Since the beginning of this year, I have been living nearly unplugged. After an acquiescent relocation, one of the first things I was told was, “We don't have constant electricity here, we have light 1-2 times per week if we are lucky. And it nearly lasts for an hour.” I started to imagine my life with my phone constantly dead. Since my phone is the only lifeline to the digital world, the thought of going without it most of the time felt unsettling. I was used to having almost constant electricity where I used to live and even my hostel while was in uni, so I never bothered to get a power bank.
The first few weeks were hell. I had to drop my phone every now and then to charge. So I spent at least 50% of my day without my phone. As a stranger in a new place with nobody to relate with, it felt isolating. I didn't have much to keep me busy, but then, I brought some books with me, so I read most time, slept the afternoons away, and sang (I Have a Terrible Voice btw) to kill my boredom.
After a month, I went home and came back fully prepared, well at least. I persuaded my bro to give me his power bank and his mini rechargeable fan. I brought my sewing machine with the help of my dad and took a few novels from my sis, as well as my drawing books. With this survival kit, I was ready to face life without a phone.
So when my phone is dead, I have tons of things to do. One of my favourite things is sewing, and I'm glad I'm able to get a few customers in the area.I also love to read whenever I can. Reading is relaxing, entertaining, and even keeps the mind sharp. sometimes I found myself rereading my books, or reading my Bible haha
Now that I am used to the environment and people around, occasionally I take an evening stroll enjoying nature and the environment or sit outside and talk with a few neighbours. Another thing I do is to sing off-key. Sometimes I just sit in silence brainstorming ideas, reminiscing and giving thanks.
Sleeping is also my go-to. Sometimes I don't even plan for it. When I'm not sleeping or sewing, I also love experimenting with new recipes or visiting friends.
Lastly, I when other things fail, I turn to drawing, my first love. Whether Plugged or unplugged, art is the favourite thing I love to do. Give me art supplies and food, I will survive alone in a remote countryside house without internet and a phone (well, maybe).
In conclusion, living for a long time unplugged won't be a very big problem except for the fact that I need my phone for communication and daily transactions as a business owner and social being.
This is my entry to digi-prompt 011
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