:w00t:OOps,just re-read that.Doesn't sound very friendly does it?Don't worry.I don't bite - well,only if you pull my ears.....
buzzcocks, Aug 16, 2008 @ 14:39

Growls,maybe fangs might be bared.Depends really.Enjoy Zurich - more exciting that Lausanne!:cool:
buzzcocks, Aug 16, 2008 @ 18:55

Hey Buzzcocks,

Welcome to Lausanne. Hope you are settling in ok. It takes awhile. I have been here 8 months and Im only starting to settle.

have a good one



Eire:)
Eire, Aug 21, 2008 @ 15:07

Thanks - but I've been here 19 years!!
buzzcocks, Aug 21, 2008 @ 17:28

Upps! Hope you are enjoying Buzzcocks

Take care:)
Eire, Aug 21, 2008 @ 20:36

[quote]New to Glocals - hoping to meet people who are OTHER than high-flyers with no time to socialize or ex-pats who are very comfortably off, thank you very much.



Any people out there who don't fit the ex-pat stereotype - eg.those who seek out and enjoy what is "alternative",who have a creative side,who maybe even live on a very modest income - like me!! - but still manage to have fun:cool:!If you're not mad outdoorsy types,so much the better!![/quote]



Hi, i used to live in london and moved to Geneva last year - and thats really what ive missed, the quirky stuff. Im going to be moving to near morges soon, 10 minutes from lausanne, Ill have some free time so I really want to look for alternative, creative things to do, and its always best for me to have inspiration from people..

I wanted to try and get into yoga and meditation and generally find little live music places or little art exhibitions, as well as trying to get a bit creative myself.. Maybe thinnk about being a bit enterprising, ermm.. do some voluntary work..

Anyway, does anyone know if there is that sort of scene around? I heard Lausanne is meant to be more arty - whatever that means..



Thanks Colette
coletterad, Aug 30, 2008 @ 23:15

Hi Colette,

Well,it's a question of keeping your eyes open and getting to know people and places bit by bit I suppose.Also it depends what you're into.For me ,it's music(as a spectator!)I rely on my friends to keep me informed - they are younger and more in touch,being Swiss themselves -and by looking on websites for places like the Docks and the Romandie, and also listening to Couleur 3 radio.Lots of places here offer yoga courses and I think meditation too.

Lots of people seem to do painting classes too .I'm sure you'll find something.

Good luck,

Tracey
buzzcocks, Aug 30, 2008 @ 23:52

Hi certainly don't fit the super rich category and whilst enjoying a walk up the hill have no desire to hurl myself off mountains. I originally trained in Dance/Drama but now run a school in Nyon for kids with Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD. How long have you been here?
crawsh, Aug 31, 2008 @ 19:16

Hi,

Glad to hear I'm not alone in my feeling a bit of an oddity here(ie. not much money and not working for a big multinational!)I've been here for 19 years:w00t:

Tracey
buzzcocks, Aug 31, 2008 @ 19:58

[quote]Hi Colette,



Well,it's a question of keeping your eyes open and getting to know people and places bit by bit I suppose.Also it depends what you're into.For me ,it's music(as a spectator!)I rely on my friends to keep me informed - they are younger and more in touch,being Swiss themselves -and by looking on websites for places like the Docks and the Romandie,and also listening to Couleur 3 radio.Lots of places here offer yoga courses and I think meditation too.



Lots of people seem to do painting classes too .I'm sure you'll find something.



Good luck,



Tracey[/quote]



Hi, thanks, yeah it is bit by bit, i listen to coleur 3, and have a few swiss friends here in geneva or the hidden away things, but i was hoping for a secret short cut because its true, its slow to start whenever i move to a new place! Yeah, i like watching gigs and music and djs, but not the big stadium type affairs, just a bit smaller - like street-mini festival style but in a cosy location, and then yeah, not really painting classes, although i suppose it could be nice.. Just finding a bit more to life than the organised swiss 9-5, going to the gym, going for dinner, going to a wine bar, going shopping at the weekends.. Argh!

I am really not ready to sell my soul to that way of life!

Anyway, it will be good to explore..

Thanks,

Colette
coletterad, Sep 1, 2008 @ 11:42

That sounds really interesting, i used to be a special needs teaching assistant in England, does the school have a website or anything - i dont suppose you are looking for any voluntary helpers or anything!

I am leaving aupairing and was hoping to go back to education eventually... I am thinking of nannying - staying with the kids, and also because i cant afford to rent (-: but it would be really good also to go back into a school..



Anyway, hope the new term is going well



Colette
coletterad, Sep 1, 2008 @ 11:47

Hi

i practice meditation,too. I am searching for somebody or a group to join for doing meditation especially in the open air in Geneva,that'll be interesting!
perly, Sep 1, 2008 @ 19:04

[quote]Hi



i practice meditation,too. I am searching for somebody or a group to join for doing meditation especially in the open air in Geneva,that'll be interesting![/quote]



I would be really interested in joining you, but i am just a beginner so perhaps youd prefer more advanced... However if you would be willing to provide a bit of guidance, i would really appreciate it, otherwise, i wonder if you would be interested in a group on a thursday that practises meditation at 6.30pm at the american church... in rue de monthoux by les bains de paquis. I can never make it at that time, but it might be nice..

I would actually prefer open air too..Anyway, do you do yoga or tai chi or anything? I would like to find classes somewhere but not too expensive!
coletterad, Sep 1, 2008 @ 20:00