Things I will be grateful for when I return:
-comfy sofas and chairs
-conversation around the table, the kids are told to be silent
-a real mattress
-not walking outside to use the bathroom
-running water and consistent electricity
-clean water to brush my teeth
-not having to clean outside areas
-carpeting
-a washer and dryer
-swiffer wet jet & vacuum
-unlimited, always available internet
-walking barefoot in my house
-closing my bedroom door
-vegetable and potato peeler
-my car, and the ability to drive when I need/want to
-street lights
-paved roads (even when there is construction)
-clothes, other than the 9 outfits I have
-my purse, I didn't bring one?!
-using an outlet without a converter
-not getting stared at and having someone yell mazungu to get my attention
-calling/texting a friend or family member at any time
-having a clock with the correct time, my phone wouldn't adjust so I have to do the math to figure out my alarm
-sleeping in on saturdays
-sports
-not sleeping under a mosquito net or in a bunk bed
-having a shower curtain
-water pressure
The compound/main house and a photo of my bedroom (not bad, eh?!):
Great list!! What about coming home to a nephew on the way? Duh!
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