I like to make lists. and with my impending transition, I've been making lists of things I'm looking forward to, and things I'll miss sorely. Here are some examples: (by the way, friends and family are obvious in both categories)

Things I'm looking forward to: LIVE MUSIC. church in English. the Atlantic Ocean crashing against rocks. driving- window down, radio blasting, singing like an idiot. my house/bedroom/the woods behind it. anonymity- not being and Americani celebrity. dressing up. gordon ropes course. funny text messages and voicemails. running. return policies. going out for breakfast.
food: mexican, smoothies, salad, DD, fresh ice cream, dr pepper.

Things I'm going to miss: creativity (i started to really be more open to artisticness here- i write and paint often). mountains from my window. the slower pace. my church. poverty in my face. the language. wildflowers. the open market. folk traditions and dancing. the simplicity of relationships. the simplicity of faith. walking everywhere. sleeping in. reading. everyday being an adventure.
food: cheap, good WINE. apa minerala. good fresh bread. anything flavored Fruit of the Forest, especially ice cream. fresh mushrooms.