World+Without+Oil+Lesson+One+Reflection

I am connected to oil not just in terms of transportation and food, but also in terms of most other necessities I consume. From hairbrush to jewelry, there are many items that I use everyday for living that I don’t normally associate with oil. Therefore, oil crisis means that my consumption and living pattern would have to change dramatically if I want to make a difference. If the situation worsens, I will have to decide what’s important to me and make a priority list. I realize that it is not possible to drop the use of anything made from oil, but I can stop the ones that I don’t require for living. For example, luxury goods such as purses and jewelry. I may also adjust transportation uses. Instead of driving to the supermarket, I can walk.

Reflection 2: Answer: water, a neccessity that I use on a daily basis have become scare. This is espectially evident in Beijing, where I live, as drought is severly affecting many farmers. If the issue worsens, it will severly affect me and other as well. Changes I have to take are to be more careful with the use of water: limit the time of shower, don't turn the tap, wash all clothes together and all dishes, not one item at a time. Also, if i'm going somewhere close, I should walk or bike instead of taking the car. Answer: Since the costs of many neccessities are rising in where I live, I have to prioritize my needs and wants. First of all, money have to spent on food, and the rest should be savings. It's only when I need to buy items for school that I should spend the money. I feel that givings things such as electronics up are hard to do because I have become so depended on it. However, for luxury goods such as jewelry I can definately avoid buying. I feel that it's hard to find alternatives for a lot of things that I use because they are mostly necessities. However, in terms of things like transportation I can definately find alternatives. I can bike instead of taking the car since most locations I travel to are within biking distance. Answer: I have become worried about losing neccessities such as food, water and power, especially after being notified of the drought in Beijing. I realize that the scarcity of these resources are actualy severely impacting many people, and will change how will live. I think a lot of other people are worried about losing these things as well. However, many of us do not act to solve the problem because we don't want to give up these things and do not know what are the alternatives. That is why a lot of people just panic when the situation worsens.
 * What items you use on a daily basis have become scarce? What changes do you have to make?
 * How are you having to prioritize your needs and your wants? What are your feelings about giving things up? Do you feel you have alternatives?
 * Are you worried about losing necessities such as food, water and power? Do you think other people are worried about losing these things?