-21 and clear in Tsiigehtchic today.
Sunrise at 9:10 and Sunset at 19:03.
16 more minutes than my last blog! Enjoying every wind free second!
I found someone who reported on the media blackout this past weekend. Woohoo!
No one had any idea what was going on outside of the region.
I did find out later that there there were a few people on a different internet service that made some contact with the outside world. I will have to get in touch with them if there are any further situations like this one.
I have learned that the number of dishes in your cupboard directly influences the frequency that you wash dishes. One plate means that you wash the dishes after every meal. Four plates means that you wash the dishes after every four meals. Of course you can prolong the process by using bowls, small plates or napkins and then well I guess you are leaving things too long.
I am busy organizing things in my little space. I may need to send some back, or maybe I can keep it to sell when the next media blackout comes around and I get hungry. I may also need it for emergency funds during spring break up when there is no way out of the community until the ferry is in the water. Actually I have been doing well with the groceries I got in inuvik and the ones I packed with my things from home.
Better to lighten the number of possessions anyway. How silly it is that we clutter our lives with so many things. Maybe the garbage leaving our home should be equal to or less than the stuff we bring back into our living space. Might need to start weighing it to be sure the clutter is not getting out of hand!
Things are getting back to normal after the big storm. A few furnaces that froze up have been restored to working order. I have canvassed the community for a dog that I can take for walks once in awhile. I was not able to bring my Jack Rusell Terrier as they do not want any indoor pets in the residential buildings. I will have to work on the situation. I put up pictures over the weekend of my pups and some family photos.
I feel like something changed after sitting in the little Magic Bus for two days with the wind blowing at 70+ km/h and having no communication with the outside world. I am not sure how exactly. If I faced human vulnerability. If I was wondering what the hell have I gotten myself into this time. I think what really struck me was that no one knew what was happening. I knew people would be wondering why the communication was out but not know why or to what degree. I didn't have anyone to check in on me (although one of the maintenance guys stopped by to see if my furnace was working properly). I don't want to say I was feeling all alone. It was more than just the isolation. It was the fact that no one could do anything about the situation. Powerlessness.
Something horrible is going on and there is nothing you can do to change the situation. That was how I was feeling. I am usually a very positive thinker and I got through the situation all in one piece but it left something with me. When things are happening all around it's important to take the time to care for myself.
I missed BINGO on Tuesday and lunch at the school on Wednesday. I better get back into the game tonight! My steps are shoveled and the roads are all clear.
I may try to get in to Inuvik this weekend. I made some purchases at Sears and have to go to the "Beckett Business Centre," to pick them up. Hopefully they aid in making the Magic Bus a little more comfortable. Maybe I will even ask around and try to introduce myself to the infamous Mr. Beckett.
I met Dave in the Bookstore during my last two vists. I am enjoying the use of my Ebook but the bookstore also carries some crafts and paintings from local artists. The mittens and moccassins are beautiful. I don't know that I will be able to get to the point where I am willing to pay the 300.00+ for one of the items. I would like to and they are worth it but I don't know. I will see if I can get someone local to make something for me perhaps.
Drin Gwiinzii
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