Power Outage
7 Feb
The snowstorm was definitely pretty once it stopped snowing.
The power went out in our apartment building yesterday around 1 p.m. and wasn’t back until we woke up this morning. We decided to make the most of the day with walks in the wonderland and creative projects indoors.
We went for our walk at the perfect time – the sun was setting, and everything just looked beautiful. I still can’t believe we got more than two feet of snow!
Bill and I ordered a pizza on Friday, and I had a remaining slice for lunch + a salad. This was at the point when I could still literally see the food I was eating. Later, we ate chicken patties by candlelight.
The power being out was kind of a nice reminder to try out different forms of fun. We took a hint from a Joe and Betsy project and decided to put my crateful of scrap paper to good use. Every time I make a book, I keep the scraps in case they can be used for anything else. Today was the day!
We decided to make snowflakes. Almost all of Bill’s flakes were massive in size and looked like masks.
Looking at the aftermath was quite fun. Scone certainly enjoyed playing in the paper.
All our pretty snowflakes! All the small ones? Those are mine. All the big ones? Bill’s.
It was a fun afternoon project!
I spent the rest of the day reading, and we ended up watching a movie on what was left of the battery power on Bill’s laptop. Then I called it an early night on a Saturday – 11 p.m. – and woke up to a functioning apartment. Hooray!
Questions and Answers
What is your favorite quote (inspirational or otherwise)?
The quote I live by right now is this: “You don’t find yourself. You create yourself.”
Why do you go by Rose insead of your first name? (And is it Breanne?)
When I switched from Catholic school to public school in 7th grade, I had a friend there named Becky. We had known each other since we were kids, as her mom babysat me and some other kids in the neighborhood. Becky immediately took to calling me “Rosie” at public school, and it caught on. From that point on, I went by Rose. Anyone from Catholic school would still call me by my first name (which is not Breanne), along with my mom and her side of the family. I’ll answer to whatever name I’m called; I’ve just taken a particular liking to Rose over the years. I especially like using “B. Rose” as a name in a professional setting and as a writer because it always gives you something to talk about up front.
Where would you like to “settle down?”
A place where I can do what I love and be close to family and friends. Also a place where I have room for a garden and back porch.
Feel free to ask me more questions!
Oh no! Your power went out? At least you guys were able to get creative! Wasn’t it cold though????
these are cool photos
Yeah snowflakes! I can’t help but feeling somewhat responsible for the storm since we made our flakes a couple days before it hit in the hopes that they would be snow… they worked like a charm!
*BRING snow, not be snow… woops.
Our power flickered on and off a few times but thankfully never went completely out. My grandparents and dad lost power though.
Cute snowflakes! It’s cold today but at least sunny so a great day to get outdoors and take pictures.
Wow! Ya’ll really got hit! Glad you made the best of it. Kind of romantic that you had to spend Saturday night by candlelight
Love the answers to the questions. I like Rose, I think it fits you so well
Your snow pictures are SO beautiful!
It’s so fun to see what people come up with to pass the time when the power is out. Hooray for paper-scrap snowflakes!
I love your name story and think Rose fits you, even though I don’t *know* you for real!
Gorgeeeous photos, wow! I think the name ‘Rose’ fits you so well.
Those photos are gorgeous! I especially like your afternoon project. So pretty! Happy Sunday
Chicken patties by candle light. Ah, modern romance
It is nice every now and then to get more creative with how I spend my time–I had a similar experience when our power went out on Christmas Eve.
Wow that snow IS beautiful! Love the pictures. And the snowflake project looks like so much fun!
Hi there! I just found your blog and am now in love with your cat, Scone. Such a beautiful cat! I also love the lobster placemat. I am from New England, so lobsters remind me of home. Unfortunately, I am not snowed in, because I live in Texas now. But I miss the snow so much! It looks absolutely beautiful, by the way.
I love your art and your snowflakes!
The snowy photos are SO beautiful! Have a good night B. Rose
Glad your power came back on and you didn’t freeze!!