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On the flip side, ten things about Ghana I wish I could bring to the U.S.

1. Prices. The U.S. is so expensive! Plus tax, and in some cases, plus tip. And you never know exactly what you are going to pay until check out. 2. The social aspect- it is impossible to be anti-social in Ghana. In the U.S. it is too easy.  3. FanIce. Vanilla ice cream on the go. My favorite.  4. Phone credit > monthly bill. 5. Fresh fruit.  6. Buying fabric, designing outfits, and getting them made. 7. Share taxis. 8. Ghanaian dances. The latest dance- Azonto. 9. Sunday Market in Kotokuraba. 10. My wonderful American/Ghanaian family. I miss them the most.

Twenty perks about being back in the U.S.

1. Accessibility to free public bathrooms, all of which have toilet seats and toilet paper and hand soap. 2. The ability to  try on clothes before buying them.  And the ability  return items after buying them.  3. Customer service. Like, it's nice to be served with a smile and a pleasant attitude, even if you are completely faking it.  4. Cheese.  5. Wearing sweatpants! And hoodies! 6. Sleeping with a heavy comforter and/or fleece blankets.  7. Hot showers! 8. Coffee to go.  9. Good radio, without the DJ interrupting the song every two seconds (not an exaggeration).  10. A variety of ice cream flavors.  11. A variety of cereal.  12. Milk. As opposed to powdered milk or canned milk.  13. Being able to drive myself places and/or having friends who can drive me places. As opposed to taking taxis everywhere.  14. Signs. Road signs. Signs indicating places, availability, events, etc.  15. Eve...