Everyone answers that question differently. The other night I was helping my friend at an English corner he and his wife run for new immigrants. One of the girls that participates is from a near by town in Central Asia. I happened to notice the pen she was using to take notes was a very famous local brand from that part of the world. I jokingly made a comment about the pen looking familiar and she said "Oh I like these pens, so I brought a bunch with me." I have to admit that at first I thought it a bit of a waste of her precious suitcase space... but then I remembered I have also taken good ball point pens, or one year I took a lot of scotch tape. Sometimes we are just more use to the quality and style of things we grew up with.
So I am in the midst of packing and creating my wish list of things to take back. The guest bed room is starting to be over run with my shopping for new shoes, books and other goodies. It is hard to anticipate what I might miss or have a craving for six months from now. So my question is: What about you? What would you have packed in your suitcase?
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I go through this same process when I go home. I am always sure to bring back good coffee (a must!), new clothes and shoes, and good books for my classroom or for helping to disciple the teens. I wish I could bring back some Chick-Fil-A and Mexican food, but haven't figured out a good way to do that yet. :)
Hard to know, not having been there or know what's available there...but the first thing that comes to mind is food. I'm not sure if I can handle random unidentifiable chicken parts. So a box of Kraft Dinner or tub of peanut butter might be handy on occasion :)
Hey Beth,
Since I can get the pasta I tend to just steal the cheese packages out of the Kraft Dinner and left my mom with extra noodles. This was I get all the taste and save on space.
I know EXACTLY how you feel! I have had to do that more times than I would like. This time when I come home for 2 weeks I plan on bringing back with me lots of coffee beans, winter clothes (I didnt bring any the last trip), conditioner that is good for my hair, and personal toiletries that you cannot get here. I just hope I can fit it all in! hehehe
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