E-cup

Tomorrow I'm meeting up with a woman who definitely would win the boob-contest. She disclosed that she has an E-cup! Oh my gad. Well, I can see she's big-chested, but still. I'm a C-cup and so I guess boat-friendgirl is, but E? That's two steps up. Eventually I will have her on my boat, and will convince her to have her assets posted here. Watch out guys :)

Aussies invading

When it rains it pours. Yesterday I got a postcard from Norwegian girl travelling in Australia. You remember these paper cards some people insists on still sending? On Saturday I have Aussie friends for dinner, as well as inviting another Aussie who lives here. Only problem is Aussie girl is a vegetarian, albeit a tolerant one so tablegrill it'll be. With lots of veggies, raclette and of course meat. And lots of catching up since last year. Nice!

Gavin & Stacey

Freshly imported from the UK this dvd came to me yesterday. Was told it was the new comedy series in Britain, and having seen Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, Yes minister and Ab Fab I was more than keen on checking this one out. And it is funny to be honest. When watching all 6 episodes in the 1st series yesterday I had a strange feeling that I knew the fat guy. And by the fourth episode or so I realized he looks just like a guy in a band I know. Identical twins! Weird. And my favourite is of course the fat girl, the friend of the main role. She is mega funny in an ironic sorta sarcastic way. My kinda gal.

Inside out

Noted yesterday that I was wearing my underwear inside out. Usually that would indicate something good, like having had "a good time" and not going home to change. However, considering that I was out with a senior citizen day before yesterday and home in bed by 11pm, I think it was just me being tired and not paying attention while dressing in the morning. How boring!

EURO 08

Today I got a letter from the Stadtpolizei. There will be increased police presence at the place I have my boat, which is more or less in the middle of all the happenings during this friggin football thingie. Even in the night. That is very comforting. Meaning if they trash my boat, I will just refer to the police not doing their job properly and cash in on the insurance. Mind you, I'd like to keep my boat intact. And I got a few points to remember according to their letter: Like don't leave valuables on the boat (well, actually the boat is the valuable thing you morons) Lock any doors (duh, I do every time but the lock can be picked by a 6-year-old so I don't think that will keep anybody out) Check on the boat regularly (I try, but be my guest to try and make the fuckin' pigeons stay out of my ship) Dock the boat properly (yeah, I do every time even under influence :). So think all will be fine. There will be a "VIP-floss" in the beginning of the lake, which ze German in my house means is a floating devide and I interprete to be a flossing place for very important people. Perhaps pretty woman will visit?

My coolest date

It is indeed special to be out with an older gentlemen. He walks like a man (Dr House), he talks like a man (Switzedütch) and he certainly looks like a man. A happy one at that.

It is funny that age doesn't make a difference. We talked like we've known each other for a really long time. And coming to think of it, it was 3 years ago I bought my boat. But on the other hand we haven't met since. This we agreed to change. The man is sms'ing and on internet. Not bad for a 82-year-old!

I have increased my dating sphere. The market is widening. Yiihhaaa!

PS. We agreed that we both look younger than our age. Another advantage of being out with a senior :)

Woody Allen

Was out tonight for dinner with a friend, this was the starter. After the drink we went downstairs for dinner, and that's when it started. We had a table next to another couple. And as you do, I checked them out. He was ordering wine when we arrived, and he was fussy. Like making a big show and dance about tasting the wine. That's always when I get a bit suspicious. You only do that if you're really a connoisseur. This guy looked liked he'd been partying the last 30 years (oh dear, better be careful!).

Anyway, he was there with a young, gorgeous woman. I hoped it was his daughter, but alas no. They kissed. Very Woody Allen.

When the opportunity arose I asked her what she was doing with him. She turned out to be 20, and he 47. You can never guess the answer. I nearly fell off my chair.

She said "well, I'm really a lesbian and he's the only man who can get me off". Curtain down.

I tell ya. It takes all sorts to make a world...

DSDS

Deutschland sucht den Superstar. Who would've known? It's a popular (in some circles) German show where they look for a decent singer as I understand it. And I happened to invite a gay guy to dinner. You can guess the rest. We're glued to the telly this evening. Hurray! Ish... It's the final between a girl-looking Lebanese-German guy and a semi-looking-good eastern-European-German-guy. No German-German involved. Except for my guest and my flatmate. Guess I'm in minority...

A hot date

On Tuesday I have the hottest date. He's 80+. He's the previous owner of my boat, and through some admin stuff that I won't go through here he rang me to say he received a credit note. I told him to cash it in, but he insisted we'd have a good bottle of wine together. So on Tuesday we're meeting and I must say I look forward. He's a funny guy. And I think he's happy that I have so much pleasure from the boat.

Drama again

Today I read in 20 min that a 16-year-old crashed with a car into a bus on spitting distance from where I live. Oh dear. Nobody hurt though. Coming home this evening I saw the bus scratching the side of a car, which had parked ridiculously on the street with half the car on the road. Haha. Idiot. Deserves it if you ask me. I tell ya. It's a happening city.

32 vs 104

Just realized today coming home that I have 36 steps to my apartment from the entrance. Made me think about Copenhagen, where I had a really cool attic apartment in a building from 1904. No elevator. 104 steps. It was like six floors. Very good exercise. Only I travelled a lot in those days and it was an endless carrying of bags upstairs. Mind you, my neighbour and I used to order food on the internet. Preferrably on a Saturday, when they had all these hunks working extra. It was a joy hearing them jogging up the 104 steps. And then actually see them. Yum. They only charged about the equivalent of about 10 CHF to deliver, and of course we ordered together so we shared the charge. Wine, water, all the heavy stuff. Those were the days...

Ironic

Must admit that I was complaining a bit to my brother today about CG. Or not complaining exactly, more relaying the facts. It was a long time ago since I heard my brother laugh that much. "So you have finally met somebody who outdrinks and outsmokes you". Touché. Guess I deserved that.

Organized chaos

CG and I have slightly different views on what a mess is. I think this is one, he thinks it's organized chaos. And I have given him sufficient warning that if he didn't clean up I would post it here. And I always keep my promises.

But so far he has kept it to his room...

Bathroom add-ons

Went to see the bathroom woman again today. And this time she couldn't stop talking. Don't think she realizes the effort it takes to discuss and negotiate in German. She wanted us to have a ciggie, a drink and do small-talk after. Phew. I tell ya. I would have chosen orange tiles just to get out of it. But gotta say, the woman does know what she's talking about so we have now agreed on toilet paper holders, soap containers and taps. Plus we went through all the choices I did last time. Ah, it's soooo cool. The shower panel, the wash basins and whatever it was I chose. Yes toilets. They are going to be standard. But did you know that they are supposed to be 40 cm above floor level? To me they looked pretty low, and I'm not exactly a tall person. So she recommended that I have the architect put them 41 cm above floor level. Maybe 41,5. Definitely not 43. Who would've known? How often do you go around thinking about your toilet?

Maikäfer

Remember the friggin big insect on my kitchen curtain? Well, I claim it was a "Maikäfer". CG tells me it was not, but what does he know? He's a man.

Anyway, today I read in 20 minutes that "Maikäfers" have invaded Europe. Ok, so Switzerland was not on the list but I'm convinced that it really was one. And had I had the guts I wouldn't have done like CG picking it up in a glass and releasing it on the balcony. I would have fucking' killed it!

Call 144

I seem to have a tendency to walk into disaster areas. This time I was innocently taking the bus home after having been out with 14-decimal guy. At the bus stop the 144 car was parked. But after looking at the one man and one woman (sorry, but men in uniform are my thing) in uniform I realized that it could not possibly be that bad. And as it turned out it was only an overdose of something, some sort of drug I would guess. I didn't stay around to play vulture. But I did enjoy the view...does that make me a bad person?

Cannot wait

CG has been gone all weekend, and I cannot wait to have him home again. It has absolutely nothing to do with me having a bug the size of a beaver (ok, so a small beaver but still) hanging on to my kitchen curtain. I have closed the kitchen door, in the hope that it will remain there until CG is back. Please come home soon!

Survivor

The grapevine I got last year from my wine provider turned out to be a survivor. Left to its own devices on the balcony the whole winter, no water, no nurturing. And yet, it's bouncing right back. Cool.

Zürich never disappoints me

The wide blue yonder...

More boobs

And fuckin' hell...I think she wins!

Recovery day

Yesterday was really lazy. Had brunch with a friend, took a long slow walk through town and enjoyed the weather. Partying was surprisingly enough not on the agenda. However, today it's Monday and it's time for a cruise on the lake again. Tina and I are off, and hopefully she won't feed the fish today...

A tad drunk

Ah gad, they did it again. Gotta learn to stay away from Americans.

Boobs

Got accidentally taken for a porn star today. Lucky me. Now, if I could just get rid of that "(un)comfortable" cushion in the middle...

Whatever

And my view of American people just improved...HAHAHA! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbmarWHlKTQ

Another fabulous day in Zürich

What's not to love? I just not know who to choose...so I'm gonna take them both!

I should've known better

Jeez, I really should have learned. There are Americans and Americans. And not all of them are lightweights. Would you believe that I was the first one to leave? But tomorrow I will feel so much better than them when we're going for a cruise on the lake at 1.30pm...

TGIF

After a bit of a rest I am almost ready to go out. Tonight will be interesting, am meeting with an Italian-American, another American and a Scandinavian. Three men and me. What can I say? I'm irresistable...

I got into CG's pants

Finally. And it was fantastic. But let me elaborate. CG and I was out on the boat this evening. Started to be a bit windy, so clothes started to seem like a good idea. Picking his trousers up, I noticed they looked a bit like mine. Actually a lot like mine. So I asked if I could try them on. And did. And guess what? Not even did my ass look better than his in his jeans, but I could also close the top button! I win. Especially since he looked a bit ridiculous in my pants :)

CG constantly under attack

CG is a lovely man in many ways, but as every man he has flaws. Only two that I know of though :). Well, one of them is his addiction to this particular computer game, which talks. Things like "you're under attack" or "construction completed" echoes out of his computer. Which I try to top with my excellent music taste blasting on the cd. It's a constant battle...

Sexy lady

Was out with the boat last weekend and one of my acquaintances had seen me. When I saw her the next day she said to me "you looked sexy lady". Hmmm. It would've been so nice to hear it from a man, but as another friendgirl told me "when you hear it from a woman you know they mean it". No ulterior motive. Unless they are lesbos of course, but this one wasn't. I have decided to take it as a compliment.

Hooligans

According to todays newspaper 100,000 people will invade Zürich for the football thingie in June. Add this to a population of around 360,000 and you realize it's quite a lot. They gonna close off streets, and make it difficult for all of us living here. All in the name of friggin sport!

I so do not look forward to the city being trashed by hooligans.

Bus timetable

Can you believe how seldom the buses go on the countryside? If at all!

Plättli

It is amazing how far out of the city one has to go in order to look at tiles for the bathroom. Think the architect on purpose has chosen all the suppliers that are the furthest possible away. Bubikon!?! Who ever even heard of it?

Even though the selection wasn't large, I think I found my tiles...we likey? It's gonna be the left light grey colour on the walls but no pattern, and the square darker grey on the floor.

Patterns are so 70's, and besides, I like to colour it up myself with bathroom mat, towels and other stuff. Simple but elegant!

Rockin' in Zug

Had to visit Zug again. This time we were driving there, parked the car and tried to locate the pub where we were supposed to be. Turned out to be like the blind leading the blind. "I followed you, since you looked like you knew where you were going". "No, I was following you". Hmmm. 45 min later we found the place. Phew! Turned out to be just around the corner from where we parked. Guess there is something to say about women and directions... But it rocked! And my friendgirl Tina was was singing, surprising everybody with her voice. Good times. Especially for a Monday...

Up to my usual antics

Ok, so maybe I don't like these friends as much as I thought. Just had a text message saying "great to see you happy and up to your usual antics". Hmmm. Had to google antics, since I connected that with old furniture but I guess that's antiques. Antics means amusing, silly or strange behaviour. I wonder what prompted this? I was just my normal self...

Hüntwangen Wil

This place is FAR out of Zürich (and try to pronounce it if you can!), at least half an hour with train. Just before the German border, so no need of passport but still. The reason I went was because of food and friends. Is there a better one?

The Rhein

Had to visit suburbia again. Ok, so admit it's kinda beautiful and all. This time I had to pass the Rhein, which is nice to look at, but it ain't Zürichsee...

Forgetful

When friends forget their belongings they have to visit again. Me likey. Perhaps I have to start hiding their things just to have them come back :)

Mind you, I have a better camera than the one showing to the left in this pic. But gotta admit mine cost a bit more than 7 CHF. Probably because I bought it in Zürich instead of Luzern?

Jack rocks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilYNNIsFXQE

Summertime

Finally summer has arrived and I will so be on the boat tomorrow. Cruising the lake. People-watching. Trying to stay away from the ferries. Radio Zürichsee on loud volume, perhaps a glass of wine, maybe a book, working on my tan. And frankly, I could use some colour. White sheet-like is not sexy.

No 2

Had a great evening with two friends tonight with tablegrill and interesting discussions. Well hmmm interesting, but it's funny sometimes how conversations turn out. Discussed the matter of doing big toilet business and sharing the same. All three of us were of the opinion that there are things better not shared. Like shitting with an open door. A total no-no if you ask us. What is romantic with sharing a dump with a loved one? One of them once had a boyfriend who thought that if we cannot shit together you don't love me. What kinda crap is that? I think it's much more considerate NOT to share that type of experience. Besides, I like to sit down for a good one with a book. Contemplate, read and relax. I don't need to share that particular moment with anybody.

Watch out guys

Not such a lightweight

As it turned out, this one was not such a lightweight. When I suggested margarithas he was all for it. First strawberry. Then raspberry. Sorry C, I led him astray...(MOHHHAAAAHA, did you really expect me not to?)

Lightweights

Americans are lightweights when it comes to partying. This is no news, but still ever so funny. Perhaps it comes from them having to do lots of facetime in the office, having approx 2 weeks of holiday every year. Poor bastards. Anyway, taking one of them out tonight. Somehow I think he'll be even lighter than the one the other week, who actually seemed to enjoy himself downtown Zürich. At least he wanted the web links to the places we were in the next day. A good sign. And this one's skinny, so he can't take much alcohol...this'll be fun! If not, I'll be back blogging at 10pm...

Bauknecht

Tomorrow I have a meeting with the Bauknecht people in Zürich suburbia. Why is it that all suppliers to my flat have to be located in the middle of nowhere? I have to bring my passport everywhere you know. So tomorrow I'm going to look at washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and the likes. If I get a better deal than in the other places, then why not? Let the haggle begin...

Rhododendron and geraniums

Pretty, ain't it?

Working time

I couldn't give a flying fuck about demonstrations today. It's anyway just everyone for themselves, so let them march if it makes them happy. I have better things to do with my time.

Like planting flowers on the balcony. It wasn't really meant to be me doing it, but since CG has abandoned me over the weekend and cleaning man didn't have time, I had to get to work. Where is solidarity when you need it?

But it's rewarding since you can see results straight away. And if this ain't blue collar working hands I don't know what is!

I call it a diaperhead

or "Why we believe Americans are stupid": http://youtube.com/watch?v=C6r1IcY1pv0&feature=related

The quilt has arrived

The much longed-after quilt has finally arrived and it's fabulous. Only the bill that came along with it was a bit of a shock. But hey! It's only money. And the quilt will survive me I'm sure. Especially since I'm told I can do the dirty on it, wash it, and it'll be as good as new. I tell ya, you have to choose your suppliers carefully...

Spring feelings

Eventually Zürich has become a bit warmer. People are starting to sit outdoors, having drinks and just move about. It's great. After spending most of the day with another American I needed this. So took my lawyer friend out for a few drinks and a "sausage diavolo". Nice. He's expecting a baby soon (well, not him personally but you know what I mean) so brought a teeny-tiny yellow top and pants. It's gonna be a girl and we don't wanna do pink/blue theme these days. Gotta stay with the "I'm a female and I'm cool-type of approach". Yellow is one way to go. Anyway, that was nice and I'm already home. I'm starting to be a good girl...

Buzz

Went to see the electricity man today. There is a plan showing where the plugs are, but it was good to talk to somebody who can actually understand that plan. So now I've got spotlights with dimmers in my bathroom, in the hallway leading straight into the bar in the kitchen. Where it also will be spotlights. Square ones of course to go with the theme of square everywhere else. Lighting is important. And since I look better in a bit of a dim light, dimmers are too.

What's not to love?

CG in Booschänzli mood

The only thing to do after a really long boat cruise is to go to Bauschänzli. Where they most importantly have a toilet, and then wine on tap. This is what CG thought of this new experience...

A great day in Zürich

Zürich am see is fabulous. There is no city in the world like Zürich if you ask me. Not that I've seen all cities, but I don't care, Zürich rocks.

This is a pic of the new ferry they built and only upon delivery realized it created too big waves for the lake, and had to rebuild it for 70 M francs. I certainly hope at least one architect got fired. But here it is...

Sodom and Gomorrah

All the time I'm discovering new sides to CG. Yesterday he helped me to draw my furniture into the new flat plan (for some reason the architect wanted this). Was mildly surprised to see that he drew a man in the guest bed surrounded by handcuffs and whips. Who is my flatmate really? This can get real ugly...

Who likes shopping?

Not me, that's for sure. Yet CG and I spent most of the day doing it. Flowers for the balcony, drinks, food and even some clothes (well, in my case a pair of shoes). Exhausting! Then washing, ironing, cooking. I tell ya. I feel like a friggin housewife!

Inauguration

Took an American out last night. He's new in the city and knows nothing yet. And who better to show him Zürich by night than I? Mind you, being an American he doesn't know much anyway. We started out with a few glasses of Sangria at a tapas bar. You know, some cheese, "diavolo" sausage that is put on fire, olives, bread and some meat. Delish. Then I took him to one of my favourite places where I held my birthday dinner 1,5 years ago. And accidentally I ran into the manager there who organized my party. And of course the waiter still knew me. Didn't even have to order. He just brought the wine he knows I like. Good man. And guess where we ended up? Yes of course, my fav place. Was a nice evening, and I wasn't home until 2.30. I guess the American felt quite bad this morning :)

Search engine

This is what you guys search for when finding my blog: 1. zurilife (thank you, means you go directly to my blog!) 2. americans in zurich (haha, they will be sorely disappointed) 3. apfelkammer zürich (yeah, place to recommend) 4. zurich sex (wonder just how disappointed these people will be?) 5. böögg 2008 (yes he burned this year too) 6. gay orchids (why search for this?) 7. mr schweiz (ok, he's goodlooking but doesn't seem to be all that) 8. sex toys zurich (haha, wrong blog!) 9. hopp-schwiiz (why?) 10. mr schweiz 2008 (I don't even have a pic of this guy) Google analytics is interesting.

Male restroom etiquette

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzO1mCAVyMw ...but it still doesn't explain why men spit in the urinal before peeing...

On the bench

At the Hauptbahnhof (main station) there is a bunch of people "in-between-jobs". In warmer weather they seem to have a good time, enjoying the odd crate of beer or the occasional shoot-up, having vivid discussions and just popping down the bridge to pee in the river when needed. Anyway, was thinking about that because yesterday I donated blood again. And had an amateur doing it. Fucking hell! That hurt I tell you. She pushed the horribly thick needle into my vein, or at least she was supposed to. She missed. And then again. I was in agony! Eventually she gave up but the blood wouldn't trickle through at the normal pace so she called a colleague, who came over to twist the needle. Ah the joy of being a volunteer! And the reason I connect the two is that my arm looks like I'm a heroin addict. It's like a big hole in my arm. And I can still feel the needle. Don't be surprised if you see me on the bench soon...

Baby trend

It seems that many of my friends / acquaintances are sprouting babies this spring. They must've been really horny in the autumn, forgetting everything about protection. Condoms are a gift to mankind (or more importantly womankind) and meant to be used!

Selling sand to Arabs

...with my smile. That's the compliment I got today! Hurray! Ain't often. And this unprompted. It makes me smile even more. Haha, I'm gonna live on this for at least the rest of the week.

Dirty Germans

Once many moons ago I learned Dutch via a tv program I think was called "Vijf op ein rij" - five in a row. A quiz show, which got me hooked. Not only did I learn the language (which I've unfortunately have forgotten most of) but I also learned things. Tonight zapping the telly I ran into a German quiz program, learning that 23% of the Germans do not wash their hands after having been to the toilet. Yikes! Think I have to keep a closer eye on CG!

Matchmaking

I am a real matchmaker. My most successful couple is now awaiting a baby after having been together 7 years. This is not a profitable business though, all I've been offered after all this time is to babysit. Haha. Soooo not funny. But I'm kinda happy for them. Told them to plan to come to Zürich next autumn for my housewarming. Without the baby obviously. Also told them I'll come visit them in 14 years time. That's when the kids start to stay away from the parents, and hide in their room with a computer game or something. Suits me fine. PS. This is the woman who's 8 months pregnant and have gained 4 kg's. Life is just not fair!

A dedication from Tina

Got the loveliest present the other day. A cd that my friendgirl "Tina" recorded with a personal dedication. Playing it right now. Makes me happy!

My German

...is equally crap as the weather. I keep on hearing that my German is fine, and I don't believe any one of them. I am certain they just say that to be nice to me. Because I know it isn't. I have trouble with the friggin verbs, the grammatics, yeah the language as a whole to be honest. One thing that bugs me most is phone calls. There is an extended goodbye ritual in German. And I usually end up just hanging up. There is Auf Wiederhören, Auf Wiedersehen (who cares if we gonna see other or just talk?), ciao (which apparently is informal in German, but being an Italian word I'm not sure), bis bald (until soon), Sie hören van uns (you will hear from us...always being this friggin formal), ich habe mir (mich?) gefreut (I took great pleasure...in speaking to you I guess). It makes me squirm all these goodbye phrases. I just wanna slam the phone down and be done with it. And not knowing whether I'm insulting people by being informal, or if I by chance happen to use the right words makes me not wanting to speak German at all!

A bite to eat?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2__jr60j4 I am so happy we have no sharks in Zürichsee :)

Dumped

Ever happened to you? Well, I'm beating you big time. Tonight I was dumped by no less than three men! All sorts of reasons whereof one was valid, the other two had to do with some boring business I think. Like "so-and-so higher-ups have asked me to do this immediately" or "I have to attend a business dinner". I tell ya. Where are the priorities of these people?

Starting to feel like it could be me...

It's raining

...unfortunately not men. But it's been raining the whole day without any stop. Where does all the water come from? So had to go check on the boat again, it has a tendency to collect rain in the front when too much water is pushing on. Not that it'll help for long, it's still pouring. Tomorrow is carton day, and some clever people have already left their empty boxes on the street. What do you think happens when water meets carton? Tomorrow morning it'll be a soggy bunch that can no longer be picked up. Morons!

CG leaves me alone

It's amazing how quickly you get used to having somebody around. This evening CG has left me alone until tomorrow. It feels weird. I'm already so used to having him here. Ah well, he'll be back tomorrow. That'll be nice.

Credit

Had a very nice phone call today from the previous owner of the boat. He had received a credit note for 46 CHF, and wanted to know why. Think it's because I have now registered the boat in my name and have gotten a bill twice for tax 2008. Anyway, told him to keep it. "Oh no", he said. "We're gonna share a bottle of fine wine together for that money". Isn't that sweet? I haven't seen him in years, so really look forward to meet up again.

Bad influence

That's what CG and I have on each other. So we decided to start a new life tomorrow. Haha. Especially after the discussion about him going shopping for wine, and I for cigarettes. Oh dear. Where will this end?

CG and my boat

I am so eternally grateful to CG who helped me to clean out the boat today. More than two hours of intensive labour to get all the birdshit out, and scrub it. It looks as good as new. So good we even took a little trip on the lake. My boat. I love it! And I have very warm feelings for CG who helped me out.

Not even a mouthful

Was out briefly this evening and ran into a friend of mine. She told that she accidently blew a guy the other day. And who am I to question an "accidental blow-job"? But apparently he wasn't even a mouthful...

CG and his attitude to time

If I want to be generous I could say that CG has a somewhat optimistic view on time. Very optimistic in fact. Eight o'clock very quickly becomes eleven o'clock. 10 minutes turns into 5 hours in a flash. Which is a bit funny for somebody who is compulsory on time. All the time. Every time. Like me. But I'm trying to be understanding. It's all about give-and-take in a "wohngemeinschaft". And I'm sure I have flaws too, I just don't know what they would be :)

What happened?

Judging by the look on CG's face today, once he surfaced in the late afternoon, I can picture what happened. Heavy bar-hopping all over town, lots of cig and alco, the usual a Friday night really. But where I caved in around 3 this morning, CG only dragged his ass home at 7, thinking that another glass of wine was what he really needed (!), laughing out loud seeing my note on the bottle and continued to party. But then, what do I know? I was asleep.

Vogelscheisse

Haha, I am so funny when I'm a bit drunk. Or so I think. Sms'd with CG tonight, and he's staying out longer than I am. Told him I'd leave the wine bottle open for him. But since he promised to help me clean out the boat I just put a post-it note on the bottle in the fridge saying "Vogelscheisse". Right now it feels funny...not sure it'll be the same in the morning :)

Ischgl

Love this place. Not that I ever set foot there, but the pronounciation means you have to be really drunk to even attempt. Ischgl. The drunker, the better.

Swiss ass

Was in my usual place tonight and came across this asshole. First he shoved his jacket in my face without apologizing, then he was standing 30 cm from my face shaking his not-so-good-looking ass. So thought my revenge would be to publish it here on the blog...

Made me think of youngsters. These days it seems to be in to not show your ass, but to have jeans/pants hanging down so that you see nothing. What's the point of that?

My research tells me that this particular kind of fashion originated in prison where the inmates were not allowed to have a belt to keep their pants in place. But that was about 5 years ago. I tell ya. Ze Swiss are a bit slow...

Things I'd rather do

...than cleaning out birdshit in the boat. Hmmm, nothing actually. Not that I'm a fan of birds, anybody who reads this blog knows about that (shoot'm is my motto) but the fact that I soon can start using the boat after having cleaned it out is reason enough to do it. Will it happen? We'll see tomorrow...

Poets day

Perhaps I'm terribly behind but I've never heard this expression before. Means Piss Off Early Tomorrow's Saturday. Brilliant! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poets

10 things that don't interest me

1. Computer games. 2. Formula 1. 3. Or watching any so called sport whatsoever. 4. Shopping for clothes. 5. Boring people. 6. Teetotallers. 7. Lying bastards. 8. Dishonesty. 9. Kids. 10. Anything else that doesn't fit into my definition of fun :)

CG and his games

So we're sitting here in the living room CG and I. I in front of my computer, and CG in front of his more fancy Apple (am actually thinking seriously of getting a Macintosh next time...should I worry that it's not compatible to everything?). I hear some strange noises interfering with the music playing in the background (great music, and it just so happens I know the singer!...Hi J, you're great and looking forward to see you in Zürich soon). Turns out CG is playing something called "Command & conquer". I guess he really is a man after all.

You get what you pay for

When I decided to buy the apartment there were budgets included for the kitchen, the bathrooms etc. The real estate agent told me that the money set aside was generous. HAHAHA! I really should have known better. Got the proposal back from the bathroom person today. 18 pages of itemized suggestions. Spent half an hour with CG (how very practical to have a German-speaking inhouse resource!) to translate everything from "Spültisch-Garnitur" to "Rückschlagventil". Whatever happened to just have like "Wash-basin guest bathroom" and an amount next to it. I don't really need to know exactly what the pipe costs. Well, ze Swiss like their details and who am I to complain? I chose to live here, and I'm gonna end up having a fab kitchen and at least one fantastic bathroom!

CG and his landlady

Domestic bliss. A long time ago since i had that. No tension in the household, just being nice to each other. However, I'm a woman and there must always be some sort of trouble in paradise. And this is the bad influence we have on each other. Nobody can party every night, not even I (hard to admit, but true). This is our daily conversation: Him: "You want a glass of wine?" Me: "No."..."Yeah ok then, go on." Or... Me: "You want a glass of wine?" Him: "Yes". Like last night after having been good enough to go home before midnight, only to end up drinking wine and solving the worlds problems until 2.30.

CG and his habits

One of the more interesting habits that CG has includes brushing his teeth in the shower. With an electric toothbrush! Water meets electricity - hello!?! On the other hand that might explain a few things...;)

American in town

Spent today with an American. He's been in Switzerland for 2 weeks, and is still finding out about ze Swissie things like Zürisäcke, the trash bags you buy. He had gone to several stores and not found any. Told him they are sold over the counter, you have to ask specifically. Then we went through what you do with paper trash that is collected a couple of times a month on the street (put in neat piles with string around, any string will do), carton you collect in an empty carton box and place on the street. Milk bottles go back to Migros or Coop together with PET bottles (had to explain PET too), glass bottles and metal cans you have to take to the glass collection places scattered around the city. It ain't easy to "go native" in Switzerland.

My new favourite author

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article2042068.ece I so couldn't have said it better myself!

CG without his woman

CG called to say he's gonna be late this evening. No shit I was thinking. And then when I told him I'd be gone, and he could join later he asked for directions to the bus. This is a man with a car. And an electronic woman to tell him where to go. It's not rocket science exactly to go to the bus stop from my place. 3 min walk if you walk slowly. 2 stops to the main station. Shall we bet if he makes it?

Unique

Did a test on google again, zurilife as a search word still comes up on top. I am unique! Me, me, me!

Schiffsausweis

A boat certificate. Remember I got one in my name after having an agent fix it? Well, yesterday I got the bill. Together with the one I pay yearly for taxes. 50 CHF for having a boat in my name. Guess it's worth it, but still. Every paper ze Swiss have to issue they charge you for. But fair enough. As long as the taxes are as low as they are, who am I to complain? After all, the day before yesterday the news informed me that until that day the average Swiss person had paid her/his taxes. The rest of the year is money into our pockets. Gimme, gimme, gimme...

Good girl

Yesterday I was being a good girl. Have to say it again to believe it myself, but I guess was is the operative word here. After the apero today, I feel like going out. I know Tuesdays are my going-out-evenings, but since people keep on rearranging their calendars I did too. So tonight is Tuesday, aka Wednesday. But promised to wait for CG, which can take a while considering his timing schedule...

Apero

Attended an apero today. This is a word that I guess comes from French, meaning before. In Switzerland it's used for a drink get-together. Before something else would be the meaning. It usually comes with small pieces of food like one-bite-sandwiches, nuts, veggies and dip, that type of thing. And free booze. Prosecco, red and white wine, water and juice (why the latter two would be anybodys guess). Brilliant! To date I have only missed these invitations when I was travelling. Like the Brits would phrase it: "there is nothing like a free meal". Mind you, the Scandinavians would say "there is nothing like free booze".

Toilet details

Not since I lived in the Netherlands have I had thoughts about toilets. Until yesterday when I was shopping two of them. Latest fashion is to have the water dispenser built into the wall, with two buttons to push for small and big business. Still they haven’t learned that the small button is too small for women who tend to use more toilet paper, and the big is not economical. Something in between? Anyway, chose two standard ones, since it’s possible to change the seats on those. Designed toilets are not necessarily more comfortable, just more expensive and inflexible. The reason for thinking about toilets in Holland was that most of them hold a shelf, so that when you do a biggie you can turn around and inspect whatever you left behind. Why would be the question here.

Bathroom business II

Wash basin for guest bathroom and a cabinet with lighting.

Bathroom business I

Do we likey? Obviously without the horrible pattern, just pure shiny white.

Just FYI this is the latest fashion in wash basins. Learned that corners are in, and softer lines are totally out.

This is again a whole science, just as difficult as shopping kitchens.

Today I ordered this one and a smaller standard one for the guest bathroom. Only the best for me, the guests will have to do with less luxury :).

Then there were the taps, where I will have the same ones in both bathrooms. And you should've seen the shower! Totally absolutely cool. It's like a panel with a top shower, a shoulder shower, massage thingies and a lose shower that you can use anywhere. Everything closes into a panel on the wall, so you won't even know what it is. But on the other hand, what else would it be than a shower in a shower room?

The toilets will have lids that close themselves, you only have to give it a little push. Nice feature for men.

Next will be to meet with the electricity guy and the tile people. This is just too exciting!

Zombie

Had I not known better what CG did last Saturday I would've thought this was it.

Zombie parade. Zürich is an happening place, not always in the good way...

Der Böögg

Der Böögg has to burn without me this year, I'm following the event on SF1. It's raining and I couldn't be bothered to be honest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQr0VYY7UE The faster it burns, the better the summer. It doesn't look good so far.

Drastic measures

Turns out CG has a bit of a problem getting out of bed in the mornings. I have tried to knock on his door, waiting for his answer. I have even opened the door, to make sure he's actually up. But then, when I leave him unguarded he just goes back to sleep. This is not acceptable. Any ideas of which measures I need to take? Pour really cold water over him? But then again, it's my bed and we don't want a mess. Buy an alarm clock that is impossible to shut off? Keep on ringing the phone until he answers? I need ideas!

A sign of old age

A friend told me today that it's a sign of old age to think that the kitchen is the most important room in the house. Haha. Then I am happily admitting to being old(er). Mind you, not old. Every time I think of my new kitchen I am so happy.