Monday, February 13, 2017

When China rises, the world will tremble


Today I was a lucky girl. I got to talk to not one, but two grandpas. One was better than the other. Both shared the same Napoleon quote: "When China rises, the world will tremble." Skipping a workout and ending up with the most expensive coffee. A bar filled with a permanent collection of paintings from Picasso to Miró. From the detailed lamps to the beautiful wooden ceiling. As if we were in a sitting boat. A true gem.
Michael, from London, is a man who loves women. He had come for dinner on his own, because he is not a good cook. His wife was away for a few days. But he said, she is not cooking so much because of the bloody computer. (Pardon, my French) He had a tuna sandwich, some eggs, water and a beer.
He spoke about how he talked with Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé, who used to come here twice a year. Who remembers from his trip to Toronto the squirrels and the Four Seasons. Who thinks that guys these days suck at keeping their beards well groomed. Who showed us a photo of him in his late 30s, with brown hair. Who says there is no such thing as black hair, because when you look under a microscope it is always dark brown, not black. He told us he would summarize his life story in 5 minutes.
He spoke about how the owner of the restaurant had passed away, but the people who work there are so lovely. He has been coming here for years. He has lived in Zurich for over 30, maybe 40 years. He was married before but his wife ended up being with a man 25 years older. He died, then she died. He also remarried. He has traveled a lot. He also lived through the miniskirt decade. I think he liked that decade.
I ended up with shaky hands and needing something to eat. I had the greasiest pizza and ended up feeling sick and walking halfway home. The End.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Short shorts



Afternoon, four Harley Davidsons with Santa Clauses driving, an angel and a box of toys. And an old man this morning in a t-shirt and what appears to be really short shorts or underwear walking around. November.

Recycling


I went to take the recycling out and some man was walking two donkeys over a bridge.



When I have five metres of free space around and some lady decides to blow her nose as loudly as possible and stand beside me. Why are you here??

Chicken



Man on the bus who brought a bag of chicken from Hooters and the whole bus stank. But can I have some tho?



Saturday, November 14, 2015

Out of my way, I'm Beyonce.

Zurich Tram, 2015



I don't usually push people out my way. But there are days when I have had enough of people with no manners. I am on way to class and the tram pulls up. I see people coming off and some lady standing right by the door just blocking people. Lady, take one step back and let people through. If you are having a bad day, so be it, but you can cha cha your way to the back. After seeing people pushing around to get out and pushing around her to get in. I come in. Yes, watch out because today is a day on no patience. The guy in front of me squeezes himself around her. I say entschuldigung, and don't you dare pretend you cannot hear me. Nothing? Ok no problem. Let me push my way through with my huge back pack while the tram does a turn and you unbalance yourself from my side push. Fumbling, feet tied. No more entschuldigung for you. I forgot that I am not Beyonce and I cannot really do these sorts of things... I am sorry, but get it together!
 
 
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