I MISS....
- People saying "yes ma'am" to me. Old men, young men in hat and boots (swoon), little boys, and even women say "yes ma'am." I love it because by saying it you show that you respect the person. And it totally made me feel loved, even from perfect strangers. :)
- The way people dress. First of all boots. I love cowboy boots and you can wear them to just about any occasion in Texas (not so much in Missouri). Second of all, people in Texas and the South dress up more. I first began to notice this when I began work here at my new school this past year. I felt very dressed up most of the time and I was wearing the same work clothes I had worn in Texas. Strange. The point really hit home for me when I was in Atlanta last Sunday for Mass; I only saw about 5 people in jeans! and only 2 in shorts! The majority of women were in dresses, or skirts. The majority of men had slacks and a collared shirt on. That is not the case here in Missouri. Most people wear shorts and nice jeans to Mass in the summer, and often times athletic shorts and t-shirts. Sometimes the women wear skirts, but few ever wear dresses. Again, people in Texas seem to have a sense of respect. Respect for yourself and regard for others, because they are the ones that have to look at you!
- The way women act. Women tend to act more feminine. They wear skirts and dresses more. They are more willing to let men open doors and life things. They don't use vulgar language as much. Women today are sometimes uncomfortable in their femininity (thanks radical feminists *gag*). Women in the South and Texas seem to be less uncomfortable in their femininity.
- The pride that Texans take in their state. The Texas Lone Star which is EVERYWHERE (which used to really annoy me). People make fun of this love, even in Europe people would comment on it: "Texas? Cowboys!"; but there is something noble about it. They love their state unabashedly, they are totally loyal to Texas. That is a beautiful thing. It is also alot of fun to tease your Texas friends about it. ;)
- Country music. I fell deeper in love with country music while in Texas, including real Texas country music. Eli Young Band, Josh Abbot Band, Casey Donahew Band are three favorites. There were so many great country concerts.
- Texas two-step! I really miss two-stepping. I already loved the music, had boots to dance in (which are the best for two-stepping in), and was just starting to get better at it when I moved away. Why oh why did I sleep so much last year when I could have been out two-stepping??
- Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream. Seriously. They don't have it here anywhere and it is my favorite. Of all time (to date).
- Great margaritas. And Tex-Mex. To quote the Bowling for Soup song: "Besides the Mexican food sucks north of here anyway." Found to be true.
- MY FRIENDS. Many of them have left/are leaving Texas soon, but I miss seeing my friends.
