Things I Miss About Brussels

I've been back in the U.S. for a little over a month now. The fact that I am still living out of suitcases means that I am a bit unsettled (to put it mildly) and therefore, am really longing to return to my comfortable life in Brussels. So in no particular order, the things I miss about living in Brussels ...

• My beloved duck ponds near Flagey. No place more beautiful to go for a run ... and even better on the weekend when you can visit the farmer's market after your run.
• Reasonably priced Belgian beer. Everyone here has it, but I saw a bottle of pecheresse on a menu on Friday for $24/bottle. $24!!! What the funk is that about?
• Schweppes Light Agrum soda. It's the best ... and they don't sell it here. It sucks.
• Thalys to Paris in an hour and 20 minutes.
• Sushi Shop delivery.
• Bike rides around the city, especially through Bois de la Cambre.
• Taking lunch breaks EVERYDAY with my girls.
• Having drinks with friend at Boniface.
• Free public transport.
• Daily maid service. God, do I miss my daily maid service.
• Cute, tall European men around every corner.
• Never being in a hurry to get anywhere or do anything.
• Girls nights of drinking champagne and watching movies.

Yeah, I miss it. Being home is OK, but there's nothing like Europe.