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The most interesting questions!

raphy — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:56:34 +0000

During my exchange year you guys really asked me some, well lets say interesting questions. I tried to remember the best ones and give my answers to it: After I introduce myself as Raphy from Switzerland: 1. So Ralph in Sweden, you guys speak Chinese right? Well first: ... READ MORE!

Picture of the Day: Dollar suddenly worth a lot!

raphy — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:53:35 +0000

I am sure you have ask yourself before, how much worth is a dollar. Well currently it is worth A LOT! Two days ago with 1,02 Swiss Francs (Fr.) I could buy 1 Dollar. Today according to the "Baz"-newspaper for one dollar you get 100.- Fr. ! I am glad I still have about 100 Dollar bills at home! They are worth around 1000.- Fr. !!! Investing in the dollar is really profitable these days! PS. Of course the newspaper just forgot the dot between the 1 and the zero. Sorry Americans but your dollar is as much worth as one Swiss France. Maybe it will be more tomorrow but for today we are even! Check out the picture on READ MORE!

Why Am I So Busy???

raphy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:36:13 +0000

So, as the old readers probably noticed I am not posting as much as I used too! That has one simple reason: I am really busy right now. Am I really? I tried to put down some reasons and make a conclusion: 1. School .... READ MORE

Thanks!

raphy — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:25:01 +0000

Since I am on vacation right now and I don't have much time for my blog, I thought this would be the right moment to post this. This video was a project that I began while I still was in the US but I never got to finish it because I had some issues with it... Anyway here it is for everybody who made this past year such a blast! READ MORE TO SEE THE VIDEO!

10 stupid questions about the USA

raphy — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:25:59 +0000

Okay, I promised an here it is. A list with 10 really stupid questions about the United States and my 100% ironic and sarcastic answer (Usually I told them how it really is afterwards ;) ).

1. Are all Americans fat?

Yes! Most people are like elephants.

2. Do Americans usually eat McDonalds?

Yes, they do. McDonald's is probably the most important food in the United States.

3. Is an American Family like the Simpsons?

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Teacher Quote of the Day: Americans Are Hypocrites??

raphy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:09:05 +0000

Today in my English class for some reason we got to the subject how to say "I am going to the bathroom". A friend of mine said he would say "I am going to take a number 2" my teacher said it wouldn't be very polite and "I am going on the toilet" would be to more proper way to say it. After that I shared a story: Once I asked an old lady where the toilet was. She totally shocked answered, that a young polite boy never ever asks for the toilet, he would ask for the bath- or restroom. After telling this, my teacher threw his hands in the air and says:

"All Americans are hypocrites!"

and he added America makes movies like American Pie but don't say toilet. How ironic! =D You need to understand the sarcasm and irony of my teacher at this point. So don't feel to offended. I would call it cultural difference ;)

10 most asked questions:

raphy — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 18:56:50 +0000

Since I have been back I met so many old and new friends. Especially last week when school started. I listed ten of the most asked here for you guys. And yeah some of the answer aren't really honest, but those who met me know that I am a sarcastic person... Enjoy!

1. How was it?

What do you mean? :D

2. How is it to be back in Switzerland?

Small, but it's good to see old friends and family.

3. Are you missing the USA already?

Summer Camp, mit 80 Kids

raphy — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:03:07 +0000

Kinder... Meiner Meinung nach hatte ich wohl eine sehr schöne Kindheit und die Eltern, die mir im Leben einen Rahmen gesetzt und mich erzogen haben, waren immer für mich da. Diese Woche erlebe ich wie viel Glück ich mit meinen Eltern habe. Ich treffe Kinder, dessen Eltern ihre Kinder mehr als ein Last denn als Glück ansehen. Kinder, die schön früh lernen mussten, was es heisst, nicht jeden Tag etwas zum Essen zu haben und nicht jede Nacht ein eigenes Bett oder gar ein Dach über dem Kopf zu haben. Kinder, die von ihren Eltern missbraucht und misshandelt werden. Diese Kinder wurden von ihren leiblichen Eltern weggenommen und zu neuen „Eltern“ gebracht. Meistens haben sie es am neuem Ort.....

Final Weekend Part II: Prom!!!

raphy — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:27:39 +0000

Toby (AFS Austauschschüler aus Italien) und ich bereiten uns vor. Wir schliessen den oberen Knopf und lassen den unteren, wie es sich gehört ,geöffnet. Die Smokings stehen uns gut und wir schiessen die ersten Photos im Garten meines Hauses. Danach geht es mit dem Auto zur Willow Creek Church, wo wir unsere Dates treffen. Tobias staunt nicht schlecht, dass dies ein Kirche ist. Ging mir ja genau so. Wir treffen Meagan (mein Date) und Christine (Toby’s Rendez-vous) bei dem kleinen See, der zur Kirche gehört. Beide sehen phänomenal aus! Auch der Rest unserer Prom Gruppe treffen wir dort. Wir sind insgesamt zehn. Fünf junge Herren und fünf junge Damen. Alle schick gekleidet, fast wie.....

Picture of the Day III: Love the Swiss Accent!

raphy — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:16:24 +0000

Ein schöner kleiner Schweizer Akkzent hat auch Vorteile, wie man auf diesem Foto gut festellen kann. Und überrigens, das coole Nichtraucher T-Shrit kann man auf fashionshirt.ch kaufen (Werbepause)