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Thursday, August 9, 2007

Why am I happy to have come home?

Contributed by: Therese Ng, New York University, New York

1. Lazing about in Boracay, trekking in Banaue, diving in Puerto Galera, and being able to explore the rest of Southeast Asia
2. Affordable massages, facials, haircuts and other services that would have cost a fortune elsewhere
3. Helpers, having a hot meal waiting for me when I get home, not worrying about laundry or cleaning, having more time for myself
4. No winters, no losing of gloves
5. Cars, not having to walk everywhere and get rained on, not having to run after all manner of transportation
6. Being near friends and family and people who completely understand me
7. Not having to feel homesick
8. The opportunities that a large network of friends and family opens up, the excitement of entrepreneurship
9. Being able to live in greater comfort and luxury, not having to struggle all the time
10. Knowing whom to call whenever the need arises for a good doctor, lawyer, broker, dressmaker, or a box of rum-butter cake (with free delivery)



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