missing

what I miss...

• the given price and the actual price being the exact. same. thing.
• straightforwardness. telling it like it is.
• nice, orderly lines.
• apologies.
• smaller crowds.
• toilets in public places
• bigger kitchens.
• dryers.
• being able to read everything.
• McDonalds minus the 15 second jingle that is on constant repeat.
• predictable drivers
• elevators.
• drinking water straight out of the tap.
• the ability to walk down the street without attracting everyone's attention.
• soft mattresses.
• toilets in public places that are stocked with toilet paper and some method of handwashing.

what I will (one day) miss ...

• cheap utilities.
• big, spacious apartments.
• small classes.
• the food.
• cheap DVDs.
• my rooftop patio.
• respectful students.
• McDonalds delivery.
• cheap EVERYTHING.
• Lunar New Year fireworks.
• the feeling of being rich when my wallet is full of ... (almost) worthless bills.
• the lengths to which local friends will go to help me.
• whistle-worthy legs (thanks to living on the sixth floor)
• my cleaning lady.