diff --git a/light_manager.py b/light_manager.py
index 163e1da..f9efc5e 100644
--- a/light_manager.py
+++ b/light_manager.py
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import pattern
 
 
 def defaultPattern(n, t, pv):
-    return (0, 0, 0)
+    return (255, 255, 255)
 
 
 class LightStrip:
diff --git a/logger.py b/logger.py
index f2a6a9f..d1a2666 100644
--- a/logger.py
+++ b/logger.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-debug_statements = False
+debug_statements = True
 
 def debug(msg):
     if debug_statements: