Top Ten South Africa

This list will be updated as regularly as possible. The following are the top ten things I miss most about the states, besides of course, my family and friends (That’s you), whom I could never compare to the luxuries I take for granted.

Top ten things I miss about The U.S.

1.My own personal home computer, G4 MACINTOSH powerbook, (Thanks Dad!) I have yet to see a Macintosh here.
2.Wireless Internet Access
3.Swim Practice!!!!!
4.Cheap, easily accessible Non-Fat milk, with a two week-away sell by date.
5.My own CAR, that I can get into and drive wherever I want to go at any time, day or night.
6.(Relatively) Inexpensive Cell Phone service
7.Camp Tawonga, what I wouldn’t give for a campfire singalong right now.
8.A closet, and shelves for my clothes.
9.Tumble Dry.
10.iPhoto

Some of my colleagues are only here for a one month version of my program. Today was their last day of clinic, and they depart on Saturday. Therefore my attention has recently turned to what will happen for me when it becomes time to say goodbye The top ten things I will miss most about being in South Africa when I go back to the states, though moving here has crossed my mind more than once.This list also excludes the wonderful people I have met and family I have gained since being here. Should I decide to include people, this list might go on forever.

Top Ten things I will miss about South Africa

1. Peri-Peri Sauce
2. The “Shake-It” Van
3. Jig-a MaJiga
4. Thondo and Phiwa’s idioms and incomparable accents.
5. “Generations” my favorite new Zulu/English soapie.
6. Samp, a yummy corn and bean dish that our family makes.
7. Yebo
8. The Indian Ocean
9. Unparralleled wildlife
10. Rich Zulu culture that is integrated simply into everyday life.