Adapt or Transform
When attempting to use US appliances in Europe you must decide if you need to adapt or transform.
An adapter is $4. It is about the size of a night light. You plug it into the wall and then plug your charger, computer, razor, or stereo into it and all is well.
A transformer ranges in size depending on how much transformation needs to take place. It can be the size of a big Yankee jar candle up to the size of a shoe box. You plug the transformer into the wall and then it may have multiple spots to plug in appliances like a flat-iron, aerobed pump, and wireless router.
So how do you know whether adapt or transform? Just read the label. Most things are clear about their power range. If it says "110-220" or anything above 220 - adapt. If it only says 110 or "110-180" transform.
I think this is a metaphor for my life. Sometimes I just need to adapt my plans or goals, other times they need to be transformed.
An adapter is $4. It is about the size of a night light. You plug it into the wall and then plug your charger, computer, razor, or stereo into it and all is well.
A transformer ranges in size depending on how much transformation needs to take place. It can be the size of a big Yankee jar candle up to the size of a shoe box. You plug the transformer into the wall and then it may have multiple spots to plug in appliances like a flat-iron, aerobed pump, and wireless router.
So how do you know whether adapt or transform? Just read the label. Most things are clear about their power range. If it says "110-220" or anything above 220 - adapt. If it only says 110 or "110-180" transform.
I think this is a metaphor for my life. Sometimes I just need to adapt my plans or goals, other times they need to be transformed.
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