823. Or a dump.
824. That I don't have to crank up my car every time I drive it.
825. That we have stop signs and traffic lights.
826. My new handlebar tape.
827. Free checking accounts.
828. Black and white films.
829. The technological advances in cinematography.
830. Color films.
831. The nostaglia involved in old time films, like "Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life."
832. That half of my life has not been wasted with someone with whom I no longer have a relationship.
833. Microwaves.
834. Bananas.
835. That there are people who are willing to retrieve those bananas.
836. That most of the time I do not have to live with the consequences of other people's actions.
837. That I grew up in a house with allowances and savings accounts.
838. The nostaligia of recently opening a checking account at the bank where I stored my money for years as a kid.
839. Having lamps from my college apartment that we could use in my house.
840. Having a roomy enough house for the two of us.
841. My grandparents told me of a story where there were people in Russia renting apartments from other people who had kept their possessions in the closets and in trunks. The storage we have to do for our landlords is minimal compared to this.
842. At least I have my own closet.
843. And underbed storage containers.
844. And few problems with the landlords.
845. And someone else to repair the problems.
846. And people who are looking out for our safety by repairing the lights around the house and ensuring that there is enough regular police regulation that we are safe.
847. That my roommate has become more laxed (albeit, maybe a little too much at times) about the neighborhood and house safety.
848. That I know where all the keys are on my keyboard without looking.
849. That I own more than one Bible.
850. That I have the freedom to read it as I please.
851. That I can read just about anything I please.
852. That I have never been a victim of a violent crime.
853. That there are such things as Protective Orders and No Contact Orders.
854. That there is a new Domestic Violence Unit for the local police.
855. That there are police officers who are willing to protect me.
856. That this directly comes into play in the ER.
867. That I was not part of the local budget cuts at the hospital.
868. Getting the bills paid on time.
869. Not having leaky sinks (because that stinks).
870. A real life use for Jenga.
871. Having further affirmation for my blog post the other day. See this: http://www.ted.com/talks/meg_jay_why_30_is_not_the_new_20.html. I really am headed in the right direction.
872. Having plenty of time to prepare for class.873. Little treasures in parking lots.
875. The gift of hearing.
876. Hearing aids.
877. The gift of sight.
878. That we no longer condemn people who have neither.
879. Helen Keller.
880. Anne Sullivan.
881. That people are brave enough to fight against the cultural norms.
882. That people recognize something is wrong when it is.
883. That my roommate took back an overdue video for me.
884. That I was able to run an errand for my roommate.
885. Getting up early, getting dressed, and being productive.
886. Moments to share my story.
887. Children's hospitals.
888. Technological advances in medicine.
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