One major thing about leaving the comforts of home is the food. You don't realize until your gone how attached to your food and food sources you are. I didn't think I'd ever find myself missing Shaws, but here I am lost in food departments located in the basement of clothing stores wondering where the heck the tofu is, mind you I'm almost positive that tofu does not exist in Ireland. I find myself craving dark chocolate, mostly because that's the only thing that is exactly the same and... well it's chocolate, enough said.

When I get back I am VERY excited for my mother's kitchen where there is a snack cabinet and plenty of ingredients. This comes with the territory of living in apartment anywhere, though, because you never want to splurge the extra 5 dollars for brown sugar or spices. I am also ready for some Panera, Wings over Burlington, Boloco, City Market sandwiches, and GOOD vegetarian food. I don't think they believe in vegetarians here.. they must just not exist.

After being abroad in Montreal, though, I know that when I get back I will be craving foods from here. There is an AMAZING vegetarian Thai food place right near the Academic Center in Montreal that I just couldn't get enough of. I'm sure I'll be craving the best cod fish and chips when I get back, but wont be able to satisfy that craving fully because it's just SO good here. Also, the best bean burger of my life is from Burger King, although I haven't had fast food in years, I find myself wandering in there once in a while. It is just that good and probably the only vegetarian sandwich in town.

Other comforts are the ability to do laundry without wondering if your clothes will dry fully, being able to use a cell phone to call home and friends at home, and my own bed. No matter where you go, you will always miss something, but eventually you get used to it all and you find yourself calling another place home.