Things I will miss about France

Just some random thoughts:

- My friends and all the nice people I've met.

- Fresh bread every day.

- French wine and cheese.

- The bisous. It seems weird, but it really is less intimate than a full-body hug. Plus, you get to kiss all the cute boys!

- The saying of "bonjour" and "au revoir" anytime you go into/out of a shop, get on the bus, etc. It makes you feel acknowledged and more civilized somehow.

- The amazing range of skin products available for sensitive skin like mine. And they are of excellent quality.

- The Marseille soap. It's so pure and awesome. And I can even use it on my sensitive skin.

- The way that two random strangers can get in a heated argument on the street and never come to blows.

- Really cool French fashion. Feminine without crossing the line into "working girl".

- The abundance of cute little, reliable, gas-sipping cars (if I wanted to buy one).

- Having the occasional glass of wine with lunch, on a proper one-hour-ish lunch break, and not being looked at like you're the devil.

- Leisurely meals where you can stay at the table as long as you want and no waiter rushing you out the door.

- Meals at the beach, picnic-style and restaurant.

- Hacking my way through the French language.

- French lingerie. Gorgeous.

- The little shops everywhere.

- Being able to stroll along the street and look at all the menus for restaurants before you choose one for your meal.

- The high-speed trains (TGV).

- The automated train lady's voice at the station that says, "Antibes. Ici, Antibes." whenever a train arrives.

- The healthcare system. At least based on my personal experiences, it works really well and is quite efficient.

- The old buildings, squares, etc. The building I'm living in now is probably at least 400 years old. Cool.

- Watching rugby with my friends.