Okay, okay, my title might have been a little dramatic. But you’re here now!! Here’s a list of things that I appreciate a whole lot more now that I’ve been on the Race for 5 months. Most of these are just silly and irrelevant, but kind of fun to look over!
- Coffee corner. Medium. Iced. White chocolate Americano. 2 shots. No whip. UGH.
- Bible studies and deep conversations over that amazing coffee
- My purple birkenstocks
- Real, hot showers
- Toilets that have seats
- Toilets that flush
- Toilet paper
- Toilets that flush the toilet paper so you don’t have to keep a garbage can full of dirty toilet paper
- Living close to the people that you love
- A strong community of believers at my youth group
- Clean water from the tap
- Free water and free refills at restaurants
- Efficient modes of transportation
- My family and being able to share meals with them
- Chick-fil-a
- Washing Machines
- Alone time
- ALL OF MY FRIENDS THAT LOVE ME SO DANG WELL HELLO
- Fast Wi-Fi
- Full size chocolate bars
- Salads that aren’t covered in mayonnaise
- Being able to read signs and understand when people talk to me
- Being able to drive with the music blaring
- All of the great conversations that happen in cars
- Spinach artichoke dip and applebees during happs
While all of this is funny and fun, being on the Race has really had the reverse effect. Instead of yearning for these American comforts, I realized how silly they are and how much I don’t NEED them. I realized how much easier and more simple life is when you’re not focused on all of the extras of life. Don’t get me wrong, I would pay big money for Monicka Eidsvoog to make me an americano right now. But I’ve realized that I would trade Coffee Corner for Nestle instant coffee any day if it means that I get to continue growing with the Lord as much as I have been. My growth has been exponential and it’s made me view my life differently. Instead of living for things of this world, I’m able to see the value of living a life of worship. Life on the Race is uncomfortable and I high key miss some aspects of America, but life is stinking GREAT.
