When I awoke, I was amazed to notice that the 'internet' was no longer working, anymore.
This meant that none of my appliances...
- iPad 4
- Desktop computer
- Smart TV
...were working...?! This was worrying, indeed; as I use the internet to pay bills/to gamble/to surf/even to blog, like I'm doing here, right now/-etc.; and, I just couldn't do none of that anymore.
Of course, I figured the only reason why that situation might occur...is because the phone bill wasn't paid; so, the phone company, TalkTalk, had decided to cut off my internet access completely.
4 PM WEST NORWOOD POST OFFICE TO MAKE DEPOSIT/CARD DIDN'T WORK?!
I went down to West Norwood Post Office in order to make a deposit into my a/c.; so, that I can pay my bills. Unfortunately, something appeared to be wrong with the bank a/c. card.
4:15 PM WENT TO WEST NORWOOD GROCERY STORE
I went into West Norwood grocery store and brought some shopping...
6 x plantains
3 x packets of rice (different varieties)
1 x Jamaican white breadI paid for everything using cash; whereas, normally, I would use card.
4:30 PM STREATHAM BANK/DEPOSIT
I returned back home; where I left my shopping. Then, rode back out...going down to Streatham in order to make a deposit; in that way, I don't have to carry cash around...instead, I can pay for everything using my bank a/c. card.
After having made my way down to Streatham, I decided rather than return straight back home(boring); I'll go and visit seeing Tate Britain Gallery, instead.
5 PM VISITED BLUE STAR HOUSE IN BRIXTON/RE-POWERING LONDON OFFICE
When I was riding my bike through Brixton...; all of a sudden, I remembered that I had an evening appointment to attend at the Re-powering London office, BlueStar House, Brixton. So, I got off my bike...and, asked the receptionist to let me in. They didn't even bother asking me exactly what my business was...all I had to do was merely mention the name: Re-powering London; and, that was it. The receptionist guy sent me up to the 9th floor.
When I arrived on the 9th floor...2 friendly young ladies...took me down to the 8th floor...which is where the Re-powering London office is located. They confirmed that the meeting will be tomorrow evening, instead; at 6 PM. After which, I thanked them for the info.; and, left.
5:15 PM TATE BRITAIN GALLERY/PIMLICO/MILLBANK
Inside of Tate Britain 'drawing room'...where visitors are provided with FREE papers/easels/pencils/rubbers/-etc.; I drew a painting of a woman nursing an elderly man in bed; the which drawing I left right there.
6:10 PM HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT/COPIED RODIN SCULPTURE: BURGER'S OF CALAIS
When I came out of Tate Britain -because it was closing time at 6 PM- I went over to the park -next to houses of Parliament- to go and practice drawing Rodin's sculpture: The Burger's of Calais.
9 PM RETURNED BACK HOME
When I returned back home, again...I tried phoning Talk Talk by dialling 100; the message said, they are not open, right now; and, so, I must call back tomorrow when they are open....I think, from 8 AM.
I decided to call the same telephone number, again; and, this time instead of selecting option 2...talk to a customer service representative; I choose option 1...pay the bill. I paid £60.00.
10 PM - 1 AM WENT TO SLEEP/WOKE UP: INTERNET WORKING, ONCE MORE
Having no internet to watch...I decided to go and take a rest in bed.
When I awoke somewhere around 1 AM...very early morning. The first thing I reached out for was my iPad 4; and, amazingly enough the internet was back on, again.
When I checked out my TalkTalk account balance...it said the current bill was for £28.00; and, I had £31.00 balance left in credit. This means, I don't have to worry about paying next months internet 'broadband' bill. On the other hand, it might be a really good idea...to keep the internet fully paid up, at least, 2 months in advance.
2:40 AM PAID COUNCIL TAX
I had to remember to pay the Council Tax; otherwise, they will keep on sending me telephone reminders. I paid £31.00.
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