So, I realize that my last blog post was boring, for which I apologize deeply. I mean, it's not too late to change and I wrote it about two seconds ago, but I'm low on energy and frankly just don't care enough to edit myself. I hope you don't stop reading simply because I had a lapse in entertainment value. From now on, I will write only about my interesting experiences instead of taking a step by step encounter of my life (because as much as I would like to believe differently, my life isn't that interesting).
Here are a few things I've learned about Switzerland since living here. Some are things I aldready knew (but you average Americans might not know), some are things I heard and merely have now confirmed or (what's the word for opposite of confirm but is not deny?), and some are just my observations.
1. Switzerland is clean. Its like the whole country has a cleaning lady that comes once a week whether she is needed or not. Seriously, why is there no gum on the sidewalk? Is there no gum in this country? I shall investigate and report back.
2. The biggest meal of the day is lunch. Breakfast consists of cereal or bread and butter, lunch is a massive production, and dinner is bread and cheese or sometimes more cereal. Wives usually cook for lunch and the husband and children come home from school and work to eat. Genuis! I don't know where they find these women, but I can't wait to have a wife one day who will cook for me too. Hahaha JK
3. The hygene here is about 50/50 but there are two extremes. One extreme are the people who shower but don't wear deoderant. I don't understand the purpose of showering if you don't plan on smelling showered for the rest of the day, but some people haven't figured this out yet. Unforunate for them because they cannot date me. The other extreme is the man who is overly showered. I'm talking they spend more time in the bathroom on a daily basis than I will probably spend on my wedding day. These men are groomed. Well. When they walk by it's like you stepped into the perfume section of Macy's after everyone has sprayed their counter with their samples. It's (most of the time) delightful! The men are dressed well, clean shaven, and smell delicious. Those are the guys that can line up at my door!
Sorry boys, I don't check out women so I have not made any obsevations on whether or not women shave their armpits and legs. I will report back.
4. Everyone drives fast. I'm talking F.A.S.T. I'm serious, I don't think they slow down before they make a turn. If they are stopping for pedestrians or a stop light, they slam on their breaks just in time to stop and not kill people. And what baffles me is that the pedestrians aren't in the least bit phased crossing the street in front of screaming traffic! I thought I was going to die a couple times, but the cars stopped! Amazing.
5. The most important thing to know before considering moving to Switzerland: They play Michael Jackson on the radio. Often :)
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