009/jan/20/i-want-you-want/?

A Skate Down Memory Lane

Today I was talking to someone and suggested that we get a group to go roller skating. This brought back some of the fondest memories of my lifetime...

My sister and I used to roller skate on the carport outside our house for hours on end, while listening to Amy Grant (my first concert, by the way), Paula Abdul, or Mariah Carey on our portable boombox.

Those were the days. Although I'm sure if I brought out a pair of roller skates and an Amy Grant CD, my sister and I would revert to our childhood roller skating champion selves. Maybe I'll give her a call.