the things I'd change about America if I were God

-The weather. It's so cold.

-Sound-proof houses. I miss the sound of rain on mabati.

-Busy time-orientedness

-Bad coffee

-Lack of an easily available kitchen

-People who complain that Wal-Mart doesn't have enough variety

-Not being able to walk places easily

-Overcooked vegetables in the cafeteria

-Weeks with tests in every class

-Did I mention the coldness?

-No geckos on my ceiling

-Cold toilet seats

I'm adjusting fine. I can handle everything on that list whether or not it changes. I'm told that the weather usually gets warmer at some point.

To be honest, the thing I miss most about Uganda is the people. I miss team devos, pancake nights, volleyball games, church services, and cookouts. I really miss the singing, the fellowship, the love and accountability and closeness. Everything else I can do without. It's tough going without power outages, but I can handle it. It's the camaraderie – the “high spirited fellowship” – that I miss more than anything.