Things I Miss...

So, my experiment last week failed miserably. I haven't gone to school all week because I am been pretty sick. At first the NYU doctor thought it was the flu, but then, after going to get X-Rays at the private hospital close by, it turns out I have a lung infection! YESSSSSS! Don't worry, Grandma, I am already getting better on antibiotics. I have been bored out of my mind this past week though, there are only so many shows you can watch on the computer, so I came up with a list of little things that I miss from the good ole' USA.

1. Napkins. In Buenos Aires they believe that giving you a piece of wax paper suffices as a napkin. Somtimes they won't even give you napkins and just except that the paper they wrapped the empanadas in should work perfectly. This is incorrect.
2. Good Gum. Here, I really understand that I am just chewing gum paste. It looses flavor in 5 seconds and is just gross in general.
3. 24 Hour ATMS in Delis. Not only are ATMs not extremely easy to come by, they all take a siesta from 3 to 4pm. I didn't know ATMs needed to rest.
4. Locks on Doors. No doors seem to have locks. Sure your front door has a lock, but bathroom doors in restaurants? Forget it. There is only one bathroom in our entire academic building where the door locks. Safe to say, everyone tries to pee in that one.
5. Bagels. You would think that the city with the largest population of Jews after NYC would loveeeeeee bagels. Incorrect. The only place that has bagels in Buenos Aires is McDonald's, on the breakfast menu. One day I got out of class early and was able to order a ham, egg, and cheese on a bagel, it was so very perfect.

These 5 are the most blatant ones. I'm sure there are others. I really enjoy Buenos Aires, but if I return I am going to bring them some Gum, Napkins, and Bagels.