Top 9!

As of today I am in the single digits for my time left in Dijon, France. So in honor of my 9 days left, I present to you:

Top 9 Things I am Most Excited for in the US:

Family

Friends

Sox/Pats/B’s/C’s

Iced coffee (Dunkin’ AND Wawa!)

Georgetown Cupcakes

Clothes/shoes not being outrageously priced

Mexican food

Significantly less smoking in public places

Singing in my car

Top 9 Things I Will Miss Most about France:

Friends I’ve made here

Fresh baguette/boulangeries

Being able to walk everywhere

SNCF/trains

Café culture

My students

My cool bank card with the European chip

Kinder/Haribo candy

Use of the 24 hour clock

Of course there are so many other amazing things I have to look forward to in the US, and just as amazing things that will be difficult to leave in France; but, one of the things I am most pleased about is the sense of balance I have gained this year in being able to love both countries equally.  When I say it's bittersweet to leave I truly mean it- in the best way possible!

Love for the Stars & Stripes and Le tricolore :)
(I took this in Nice, France)

Word of the Post: neuf -- nine