We are on the fourth day without a water supply since Typhoon Kristine hit my country, and the water I stock in the barrel was barely hanging! I felt tired and irritated, though one thing I was thankful for was that electricity was restored, and there was nothing much to clean since we were safe from the flood. I felt hungry, yet cooking was only a good idea with water. Not unless I would prepare pancit canton or instant noodles again!
What to do then?
Better get up from bed and have a coffee. An egg sandwich is fine, so prepare to cook the sunny side up. Ahhh, the frying pan is still greasy since I used it the other day!😕. Without a choice, I took the small cooking pot, but since it was not ideal to use, I ended up burning my hands. Why? Cooking oil splashes up when I put the egg!
I really suck at cooking! What more if I prepare a steak? It might burn my arms.
What about the baby? I mean, his bath? Ahh, I could leave without electricity, but water? It was harder!
Ended up giving him a bath using mineral water.
It's lunchtime yet, and I don't have anything to eat aside from bread. Many thanks to Food Panda, whose delivery was okay. I ordered at Mcdo because it's been a while!
It says 15-30 minutes, and I have no choice but to wait even though I am starving. But........!
The Coke float has already melted 😫
Even the McFlurry with Oreo Cookies 😫.
Would you enjoy sipping an Ice cream? I bet Not!
Even the gravy was spilled. I wanted to rant, but remembering how some of my fellow Filipinos are still suffering from the aftermath, I realized I am still blessed and should be thankful.
Instead, I placed the ice cream on the fridge to harden, and so far, it works.
What about me? Should I take a bath? 😆
Past four in the afternoon, I prepared everything I needed, put the baby in the stroller, and off we went! Where? On the next street, my sister-in-law's house, as the water supply wasn't cut off.
The weather was already fine, and the day should go well. Common Les, remember back then. Your current life is still easier. Stop being grumpy.
Ate (how we address our older sister), please take care of my baby for a while. I just need to take a bath!
In fairness to my inlaws, it was easy to ask for favors. Yet, since I was raised to be independent, I seldom ask for help. They are also working, and I don't want to disturb them.
She sells Soimai, so I ordered it before going home!
Want some?
After a few chit-chats, I bid goodbye and went home as it was nearing twilight. My baby is with me now 😆.
It was only a few minutes' walk to the next street, but since my baby was in a stroller and private vehicles passed by occasionally, it took us a while before reaching home.
Now, at least we are both fresh before going to bed.
As of the writing, it's six days without a water supply. 😕😭
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