So, last night I was informed that a water main break was getting fixed on our street today and they were turning our water off at 8. They said it should be out about 6 hours, but we really don't know when it will come back on. So, I set my alarm for 6:30-because I take a while to get up and, let's face it, I take long showers. I woke up this morning at 8:45. So, I'm completely pissed with myself because I woke up 2 hour after I meant to and I REALLY need a shower and now I can't take a shower until God knows when. My mom said if I really wanted I could go over to grandma's and take a shower there, but I said forget it. I'll just wait.
This, in turn, got me thinking about how spoiled I am. My whole morning was ruined because I woke up late and couldn't take a shower. Well, actually, I could walk a block to my grandma's house and take one there, but that's just too much hassle. And I mean, it wasn't like I could take one when they turned it back on or anything. *little petty voice inside my head*: "But what if it doesn't get turned back on before you have to go to dance? Then you'll smell bad BEFORE you start dancing! Woe is me!" *More rational voice inside my head* "Suck it up, sweet cheeks! It's not like you slept on a garbage heap last night."
But seriously, I've got my panties all in a bunch because I don't have water for a few hours? Most people in the world never have clean water. I let it run for a half an hour almost every day just so that I can look clean and presentable! In
Africa they sometimes have to walk for days to get one jug of water. I could walk 10 minutes to my grandma's house a block away, but nooooo that's just too much trouble. After that, I started feeling a little guilty for freaking out over my first world, white people problems.
Anyway, I still haven't taken a shower but oh well. I'll get one eventually. Now, off to focus on pursuing a higher education. A.K.A: Filling out a study guide and coloring in a map.
Remember how lucky you are to have water today!
Peace out!
Lisa
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