there's no place like home... (repeat 3x)

5/28/2008

I have thirty-four days left :)
I love Costa Rica, but I can't wait to go home.
Here's some things that I miss SO much about home:

*the food- I've kinda really gotten sick of the food here, haha. It all has the same kinda spices and flavor to it, even if it's "American" food. I long for some real USA quality sour cream, natilla (the equivalent of sour cream) just doesn't compare to the fresh taste of sour cream :) and ohhh man, I could really go for some good old mexican food, whether it be my momma's yummy rice or Monterrey's AMAZING cheese dip and chicken. I could also go for a chicken biscuit... or three.
*driving- oh man, when you haven't driven a car in ten months, you start getting antsy! I cannot wait to get on 575 and just drive fast all the way to Jasper :), especially since I tend to speed. I will miss riding buses around town, I've gotta admit, public transportation is quite an experience and relaxing at times.
*quick trip- ummm, great coffee, great drink station, yum taquitos, and well they're everwhere.
* church- I will most likely sob my way through my entire first service at home. I miss the worship so much, but mainly the preaching!!!!! I cannot wait until PJ is getting all fired up right in the middle of the service, bringing mighty conviction to the entire congregation, bringing God's Mighty Word. Wow! I get chill bumps just thinking about it :)
And then there's Spanish Church :) the people there definitely have my heart, fellowship is wonderful there.
*my super comfy bed- let me just say, the bed I sleep on here has a super thin mattress and metal bars going across it on its base.... not very comfortable haha. My bed at home is H-E-A-V-E-N-L-Y :).
* church on the street- This ministry has my heart and it is where I decided to dedicate my life to serving Him.
*momma and pappa- I was kinda desperate to get out of the house at first, now I miss my parents so, so , sooooooo much. There's nothing like having Mami's Mexican chicken soup when i get sick, getting home after a long, long day at work and my momma giving me a back rub even though I reeked of Moe's chip oil, going to dinner and movie with my Pappa, or having the best conversation's with my dad on roadtrips while I'm the map guide, and my mom sleeps the entire way there :)
* good music- Yes, we have ipods and internet here, but that simply does not compare to going to see good live music somewhere, (even though I have snuck out and gone to a concert or two here haha).
* target- I am under the impression that Target is one of the greatest stores of all time, seriously. I long to simply wander the aisles of this wonderful retailer instead of browsing it's innumerable and frustrating web pages.

Well, those are probably my most missed things. I can't really think of anymore right now, because its kinda late, but trust me there are tons more. However, there are also many, many things that I will miss painfully about Costa Rica, but I think I'll leave that for another day.
Goodnight and I hope you have peaceful dreams.