Cold baths in the dark

    This post is from another creative writing prompt and I have to write about 12 things to do without electricity. 

Day:
Read
Write
Draw or paint
Knit, crochet or do a craft
Play a board game
Put together a puzzle
Actually go outside
Talk and listen

Night:
Light a fire in the fireplace* (if you have a fireplace)
Snuggle with your family
Watch the stars if it's warm out
Make shadows with your hands and a flash light/ lit candle
Spend the night with family
Spend couple time if kids are asleep or if you don't have any
Talk and listen



    I know there's more than 12 things here and also that I put talk and listen twice but it's because you can do it anytime. When I say anytime I mean it. You can still have electricity and still take the time out of your day to know your family, friends, children, and significant other. So many people have so many distractions through out their day they forget about the people in their lives. When you don't have electricity to power some of those distractions you have the opportunity to know the people in your life and appreciate them as well. I know, I have gone with out electricity sooo many times it's kind of sad. I appreciate the chance I had to talk with my husband about our daily life, or to sit in front of the fire place burning paper with my sister, or taking ice cold baths in the dark.

Take time today to talk and listen.