Friday, October 07, 2005

The things we take for granted

Just a few random thoughts on things in life that we take for granted... until we don't have them, that is:

1) Running water - Ever been in the shower, all soaped up, shampoo dripping into your eyes, when the water just cut out?

2) Staplers - Just when you've got that important report to submit...

3) Rice - Especially when you've got a great, saucy dish... like adobo or kare-kare.

4) Refrigerators - You won't miss cold water until you can't have it anymore.

5) Toilet paper - I won't get graphic, but you understand.

6) Extension cords - Ever tried to get a printer, a computer, a fax AND an electric fan to fit in the same side of the room?

7) Mobile phone chargers - Ever been on a trip abroad, only to realize your phone has precious little battery life left... and no charger?

8) Band-aids - Ever had a blister in your foot that kept on rubbing against your shoe...?

9) Hand sanitizers - Especially after you've touched something icky.

10) Clothes lines - Ever had a ton of wet laundry... only to have your only clothes line snap? Where would you dry things then? (Easier in a big house... awful in a tiny condo)

I've got a lot more, but it's getting late, so.... :)

2 comments:

yellowhandman said...

one more thing to add : THE INTERNET. considering that i first used it about 10 years or so ago, i can't imagine life without it.

for example, without the internet, i would never have tracked down your blog...hi, old friend!

hilda said...

Toilet paper - I won't get graphic, but you understand. LOL!!! JAJAJAJAJ