Things I miss/will miss

What follows is an ongoing listing of all the things I miss about the US and the things that I will miss when my exchange is over and I am required to leave Switzerland. This list is not intended to offend anyone from either country, but to merely point out differences. Keep checking back because this list will change as I experience new things here.

What I miss about the US:
My family and friends
My dog
Air conditioning during hot weather
Ice cubes
Steaks, thick and juicy steaks
Affordable food, gasoline (benzin), clothing, and STARBUCKS
Bar soap (as opposed to liquid soap)
Being able to tell whether to push or pull a door just by looking at it
Free parking almost everywhere
Streets that are wide enough for parking AND two-way traffic
Grocery stores (any store for that matter) open evenings and Sundays
Sunshine on winter days


What I will miss when I leave Switzerland
My incredible new friends
Not having to take care of the dog
The scenery!
The Nespresso store
Rösti
Champagne toasts during morning break on teacher birthdays (yes, real champagne in school and during school)
No hall passes
The use of turn signals (almost always)
Mittagessen (we actually take time to taste lunch here)
Paprika chips
Chocolate!!!!!! (and lots of it)
Every day is jeans day.
Train travel