Do you ever wish you had a “do-over” for college? I think back to college, and who I am now, and I am like an entirely new woman (PTL). I am also watching Thomas Crown starring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts; which may have something to do with all of the pondering 🙂 I have never lived on an actual military base before, so this entire experience is all new to me. I have an ongoing list in my head of how living on a base is exactly like college. Here are a few:

– Dorms (some unlucky servicemen actually live in dorms for an entire year). And yes, they are as gross as you think they are.

– Mess Hall (to feed the unlucky servicemen who live in said dorms).

– A box for your mail.

– Rations. Similar to a meal card in that you are allowed a certain amount per month.

– Curfew. Don’t try and test this one, the consequences are harsh.

– You need your ID card to go anywhere.

– A food court. It’s awesome to have some of the comforts of home readily available, especially when you are feeling a little homesick.

– Fraternities. Kidding, sort of. Call it team spirit or camaraderie if you must, but we love our people. We will wear our team colors everyday, show up to every event, and scream the loudest.

Please know that we love living here, and we are very thankful to have all the comforts of home despite living so far away from what we have grown accustomed to. There are so many awesome things I want to share with you, but I’ve got to pace myself. I want to give each topic it’s own post, so that I will have ample opportunity to share with you. Have you ever lived in a country aside from the U.S.? What do you miss most about it? Share in the comments below!

Stay tuned for a list about how S. Korea is just like no place I have ever lived before.