\"We humans thrive on predictability and routine. Even things like taking the same route to work or seeing the same people at our weekly Zumba class provide us with a sense of comfort,\" she explained. \"We know what to expect, and that helps us feel in control.\"
\"I encourage them not to think of a timeline for these things but rather to think of it as a 'bucket list,' to be tackled whenever life resumes as usual,\" she said, adding that it's good to plan for \"the first restaurant they will eat at and park they will visit once normalcy returns.\"
Things I miss.
Well, I have been teaching. I suppose what I really mean is that I miss teaching as I used to know it. When I left my preschool classroom in March, I thought I would be returning after a week of spring break. Toys were tossed into baskets and finger paintings hung crookedly on the walls. Almost six months later, after countless hours of remote instruction, professional development and classroom renovation, I am preparing to welcome my young students back to school. And despite the nerves and the unknown, I also feel excited. Because there is so much I miss.
But, while many employees have adjusted well to working from their homes, our research found that the majority are keen to return to the office when it is safe. 65% of respondents told us they want to return to the office when things go back to normal.
Being away from Thailand for more than 6 months made me realise there are a bunch of things I miss about Thailand. The last years I have been back for several months each year, but so far I have no plans to go back in 2017. That saying I am somehow sure I will end up there again anyway! LOL :)
If you have been to Thailand I am sure this list sounds super familiar to you, if you have not been than all these things sound like music in your ears anyway and makes you want to visit Thailand for sure.
One of the things I miss most about Thailand are the fruit stalls. There is no day I will not eat a bag of pineapple, mango or papaya. Fruits are affordable and they are yummy as hell. Half a pineapple cut for you should not cost more than $0,60!
There are a few other minor things I miss. The wall of televisions playing MMA fights and football, the smoothie bar that makes the peanut butter protein shake on the spot, the way I look in the locker room mirror with just the right amount of overhead lighting; and of course let's not forget... the VIEW! It's bittersweet to have replaced yoga pants with a bunch of overweight men screaming at each other, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Whether you're travelling for education, work or leisure, you will certainly experience the feeling of homesickness when you are away from home for a year. It happens that you miss the small things from home and occasionally these smallest things occupy the most room in your hearts. It is a fact that distance offers the opportunity to perceive every small blessing you might have missed. There are things you will most and then there are things you'll be glad to have left behind.
While it is very usual to feel apprehensive about handling all the difficulties after leaving your nest, in the longer run the benefits are far more important. Stepping into the actual world will enhance your life skills sooner rather than later. Leading an independent life away from home will carve you into a self-reliant and you will be eventually glad about leaving a few things behind.
You might get frustrated when your mom yells at you for little things. But, you are going to miss it when you go away from home. You are going to miss each and every habit of your mom including her care, love, looking after you, asking a lot of questions as when you get home, shouting at you when you mess up the room and ordering you to clean it, behaving like a spy when you use phone late at night, scolding you for sleeping and waking up late and the list is as long goes on.
But when you shift to a new place, you're no longer part of the support web of your parents. You may be on a tight budget and thinking about saving the money for all kinds of different things. That means only buying the basics from the supermarket - say goodbye to the luxuries.
The pleasure of having everything all to yourself is awesome. But it's often no longer the case when you move out of home. Be it unwillingly, you will have to share many things, even your loving bathroom.
Once you are out of your home, you are actually out of your comfort zone. You wake up to realize the fact that there is no more cooked breakfast ready for you at the table. There was no one to put things in place after you had slept off on the couch the previous night. There is no dry towel or there is no one to take you where you want to go.
By leaving home and experiencing new things, especially in a radically different culture, we're given a real perspective of life and the world around us. We learn about about the little things and nuances of life, and many of these realities are wildly different to what we dreamt they would be.
As I sit and ponder all that has happened and the new reality we all are dealing with, I cannot help but think about my lost relationship and experience with Starbucks. (I know there are more important things, but this is my post :-) )
Will things ever truly be back to normal? We long for the days of hugs and high-fives, un-concealed smiles and worry-free vacations via planes, trains and automobiles; yet we know that a return to life as we knew it is not yet a reality. We are, however, returning to a life less-restricted as kids are returning to in-person learning, sports practices are back on the schedule and we are finally able to get those brows waxed again! While I welcome all of these changes (and I really did dream of the day they would come), there are just a few things about the locked-down life that I miss already and I am just not ready to give them up. Here are my top 3:
Thinking back to the way life was before the internet quickly drums up waves of nostalgia for anyone who can remember it. And leave it to Reddit to spark a debate about some of the most common things people miss.
Ready to take a walk down memory lane? From the little things, like going to the video rental store and receiving newspaper and magazine subscriptions, to more significant cultural shifts, like the importance of RSVPing to a party, these pre-internet musings from Reddit users will make you long for days past.
There is no doubt that New Zealand has left a big impression on me. I spent 5 weeks traveling around the country from North to South Island. It all felt surreal until I was back home and now that I am back for awhile and had finally let the experience sink in, here are 10 things I wish I appreciate more when I was in New Zealand.. and a few other things that makes me glad I don't live there.
One of the things I miss most about New Zealand is the walking culture they have created and mastered. Every single town, you will be able to find a nice walk that will immerse you with nature. I was in Picton for only one night and I wasn't planning to do anything but I ended up doing the Snout track, which rewarded me with the view of the Queen Charlotte Sound as far as the eye can see. Not to mention walking is one of the few things you can do for free in New Zealand.
I still love moving around the world and experiencing new things, but, sometimes, I get homsick or frustrated and I long for a little sense of home. Something to make the world seem a bit more comforting.
Finding every hidden item and secret side activity to 100% The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time can be a daunting task, especially because some things are very easily missed. While some quests and hidden features will only award Rupees, others may lead to item upgrades, Heart Pieces, or one of the many Gold Skulltulas used to set free the residents of the House of Skulltula.
To get 100%, all of the heart pieces, weapons, and gear need to be collected. Additionally, players will need to complete Ocarina of Time's disappointing Gold Skulltula hunt, which means tracking down 100 of these creepy creatures. Even if every inch of Hyrule is thoroughly explored, it's still possible to miss a few things because there are certain areas where Link needs to play a specific song to trigger a secret.
The Golden Gate Bridge, the most famous bridge in the world, manages to impress even the most experienced travelers with its stunning 1.7-mile span. Approximately 120,000 automobiles drive across it every day. A pedestrian walkway also allows crossing on foot, and bikes are allowed on the western side. The Golden Gate Bridge is said to be one of the most photographed things on Earth, so ready your camera and be sure to share with #AlwaysSF. 2ff7e9595c
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