The One About What I Have to Look Forward to

I recently found myself on the brink of tears, numerous times, when I think about having to leave Buena Esperanza. Within days, I am going to have to leave everything behind, everything that I have grown so comfortable with. This life, and this place is going to be so incredible hard to say goodbye to. Also, it doesn’t help that all I hear about the United States is how terrible the job market, or how hard it is going to be to re-adjust and how much has changed since I have been gone.

But I think most of you who know me well, know that I try (as much as possible) to think of the positives. So, instead of dwelling and feeling sorry for myself, I decided instead to do a 180 and think about all the things I have to look forward to. I decided to write them down, so I could refer to them when I get sad over the next few weeks.

I thought I would share my list with you all, because looking back at my recent posts, I think this blog can use some positive energy!

This is the list of some (not all) of things I have to look forward to when I get back to the states:

(Skype Picture from last Christmas)

• Family
• Friends
• The Lake
• The amazingness that is Trader Joes
• Good Tea
• Refrigeration
• Salads
• Blenders
• Air popper for popcorn
• Hot tub
• Pine Trees
• Laughing with my Pop
• Living with my brother
• Playing badminton with my mom
• Sitting on the porch watching the deer with T and Da
• Blending in
• Wearing my hair down
• Farmers Markets
• Being able to go to the bathroom without everyone asking where I am going
• Being able to go to the bathroom without being afraid of falling in
• Being able to go to the bathroom without having to put my rain jacket on
• Being able to go to the bathroom without having to check for snakes
• Taking a shower without shoes on
• Seasons
• Being able to leave whenever I want (no boat transportation or having to
rely on someone else)
• Ovens
• Speaking English
• Being cold
• Riding a bike
• Shoveling snow (never thought I would say that)
• Swimming
• Cheese
• Melted Cheese
• Baby carrots
• Sprinkles
• Comfortable beds
• Sleeping in
• Happy and healthy dogs
• Being able to see at night (lights)
• Swedish pancakes
• Tahoe sunsets
• Not having to burn my trash
• Hoodies
• Recycling
• Ant free; sugar, soup, oil… bed. Ant free EVERYTHING
• Scorpion free clothing.
• Easy access to information
• Laundromat in my house
• Privacy
• Personal space
• Stimulating conversations
• Hot water
• Cold water
• Frozen water (ice)
• Clean Water
• Water.



I have a lot to look forward to... I think I am ready to come home now =)

~Michelle