Sweet Hubby and I lost our electricity night before last, probably something to do with the snowstorm hitting this area, so yesterday was a hunt for warmth. We went out for breakfast at a new place (stringy corned beef hash filled with fiery peppers), then tunnel flying, which is always fun, and a good workout, too.
We drove home after that, but still no electricity, so we went first to a coffee shop, where we sipped and read, and then to a library for more reading. After that we met a friend to take him to dinner for his birthday (an excellent wedge salad). Ever hopeful, we drove home, and although many of the blocks around ours had had their electricity restored, ours was still dark and cold.
We decided to treat ourselves to a night at a nearby hotel. Not a top-notch place, but the bed was big, the heater worked, and there was hot water for a much-needed shower. I finished the last half of a book I'd been slowly working my way through for several weeks. Even with the so-so accommodations, it felt sort of luxurious and indulgent to be in a hotel mid-week and so close to home. Definitely a new experience.
When we got home this morning, we found that our electricity was back at last, thanks be to the old gods and the new. I unpacked and then set out on a walk through the snow to meet a friend at a coffee shop. The Something New there was that I ordered a chai tea latte, which I'd never had before; I wasn't even sure what it was. Usually I order iced tea, no matter the weather and temperature, but this just sounded really good, and was.
So yesterday was a whole day lived outside our routines, and because of that, was fun and even sort of exciting. And I'm also very glad to be back home and warm and snug. Oops, gotta run, meeting another friend at his condo to play Trivial Pursuit. I love my life!
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