Homesick

You never know how much you like something until it's gone. This trip has really made me realize how much I value the presence of Ramen in my live. It's price, it's varieties, it's easy preparation...Recently I came to the conclusion that I can't live without it. I went to two supermarkets by my house to find it, but it wasn't there. I choked back tears as I searched the aisles desperately again and again. A few days passed and I had nearly given up hope when I heard that it could be found in the Carrefour. I put on my tennis shoes and set out on a one hour walking expedition to the store. I went through neighborhoods rich and poor before reaching the store. I eventually found it, but the store was bigger than WalMart. It seemed impossible, going through every aisle it could be in (food in bulk, pasta, easy preparation) before I blindly stumbled upon Asian specialty. The walk home was marked by anticipation, and when I came home to prepare the Ramen in just 3 minutes! I was filled with a deep sense of satisfaction. Yum.