Things I will miss...

I am currently sitting in the library, trying to write an essay about van Gogh, and going a bit stir crazy. But the sunset is VERY pretty and visible from my chair, so that's good news.

Anyways, remember that one time that I made a list of things that I missed from America? Well, it's time for installment number two: things I will miss from England! Here we go:

1. Accents!
2. Being forced to walk or take public transportation everywhere. Although it can be a hassle, I love that I walk so much here and don't have any need for a car.
3. Tax being included in the cost. You actually pay the price on the tag! A novel concept.
4. My British friends who make fun of me for my accent/are so fun to be around.
5. The opportunities afforded by a larger university.
6. Tuesday night comedy club at MoJo's!
7. Having London a 20 minute train ride away.
8. THE CLOUDS.
9. Words like "lovely" and "smart" and "brilliant" to describe people/experiences.
10. Drinking tea ALL the time.
11. Hearing things like, "Where the @$%&$ has the rubbish bin gone?!" at 3am.

12. The ability to travel to a new country every weekend, should I have the desire to do so.

13. All of my new friends! Seriously, I will miss these people so much. I guess that means roadtrip to the east coast. And maybe I can return to London for 2012 Olympics? Anyone?

14. The nice employees that work in my cafeteria and call me "dear".

15. The way everyone here pronouces my name. Pie-age. I still get excited, every time.

Just for kicks, here are a few things I WON'T miss about England:

1. Potatoes.
2. Losing money with every purchase to the exchange rate.
3. Paying more to drink my tea in a cafe.
4. Being so far away from everyone that I love. sniff sniff.
5. The freezing cold weather. Bring on the California Christmas!
6. A lack of a cell phone. It's been nice to live without one for a few months, but at times has been dreadfully inconvenient.
7. Did I mention potatoes?