[NSFE] What "convenience" did you take for granted until it was unavailable?

[E = eating]

Over the weekend, I was at my friend’s house. It became apparant that I had to use the bathroom. I noticed that there was no toilet paper in there, and I asked her about it. She said she would grab some from her roommates’ bathroom. The roll that I expected came in the form of a wad of toilet paper (9 sheets to be exact). Despite my initial shock that “This is definitely not enough,” necessity outweighed preparation, and I had to make do. Needless to say, it was a handful.

NOW, this was a problem for me because I am used to having toilet paper in my lifestyle. I know that in some places it is not used or not available. This is one example of a “convenience” taken for granted until it was unavailable. Have you been in a similar predicament (not necessarily TP)? Did you live to tell the tale? If so, tell it…