Caipirinha

The fantastic thing with mixing with different nationalities is that you get introduced to new food and, above all, drinks.

Not that Caipirinha is new to me, very few drinks are, but there is something special about having it done by a local.

Cannot wait for the housewarming!

Nice but slow

Have a current neighbour who is from Bern originally. What I have learned in my years in Switzerland is that Berners are looked at as a bit slow. Well, very slow to be honest.

My limited experience says that they don't say much, but when they speak it's something to remember. Well, usually.

Perhaps it comes from them speaking slowly. But having met the couple from Bern today I think it applies only to ze Swiss.

Molecules and biology

Since the couple downstairs turned out to be...hmmm...not compatible, a new couple is moving in. Love the fact that there is now two more nationalities in the house. The Brazilian molecule man, and the English immunology woman.

Just wanna say that all my molecules are in the right place, and I am immune to any sorta attempt to change me.

But welcome! They dropped in on a glass of house wine, and immediately got the not so subtle hint that having a housewarming party is a good thing in our house.

The great wall of...Zürich

I am so extremely happy with my new wall. Makes a difference to the whole flat. Unfortunately the delivery of my new shelf has been delayed, but Friday I'm hoping it'll be here. It'll transform the place.

I realize it's funny to have home improvement projects after only living here for 1,5 years, but this is my place for life and it gives me a lot of pleasure to design it to my taste.

Track & trace

That track & trace system that the Post use is, hmmm, useless. On the website supposedly showing my delivery of wine, it still says it is kept in storage since 9.43 yesterday morning. However, the door just rang and the wine is now safely stored in my basement, not in the Posts. Excellent.

I thought the whole idea of the tracking system was to keep me informed on when I can expect delivery. This is what I was told. And the delivery was posted only like two hours after the actual delivery, even though website says update every 15 mins.

Mo 28.03.2011 00:00 Sortiert für die Zustellung 5610 Dintikon LCD

Di 29.03.2011 09:43 Sortierung - Weiterleitung 8050 Zürich Distributionsbasis

Mi 30.03.2011 13:12 Zugestellt durch 8050 Zürich Distributionsbasis

Would have been so much more helpful if a note would have said something like "Elvis has left the building", since I kept on refreshing page.

Well, all is well that ends well. Wine is here, and the party can begin!

Alco-free day

I like my wine. I have no problems in having some wine on my own in the evenings, and as soon as a friend walks in the door the bottle usually comes out. Funnily enough all my friends like wine.

Yesterday evening it felt like something was missing, but I couldn't figure out what. Until I realized I had no desire at all to have a glass or two of wine. Strange.

But I figured it couldn't hurt with an alco-free day.

Spring in Zürich

Well, almost summer today...above 20°. Balcony is clean and furniture ready for many an evening with friends, sipping a glass of cold white or perhaps strawberry wine.

Planning my funeral

I know, it sounds morbid, but I am planning for when I'm no longer here. No need to worry, I am healthy if only a bit overweight (but then again maybe not).

Turns out that Zürich city has planned for people dying, and all you gotta do is to fill in a form telling them what you want to happen the day you are no longer there, and they will oblige. And if you, like me, want to be cremated and spread over Zürichsee, there is not even a cost attached to it.

All there is to do is to fill in the form, deposit it with Zürich city, and all with be taken care of. You just gotta love ze Swiss. They think of everything!

Denner delivery

Discovered to my delight that the online Denner shop did apply the 20% discount, so I ordered a bunch of boxes to be delivered to my basement (10 francs for delivery to the curb, and 3.50 extra to get them into the basement, very decent price I thought).

This eve I got an email saying I could track the delivery that is to be made by Swiss post. How clever I thought. Until I clicked on the link and got: "Es wurde keine Sendung mit dieser Sendungsnummer gefunden. Bitte kontrollieren Sie Ihre Angaben und überprüfen Sie die Sendungsnummernformate und die Anzeigedauer der Daten in unseren FAQ. Falls Ihnen der Versand dieser Sendung vom Absender bestätigt wurde, ist diese Sendung noch nicht bei der Post erfasst worden und befindet sich evtl. noch auf dem Transportweg. Besuchen Sie uns in einigen Stunden wieder."

So I guess the coordination between Denner and the Swiss post leaves a wee bit to be desired.

No taking the piss

I am tired of people who try to take the piss. When I wrote to Orange about my problems connecting to my own network, they suggested I call the helpline, paying for it. Yes, that's likely to happen. Since I am back on my own network for the moment I shall let this one pass, but keep the emails just in case.

The other one concerns my cleaning lady. I'd like to keep her cause she's good, but I have told her repeatedly that I am very flexible with which day she comes if we agree it beforehand, but less flexible with time. I hate when she comes early in the morning. I want that time to myself, slouching around in my pyjama with my coffee and cig. No interference please.

Two months ago cleaning woman called asking politely if we could change the time to earlier, I complied thinking it was a one-off. Told her though, that I prefer that she'd come a bit later in the day. This time she again insisted on coming early. We shall have a serious talk, and if she continues to disrespect my wishes she has to go. Too bad, since she's good.

BMI

I am overweight. Did one of these tests on the net, and they tell me I am weighing too much. I don't feel like I do, I can fit into my pants again after sitting on my ass for 3 months waiting for the arm to heal and I feel fine. Think you have to be careful about tests like this. I will never be a greyhound, I feel healthy, so I will just disregard that a stupid test on the net is telling me otherwise. And if you wonder, I gave the measurements of 165 cm and 68 kg's. Personally I don't think that's being overweight. Fat is what Americans are, and I am far away from that. And now friends, feel free to comment hos fabulous I look :)!!!

Summertime

In a couple of hours Europe is going to summertime. Not a minute to early! I, being organized as usual, hahaha, have now changed all my clocks. One hour forward. I hope that's the right thing to do! Made me think of a saying I read the other day. "I don't need to be shown the way, because I don't intend to go there". Yes that's me. Not doing what everybody else does, but plan to do it on time.

My future cats

I have been thinking about my future cats. I keep on making excuses for when I should get them. First I need a catdoor in my balcony door, but after checking out the cost I think I perhaps won't need that. My cat-owning friend agrees. Then I need to find a veterinary in the neighbourhood. And I need to buy a cat toilet, a cat transportation thingie and so on. And what if I need to leave my home for more than a day? Who will take care of them? Think I'm just being stupid. I want cats. I have had cats before. Why am I waiting?

Racism

I'm not much for animated movies but this might be the best ever made. I present to you: South Park. Apropos racism.

HP's new device

Friend works at HP. They are launching a new sorta computer soon. Big touch screen, like an iphone times 10. Supposed to be a help for families, posting info and other stuff. Not so sure it'll be a success. A bit too late, and a bit too big.

But the view on the screen looks good!

Einen Stern

Went to my local bar for a short visit tonight, mainly because I was accused of being old earlier this week when I chose to stay home and paint! Coming home on the tram a fat lady started to sing. It was an English woman, who clearly had been to the same place as I. She started to engage half the tram in singing "Einen Stern" with her. Apart from the fact that she probably will regret this tomorrow, it was fun! People started to laugh, and some even started to sing with her. What can I say? My place rock.

Problems with the neighbour

I am an easy person. At least I'd like to think so. Flexible, open and social. Yes sounds good. And some friends of mine, try to refrain from commenting now ;). Now I'm having trouble with a neighbour, but it's not what you think. When I moved in I had a chat with one of the neighbours about network. He's getting his for free from his company, and he didn't mind that I would hang on using his. Problem was it didn't work enough to stream tv and have enough connection at all times. Cement walls. So I caved in and got my own network. 50 friggin francs a month, but since I use my computer a LOT I had to. Since about a month my computer keeps on connecting to his network, and I cannot connect back to mine. Keeps on giving me the message "cannot connect to network", then "diagnose problem", which it never does. Think it might have to do with me moving my computer from my dining table to the bar. After the shoulder op it was easier for me to use the computer standing up, rather than sitting comfortably at the table. But if I pay 50 francs a month for a box with 6 ports, I should be able to use it everywhere in my apartment. Not?

Wasabi

As an apero yesterday we were offered sushi with wasabi. I like wasabi, at least in moderation. I still remember first time I ate it, at a friends place. I didn't know what it was, and my friend said with a straight face that it was a wee bit strong, but gave a nice flavour to the food. I took a big chunk and nearly choked. You know when your face gets red, your throat is burning and your whole system gets a whacking. That's how I felt. Yesterday I happened to put a bit too much wasabi on the sushi, and had kinda the same feeling. My so called friends thought I had an orgasm, the first in three years as I remember them saying while I was trying to regain consciousness. Yes haha. It's a good thing I don't share everything...

Packaging

I have people laughing at me because I keep the final slice of the soap bar, then put it together with the next slice in order to use the absolute most I can when showering. Saw a show tonight about how much we actually throw away because we cannot get the stuff out of the packaging. Think creme, think youghurt, think toothpaste, think shampoo, think anything that's not runny. Seemingly we throw away up to 10% of anything in a package, like tetra pak. I understand this is good short-term biz, but environmentally it sucks. Think I will keep on putting together my slices of soap.

Introvert

Had a friend over tonight, who was curious about the new boyfriend. Not mine, but the guy that my friend from the Sunday post met. "Is he as introvert as my husband"? she asked. "No", I said, "nobody is as introvert as he is". We both laughed. Lovingly of course. Perhaps she a wee bit more than me.

Help the homeless

Some people do much better in meetings in person, than on the telephone. The manager of the Pfarrer Sieber organization is one of them. Despite him being religious he turned out to be really nice and friendly. And I didn't get the feeling that he was like that because I might throw him some money. He was very enthusiastic in telling me about their work, and I must say they seem to do a lot of good. The next step is that I will go with him one day to help the homeless. Bet you didn't think I was the type!

4 course dinner

Went for a nice dinner with friends tonight, but as always, when you rely on somebody to send you a pic, it doesn't work. It was an apero with sushi, cheese and veggies with dip. Then a starter with salad and shrimp. As a main course it was prime filet, baked potatoes and asparagus with hollandaise sauce. Dessert? Strawberries and crème brûlée. Together with fine both white and red (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). We left pretty happy. Do I know how to choose my friends? Absolutely.

EDIT: pics finally delivered.

On the go

Have paint left, so had a new idea. Why not paint an ugly shelf, that I was gonna give away?

Another coat, and it'll fit perfectly into the guest room.

What does purple mean?

Gotten a few comments lately about what purple means. What can I say? I have flawless taste and I am associated with spirit(s) :).

Pfarrer Sieber

I had a thought about the homeless in Zürich, about how to help. One organization that came up was a priest, who in the 80's started a non-profit org. Thought I'd check it out. So called them. They never called back. So emailed them. Then a guy called me to arrange a meeting. The next day he called me to ask if we could change the date from Monday to Thursday. Because his assistent had the flu. Well, I wasn't planning on meeting his assistent, but agreed to the delay. Pfarrer Sieber, not sure about supporting you.

Stool sample

Realized I had dark purple colour left, and decided to hip up the two stools I have owned since I was very, very young.

They were brown when I bought them, then I painted them black at some point in my youth. Now they are just lying there, paws in air, all helpless. And purple.

What a life!

Nearly done

All there is left to do is to fix the stains, paint corners and down towards the floor so that it doesn't show any white behind. This'll be done tomorrow with a small brush, one of those that kids use.

Any flaws after that I will just call art!

Almost there

Ok, this is how it's gonna be. Will add a light purple stripe to finalize. I like the fact that it'll go directly through the light switches. It's kinda cool.

FYI switches are covered in tape to protect them.

One or two - that is the question

Next colour in line is dark purple, but I am hesitating whether I should end with a thin light purple stripe, or just do it all dark. Thoughts?

Purple theme continues

Purple add-on

Starting to take shape, but every time I add a stripe I have to wait for it to dry, so that I can place a tape on the previous colour. As you can see it's dripping, and I'm making a mess. You should see me!

And this friggin tape, well I was complaining about it taking off the paint off the wall, but the new one doesn't stick! I place it neatly, and in perfect harmony with the previous stripe. Then step down from the stool (afraid of heights!), only to see it slowly fall down to the floor. 3 times!

But I'm not a quitter. It'll be...fabulous...once it's done. And for those people who do not like purple, they will have to agree it's unique!

Feldschlösschen

Coming back on the train yesterday we passed a huge sign promoting the biggest beer here in Switzerland. I commented to my friend "only the Swiss can come up with a name of a beer that can only be pronounced when drunk". The woman sitting opposite us looked up and laughed, so I felt compelled to say "no offense" with a smile. She responded: "oh, I don't drink beer". This is the finely honed sense of Swiss humour...

Purple rules

From white wall to...tadadada...purple wall. Now waiting for the stripe to dry, then on with the metallic grey. This will be...wait for it...fabulous!

Brunch time

Went to see a friend today. The real attraction wasn't actually the brunch (even though it was great!), it was to meet her new man.

He got a good grilling, but took it like a man and was actually giving back to me! Cheeky!

Turned out they had discussed my not fitting into the dress I planned to borrow, and he suggested I might try rent-a-tent.com. Hmmm.

He's not totally approved of yet. And he's blog-shy. Refused to let me post a pic. He may have won the battle, but this is war :).

Me and a man

I understand that many of my friends do not know my taste in men. Mostly because they haven't seen me with one. I am picky I agree, and men have to be men. Big, bulky and muscular. And nice.

Tonight I met one, ok, so he wasn't perfect. Had tattooes. I hate tattooes. Why mutilate your body?

But when friend started to talk to him I kinda caved in. How can I compete with a pretty 18-year younger than me woman? Nah, I walked away. Too bad. It could've been something.

Learning curve

Met up with a friend tonight who spent a good hour telling me how happy she was about getting rid of a guy. In her head. She proceeded explaining how she now will live without men, and how happy she is about it. Two hours later we were in a bar. She: "he's cute". Me: "you understand he's gay right?". So much for "being happy without a man". She has a lot to learn...

Miracle

I cannot believe it! My house wine is on the net, and I can have it delivered!!! No more carrying, well except for taking the empty bottles back to the bottle bank of course. Now I just have to find out whether the discount also applies to the net-shop. This is a good day.

Self treatment

Had a little skin thingie protruding close to my armpit. Decided to deal with it myself and just cut it off using my nails. It was bleeding a wee bit, but not much. Just put a plaster on. No need to mention to my friends after the reactions I got from opening up that vein on my hand. Wimps! And I'd like to add, that the vein is now open. Thanks to my intervention.

Normal people worry me

Saw a sign last week, saying "Normal people worry me". Got me thinking. On one hand, we all would like to be unique and different. On the other hand we like to belong in a group. Whether it's being in a relationship, mixing with friends or family, we all want to be a part of something. Alone we are not strong. Yet the sign appealed to me. Probably because there is still a little rebel living inside me. And if it hasn't changed yet, it never will. It's a promise!

No blue dress

I'm having a couple of parties this year, for which I need a nice evening gown. Friend of mine offered to lend me hers. Nice and blue, long and elegant. Just too bad it didn't fit cause of my boobs. Wonder which is more expense, a breast reduction op or a new dress?

Catastrophe

Whenever I have guests I like to relax by watching some television on the net after they left. I guess most people would watch television on the actual tv set, but here in Switzerland everything is in either German, French or Italian. Nuff said. Yesterday it turned out to be impossible. "Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player more than 9.0". So I tried. And tried. And tried. And tried. All the time it said "cannot continue unless you shut off msn messenger". Or something like it. I did. I signed out. And signed out. And signed out. In the end I gave up and went to bed, being frustrated thinking I can never watch tv on the net again. This morning I got up, thinking that overnight the idiots managing these updates have gotten enough feedback to fix the problem. They hadn't. So emailed a good friend of mine who is an IT nerd. And lo and behold, within a few minutes I got an answer. Right-click on the toolbar, shut off the live messenger process, then try to install the upgrade. It worked! J, you are a genius!

Off Yugo

HAHAHAHAHA. Friends were talking about leaving, and since I knew they had lots to do tomorrow I was trying to be helpful by saying yes "off you go". The guy looked up at me like I said something bad. I guess if you come from Slovenia and is not completely fluent in English, it can be interpreted a different way.

Again. HAHAHAHAHA.

Lovey-dovey...

No comment.

Absinthe

Got a really cool present. Absinthe, ok so maybe not my favourite, but bottle can be exchanged for candles! Very nice for the balcony in the summer.

Flying Jakob

Food was approved of. So much that I was encouraged to cook it again. Will do.

Wednesday eve

It's soooo nice to have friends visiting. What did we do before we had i-phones?

And I believe they are looking at my blog ;).

Beads and treasures

A little ad for a friend of mine who today opened her web-shop. Check it out!

Done!

And while I was at it, I did the little stool as well. Mainly because it was purple stained already. Looks cute though.

Overall it looks very good, but I'm sure some people will find the little flaws and comment on it. Anyway, I'm proud of myself!

Purple wall

Ok so maybe it wasn't as easy to paint as I made it sound. First I had to put tape around the corners and paper to cover the floor. Since I'm no expert, it was quite haphazardly done. And with a result that showed. First of all I had a roller, and realized I had to put the paint in a big bucket. Took a salad bowl, which I then had to tip over to make the paint cover the roller. Then it was too much, and dripped on the floor, all over me and some on the stuff around me. Waterbased paint my ass. Yes maybe if you clean it immediately. I am still sitting here picking purple paint off my skin, despite a shower with a brush before. Then it was the problem with paint spraying. Managed to put a purple spot in the ceiling, as well as on the wall on the side. And the tape the guy sold me to protect the corners turned out to take the white paint with it when taking it off. And you cannot really roll paint on in the corners, for that a brush is needed. Which means the texture becomes different. Worst of all, to make it look really good I have to do it all again tomorrow! What have I gotten myself into? But the thought of saving 400 francs of doing it myself, not to mention the satisfaction when it's done, is worth it. I think.

From white to purple in one hour

Gorgeous! Only thing now I'm purple too!

Paint

Ok, so no excuse anymore. Got everything I need to paint the walls.

The hallway will be stripey in light purple, dark purple and grey metallic, the same as I have on the fireplace. My bedroom wall will be light purple only.

Friends and the opposite

Had a couple of phone calls recently. Both of them were about checking on me, how I was doing after the operation. However, they were from completely different angles. One of them has known that I have been sick, and hasn't cared in three months. All of a sudden she wanted to know how I am. The other one didn't know I had surgery, only learned a couple of weeks ago. Poor Peter. And yet he called to just check that I was fine. The difference between friends and...hmmm...others.

Saturday brunch

It's really weird to have brunch on a Saturday, makes it feel like Sunday. But it was nice. We had the lot. Scrambled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, mushroom and toast with butter and cheese. Coffee and orange juice. And prosecco :).

Well at least I had, since I was the only one not being hungover...how is that possible?

Awesome light

Had to make an emergency visit to my metal builder guy today. He was having a guy over (who was in recovery from a shoulder operation!) showing a new sort of light, that he wanted my opinion on. And it turned out to be SOOOO me. It actually looked like a cable that you tape on to whatever, then a remote control and a selection of colours. It can even change by itself, like my disco lamp.

The thingie in the middle will be replaced by a mirror, which unfortunately takes two weeks to deliver. But then my friends, I'll have a unique piece of furniture, designed by ME.

Updates updates updates

I know it's a competitive market out there, but do communication tools need to be updated all the time? As soon as I've gotten used to the look on msn, skype or email it changes. It's not that I cannot work out how to use it, but what's the need for all these updates? Sometimes I think they do the updates just to do it. Make it feel hotter and better, even though the use is still the same. Think I might become old and conservative, and which better country to live in than Switzerland then?

New project

Planning on my next home improvement project. Gonna paint the wall in the hallway. Stripes, I'm thinking stripes. Some broad, some thinner. Got a colour sample from the shop. Guess which ones I'm gonna choose!

Will also have some stripes in the same colour as my fireplace, metallic gray. This is gonna be fabulous!

Economic moi?

I used to have a yearly tram card, but it ran out last summer. There are alternatives like monthly cards, or clip cards, but I have chosen to buy a ticket only when I need it. Tickets in Zürich are either one-way and valid for an hour, or for twice the price you get a 24-hour ticket. 8.20 CHF. I have become an expert in using those to the limit. Like yesterday evening I bought a ticket going home from the city. Used it again today to go for a meeting. Then I went to pick up colour samples from the paint shop, and then home. On top of that, I also went out in the evening and came home 15 mins before the ticket ran out. Talk about taking care of your finances! If you want advice, I might charge you...

New guinea pigs

Hurray, I found two new guinea pigs. For my cooking. Read something the other day about a dish that was popular some 25 years ago, and think I have actually cooked it back then. Next week I will again. It involves chicken, peanuts, banana and chili sauce and as I remember it was delish! Will take pics.

Molly RIP

Molly was a dog that belonged to my aunt and uncle. 4 days ago I spoke to my aunt and asked her how Molly was doing. She was fine at the time. She lived her life in peace, having a happy life until this morning when she got a brain haemorrhage. She died thinking about her happy life I like to believe. And I know, a dog isn't a person, but having had a dog for 15 years, she becomes a part of the family. And Molly was sweet. She was a big dog, but certainly not a watch dog. She welcomed everybody with the same enthusiasm, and kinda adopted you as part of the family at once. Unlike the cats in the household I might add. She liked to lean on you. If I sat in an armchair, Molly came up and leaned on my leg, waiting to be petted. In a way she reminded me of a man. A big man you never have to be afraid of, they are cuddly and friendly, it's the small ones you have to look out for! So Molly, you'll be missed. But it's nice to know you had the best life any dog could have had.

What is happiness?

I have been watching this show about happiness. What makes people happy. And it boils down to three things I understand. We need something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to. I think there is a lot to this "truth". I like the fact that it is not specific. And I don't believe it is "someone" to love. For some of us it is "someones". But something to look forward to appeals to me. Future is the name of the game somehow. To dream, to have a vision, to have a goal. Yes, very good stuff!

A weird day

Woke up this morning at 5, after having slept for 4 hours. Very weird. Couldn't go back to sleep and so got up at 6.30. Then was in town, had a few errands. Managed to take a short nap in the afternoon. Then physio with the kind help of my neighbour. This evening I was out, fav band playing (and with a visit from the Guggenmusik), good fun. But at around 22.30 I folded. All of a sudden I was starving. Haven't had many carbs in 3 weeks, but now I craved! With great difficulty I passed by the kebab stand, and went home. Stuffed myself with raclette cheese and mustard fruit. I don't care if it holds 150% of carbs. I just needed it! Call it hormones, call it whatever, but I feel so much better now. Yes, once in a while a splash-out is needed.

Low tariff

Got a message the other day that I had received a message on the internetbank. Since I thought it was just some commercial ad I didn't bother. Until today. Turned out it was a message from the electricity company that they owe me 15 francs! How nice to not get a bill, but money back. Ok, so they're not gonna send me cash but deduct it from the next bill. Fine with me. Excellent to know that my new and cheapo approach to using washing machine and dishwasher solely after 11.00 at night or on Sundays have an effect. Thanks neighbour who informed me!

I bet I win

Had a bet with a friend. A box of my house wine against one bottle of Baileys. For me it was a no-brainer, I was certain I would win from get-go. And I did. Thanks to friends libido.

Hungover brunch

Not for me of course, I was fit as a fiddle, but for my friend who forgot it's no good drinking until the wee hours of the morning :).

Good friends?

Ok, so I'm hoping we're good friends. But look at the body language! Who is opening up, hugging, who is laughing? And who is sitting with her arms crossed? And having almost a smile?

But I can assure you, sometimes pictures lie. We are equally fond of each other. One of my best friends!

Dinner approved

Yes, dinner turned out all right. Meatballs with mushroom sauce and if you didn't like that, also a red wine sauce on the side. "Hasselback" potatoes with salt and melted butter. As well as some greens on the side. We ate like there was no tomorrow.

Party-time

All set for dinner tonight. Cleaning lady's been here. I even curled my hair, unfortunately with very questionable result.

Carbs

I ate carbs today! Ok, so checking that mustard fruit that happened to contain 70% carbs and I gulped it down like a maniac. But apart from that I haven't had any carbs for 2,5 weeks. Today I had a sandwich. One from my favourite place Kafi-Schnaps, and it was delish. Bread, ham, mustard, cucumber and what-have-you. Yum! But it's the only thing I ate today, so excused.

Investments

After recent events in my family, I have decided to take control of my own investments. I own a few shares and funds and have previously always taken the standpoint "it's good when it is growing and I don't lose money, but I don't care how it's happening". Now I do. So went to my new (since a few years) fabulous bank ZKB (Credit Suisse, go screw yourself!) and sat down with my advisor a couple of weeks ago. I cannot guarantee she will make me rich, but at least I feel fully informed and in control of my own finances. Even thinking of including her in my circle of friends. This can only happen in Switzerland. In no other country I lived in do people take their job this seriously, and deliver as promised. Gosh, I really love Switzerland!

Physio end

Went to my last physiotherapy session today. Well, I planned it to be the last, since I'm so proud of the progress I've made. Therapist was less impressed. I started with showing her what I now can do, and she showed me, rather painfully, what I cannot. But she taught me some new moves, and now I will pester my friends to help me with stretching my tendon. I'm pretty sure they will enjoy hurting me! On my request.

Computer vs man

IBM has developed a computer which can think intelligently. But was beat by man when asked "what is love?" The answer was "a temporary craziness that can be cured by marriage". HAHAHA. So very true. I think.

Look good or be good

For those of you who know me, I think you know my standpoint on looking good or be good. Not saying I am very good, but looking good has definitely never been a priority of mine. Now friend of mine wants to make a beauty evening, putting make-up on me, making me look good. Well, at least better. I have mixed feelings about the whole thing, but why not? Can't make things worse...and I suppose it doesn't have to be a conflict.

Slow learner

Friend was leaving just now from my place, forgetting to wave. Think the guy on the other side of the street was very surprised, seeing a maniac waving her arm 360° (demonstrating my mobility) from a window glowing in pink-ish. From a forgetful friend I will earn a reputation! Not a very good one.

No more kids

One of the shows I'm watching is about people in need getting help with their house. But I gotta admit I have trouble feeling empathy, when it's about a family who already has 4 kids and cannot feed them, lost the 5th, of course a tragedy, but do they really deserve help? Why is it a right to have more kids when you are not able to feed the ones you have? I do not agree. Ok, so I don't like kids, but if I had, I would have made darn sure that I would have been able to take care of it or them. I don't buy the whole idea that the meaning of life is to procreate. I wouldn't go as far as saying Hitler had a point, but some people should just learn to use a condom!