Little Differences

So, a lot of the differences that I've noticed between Germany and America are little things. The things that I miss are little things; the things that I will miss when I leave here are little things. So, along that train of thought, I figured I'd share with you guys some household differences between the two lands, between my house here and my house there.

Things My German House Has That My USA House Doesn't:

• Two-way opening windows. If you've been in Europe, you know what I'm talking about; the windows that open from the side like a door but also from the top like a ... like a ...thing that opens from the top.
• Doors to every room in the house, even the living room and kitchen.
• Really high ceilings.
• Hardwood floors all over.
• 25 stairs leading up to it.
  
• Roommates who don't speak my language.
• Inside house keys. The doors all lock, but the locking mechanism isn't completely attached to the door; you actually have to stick a key in and lock them.
  

Things My USA House Has That My German House Doesn't:

• A dryer. I've got a washer here but not a dryer.
• A microwave. I've gotten very creative about heating things up here. That or I just eat them cold.
• A private yard, front or back.
• Pets.
• Central heat and air. My German equivalent of that is a radiator and some windows.
• Front doorknobs that turn. My front door here has a fixed knob and the door locks automatically. So, when you're leaving you just lock the door and when you're coming in you hold the key turned in the lock and push.

I'll post some pics of my room up later so's you can see what it's like.