Happy New
Year, mitenand. As The Frau looks
forward to her first full year in the US since 2005, here are some things she
is loving thus far about “home.”
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| Chicago, USA |
The people. Americans are so pleasant, yodelers. They smile. They
chat. They always seem to have something nice to say. The Frau has to hand it
to Americans. They make you feel happy. The Frau’s neighbor hangs bread on her front
door at least once a week. Just because.
The programs for kids. The Frau’s new town has so much for
Toddler M to enjoy. Library story hours. Indoor playgrounds. Outdoor
playgrounds. Breakfasts with Santa. Learning programs at zoos and arboretums.
The number of things to do is amazing. And most are free or very reasonably
priced.
The family. Having family nearby is great. Yesterday The
Frau’s mother-in-law called to say she would pick up Toddler M from school and make dinner. Really? The Frau is still getting used to having a family
support network in her backyard.
The house. While The Frau misses her castle view
apartment, she has to admit: It is really nice to not be tripping over
Toddler M’s toys. It is really nice to have four bedrooms. And it is amazing to
be able to live in a house built by one of America’s most famous architects for
the same monthly payment as a two-bedroom Swiss apartment.
The food. Within four blocks from The Frau’s house is a street
that has all of these options: South American food, Mexican food, Vietnamese
food, Thai food, Indian food, BBQ, American bar food, frozen yogurt, ice cream,
movie theater popcorn, and more. The amount of food options in this country is amazing. The
best part? There is free water at all of them.
What do you
love (or miss) about the United States?
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