Here is what we will miss about being here in Houston, and the States:
Our Houston family and friends (of course!).. including a new baby who will be born just after we leave, and two lovely weddings..
I love our little apartment, I will miss that!
Netflix - I will be honest. It is addictive. And we can't get it at home.
Value Village - epic thrifting missions have occurred here. We just don't have them that big in NZ or Australia
Cheap organic food - well, all food. ALL FOOD IS SO CHEAP HERE> like dude. So cheap. We will miss that. We shop at Whole Foods here because even though it is considered pricey here, it is still cheaper than a cheap store at home.
Long trading hours - It just isn't really done at home. Like here, the mall is open till 9 or 10 every day of the week. At home, that happens once a week. I like this.
Cheap telecommunication plans - Sorry that I keep saying cheap. But really, everything is cheaper here.
Baby Barnabys - So, I was a late convert to this. Before Paleo I was not a breakfast/brunch person, so obviously cueing for breakfast was not an ideal situation for me. But know I love it. And I don't mind the wait. And it is a rad little place, with awesome staff, cheap and super yummy food.
Sports - I will admit it, I am going to miss 24 hour ESPN and football season, baseball games, definitely basketball games. I think they are my favorite.
Shipping speed - when we first got here I ordered a mirror on Amazon, it got here like 4 days later. Literally unheard of down under. We are just too far away!
Victorias Secret - I just heart their panties yo.
The price of Champagne - less than $30 for Moet? $50 for Veuve. (the pre pregnancy Sarah enjoyed this situation) - oh and they sell it at the chemist. Hollah.
Wide streets - they are wider. I guess we are in Texas so there is room (on the other hand, the shitty nature of the overly potholed roads... my bladder won't miss them)
Travelling - knowing you can just pop to New York for a weekeend. There is nothing quite like that feeling guys. Not if it is a feeling you have never known.
Movie tickets - $6 an adult to see a movie on Sunday morning. $9 the rest of the time. I don't hate that.
Concerts - more people, so you know, more concerts. As in, more bands, more frequent, way cheaper prices, and epic memories.
Beer - pints of beer for $3 versus over $12. Goes without saying really.
Margaritas - Gigantic margs.
Carters - my favorite baby store. And they don't shop to Aus. Sad face.
BBQ, Texas food, Mexican food, ALL THE FOOD - we will miss it. Oh, how we will miss it.
The Galleria - yep. We are consumerists. It is a giant mall with many good stores, and when we first moved here, it was kind of like a shiny light in a cold stormy and multiple murder week in Houston.
Squirrels - I love the little dudes.
Margaritas - Like, good, fresh, delicious margs. Damn I shouldn't be talking about them right now!
Big car parks - since so many people drive stupidly large (sorry Texas) trucks here, parking our wee VW SUV is even possible for me!
Big car parks - since so many people drive stupidly large (sorry Texas) trucks here, parking our wee VW SUV is even possible for me!
haha i love this list! and margaritas made it twice? i don't think that's an accident :)
ReplyDeleteLOl actually blame it on baby brain.. it totally made it twice.. I think its half because I have become totally absent minded and half because i need a drink :P
DeleteI can't believe you are already discussing leaving! WAH! It will go by so quickly though. Sniff. Can't you just stay? ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I lived in Canada for two years and while I didn't find that overly cheap, I LOVED my trips to Seattle and other parts of the US to stock up on awesome cheap goodness.
ReplyDeleteAlso, when bars had happy hour and they'd have like 3 or 4 happy hours and night and all the food was half price then - epic times.
Thanks! It is sad to be thinking about leaving, but awesome to think we might come back again. We are off to Seattle next month - I am so excited!
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