I've been abroad since January, as everyone probably knows, and I have roughly one month yet. It's bittersweet to be leaving so soon but there are definitely things that I am excited to do when I get back to the United States. Beside's the obvious things like seeing my family and friends, here are the 9 things I can't wait to do when I return home.
1. Sink my teeth into a Chick-fil-a sandwich.
I have been telling everyone and their mother about this since about the first two weeks. My first meal will be a #1 with a lemonade in the Atlanta airport the second I land. I never thought I could miss a food so much in my life.
2. Walk down the street and be able to understand those around me.
I mean it's my fault for choosing to study abroad in a country whose language I don't speak but you start to feel really isolated when you can't communicate or understand anyone you encounter.
3. Go out to dinner at 6:00 if I want to.
Here most restaurants don't open until 7/7:30 and I just want to be able to eat when I want to eat.
4. Pet a random person's dog.
Italian's are weird about people doing that and I will never understand it! I see so many cute little fur babies and it really is sad when you can't reach down and pat them!
5. Watch all nine seasons of One Tree Hill in one month.
This is just me being extra. Netflix took OTH off last year but then Hulu announced that they were going to start streaming everyone's favorite high school drama. However, it began streaming literally weeks after I left so it's been a long time coming and I can't wait to dive back in.
6. Bask in the 90 degrees Charleston summer.
After what feels like the longest winter of my life, I can't wait to be drenched in sweat five minutes after stepping out of my apartment.
7. Drink some coffee.
The coffee here is so incredibly strong that it literally pains me to drink it. All I want is an iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts (which is pretty much just sugar and milk, to be honest).
8. DRIVE.
I'm the first to admit that I hate to drive, but for some reason, I am really missing it.
9. Take a nice long lap around Target.
I can't wait to be welcomed by the sweet smell of popcorn and the $1 section.
I realize that these are really little things in the grand scheme of things but they're the ones that I've been missing the most this past semester. I really have loved my time here in Florence but this girl is ready to be back home.
