Brownout!!!
Finally there’s electricity. I’ve been feeling down this past 48 hours because of the lack of it. Last saturday I came home to a really dark subdivision. It was hard to accept because everyone outside the subdivision seems to be enjoying their normal fill of electicity and we inside the subdivision can do nothing but punch the now unforgetable number of "PALECO-Complaints and Quick Response" I had my complaints alright, but their quick response wasn’t that quick.
This morning, after waking up and finding out that we were on our 36th hour of no electricity. I decided to bring the kids to Dolce Vita and spend the whole day by the poolside. Wading in the pool sure does beat the heat in the house. The dust makes it worst. Construction is still ongoing and dust is everywhere.
At about 4 this afternoon, Alicia said there was already power back on. The kids immediately wanted to go home. They were already discussing/arguing who would use the computer first. They had this game of "batobato pick". Whoever won would use the computer and the two losers would just have to make do with the television. Ever since summer vacation began, I never were able to lay my hands on the computer and the tv remote. Not unless they were sleeping. Like now.
Began teaching Lya how to swim properly today. She learns fast. I have to buy floaters so I can improve her stroke. I used to be in the swimming team when I was in college. I never got to go to big time competitions nor did I get a chance in the local competitions. I used to wonder why I ever was in the swimming team. Now i know why. It’s because, so I’ll know how to teach my kids how to. This summer, I put it upon myself to teach my three kids to be good swimmers. In doing so, I would be able to save money and spend time with my kids. Take note, I didn’t say quality time. Oh my Lord, please give me patience, do not let this experience be traumatic for them. These are children. Comparable to delicate plants. Whatever I do today they will carry on for life. Waaaah!!! I don’t think I’m up for it.
