Black Out

What do you do when there is a black out in your house? The last time that happened in PJ where i am staying, it was a long time ago. The last "black out" we had was when we participated in the Earth Hour when we switched off the lights voluntarily. Once the electricity were gone, we felt bored and we decided to take a ride in the car to see if other places were participating in Earth Hour as well. Though it was just one hour, it felt rather long when you have nothing to do. Then you realised that electricity is playing a very vital role in our daily lives now. Few days ago, after the Internet interruption, there was a black out the next day. It was not a long one but it lasted for 2 hours that almost drove me crazy. The house was so dark that i couldnt even see my own fingers! And though the weather is pleasant for summer, it was still rather warm once the fan is off.

Romantic isn't it?

It was almost 8 plus when that happened and luckily by then the Algerians have already broke fast and eaten. Normally when that happened in PJ, the atmosphere will be death silence. Everyone will be in the house cursing and hoping that the power will be back fast. But here, it's a different scenario all together. There were a few houses that have had their own generators. Hence, they turned on all the lights and blasted the music as loud as possible. Then gradually you will see people coming out to the street, the kids will be playing and running around in the dark whereas the adults will go to the nearest house that has generator and chit chat or dance there. From where i was staying, i could hear the laughters and music but unfortunately i could not snap a good picture. The black our lasted for 2 hours and so did the fun. Once the current was back, the music was gone and the laughters subsided. Eye-turk is back to its silent night again. Strange but this shows how Algerians are more fun loving and relaxing people compared to Malaysian!