??????????in just a few days! Here are 19 things I’m looking forward to hearing, seeing, and using for the first time in 11 months. Give me grace as I freak out over everything and reintegrate. 

  1. Its been a full 327 days since I’ve seen my entire family! 
  2. I haven’t had my OWN bedroom with a door since October 4th. 
  3. I haven’t had a car to drive around and for spontaneous adventures. 
  4. ENGLISH everything! Conversations, Radio, Menus, Signs & etc. 
  5. The combination of a washer & dryer. Clothes just don’t feel the same after air drying. 
  6. HOME COOKED MEALS- No further explanation. 
  7. Enclosed & warm showers! I’ve set some new records for open and cold showers. 
  8. Flushable toilet paper! Having to see other people’s TP is unpleasant.
  9. More than 5 outfits to pick from!
  10. Sometimes it’s overwhelming but also nice to have choices and options! I miss comfort foods and stores. 
  11. El Sombrero… PERIOD! (Chicken & Cheese Burrito, Rice, Beans, & Cheese Quesadilla) 
  12. I never knew how much I took free refills for granted until Asia. 
  13. Microfiber towels have no compassion to cotton FULL size towels! 
  14. The past 11 months have all been summer. I’m excited to experience chilly weather and Fall! 
  15. AC to avoid driving and lounging with no AC makes for unpleasant car rides.
  16. Being an hour or 2 time zones away from my best friend(s). 
  17. WiFi to actually work when I need it to! 
  18. Brake & Bake cookies are my addiction! I can’t wait to get some to cook and some to eat! #Cookiedoughpassion
  19. I left the comforts of home, shared the love of God for 11 months, and am now moving into a new season with the Father.