Patrick G. - Bernese roots in Down Under
Yes.....Swiss! :-)
About me
First name
Patrick G
Age
39
Town/village
Sydney
Dialect/language
English;Spanish
At home
What are your living arrangements?
I rent an apartment on my own on Macleay Street, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, NSW 2011 - its easy - convenient and well located.
How would you describe your home?
Comfortable, modern,city apartment 100 m2; gym; concierge; pool & friendly neighbours ... oh yeah and all the modern conveniences.
Welcome home!
There are two others like this…
Just being me!
Style
What is your favourite piece of clothing?
Casual is easiest!
If I am going out, the theme is preferably "simple is elegant."
How would your friends describe you?
How does one answer a question like this in two-dimensional form without being misunderstood ? :-)
I have heard real friends use the terms "simply nice and down-to-earth"; "charismatic"; and "the eternal optimist" - I guess those are fair comments ...
Leaving Miami to move to Hong Kong.....Sydney was next!
Food
What’s in your fridge?
Everything: love to cook!
What’s your favourite food?
Thai; good modern fusions & of course Rosti!
What is your favourite Swiss specialty?
Any Swiss chocolate with almonds or hazelnuts!
Life is short-why not enjoy every moment?
On the move
How do you mostly get around (train, bike etc.)?
Walking or train (I'm two stops West of Bondi and two steps East of the city center.
How do you spend your spare time?
What spare time?
What do you particularly appreciate about Switzerland’s art and culture scene?
We appreciate quality in everything!
Dad (Swiss-Canton Bern) & Mom (Cayman Islands)
Typically Swiss
What, in your view, is "typically Swiss"?
Speaking frankly, openly and honestly ... There are many other things, but this, is probably one of the most important!
What is "typically Swiss" about you?
The above + attention to detail without infringing on anyone else's personal space.
What aspects of life in Switzerland do you consider modern and innovative?
Thinking for the distant future; considering every of action before taking it but acting before it becomes procrastination!