This pandemic Earth Day has brought some good news to the world and I am proud to say I did my part.
News reports are highlighting that the change in our collective behaviour to stay home, has made our air cleaner, many cities having seen the fog lifted to enjoy beautiful vistas not visible for years.
In my own little way, let me recount my effort.
Number 1. I did not wash my hair. What used to be a daily ritual, now has become a reconditoning of my hair though some might call it a healthy grease bomb. I never felt I could go a day without a shampoo because my hair is oily, fine and flat. But in these days of isolating all day long. I can give it a try. Savings– water, shampoo, conditioner. Oh, and I have joined the mulitudes of women who will be revealing their true hair color momentarily. Hmm, Clairol– should I or shouldn’t I?
Number 2. Ooh, next I am saving gasoline. I am getting about three weeks to the gallon by not going anywhere, — savings — gasoline, carbon emissions, wear and tear on the car and no oil consumption.
Number 3. Since become a couch potato, I am saving on our heating bills too. First, when I stay in bed til noon, no need to turn the heat up so early in the morning or throughout the day. Ans because I just change from my warm. comfy pajamas into my warm, comfy yoga pants and s weatshirt and pile a few cozy comforters on top of me to keep me warm so there is no need to adjust the thermostat.
Number 4. Since we are in daylight savings time and the days are getting longer, I also am using less electricity by not turning on as many lights. (ok, that would have happened anyway, but it still counts in my book). And it also makes it easier to fall asleep for my afternoon nap.
Number 5. But when I am not napping or sleeping or changing from night jammies to day jammies, I am planning for the future. I purchased some seeds for basil, lettuce, oregano, beans, and cucumbers. My hope is that once they get going,they will not just become food for the ransom animals that frequent our yard. After all, they can forage in the forest, while I have never learned the Bear Grills lifestyle.
Shine Bright Where You Are 