Well my first Thanksgiving as a married person, and as a married person away from my family came and went and we made it through without too many tears. I have to say that considering I am not much of a "holiday" person, I really didn't think the distance would get to me as much as it did. Both Kyle and I got to talk to our families and it was nice to hear everyones voices and think back to all of the other fun Thanksgivings we have been fortunate enough to share in.
I know that many people like to complain about living in America and how many things are bad or wrong there, but in light of being half a world away and having some perspective and also it being Thanksgiving, I thought I would share a few things that should make you thankful to be where you are...in the good ole U. S. of A. (Keep in mind I am doing great here in Brussels, but there will always be a few things I will always miss about America.)
1. Free drink refills
2. Not having to pay for a glass of water at a restaurant
3. Double Stuff Oreos
4. No dog poop all over the sidewalks and in the malls (yes, I know that is gross, but it is everywhere!)
5. Not having over 1/2 of your paycheck taken away for taxes.
6. Getting to go to the bathroom for free in a restaurant, rather than having to pay $.50 each time.
7. Not having to pay every time you make a local phone call from your home phone.
Well these are just a few, but maybe it will give you some food for thought.
1 comment:
Ok, I've read up a bit...I'm so glad you are a blogger! I HAVE seen your blog, through Cindy's. She's a riot! It was so good to see you this morning, and we'll see you soon after you get back from your CRUISE :)
Katie
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