FAQ # 6: Do you need anything?

Thank you for caring…I really appreciate all the love and support I’ve been receiving! Living on a volunteer stipend and being away from home has taught me how to REALLY differentiate between wants and needs (except in few cases when I am in Tana – AKA Magicland. That’s where I spend a lot of money and get a few white chocolate/hazelnut Buenos for down days or treat myself to a grilled chicken and bacon bagel sandwich to remind me of home.)! 

They sell a lot of imported items from Asia here, so I can find almost anything I need (or at least a similar substitute). Anything that I want? Hmm...that’s a different story! If you are sending me a package, please keep it small and light to save both of us money (They also charge me to pick up packages.)

Please DO NOT send:
- Hand Sanitizer: Thanks to Margaret Chu and Paige&Steve McFall, I have enough to last me more than two years!
- Dental Floss, Sunscreen, Mosquito Repellent, Medicine: provided by Peace Corps
- Liquids over 2oz.
- Ritz crackers: I found a Kraft brand cracker that is made in Singapore and tastes just like it!
- Ketchup: we have it here!
- Instant Ramen Noodles: I eat it at least once a week on my lazy days (Sedaap, which is like IndoMie, and Mama Tom Yum Flavor).

Wish List:
- Magazines or newspaper clippings of current events, celebrity gossip, sports, etc.
- Updated music and pictures
- Coloring books, markers, games, or other random things for children: Even if it is used and collecting dust in your house or if you think it’s tacky, the kids will love it here! It’ll probably keep me entertained too! (i.e. 25 cent machine stickers, bouncy balls, plastic figurines, jewelry, etc.)
- Condiment packets from restaurants that don’t need to be refrigerated (In N Out special sauce, mayonnaise, Tapatio, salad dressings, etc.)
- Mixed Spices or Dried Goodies: Bacon Bits, Beef Jerky, Season All, Mrs. Dash, Emeril’s Essence, Kraft Parmesan Cheese, Taco Seasoning, Jalapeno Nacho Cheese Dip, Instant Pasta Sauces other than Marinara or Alfredo, Bread Crumbs, Garlic Salt, etc.
- American Candies that I like: Gummy Bears or other non-sour gummy, Peachie O’s, Peanut M&Ms, Reeses Pieces Bites or Minis, Kit Kat
- Granola bars or trail mixes
- Dried fruit snacks

MISAOTRA BETSAKA! = THANKS A LOT!