Today is graduation ceremony and then there will be a cab coming at 5:30a for my trip home. As I sit at the Athens Centre, it is nice to think about everything I have gotten to do in the past 4 months. There are things that I will miss and, of course, things I will not miss from Greece. Here is a compiled list:
I will miss the people playing music in the streets that sometimes serenade my shower – I will not miss having to heat up the shower for no less than 30 minutes and then hoping there will be enough hot water.
I will miss being able to walk everywhere I have to go – I will not miss the massive hills that you have to walk on here.
I will miss the fresh fruit and vegetables as well as nice, fresh feta cheese – I will not miss trying to order food at the deli stand in the grocery store.
I will miss the Greek sun that is just a little more special than anywhere else – I will not miss the Greek rain, which sucks.
I will miss spending the weekends on Greek islands – I will not miss the 5,9,10 hour ferry rides to get there.
I will miss living in an apartment – I will not miss living with 5 other girls.
I will miss all the funny Greek signs – I will not miss the rubbish bins.
I will miss the simple lifestyle of Greeks – I will not miss never having the internet.
I will miss the relaxed lifestyle of Greeks – I will not miss stores being open only when they feel like it.
I will miss the free dessert at dinner sometimes – I will not miss the free ouzo.
These are just some of the many things that I will miss from Greece. It was a wonderful experience, and I am sad that it is all over. But life waits for me in America and I am ready to embrace it. I hope, with a different appreciation now.
See you in America!
