Yes complete the census we had a friend help us complete it online. It was interesting. I think it’s good that we who have moved here permanently get counted. Thx Joe
Ooo, I think I am envious- it didn’t occur to me that crazy amounts of junk mail, robocalls and pharmaceutical ads might not actually be just a part of everyone’s life these days...
You have elaborated on the perfect trio of not missable aggravators that are so uniquely American. They would also likely be my top three although I don’t know if I would have thought of them without you having enumerated them first. If I was not still living in the U.S., which I am, I would not miss endless, incessant, badgering, daily political fundraising emails. I would not miss gun “culture.” I would not miss the constant politicization of everything that happens. I would not miss political punditry. Do you sense a theme here? I’ll stop there.
Agree 100% with your 3, and will add a couple more from the several years I lived abroad - I didn’t miss the need to own a car. Mass transit in all 15 of the countries I visited or lived in was inexpensive and easily accessible. Coming back to the US, a car was one of the first purchases I had to make in order to be able to get where I needed to go. I also didn’t miss how difficult and expensive it was to get medication In the US - my migraine Rx was easily available over the counter, and inexpensive, in almost all of the other countries. Same brand. Back in the US it involves a yearly dr visit (expensive if you don’t have insurance, as are the pills), and the one brand that works for me when I do have insurance, they don’t cover, as it is more expensive than the other brands. Imagine that - more expensive because it works! There are many more things I didn’t miss, especially politically-related, but I’ll stop there. Lots to love about being an expat!
I read your comment today after finishing a long walk, during which Denise mentioned the freedom of not having to own a car. Great add! So sorry about the meds situation.
I’ve never figured out the 2 tubs 🤣
Yes complete the census we had a friend help us complete it online. It was interesting. I think it’s good that we who have moved here permanently get counted. Thx Joe
Thanks Joe...I am glad I saved it and will complete.
If I could figure out TiVo I wouldn’t have to watch any commercials.
Ooo, I think I am envious- it didn’t occur to me that crazy amounts of junk mail, robocalls and pharmaceutical ads might not actually be just a part of everyone’s life these days...
You have elaborated on the perfect trio of not missable aggravators that are so uniquely American. They would also likely be my top three although I don’t know if I would have thought of them without you having enumerated them first. If I was not still living in the U.S., which I am, I would not miss endless, incessant, badgering, daily political fundraising emails. I would not miss gun “culture.” I would not miss the constant politicization of everything that happens. I would not miss political punditry. Do you sense a theme here? I’ll stop there.
Agree 100% with your 3, and will add a couple more from the several years I lived abroad - I didn’t miss the need to own a car. Mass transit in all 15 of the countries I visited or lived in was inexpensive and easily accessible. Coming back to the US, a car was one of the first purchases I had to make in order to be able to get where I needed to go. I also didn’t miss how difficult and expensive it was to get medication In the US - my migraine Rx was easily available over the counter, and inexpensive, in almost all of the other countries. Same brand. Back in the US it involves a yearly dr visit (expensive if you don’t have insurance, as are the pills), and the one brand that works for me when I do have insurance, they don’t cover, as it is more expensive than the other brands. Imagine that - more expensive because it works! There are many more things I didn’t miss, especially politically-related, but I’ll stop there. Lots to love about being an expat!
I read your comment today after finishing a long walk, during which Denise mentioned the freedom of not having to own a car. Great add! So sorry about the meds situation.