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So I have had the privileged to deal with Sandy and all that she brought. I have no power and all of Newark has had no power for a day and all mass transit has been shut down for now 4 days and buses are finally running again. This was also the week that I was to start working at the school but that is not possible right now because I have to no means to get their with no transit and no car . But it has also taught valuable experiences and lessons and how worse things could actually be, such as flooding, the hurricane could have been a bigger category. Yesterday I went Outlet Hunting in and around campus so I can charge my phone and get semi connected to the world and let my family and friends know that I am alright; the importance of power is all we know and I can see why people freak out and do stupid things when there is no power for more then a day or two (for me going on 4 days). I have looked at the bright side of all that has been going on and it has made realize the basics in life and what is really important. Having no phone, computer, lights or other technology I have found ways to stay busy, but not having any has put a damper on writing this blog and being on social media (not the most important things). Last night with no power I had candles and was reading and doing some writing with it, which is kinda hard if you don't have multiple use of candles. what else can I do. Doing this reminded me that this was how anything was done at night before the invention of lights. It sucks not having them but I really didn't mind dealing with it for hopefully no more then a couple days (meaning today needs to be the last day). It was not the best time for Sandy to bring all these problems but it happened and I am dealing with it and learning and how I can use this knowledge for
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