Saturday, April 25, 2009

The time has come

3 and a half months have passed. Where did the time go? Probably hiding somewhere with all my money.

What will I miss most about London? Let me tell you.

  • TV shows start at times like 9:41 and have a total of two commercial breaks
  • Having to push the lever at least 4 times to actually flush the toilet
  • People laughing at me when I ask to personalise my burger at McDonalds
  • The spelling of personalise, organisation, apologise, flavour, favourite, colour, etc.
  • Britain's Got Talent - need I say more.
  • The way Coke tastes here.
  • Being able to order a pint...legally.
  • Walking down a street in central London on a beautiful day and realizing that you are part of something much greater.
  • Public transportation
  • Hyde Park and Holland Park
  • DAMARIOS PIZZA
  • No.10 Chinese Takeout
  • Walking EVERYWHERE
  • The simplicity of our TV with only 5 channels
What am I most excited for back home? I guess I can tell you that too. (Family and friends are a given, no need to list)
  • Two words - Dr. Pepper
  • Taco Bell
  • Chipotle
  • Tostitos chips and salsa
  • The American Flag
  • Our healthcare system (well, the one we still have at the moment)
  • Driving (Here's to hoping I don't drive on the wrong side)
  • Not living out of a suitcase
  • ALL the clothes I had to leave behind
  • Giving people all the gifts that are currently making my bags weigh multiple pounds over the limit
Those are the condensed lists.

Well, I'm packed (I'm definitely pushing 50lbs each bag). Everything is by the door ready to go at 7 am tomorrow morning. It's a weird feeling. At times, I am so ecstatic to see everyone that I don't think I can contain it. But then ten minutes later, tears start to swell at the thought of leaving 40 Hogarth Road.

Cheers, London. It's been a good run.

3 comments:

maracavallaro said...

you actually listed the American flag.

Dear God, woman, I love you.

Anonymous said...

Hope you like the American flag we gave you at the airport :o) Glad you are home - love you!

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