Personal Experience, History, and Creativity by punnypanda artist

Introduction: Living Without Electricity in the Modern World

Can you imagine living in the year 1510 or 1730, without electricity, internet, or artificial light?
Today, electricity is such a natural part of life that we rarely notice it — until it disappears.

In this article, punnypanda artist shares a personal daily routine during long power outages, combining history, real-life experience, and creative work in challenging conditions.

A Brief History of Electricity

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////// Electricity did not appear overnight. It was discovered and developed step by step over thousands of years.

• 1600 BC — Thales of Miletus described static electricity after observing that rubbed amber could attract light objects
  (although, honestly, my sweater does an even better job — it produces sparks in the evening, which is slightly impressive and slightly funny).
  
  

• 1663 — Otto von Guericke created the first electrostatic machine.
  
  

• 1800 — Alessandro Volta invented the first constant electric battery.
  
  

• 1881 — Michael Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction, the principle behind modern electricity generation.
  
  

• 1879 — Thomas Edison developed a long-lasting electric light bulb.
  
  

That’s over 2,000 years of progress — all leading to the world we now depend on.

Darkness, Silence, and Power Outages

Modern life is full of constant noise:
the internet, music, television, glowing signs, and bright lamps.

When electricity disappears, everything changes instantly.
Darkness and silence take over.

For months, gray clouds covered the sky. Fog surrounded the area. Mornings and evenings looked the same. Without sunlight or stable electricity, time itself felt different.

Daily Life During Power Outages

In everyday life, we rely on electricity schedules and a warning app called Tryvoha, which alerts people about potential danger from missiles or drones. The app works even when phones are muted.

Electricity schedules change several times a day, so checking notifications becomes routine.

• Elevators don’t work
  
  

• Walking outside with a flashlight is normal
  
  

• Traffic lights operate on batteries
  
  

• Mobile networks use backup power, allowing limited 4G access for news and short updates
  
  

Once a week, large-scale attacks usually happen early in the morning. Falling asleep at night often comes with uncertainty about the next day. This emotional exhaustion slowly becomes part of daily life.

Morning Routine and Family Care

Each morning starts with checking the electricity schedule.

• My mother goes to work
  
  

• I take care of my blind grandmother: feeding her and heating meals
  
  

• Daily self-care, cooking, grocery shopping
  
  

Two yard cats recognize me and run over for attention. They already have a caretaker, so sometimes I only bring raw meat. Interestingly, they recognize me even when I wear different jackets — animals notice more than we think.

Creative Work Without Stable Electricity

After lunch, I focus on work — both client projects and my personal creative brand as punnypanda artist.

Current projects include:

• Three comic presentations (one 18+)
  
  

• A drawing course
  
  

• Shop design and visual identity
  
  

• Promotional and stylized illustrations
  
  

• Downloadable content for readers
  
  

• Website content and social media posts
  
  

Despite limited resources, creativity continues.

I tested paid advertising only once — a $10 campaign — and it resulted in 87 clicks. A good reminder that consistency is far more important than one-time actions.

Evenings Without Internet

Evenings are the hardest.

Without internet, entertainment disappears. No favorite bloggers, no endless scrolling.
Instead, I try to:

• Read business books
  
  

• Plan content
  
  

• Watch downloaded courses on a tablet
  
  

It’s quiet. Sometimes boring. Sometimes surprisingly peaceful.

Learning to Plan Life Without Electricity

Over time, I’ve learned to plan my day without chasing electricity.

• A small monitor isn’t ideal
  
  

• The laptop can be slow
  
  

• But many tasks work perfectly on an iPad
  
  

Living without constant power changes priorities, habits, and focus. It teaches patience, flexibility, and creativity — skills that matter both in life and in art.

Conclusion

Life without electricity is challenging, but it also reveals how adaptable people can be.

This daily routine reflects not only survival but also creativity, responsibility, and quiet resilience — a perspective shared openly by punnypanda artist and you can see my projects on the site.