Week 3 - JB - Candlelit

Week 3 - Candlelit

Rain in Irvine is rare enough, but a storm large enough to cut power across campus is definitely cause for news.

I vaguely remembered an episode of a cartoon I watched on PBS when I was young, in which the main character's family experiences a power outage. At first, everyone is impatient and restless, but soon, they make the most of the situation and settle into cozy family time, playing board games, having a party and telling stories in candlelight. When the power does eventually come back, they lament, and turn the lights back off to continue their wholesome night.

At first, I was dejected because I couldn't make hot chocolate, but the two hours of darkness ended up being a lovely night, with ukulele music tinkling amidst the candlelight. Even though candles provide such little light, they bring such warmth and comfort to a space.

-Jeevika