I miss:
Driving on the right side of the car/ left side of the road...my brain works better that way
The fish bowl community...why I couldn't leave the house w/o running into someone
The deep bath tubs
Responding "hi"(yes) when either an American or Japanese asks a question
Teaching my PT TOTS and Hoppy Hour classes...I miss those kids
The curtious drivers that dim lights to parking when stopped at a red light
The 15KPH (about 7mph) speed limit on base
Blasting the heater and opening the windows at the same time...on the Navy's dimeRelaxing to a cup of tea listening to the rain with my friend Cindy
Leaving my car unlocked...all the time
Pushing the stroller up weather hill for a workout...or lunging up pool hill
Taking my kids to the beautiful seawall park...or a different playground every day
Whining about the NEX's selection....or lack there of
Walking down "Blue Street"
Mr. Doughnut's rice flour pan-an-ring
Going to the sushi bar with friends (cuz Max sure wouldn't)
How the base shuts down for 'superbowl monday'
Mongolian night at the CPO club
The water fountain by Holmes
Calling for a hair appointment daily to get in 6 weeks later
The 'little red ramen house' between Main gate and Womble
The safety in that country
Experiencing the "ghost town" feeling because the fleet was out
Listening to the base TV channel just for the music
I miss the humidity...weird I know...at least I had an excuse for my hair
and most of all.....
I miss blaming my disgusting dinners on the Commissary not having the ingredients needed to complete the recipe.
Never thought I'd say this...but I actually miss that place.
3 comments:
The one that surprises me the most...humidity! LOL. You have fond memories of Japan, but more importantly, new friends!
I read this and thought "would I ever miss Phelan if I moved". Yup! This out of the way, backwards, small town that has dirt everywhere is where I call home, and I actually love it. :)
Japan misses you too, but Cindy misses you more! It's just not the same driving to get my mail and not being able to swing hard left into your townhouse, Just to chat cuz the guys were gone or on duty. I miss the coffee time at Starbucks the most!! We had sushi tonight and I just commented that I miss running with Averi and checking out the town. Come back to me. I MISS YOU AND MY ADOPTED GRANDBABIES!!! We miss our Pino clan.
i miss cali... i kno its like totally different but i kno how u feel... u get use to the new life after like a year lol dont worry...
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