I had a draft sitting in my posts, entitled "monotonous life things." Likely, I had planned on wowing each of you with regales of those monotonous life moments that connect us all. I even made a list:
getting gas
work
eating lean cuisines
drinking water (discuss new botle)
trimming toe nails
showering
That's right, I was going to discuss TRIMMING TOE NAILS. Now, I can't fully attest to my state of inebriation, but I'm going to guess that I was sober. So, it's a bit fortunate for each of you that I don't really think discussing this exact list in it's original form is all that interesting. (Or is it? Isn't it great that we all... have to trim our nails?)
Having been out of the USA for a whopping THREE DAYS (I know), it is the monotonous, routine things that I miss most.
Things like driving, and thus inevitably, stopping to get gas. Or heating up my lunch in my office's kitchen, taking a few minutes to chat with the teams and people on the other side of the office and jockey for spots in the line for the microwave. Drinking water, even from the tap if I wanted, whenever I wanted.
And from what I've heard, I'm going to be missing a good, warm shower soon, so for all of you about to enjoy your running water, just think of me, likely learning how to bucket shower and cover myself as fast as possible to avoid mosquito bites.
What routine parts of your day would you be most likely to miss if you're world was completely changed?
It's the little things that we take for granted. I hope you get a warm shower soon friend. :/
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely the little things that make me miss home most when I'm away. I think I'd most miss wake-up time with the cats in the morning, and brewing coffee for myself and fiancé. They're such mundane things, but it's how I love to start my day!
ReplyDeleteI totally thought you meant the bodily function of getting gas and I was like, Preach it sister, we're all human! Hopefully you'll get into a little bit more of a routine and feel at home soon!
ReplyDeleteAww, getting used to a new country can definitely be tough sometimes! If it helps, I used a bucket shower for 18 years and they're actually not too bad :)
ReplyDeleteMost likely, brewing a pot of coffee and drinking it with skim and splenda. I have a hard time on the days I don't wake up to a few cups of the stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis is a FABULOUS post. I think I would miss (obviously) cuddling with my puppy. But more the fun office cubicle banter. I'm new on my job but it's fun to take a break to talk with my colleagues!
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