Free refills
Though it’s probably better that I consume less sugar and caffeine here, I get very thirsty while eating at restaurants. The first beverage served (whether it be water, coke or whatever) is smaller than drinks at home and then I am are not offered [free] refills once finished with my first.
Separate checks/paying with credit cards at restaurants
Even if you ask for separate checks ahead of time the waiters are not likely to offer this comfort offered in the states. Therefore I pay with cash 9 times out of 10 and then I have go to the ATM more than I would like.
Driving/riding in a car
The busses (that I take four times a day) can get crowded, they are starting to get hotter as the weather is getting warmer and it’s impossible to keep your balance if you’re standing. I miss driving in my car, singing along with the radio and not having to pretend that I can speak Spanish perfectly when the person next to me starts to speak to me.
Ranch dressing
It is nowhere to be found! I only just had barbeque sauce for the first time at McDonalds on Saturday but I cannot find ranch anywhere! I just want to dip my French fries in ranch!!
Censored television
I know it sounds weird that one would miss censored television but now everyday during lunch I’m bombarded with images of bloody, dead bodies and naked women. I guess I’m getting used to it now but I think I will always be disgusted when I see a pig being slaughtered on screen.
Cold milk
The milk here is not refrigerated. Someone told me the milk has a special additive that allows it to stay fresh outside of the refrigerator. Even though my family refrigerates milk after they bring it home, the taste is not the same and they don’t keep their refrigerators at a very cold temperature. I would love to eat cereal for breakfast one morning but not with warm milk.
Smoke free restaurants and buildings
Everyone smokes in Spain. It sucks when I’m eating in a restaurant or having coffee in a café and someone is blowing their cigarette smoke right into my face. It is something I won’t ever get used to.
My friends, family and cats
It’s so unbelievable hard to be away from my friends and family this long. I can’t count how many times I’ve wanted to call or text my friends to tell them something simple and then remembering that it costs too much money. I’m lucky that I’m able to iChat with my family but I’m constantly sad that I’m so far away from everyone that I love at home. And of course I miss my cats. I am excited because next quarter I’m living with a new family that has a cat named Tomás!
Though it’s probably better that I consume less sugar and caffeine here, I get very thirsty while eating at restaurants. The first beverage served (whether it be water, coke or whatever) is smaller than drinks at home and then I am are not offered [free] refills once finished with my first.
Separate checks/paying with credit cards at restaurants
Even if you ask for separate checks ahead of time the waiters are not likely to offer this comfort offered in the states. Therefore I pay with cash 9 times out of 10 and then I have go to the ATM more than I would like.
Driving/riding in a car
The busses (that I take four times a day) can get crowded, they are starting to get hotter as the weather is getting warmer and it’s impossible to keep your balance if you’re standing. I miss driving in my car, singing along with the radio and not having to pretend that I can speak Spanish perfectly when the person next to me starts to speak to me.
Ranch dressing
It is nowhere to be found! I only just had barbeque sauce for the first time at McDonalds on Saturday but I cannot find ranch anywhere! I just want to dip my French fries in ranch!!
Censored television
I know it sounds weird that one would miss censored television but now everyday during lunch I’m bombarded with images of bloody, dead bodies and naked women. I guess I’m getting used to it now but I think I will always be disgusted when I see a pig being slaughtered on screen.
Cold milk
The milk here is not refrigerated. Someone told me the milk has a special additive that allows it to stay fresh outside of the refrigerator. Even though my family refrigerates milk after they bring it home, the taste is not the same and they don’t keep their refrigerators at a very cold temperature. I would love to eat cereal for breakfast one morning but not with warm milk.
Smoke free restaurants and buildings
Everyone smokes in Spain. It sucks when I’m eating in a restaurant or having coffee in a café and someone is blowing their cigarette smoke right into my face. It is something I won’t ever get used to.
My friends, family and cats
It’s so unbelievable hard to be away from my friends and family this long. I can’t count how many times I’ve wanted to call or text my friends to tell them something simple and then remembering that it costs too much money. I’m lucky that I’m able to iChat with my family but I’m constantly sad that I’m so far away from everyone that I love at home. And of course I miss my cats. I am excited because next quarter I’m living with a new family that has a cat named Tomás!
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