Eveything Demands Change.

Shortly after we finally forced ourselves into bed on Tuesday night, at about three a.m., we heard the sounds of change.

Specifically, it was the intermittent squeal of our smoke alarm, informing us that its battery was dying. "WAKE UP!" it cried. "CHANGE IS SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU MUST CHANGE NOW NO YOU CANNOT SLEEP CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE!"

Of course, we had no 9V batteries on hand.

At my old house, this problem was solved by removing the battery entirely. Because this was the only source of power for the alarm, I was left alone until I could get to the store after, you know, sleeping. But since I'm in a fancy-schmancy apartment, the alarm was connected to the electrical lines, meaning it had plenty of power to keep reminding me every ninety seconds that, even though it had enough power ot beep at me, it still needed a new battery.

So I had to schlub myself out to the CVS to get a new battery. Not that I was able to get back to sleep, but at least I could enjoy my sleeplessness in peace.

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theviolentbelle also demands change.

Some of the first items ojouchan listed in her Etsy shop were her adorable mini hats. Now, facing looming bills and a need to roll out a winter line, she's slashed prices on all of them. Some of them are now going for below cost. If you've ever wanted those hats but lamented the price, the time for change is now. (She may even entertain more creative offers if you contact her.)