I’ve already begun to notice many things that I will have to get used to when I go back to the States. Some of them are significant and some are humorous but all are true.
peanut butter- I’ve gotten used to all natural here, and it’s wonderful, and so I think I’ll have to go with that back in America
toilet paper- the stuff here is a lot of crepe paper, not very soft- so I’m not sure what I’ll do with soft, white stuff
equality- women here are definitely not treated equally, although they are the ones that run the household and usually have jobs
trash cans- not really existent here so it’s going to be a sight to see, and to use them
flushable, indoor toilets- although I’ve realized that at the time the outhouse is better, but squatting does take it’s tole after a while, but I’m not sure I’ll remember to flush the toilet paper in the toilet instead of in a wastebasket
no power problems- in the states I won’t have to worry about power outages, non grounded lines, lack of good quality sockets nor random sparks- that will very nice
English- it’ll be weird to speak it again all the time and I have a feeling it’ll be bad when I first get back into it
time- for good or bad time is very different here. Some days it’s incredibly frustrating but other days nice to have a more relaxed feel and pace, so going back into the hustle and bustle of America will be weird
reliable transportation- not really existent here so having reliable transportation will be wonderful
cooking- once again I’ll have to cook again for myself, which I’ve realized I’m not that great of a cook. I’ve grown accustomed to having meals prepared for me so I’m not sure what I’ll do when I have to cook on my own
no kids- I won’t have my host siblings around anymore. That will be interesting…
food variety- there is definitely a lack of variety in diet and it’ll be nice to have that once again
raisins and apricots- I eat these all the time everyday and so I think I won’t want them
showers- it’ll be nice, but weird at first, to be able to shower everyday
no power struggles- power between people, groups and organizations does exist but it’ll be nice not be inadvertently pulled into it with no chance for defense
no sheep meat- Yay!
hot water, shoot water indoors- I look forward to not having to go get water from buckets all the time
stores- yeah be thankful you can run to a store at any time of the day and get anything you need, that doesn’t exist here
lined paper- it’s a big deal and it missed
dollars- I’ve think I’ve forgotten how those work, it’ll be nice to use them again
long, fluffy beds- I’m short and there are times when I hit the end of the bed, plus they’re not really that comfortable
beautiful scenery- this place is beautiful and really no matter what season or time it’s gorgeous
people- the people here have their faults and sometimes it can be hard to interact with them but they are unique and will be missed, they are also very beautiful
cell phone units- I’ve actually gotten used to the whole buy units as you go and really like it, I really don’t want to go back to a plan
church- there are English churches in the capital but none near where I live. It would be nice to be able to go at times
mirrors- long mirrors really don’t exist- it’ll be nice to see all of me again
paved roads, roads in general- the roads here are bad, some, like in my village are not paved, they will once again be appreciated
driver’s licenses- people here need driving school, enough said
mountains and hiking- this is a great country to explore, climb mountains and hike- that will be missed
animal noises- sheep baying outside my window, dogs barking and attacking, donkeys baying- all will be missed.
