Looking Back on the Past Year

It's hard to believe, but one year ago today I moved to Switzerland. That has prompted me to think about what are my favorite things about life here and what I miss from the U.S. (other than family and friends, obviously). So, in no particular order ....

What I love about life in Switzerland

• Hiking in the Alps
• Grilling on our balcony
• No need for a car--public transport takes me everywhere I want to go
• Companies give more vacation time to their employees than they do in the U.S.
  
• Spruengli Chocolates and Luxemburgerli
  
• Biking and walking trails are everywhere.
• Being in the middle of Europe, there are lots of cool places nearby.
• Not only do you save money by recycling, it is convenient.
  
• The landscape is amazing and so different than where I grew up.

What I miss from the U.S.

• Always understanding what is said around me and to me
  
• Oklahoma's spring thunderstorms
• Cherry blossoms around the Jefferson Memorial
• Doing laundry whenever I want
• Political news shows (I know, I must be the only person who would actually miss that!!)
• Target
• Good Tex-Mex food
• English system of measurement
  
• Reasonably-priced restaurants