Summer Special

Love the simplicity of this ad although I think Minis are totally overpriced and overrated. Why drive something everyone else has? Give me something original.
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Clever

This ad works because EVERYONE can relate. Like the time I got home at 5am and there was a blackout in my apartment block and I had to take the stairs, got to the 3rd floor and realised I'd left my house keys in the car. Managed to retrieve keys but on the way back up the stairs lost my balance, fell back down stairs and the entire contents of my bag (including keys) went in every direction in the pitch dark. Luckily my screams woke a kindly neighbour ( thank you Harvey) who helped me gather up my things and helped me limp to my front door. Lesson learnt: be nice to your neighbours. You never know when you'll have a flat tyre (thanks AGAIN Harvey), a burst geyser or a maniacal vandal who takes a screwdriver to your vehicle (wow, WHO did I piss off?)
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Cute!

I don't usually like ads with babies because it's the oldest trick in the book (e.g. the Evian break-dancing babies ad)but this is sweet and obviously aimed at mom's or broody girls like me.
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Nice

1st rule of advertising - keep it simple.
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Look away now Ma

My mom is terrified I'm turning into a hippie but I love this picture.
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Mantra

World War II poster that inspires me during tough times. Nothing like the Brits' stiff upper lip to get one through.
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Super Jew

Took a trip to the Rheinfalls today and they are BEAUTIFUL! Stood on the viewing platform and got soaked with water, such fun - a must see if you are ever in Switzerland. Here's a funny moment I have to share and what earns Puff his nickname which is the title of this post... Me: "It's amazing baba!" Puff: "And free!" OMG, too funny. x

For Tata Madiba

In honour of his 92nd birthday, the poem that got Nelson Mandela through his time on Robben Island...

Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
...Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed .Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

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Army girl

Yours truly in Puff's army gear - hardcore!
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Quote of the day

"You have to push your way in...a bit like life really."
Ma in traffic.

Aptly named

Hocus Pocus?

My sister aka Twinset & Pearls has always said that I attract freaks and recently I seem to be attracting strange occurences. Puff and I went to an island in the Limmat Lake and were just lying on the grass relaxing when I noticed a granny playing football with her two baby grandkids. I said to Puff, "Look baba, how cute is that?" at the exact moment when Granny did a run-up to the ball, gave it her best shot and it flew through the air and straight into one baby's face! I gasped and jumped up to look but baby recovered pretty fast after a cuddle from champion kicker granma. I so wish I had got it on camera, it seriously was like a scene from a movie.
Pure comedy. But pretty strange. Then, a couple of days ago, we were walking to the train station when two attractive women came jogging towards us and I thought to myself "damn, I must really start doing some exercise" and suddenly the girl on the right lost her balance, tripped and fell into the hedge. We rushed to help her up but she was fine if a little embarassed and jogged off. Those are just two examples but I really can't help wondering...if three different people have told me I was a witch in a past life could it be true?
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Greifensee

Woke up yesterday feeling the effects of the previous night's party (we had a braai which they call a "grill 'n chill" here)and found one of Puff's friends asleep on the couch. He duly woke up too and groaned about his sore head so I fetched him some Alka Seltzer (like disprin) and offered him a beer which he refused, "Nei!" (which sounds just like the not so polite Afrikaans word for doing the nasty) so I drank it instead. Once we had cleaned up we headed to a lake for a swim. You had to pay to go in and Puff showed his Jewish roots by trying to pay 5 Francs for both of us whilst the going rate is 4 Francs each. I was mortified! Everyone in the queue looked at us like we were the cheapest people alive. Gawd. Once we had gotten over that we found a lovely spot on the grass under some trees. We cracked open the cooler box and Puff's female friend and I helped ourselves to some Sangria. We went for a swim which was amazing, the lake water is so warm (hoping that is not due to people relieving themselves in it so was careful to not get any in my mouth)and there were little floating jetties you could suntan on and dive off. After a while I headed back to our spot and became aware of the group behind us (this is going to sound really mean but I am just observing and have mentioned it in an earlier post)...they were mentally challenged people and a whole lot of them. They are everywhere in Switzerland! I don't know if it's where all the other countries send them, that they are just allowed to engage in normal everyday life unlike SA where we stick them in homes or what but it's puzzling indeed. They didn't bother us at all though unlike a disgusting creature to our left who was asleep and had a large erection, euw. Puff and his friend were kind enough to point this out to me, quite why they were looking I don't know but it was disturbing. And as if that wasn't bad enough he then did a very loud fart. OMG! Added to this all old men here wear Speedos aka banana hammocks - do these people know nothing about style?! My stepfwaza owns one but quite rightfully only wears it in the privacy of his own garden. Maybe I should write to the government about it? Actually I'd probably get the same response as I did from a security guard at the public viewing area when I pointed out that Vuvuzela was spelt wrong. Her response? A shrug and "I didn't write it." So I took a pink pen out of my bag and corrected it, how patriotic! Anyway, back to the lake. I was becoming increasingly anxious about the retards, fart guy and seeing old men's genitalia so I tried to block it out with sangria which I managed quite successfully. The stuff is dangerous! I checked the bottle and it said it was only 7%. Lies I tell you! It tastes like juice and you just feel mellow but then all of a sudden you are legless. Luckily Puff can see the signs before I'm about to have a complete episode and convinced his friends that we leave. It was beautiful and I would definately go again but will pick a spot more carefully next time and take REALLY dark sunglasses.
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Quote of the day

"I'm rich so it doesn't matter."
Donald Trump when asked if he's worried his new golf development in Scotland might not work.
So direct and to the point - I like.
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For B aka Pink Panther

I'm not VB's biggest fan but she looks REALLY good here. Glowing skin, flawless make-up, perfect (fake) tan, super cute dress...a class act. But seriously, HOW does she walk in those Laboutins?
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Show dem! Boycott!

Things that make my toes curl

My mom always said hate is a strong word but these are some things I just can't handle:

- People who can't spell and / or don't know the difference between you're and your (FREAKS me out!)
- People who don't floss (super euw!)
- An unmade bed
- Floury apples
- Broken crackers


And y'all?
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Good-ish tactical advertising. Tsk, tsk Miss Hilton.
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Miss Moss at Kate Who?,an exhibit and auction of some of her most iconic photos shot by acclaimed photographer Mario Testino.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1292293/Kate-Moss-goes-chic-bleak-Kate-Who-photo-exhibition-opening.html#ixzz0stG4Z3Hf
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Facts on Heidi-land

It has been a month so I thought it's time to share what I've learnt and observed about my new home for those who are considering visiting Switzerland.

On the positive side:
- It is beautiful, safe, clean and peaceful.
- Public transport is super efficient and always on time.
- Everyone recycles.
- People are really friendly and polite.
- Most people speak English. This is a great relief after my previous Italian experience some of you may know about.
- 10% of the population are millionaires.
- Switzerland is consistently voted as having the highest quality of life in the world.

On the down side:
- The Swiss are not the most attractive race. All the babies and kids are super cute and then something happens and they turn old and not so hot. Maybe it's something in the water (note to self)? So, if you are looking for ass this might not be the place.
- This is going to sound really mean but there seem to be quite a large number of mentally challenged people. Maybe it is because here they are actually allowed to engage with society...? Not sure but ja. Just being honest.
- There are far too many Germans for my liking.
- Coke Lite tastes like Pepsi.

And there you have it,
Danke.
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Think bike. I think NOT.

The title of this post is of course referring to those yellow stickers that certain do-gooders put on their cars. It puzzled me for ages as to what they meant until someone informed me that it is part of a campaign to make people aware of cyclists' safety. Excuse me but am I wrong in thinking that it is cyclists who are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road? They are in fact the greatest threat to personal safety here in Heidi-land. At least you can hear a truck or tram coming but bikers come whizzing down upon you without warning; silent but deadly. Some of them have little bells they ring but as I haven't heard one since the age of 6 I thought it was somebody's ringtone and was very nearly mowed down by a middle-aged woman with a baby trailor. I am still adjusting to all traffic being on the other side of the road and constantly have to remind myself to look left then right. This repeated mantra also made me realise that as a child my dear mother taught me the exact same rule...except it does not apply in South Africa. With our local taxi drivers it is a miracle I made it to 26.
Puff has been trying to persuade me for the past month to give cycling a try...Katy Perry looks cute on a bike but I am still not convinced. Then again, when in Rome...
If I can have a cute one like hers maybe I will. That's a fair compromise no?
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Is it just me or is there a resemblance between Rachel Hunter and Chelsy Davy (who I love) ? x