Taking Things for Granted

Ive been here for a little over 2 weeks now so I have decided to reflect and think about things I have taken for granted back in the good ol' U S of A. Im sure my parents will be happy to hear there are actually a lot of things Ive noticed in only 2 short weeks!
- Grocery Bags: When I go to the store I need to bring with my own bags to carry my grocery's home in. Its not that big of a deal and I think it really encourages people to recycle but its something different. Im used to going to jewel and getting a separate bag for my bread, my juice and everything else.
- DRINKS: Having to pay for water here really makes me sorry that I didnt drink every free cup of water thats ever been given to me at a restaurant. I cant face paying money for a tiny glass of water. Also, coke... outrageous at restaurants. In vending machines you can find a bottle slightly smaller than our regular ones for about 1,50 but in a restaurant a small coke is about 2,50. I feel like I am always thirsty because I never have liquids when I am out eating my meals. Drink your free water guys!
- Cereal: No more walking into the grocery store and taking 10 minutes to look at all the cereals.  You need about 30 seconds to look at the "Wellness Flakes," one other healthy option and then one cereal like a cookie crisp. We are so spoiled back home with an entire isle dedicated to cereal!
-Showers: Its only been two weeks and I already hate showering here. The water pressure is terrible. The water drips on you compared to our showers back home. Also interesting fact I learned being here with so many internationals.... everyone except Americans turn the water off when washing their hair and bodies. They only turn the water on to rinse. Id freeze!
- Plastic-ware: They do not sell plastic knives, forks, cups, plates, etc. I asked a sales women if they had plastic silverware. She replied, "are you American?" I said, "yes." She said, "we're not wasteful. We dont use plastic." That was a major wake up call. All the Europeans view Americans as so wasteful. Ive heard it from numerous people.
Well... Im sure theres things Im forgetting and more Ill realize but for now... enjoy your grocery bags, free water, shower, cereal and disposable items :)