Over the course of the race, I have been composing a list of things I took for granted at home as I notice them.
With only a little over a week left, I figured now would be a good time to share:
Microwaves
Heinz ketchup
Hand towels
Hot showers
Bathtubs
My own bed- not sharing
My own room- not sharing
A closet or drawers to put my clothes
Being able to drive !!
Going anywhere alone
Making my own decisions: go where I want, when I want & do what I want
Deciding what I eat and when I eat
Non stick pans
Alone time
P E R S O N A L B U B B L E
My gym
My family
Real toilets
Free toilets
Toilet paper
Flushing toilet paper
Toilet paper in every bathroom
Free public water / water fountains
Waiting in line (people in other countries have no concept of this!)
Customer service- especially at restaurants
Splitting the bill at restaurants
Paying with card
Target
Walmart
Hand soap
Paper towels
Scented candles
Room fresheners
Sharp knives
Reliable / constant electricity
Strong WiFi
Free wifi
Reliable WiFi
WiFi where I live
More than 2 pairs of shoes
Leggings
4th of July
Bikinis
Pools
Hamburgers
Not having mystery meat
Doctors who speak English
Taxi drivers who speak English
Waiters who speak English
Cashiers who speak English
Neighbors who speak English
Church services in English
Worship in English
Menus in English
English
Being able to make calls whenever I want
Being able to send texts whenever I want
Using google anytime/ anywhere
Napkins
Paved roads
Highways
Ice
Ranch dressing
Shredded cheese
Homemade fruit smoothies
Salads that won’t give you parasites
Coffee that’s not instant
Sunscreen
Washing machines
Dish washers
