Well, the electric kettle is very useful, [ dimitri says thoughtfully. ] A washing machine, and a machine that dries, is also ingenious - it cuts through a lot of the hard labour of taking care of your clothes. A dishwasher is also quite helpful in the kitchen.

A lot of things that seem to be quite commonplace with everyone is new to me, and very interesting because of that. I feel very spoiled having this experience, and I'm sure I'll have difficulty returning home and adjusting once more.