Writer's Block

I can find nothing to write about. It seems to me that the excitement with which I could write about all of our experiences here feels only lackluster as the daily visions and experiences are now familiar and routine. As I rode through town on my bike today one hand steering, the other hand scanning my ipod for a new song, I marveled at how far I have come. The sights and sounds around me are expected. As I looked at the signs along the road, it was shocking to me the ease I could read the foreign words and understand their meaning without a thought. So, in response to my writer's block at not being able to tell you about something crazy and new or exciting in my world, I would like to tell you what I would like to see on your side of the world!!

1. Traffic driving in nice rows, with no bikes, motorcycles , city buses and pedestrians all weaving together back and forth! AND, traffic following the rules and laws given for safety! Rob disagrees, he loves to drive however he pleases, with no regard to safety or laws! :)

2. Sonics and 7-11's on every corner. Actually I think I would really love to see people carrying big massive Big Gulps or Route 44's filled with ice and whatever coke/pepsi product your heart desires! But NOTHING floating in your cup that even resembles weeds or flowers, I see that enough.

3. Houses with yards. I have a feeling when I come home I will be amazed at the amount of grass sitting in front of and behind each house.

4. Closets. For the last two years I have shared a wardrobe thing with Rob. Most of our clothes are stacked in drawers and cabinets. Hudson's clothes are also in our room, and Hannah's are in a cabinet in her room. A closet would be nice!

5. Restarants where the advertised food out front actually looks appealing. Most of the time, I avoid the menus here, and just say the names of the food I would like to order. The pictures do NOTHING for me!

6. Literacy. While I know I mentioned above that I could read the signs while riding around today, I could read the signs that I have deciphered and seen for almost 2 years now. Take me to a different city and I would again struggle. I would love to be able to read and understand every sign with a single glance, instead of having to stare at it for a while, then ask Rob and Hannah how much they understand and then see if between the 3 of us we can figure it out. (and yes, Hannah is the most literate of the 3 of us!)

7. Women bigger than a size 4. I really can't describe what I will think when I walk into Wal-Mart someday and see men and women with all sorts of different body types!

8. Toilets. Sittable toilets. "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone!"

9. Anything convenient. Garage door openers, dishwashers, garbage disposals, big trash cans, driveways, cars, wal-mart prepackaged meals, canned and boxed goods...... and much much more.

10. Lastly, I would definitely have to write about seeing the beautiful faces of all of our family. It would definitely be blog worthy!