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06/25/2002 Entry: "Things I could get used to and not get used to"

This is Debbie. Thought I would briefly reflect on some of the things that I am getting used to and those that I find difficult to adjust to. I can get used to ....going into a store and the price you see is the price you pay. No additional tax to compute. .....hanging clothes on the line, if my clothesline would not get all mildewy and nasty and if I could have a clothes line .....having on/off switches on the electrical outlets. You can turn the electricity off to any individual outlet in the house.

I still find it hard to ....keep the windows open for any length of time because there are no screens on them. Of course there are not many bugs either (I can get used to that). However there are flies and big bumblebees that have tried to come in. .....very narrow roads, although I am much more comfortable with being on the left side. Hope we don't forget how to be on the right!

Some observations: Much more awareness and availability of organic foods, foods suitable for vegetarians, and concern for fair trade and pay to third world countries for the goods they export. On a health note, I see much more smoking among young people, especially girls. Recently in the news there has been much discussion about the MMR vaccine and whether it can be linked to autism. I know that the US has had some of this concern raised but not to the extent that it seems to be in Britain. I will have to find out if there is a requirement for vaccinations in order to enter school as it is in the US.