day 11

Here I was last night thinking I was getting used to the cold. I was starting to venture through the brave outdoors without my gloves, then losing the beanie, and eventually the scarf. I still use them every now and then, but the chill isn't so biting anymore.

Then I thought, "Why not let's try to save some energy? I don't need heating on at home the whole day."

So I switch off the heating. And, I haven't been able to get running ever since.

First problem: I don't know how that thing works. I fiddled with the switches and dials for a while, thinking I had something going. Maybe it needs a while to warm up, I thought. Yeah right.

I went to bed. Woke up. Cold.

I tried googling instruction manuals this morning, found one for the same brand but different model. Played with the switches some more. This time I thought I had it all worked out, just in time for school too. But of course, I came back home to a fridge box.

Okay. Chill. (Ha ha.) I just restarted the system and there was some liquid swishing. The sound of life! Now all I have to do is wait for things to warm up...

Honestly I'm quite tempted to go out shopping now because it'll be nice and toasty in the malls. And if it isn't then at least I'll have more warm clothes. Heh. But yeah just going to the city will cost me another four euros I'm not willing to pay right now.

Maybe I'll settle for a cup of tea. At least the kettle is working.

Lesson learnt: never play with the heating system. Stupid idea.

Also, as an afterthought, I really miss being barefoot. As much as I like socks, it simply doesn't feel right to have them on at all times.