Hey team. I’ve now been in Amman for two months (HOW is that POSSIBLE) so I figure ill just list out things I miss about America. Yes, a cop out, but I have to pack for my 10 day trip to Istanbul and Cairo!
1. Vanilla Pudding- I know this is a really weird thing to list as the number 1 thing to miss, but I do! I bought some ‘vanilla’ pudding from the supermarket the other day and was so disappointed. Instead of the snack-pack style of pudding I like, I was instead treated to goo. And not very flavorful goo. I ate it anyway, because it had sugar, but I wasn’t happy about it.
2. Mattress pads and top sheets- So for some reason, mattress pads don’t exist, and for some reason, it really bothers me. It just creeps me out. I just want a mattress pad! As for top sheets, those also don’t exist in my apartment. I just have a comforter and a really itchy wool blanket.
3. Non Bi-polar showerheads. Will it be scalding or freezing? No one knows. Taking a shower is such a crap shoot. On more than one occasion I have jumped out because my skin was about ready to burn off, but I also have jumped out because I was about to freeze. I miss consistent temperature and pressure. I miss not having to turn off the water while shaving my legs or shampooing my hair. 40 days.
4. Driving- Even though I kind of understand the rules of the road here in Amman, I still would NEVER get behind the wheel of a car. That being said, I know when I get back and start driving again, I will probably be a little more aggressive than I would have been otherwise.
5. Running in shorts- Ok, I ran in shorts once here. My legs were just itching to see the light of day. But it felt really awkward and I quickly went back to my sweatpants. Yeah it’ll be a while before I can run in shorts outside in the US, but it’s something to look forward to.
It’ll be a while before I blog again, but next time I do it will be very exciting!
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