Kirstine Mette has got a sofa with a view!
About me
First name
Kirstine Mette
Age
44
Town/village
Konolfingen
Dialect/language
English and German and a few others
At home
What are your living arrangements?
I live in a rented flat, with a view of the pre-alps from the kitchen, masterbedroom, livingroom and balcony
How would you describe your home?
Light, spacious and with a fab view
Style
What is your favourite piece of clothing?
I try to dress in accordance with what and where I am: For skiing: Skiboots and helmet, for hiking: hiking boots, for the theater: a black dress and matching shoes...
How would your friends describe you?
As being happy and open minded
Food
What’s in your fridge?
Always: Cheese and milk
What’s your favourite food?
Cheese and a few delicacies
What is your favourite Swiss specialty?
Cheese and wine
On the move
How do you mostly get around (train, bike etc.)?
Walk, hike, train and car, - depending on where I am going and why.
How do you spend your spare time?
Hiking, walking or skiing, - depending on the season. However, at the moment I am recovering from a serious skiing accident three months ago.
Movies and theather, as well as hanging out with friends.
What do you particularly appreciate about Switzerland’s art and culture scene?
It is liking a melting pot. Close to everyting that happens in the northern, southern and western parts of Europe, and able to select the best from all. At the same time, keeping the attachment to the Swiss valley/farm culture.
Typically Swiss
What, in your view, is "typically Swiss"?
The view from my sofa: Niesen flancked by the hills of the Kiesental.
What is "typically Swiss" about you?
I don't know exactly, but people approach me in Swiss-German if they don't know me, and sometimes I understand them, but can only reply to them in HochDeutsch.
I feel very much at home here, to such an extent that I don't really feel like going anywhere else, - ever...
What aspects of life in Switzerland do you consider modern and innovative?
It seems to be very accepted that women after having children work less hours, without it having any negative influence on their carreer (more than in the Scandinavian countries which are normally praised for their ability to include women in the working market).