Yesterday was a day of some drama. First of all, it was a peak savings day, which means I was invited to reduce my electrical usage as much as possible between the hours of 3 and 7, in exchange for a credit on my bill. I turned everything off, including the air. Since I was planning to leave at 5 for the baseball game, I thought it wouldn't be too bad.

No sooner did I turn it all off, I got a message from the property manager that there was a gas leak, and the gas had been turned off. There was never any further information on that. This morning I turned on a burner, and it was working. I didn't need to cook, so it was a non-issue for me, but still a little unsettling that there was a leak.

At five I headed out to the game, but after a few blocks I noticed that my malfunction indicator light was on. I stopped and looked it up in my manual. Apparently, it is much like a check engine light. The manual advised that I cease driving and take the car to a Kia dealer.

So I went home and missed the game. I won't actually take the car to the dealer for a few days. I would rather wait till my Discover card cycle closes, just in case it turns out to be a big expense. I also won't drive the car for those few days. There is nothing I need right now.

Of course, it was really hot at home, and the sweat was pouring off my face. But I was in for a penny, so I decided to sweat it out. At seven I turned everything on again, and it wasn't long before I cooled off. It wasn't a pleasant evening, though.

This morning it is cool -- for the time being -- and I have a fan running.