Wednesday, January 19, 2011

I read in this brilliant book I've been reading recently called What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell about the simplicities of life and happiness. "Happiness can sometimes be found in what we've always had or someone else is having", how contended we are is how we perceive life as we live it on a day to day basis. Should we be constantly wanting more when all we want could be right before us today.

BIG NEWS
My new I pod nano finally arrived. It was a sporadic moment that i decided to buy it from apple.com because it was on sale and 10 percent off. But i'm happy with it, being all mini and convenient but it packs a punch in sound quality as well. Free engraving and free shipping, who could resist. :)

Continuing on with Europe and day 4:
We were finally in Switzerland after a long day's bus ride the day before and were rearing to go to see what Switzerland had in store. First thing in the morning and the first thing you have is an awesome european breakfast in the hotel really makes your day. First we went over to the park of humongous chess pieces and rich history of christian faith in the reformed calvinist movement. The sights and sounds of Switzerland really do attempt to take your breath away each and ever time. Then we headed down to the district where many global organizations base and the biggest of them all being the UN which reminded me of Mr Yew and history and its traumatizing past. To see the flags of all the UN nations rise high really brought back memories of the many CSQ's don't it. Just next to it lay the broken chair a symbol of freedom and peace in the heart of a busy cold road center.



We then headed to the olympic park home of the olympic museum and it was such a sight to behold. All the statues and architecture and the flags blowing in the wind. Cue nice background scenery and great family members. Must say this was one of the most memorable places we visited that day.



Afterward it was on to the city where charlie chaplin was born. That place was filled with majestic beauty and everywhere was a sight to behold. It was surrounded by a magnificent waterfront and you'll see swans and ducks all basking in the warm sunlight despite constant cold winds blowing from time to time. There in the middle of the lake is a huge fork that makes the whole place seems almost cartoonish yet beautiful. Charlie Chaplin sure lived in an awesome place.



What was left of the day was a stop by an ancient castle which had a riveting view of the ocean beyond it and this quite medieval garden and of course who could forget, BRAD PITT. No we weren't actually going to see brad it was a bear pit in the middle of winter with no bears to show because sensibly all of them have gone into hibernation. Then we visited this pleasant little town with mrt's on the road and a huge christmas market.



THE BEST DINNER OF THE WHOLE TRIP WAS NEXT... repeat after me CHEESE FONDUE!!!! It was the best meal not only because the boss serving us cheese fondue was extremely enthusiastic buffed and high on what seemed like swiss cheese chocolates and hospitality, it packed a punch that we had cheese fondue that had a scent of white wine and chocolate fondue that smelt of the most heavenly milk chocolates.Yes words can't describe how awesome it tastes and leaves you coming back for more, even if it is only cheese with bread. The atmosphere was great because mr buff was constantly keeping us entertained and cheering him on every new cheese fondue he puts on the griller. Needless to say I never had so much fun while eating dinner, EVER :)

THIS MAN ENDED IT ON A GREAT NOTE

Till another day people
GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON SMILING!

Driving test on friday and already im feeling a little nervy, I'll need all your prayers!

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