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Life in Switzerland

keeping it all together

February 7, 2011

Is a must right now. We are making one plan after another to get our family where it needs to be. Everything is up in the air. We are waiting for it to all float back down where it belongs. I haven’t slept much since last Wednesday. Last night, I slept like a baby. [...]

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Life isn’t easy

February 6, 2011

But it is full of surprise. I found a job. Contract is in hand. We have become crazy looking for childcare solutions in a Canton that isn’t very supportive of women that would like to work. The job is such a huge opportunity that I will do whatever it takes not to lose it before [...]

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About driving

January 14, 2011

Yesterday, I drove a friend. To an appointment in La Chaux-de-fonds. It is about a half hour drive. It was rainy. No big deal. On the way home. It was still raining. Lightly. It was dark. Very dark. Insert a second of cold fear. Where I felt my heart stop. After that second passed. I [...]

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My Saab 9-3

January 5, 2011

It is on purpose that I am calling our car MY Saab. Vilay would always tease me in the US because I would refer to the car I had before our marriage as MY car. Of course after our marriage I put the title in both our names. Yet, it was a car that I [...]

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After the rain it was indeed a White Christmas

December 26, 2010

Just before Christmas weekend, we had rain. Rain that melted a good part of the snow that covered the village. Then, it started snowing right before Christmas. It snowed and snowed and snowed. We had a very white Christmas. It was perfect. Today, I am cooking a small meal for Christmas. A good friend is [...]

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Last Friday equaled snow heaven

December 20, 2010

Sorry to see all this wonderful white snow melting not unlike the wicked witch of Oz. “I’m melting…..I’m melting…..” Snow pictures from this last Friday. This little girl made me laugh so hard! She is awesome!!! That second video with her laugh….Classic.

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Saint Nicholas visited my children

December 4, 2010

Saint Nicholas visited today. He came with his donkey laden with baskets full of treats (bags full of peanuts, candies, chocolate and clementines). My children ran ahead to greet him. Vilay (camera in hand) caught up with them soon after. My children were very happy, indeed. Nicholas – Who is St. Nicholas? The origin of [...]

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Snow blanket

December 1, 2010

It has been snowing here for most of the day. It is beautiful. Bulldozers are out clearing the roads and mini-bulldozers are out clearing the sidewalks. The snow falls silently and faithfully. It is like we are covered in a snow blanket. No pics for the moment. I will try to get out and get [...]

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All white

November 28, 2010

We took a walk around our personal winter wonderland. I don’t think I can ever get used to the beauty that lies right at my feet. The Jura is simply breathtaking. Even after three and a half years of living here, I still have to pinch myself to be sure that I am not dreaming. [...]

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SNOW

November 26, 2010

We have lots and lots of snow. More than enough to go sledding. It is still snowing. It will snow all weekend. I LOVE LIVING IN SWITZERLAND!

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Mulled wine

November 15, 2010

Vilay and I had our first mulled wine in celebration of this upcoming holiday season. It was a good way to fight off a cold rainy day in Bale. My In-laws came for a visit this past weekend. It was nice to have them here. They bought a desk for each girl as a [...]

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First real snow 2010

October 17, 2010

We went to the bakery to buy bread and croissants. In the snow. :) Under my son’s chin is a pile of crumbs (not snow). :D

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changing colors for fall

October 6, 2010

I have good reasons for not blogging lately. I have (all of a sudden) a real social life. I have my kids that demand more and more of me. I have a husband that likes hot meals and clean underwear. I have a cat that woke me up last night for some serious petting because [...]

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Saturday in Zurich

September 13, 2010

We took the train to Zurich this past Saturday. The weather was gorgeous. What I love most about Zurich are the windows and the little streets darting off everywhere. I could get lost in those little streets full of those beautifully painted windows. Each time we visit a big city, I am left torn. Part [...]

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A real day out of my life

September 8, 2010

One day. Out of my life. How it went and will go…hopefully. :D Have a super great day, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Menu du jour: Breakfast - Tartine with Nutella and butter. Tea for the kids. Coffee for the Mama. School snack – Brioche. Capri-Sun. Lunch – Risotto with peas. Sliced ham. Gherkin. Water or milk. Afterwards, a [...]

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