I’ve complained a lot about the American system – about the slight arrogance associated with the immigration process, about the lack of internationalism, about the propagation of extreme materialism in the media and in youth. But golly, there are so many great things about this country!
For one, thank God for efficient online banking! Bank of America is a star! ATMs scan cheques, when they say they have 24 hour customer service they actually mean it, my credit card has photo ID built into it, I can route all e-bills into my banking profile automatically and I can apply for a loan without having to see a person! This is amazing. TIME TIME TIME is so valuable and Bank of America has just saved me hours of hassle!
You know what else is great?! Amazon delivers within two days ANYWHERE in the country. WIFI is actually easily accessible. Craigslist, eBay and Twitter are the norm. All the features of Google Maps, Google Voice, Google 411 work here! I can have a car that will take me from point A to point B whenever I choose. Paperless billing and banking is allowed. Cell phone plans are reasonable. And I can purchase fresh mangoes for 20 cents as opposed to 2 GBP each!
I know I complain much. But really, it’s all for show. Life is definitely much easier and so much more efficient here. So be thankful!
