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Page 3: Surviving the Loss of Power

1:31 PM EST on January 28, 2010

Stefan McIntyre/The Daily The ice storm that ripped through Oklahoma and parts of the Midwest region on Dec. 9, 2007 caused power failures and destroyed vehicles and homes. Some residents in Norman were without power for many days. The Daily/ Stefan McIntyre

If you're reading this, that means you're one of the lucky ones. You still have power. Hopefully you're kicked back and watching News 9 playing the most excellent Severe Weather drinking game. Fifteen minutes in and I'm already wasted. STOP TALKING ABOUT BURNS FLAT GARY.

But I'm not sure anything is more excruciating than losing your electricity. It happened to me in 2007 when Norman was transformed into Antarctica for a week. My house didn't have power for six consecutive days. I actually remember sitting on my couch watching Jurassic Park laughing about how I had power while others didn't. And my lights zapped off literally that second. Life is cruel.