Monday, December 20, 2010

Farewell

There are somethings that I need to say good bye to:

1. Cutting through the gas station to cut the corner
2. Seeing motorbikes use the pedestrian cross walk to cross the street when their light is red.
3. The guy on my street who does a fast walk in the morning wearing his dress pants, tight muscle shirt, and umbrella in hand
4. My nose being assaulted by smells
5. Public transportation, "madame moto?" "Tuk Tuk, Madame?" (right as I am walking out of my door)
6. Eating fresh Dragon and Jack fruit
7. My Lebanese restaurant, I could cry their hummus and bread are so good
8. My scrabble nights with friends
9. Bloom; everyone should have a  place to eat cupcakes!
10. My Sunday night small group
11. Working with the staff here
12. Shopping in the market
13. Free delivery from restaurants

There are also somethings I won't miss...

1. My screaming neighbors
2. Walking two blocks and sweating
3. Not having my own car (though it wasn't as bad as what I thought it might be)
4. Ants....don't even get me started
5. Mosquitoes and the sickness they can carry
6. Being woken up at 5am by a wedding or funeral
7. Unable to communicate with all the people I work with because of language
8. Temperatures of 104 with 90-100% humidity
9. Not getting free water or refills at restaurants
10. My tub and knee high shower head
11. Dodging crazy drivers in traffic
12. Picking bugs out of my food...and bones
13. Possibly getting Tarantulas put on me at certain rest stops

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Kara--these memories are so great! Love you, friend.