If There Were a Blackout in Your Home Tonight, What Would You Do?

By Choi Rin-ah, Seoul Gagok Elementary School

If there were a blackout in your home tonight, what would you do? When I was younger, there was a blackout in my home during the day. It was okay because it was bright outside. I used LED lighting while taking a shower and always had my phone with me to light up dark places. However, if there were a blackout in my home tonight, it would be much harder to pass the time. I would like to introduce several things I would do if there were a blackout.

First, I would find something to light up the room, such as LED lighting, and wait until my parents figure out why the blackout happens. Honestly, I don’t know much about electricity, so it would be better to simply stay calm and find something that gives off light, like an LED light or a lamp. Next, I would have fun with my older sister by playing games and eating perishable items like ice cream, cheese, and vegetables. Or, I would lie down on my bed for a while. If my parents figured out what happened and the problem was serious, I would just stay in my room, lying down for a bit. However, if the problem wasn’t serious, I’d go outside with my family.

Second, I’d go outside with my family. We would walk around our apartment complex, while chatting. If I got tired of walking around the complex, I would leave and go to a convenience store, a playground, or a self-service café. At the convenience store, I’d buy jelly, candy, sweets, drinks, and triangle-shaped rice balls. At the playground, I’d play on the swings. At the self-service café, I’d buy beverages and snacks. I would stay outside until I felt sleepy, which would be around midnight. When I got home, I would brush my teeth, change my clothes, and go to sleep.

In conclusion, I would find something to light up the room, such as LED lighting, and wait until my parents figured out why the blackout happened. After that, I’d go outside with my family if there were a blackout in my home. What would you do if there were a blackout in your home?