Most of you know I grew up in a 3rd world country. It was fun growing  up down  there. Beautiful scenery, we took siestas, even the stores closed down for lunch time, weird huh?  It was great. This time of year I really miss it more than any other time, especially my parents. I remember for one  of my Christmas presents I got a huge doll, the doll was as tall as I was then,  it was beautiful. One day when we have a lot of money I would like to buy a timeshare there!!!  I have so many great memories. I also remember when I was about  four years old, my grandma lived about half an hour away from my parents house.   It was like night and day.  There wasn't  any power there, when 6:30 came around my grandma had her tealights and candles  ready So we had some light.

When the power went out a while ago, I thought to myself I can survive with no power.  It brought back memories from my grandma.  I am so thankful to live in this wonderful world with the technology we have now. I love it. I am especially thankful for my wonderful husband. He is soooooo awesome.