Top Ten Things

I've been in contact with some of the new teachers coming to Morocco.  I love talking with newbies; I guess that is one of the reasons I agreed to do orientation.  I love sharing what I have learned over the years.  Turkey taught me a lot, best to pass it on I say!  One of them asked me what would be the top ten things I would bring that I couldn't live without here.  I had to think for a bit, but this is what I came up with.

1. My Bible
2. My Quilt that my Mama made (yes I call her Mama, I am from the South), it makes my room feel like my room, plus it's really cool with a map on it)
3. My Kindle & Computer - I'm counting this as one, all electronic equipment that keeps me in touch with the outside world, and Skype is the most awesome application ever!
4. My Turkish rug - got to have a piece of Turkey with me no matter where I go
5. My holiday blocks - my mom got these for me in college, they change with the seasons, and overseas they often don't celebrate the same things or don't have decorations, so this is a little something that helps me decorate for holidays
6. My hair creme - let's be practical as well, I have naturally curly hair which often has a mind of its own, this helps me control it
7. Ranch & Taco Seasoning - American essentials I can't live without
8. Photos from home - especially a few from your childhood or high school, pre-digital age
9. Medicine - another practical thing
10. My DVDs - too much of a movie fan to live without them