9 Things I Miss About Australia!

I love America. But there are some things that I do miss from back home. Here is a list of some of the things I miss the most at the moment. 

1. My Family

Im lucky that I am able to pick up my phone and talk to my parents when ever I need them but sometimes that isn't enough. In my opinion, I have the best parents anyone could hope for and sometimes I wish they were closer. I speak to other members of my family when I can but its still not the same as being there. I can't wait to get home and have a big christmas with everyone together.

 

2. Mallory/ Brodie

While I've been away my best friend from back home had a baby! I wish I could hold Brodie and get to know him in these early days. I get daily pictures of him and he looks bigger in every one. I love his chubby little cheeks! 

3. Ally

No words can even begin to explain how much I miss Bubbah.

4. Friends

I have lost touch with a lot of people that I thought were my friends by coming over here. Its also meant that I've been able to clearly see who my true friends are. If I've spoken to you since I've been here, you're important to me!

5. Teaching

I spent a year teaching before I came out here and I loved it. Ive always intended to go back to teaching where ever I end up. I've definitely been able to use some of the skills I learnt while being an Au Pair though. Ive been practicing my 'teacher voice' on Ethan almost daily.

6. EMU

This may sound weird but I miss my car! Just before I decided to leave Australia I bought a brand new car. I miss the independence that it gave me and the comfort of knowing it was mine. Its currently being stored until the day I come home. Stay safe EMU!

7. The beach

I was getting super jealous of everyones summer beach photos last summer. We have some of the best beaches in the world in Western Australia. My favourite place I've ever snorkelled is in Coral Bay. Im looking forward to summer in America, although I'm not sure how it will go considering I'm around 10 hours from the ocean. 

8. Food

There are plenty of yummy things to eat here but I'm craving some home comfort. No Mum I don't want any of your steamed cabbage that you love but one of your roasts would be great, or a big family breakfast fry up! Its been hard to try and find brands that I like here and to get over the idea that I can have everything that I like from home. Ive been trying lots and lots of new things and even managed to eat some mussels! (anyone who knows me knows that I couldn't put one of those things in my mouth a few years ago without gaging!).

9. iPhone

This is really materialistic, but if I was at home right now I would have upgraded my phone! Im jealous every time I see someone with an iPhone 6. My time will come.

So thats some of the main things I miss from Australia. There are so many amazing things here in America that almost make up for all the things I miss.