After moving into our new place, we encountered leaks in three different spots 😖 Of course, the solution to the leak isn’t easy, because the problem lies in the piping between the space above us (aka the top floor and the ceiling). We’ve been in contact with our landlord, who lives in Canada, to figure out the best solution.
The smallest of the leaks is above a power outlet. A few days ago, in a moment of silence, I heard sizzling sounds coming from the outlet. I asked my husband to turn down the volume on the laptop we were watching Netflix on, and sure enough, he heard it too. When I looked at the outlet, I could see the occasional spark flying out. On closer look, I could see small flames sparking.
I told hubby we needed to cut power to the outlet because the leak is causing a fire hazard. I’m so grateful that I heard the sounds and noticed the sparks. It was late at night and we were going to bed soon. I don’t even want to imagine what could have happened if we didn’t cut power to that outlet.
Cutting the power meant losing our internet. None of the power outlets close to the modem were working because we cut the power to the room. We have an electrician coming to neutralize the outlet so we can put power back on in the room and get back online.
Living in a new country, encouraged me to pay more attention to things. I’m in unfamiliar territory, so there’s so many new sights, smells, and sounds I’ve yet to experience, and I’m like a sponge, soaking it all in.
Of course, all the new experiences aren’t pleasant ones. Leaky ceilings, power and internet outages, and water shortages are events I could have done without, but it makes me appreciate what I have back home even more. ❤️