29 THINGS I TOOK FOR GRANTED IN THE UNITED STATES
1. My car and not needing to depend on local transportation (or my feet)
2. Toilet seats
3. Hot showers and showers that don’t turn off in the middle of your shower
4. Toilet paper
5. Alone time
6. Not having to buy in bulk
7. Not having to live out of 1 bag
8. Clean water
9. Being able to plug something in without a converter
10. Being able to put toilet paper in the toilet
11. My blow dryer
12. Having more than 5 pairs of underwear
13. Smelling good
14. Having more than 2 pairs of shoes
15. Being able to turn lights on and off without having to use a headlamp
16. More than 3 feet of personal space
17. Haircuts
18. Reading labels in English
19. Not needing to wonder if movies will be in English or not
20. Being able to go to the doctor or dentist when needed and can talk in English and not need a translator
21. Being able to sleep in bed every night instead of in a bus/train/plane/ferry multiple times a month
22. Not having to have someone to go with you everywhere just to be safe
23. Having church in English
24. Washing machines
25. Internet with clear and high speed connections
26. Having a choice in my food and drink
27. Air conditioning and heat
28. Being able to talk about Jesus without a language barrier
29. Having a cell phone to communicate
