Heather Toshiko

I’ve been home for 4 days now. In those four days, I’ve noticed some of the things that I missed while I was gone but totally took for granted while I was home.

I’ve missed…

-My Mommy and Daddy and Butthead

-Jack FM and STAR 98.7

-People who DON’T say hi to strangers when they pass in the store

-People who drive OVER the speed limit

-MAC stores

-Panera, Corner Bakery, Natraj’s Tandoori, Alberto’s, El Torito, In-N-Out Burger and Del Taco chicken ceasar salads.

-HUMIDITY!!!

-The ocean

-HDTV and TiVo

-My bed and feather-free pillows

-Sea level

I’m also thrilled to see people driving luxury cars rather than pick-up trucks, and men with faux-hawks rather than pony tails. I’m happy to see women who shave their legs, and people who throw their recyclables in the regular trash can. Finally, I’m happy to spend time with my family and friends rather than the hippies and freaks in the part-time lesbian bar with Monday night karaoke.

God it is good to be home!