Yes I did try a strawberry Fanta and I liked it
But also this went on outside my apartment:
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
318/365: Strawberry Fanta
It was an interesting day.
Yes I did try a strawberry Fanta and I liked it
But also this went on outside my apartment:
Never a dull moment in Bern.
Yes I did try a strawberry Fanta and I liked it
But also this went on outside my apartment:
317/365: Beertasting; Juniper Pale Ale, Rogue
So I went the beer way again. The beer way is always a good way.
I really liked this one. It is another american craft beer.
316/365: Smelly Cheese
You know what they say, the smellier the cheese, the tastier it is.
This is very true my friends. Also if it is so runny it is more like a liquid, it's also a good sign. I had this cheese for the first time the other day and it was really good.
This is very true my friends. Also if it is so runny it is more like a liquid, it's also a good sign. I had this cheese for the first time the other day and it was really good.
315/365: Hearthstone
Damn you addiction.
On green thursday, the day before easter friday I made the mistake to download Hearthstone for the ipad. What is Hearthstone? It is a trading card game from Blizzard. Oh boy is it addictive. I am realllly bad at it bad I have been playing it whenever I found time over the last two weeks. I think I spent 3/4 of the time over easter playing the darn game. I only stopped when I had guests over (luckily quite often during those days).
It is easily the best game for the ipad and really a lot of fun to play. I like the fact that a game usually takes around 15min. So it can be played even if you don't have a lot of time on your hands.
You can buy card packs for real money but you don't really need to. You can buy packs with ingame gold. You have to be prepared to grind a long time to get the necessary gold though. You can get gold through three wins (10), daily quests (40-100) or playing in the arena mode. If you want to get anything worthwhile from the arena though you need to win at least 5-6 games.. I am not yet able to do that. You have to win a few since it costs 150 gold to just play in the arena. So when one pack of cards costs 100 gold, you can see that it can take quite some time to get them.
It has to be said though that you can win in the game even without spending any money on it. It is easier if you do spend money but many streamers have demonstrated that you can do really good with "free decks".
So far I think I spend 6.- on the game. I am trying to not spend more but hey, if you enjoy your time with it and spend many hours on it, why not invest some money in it?
I can really recommend you pick it up. It is also available for PC and MAC. Here is a little video from a guy playing it for the first time. Really gives a good introduction:
On green thursday, the day before easter friday I made the mistake to download Hearthstone for the ipad. What is Hearthstone? It is a trading card game from Blizzard. Oh boy is it addictive. I am realllly bad at it bad I have been playing it whenever I found time over the last two weeks. I think I spent 3/4 of the time over easter playing the darn game. I only stopped when I had guests over (luckily quite often during those days).
It is easily the best game for the ipad and really a lot of fun to play. I like the fact that a game usually takes around 15min. So it can be played even if you don't have a lot of time on your hands.
You can buy card packs for real money but you don't really need to. You can buy packs with ingame gold. You have to be prepared to grind a long time to get the necessary gold though. You can get gold through three wins (10), daily quests (40-100) or playing in the arena mode. If you want to get anything worthwhile from the arena though you need to win at least 5-6 games.. I am not yet able to do that. You have to win a few since it costs 150 gold to just play in the arena. So when one pack of cards costs 100 gold, you can see that it can take quite some time to get them.
It has to be said though that you can win in the game even without spending any money on it. It is easier if you do spend money but many streamers have demonstrated that you can do really good with "free decks".
So far I think I spend 6.- on the game. I am trying to not spend more but hey, if you enjoy your time with it and spend many hours on it, why not invest some money in it?
I can really recommend you pick it up. It is also available for PC and MAC. Here is a little video from a guy playing it for the first time. Really gives a good introduction:
314/365: Piri Piri Hot Sauce
Another one of those; "let's just go to the foreign food section and grab something".
It looked like something spicy so something I would like. So I grabbed it. It is a "Piri Piri" hot sauce. I generally like it but it is a little too salty for my taste. Actually now that I think about it, it is very similar to Sambal Oelek just different in the consistency.
It looked like something spicy so something I would like. So I grabbed it. It is a "Piri Piri" hot sauce. I generally like it but it is a little too salty for my taste. Actually now that I think about it, it is very similar to Sambal Oelek just different in the consistency.
Friday, April 25, 2014
313/365: Dar Vida; Chocolate Au Lait
Chocolate and full grain?
A dream come true! I can have chocolate and still feel like I am doing something healthy. Now where did I put the final two??
A dream come true! I can have chocolate and still feel like I am doing something healthy. Now where did I put the final two??
312/365: New Migros
The title is a lie (so is the cake).
The Migros I went to on that day is not actually new. It was just the first time I went to that one. Going to a new grocery shop, even if it is from the same chain you are used to, is scary. Everything is a different place. The arrangement makes no sense. Why is everybody staring at me? You know the feeling.
After I found, more or less, what I wanted. I found the exit and was able to leave.
The Migros I went to on that day is not actually new. It was just the first time I went to that one. Going to a new grocery shop, even if it is from the same chain you are used to, is scary. Everything is a different place. The arrangement makes no sense. Why is everybody staring at me? You know the feeling.
After I found, more or less, what I wanted. I found the exit and was able to leave.
311/365: Lemonaid
More drinking. Drinking is good.
I had a Lemonaid. It is a lemonade (who would have thought so?) that claims to help people or stuff, or both if you buy it. I am always for helping other people so I bought and drank it. I felt refreshed afterwards.
I had a Lemonaid. It is a lemonade (who would have thought so?) that claims to help people or stuff, or both if you buy it. I am always for helping other people so I bought and drank it. I felt refreshed afterwards.
310/356: Bad Taste Party
Wow, 40 days left. That is just a little over a month to go.
This is what happens when you don't post for a while. You forget that you actually did something on that day and go ahead to talk about the "safety" new thing you did that day. Yes that is actually a thing.
My first time to go to a bad taste party. I was hard pressed to find something to dress to the occasion. I had ordered something very cool but it didn't arrive on time so I had to improvise. I just tried to dress in as many bright colours and humanly possible. Have a taste:
Oh and the thing I ordered, I will wear it to go to the Gurten festival. But that will be after those forty days, which sucks for you.
This is what happens when you don't post for a while. You forget that you actually did something on that day and go ahead to talk about the "safety" new thing you did that day. Yes that is actually a thing.
My first time to go to a bad taste party. I was hard pressed to find something to dress to the occasion. I had ordered something very cool but it didn't arrive on time so I had to improvise. I just tried to dress in as many bright colours and humanly possible. Have a taste:
Oh and the thing I ordered, I will wear it to go to the Gurten festival. But that will be after those forty days, which sucks for you.
309/356: Mississippi Mud
Another poker night.
And what does poker involve? Well beside lots of cursing, losing money and fun, usually alcohol of some typ. Let me tell you though, a large beer like the Mississippi does not help your decisions at all. It was good though and I had a fun evening. What else do you want?
Winning is overrated anyhow.
And what does poker involve? Well beside lots of cursing, losing money and fun, usually alcohol of some typ. Let me tell you though, a large beer like the Mississippi does not help your decisions at all. It was good though and I had a fun evening. What else do you want?
Winning is overrated anyhow.
308/356: Gatorade
Damn it, damn it, damn it all. I am so far behind with posting it's not even funny.
I was very close to just giving up on posting. Just the posting though. No way I am giving up the project so close to the end. Buuuut then I thought better off it.. mainly because, without the blog I have no idea where I am with the days.
So here it is, the post from, well, 14 days ago? I shall see as I get closer to yesterday's new thing.
I had a Gatorade to keep me hydrated during workout. The waterboy would not approve.
I was very close to just giving up on posting. Just the posting though. No way I am giving up the project so close to the end. Buuuut then I thought better off it.. mainly because, without the blog I have no idea where I am with the days.
So here it is, the post from, well, 14 days ago? I shall see as I get closer to yesterday's new thing.
I had a Gatorade to keep me hydrated during workout. The waterboy would not approve.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
307/356: Skate Wheels And Ball Bearings
New and old stuff.
I have had this skateboard for ten years now. I used to use it a lot but in the last few years, especially since I moved to Bern, it didn't see much use. I then came up with the idea of using it for one of my firsts (more on that later). Before I could consider using it though I knew that I had to get new wheels and ball bearings.
This is the first time I got these things for my skate and god was it a good decision. the wheels are much better than that last one's and I guess I don't have to tell you what wonders new ball bearings can do. Such a great experience to ride it now.
I have had this skateboard for ten years now. I used to use it a lot but in the last few years, especially since I moved to Bern, it didn't see much use. I then came up with the idea of using it for one of my firsts (more on that later). Before I could consider using it though I knew that I had to get new wheels and ball bearings.
This is the first time I got these things for my skate and god was it a good decision. the wheels are much better than that last one's and I guess I don't have to tell you what wonders new ball bearings can do. Such a great experience to ride it now.
306/356: Börek
New food!
I have been to a Döner Kebap on my occasions. Most places over something else than just kebab's and falafel. Those always seem a bit dodgy though. I get this impression that everything else on the menue is there for ages because everybody just takes a Kebap. So I never tried anything else they have even though I would have liked to.
A few days ago I took the plunge and got a Börek. I have to admit it was really good decision because the Börek was delicious. Maybe a little oily if I want to be picky but beside that nothing I can complain about. I got it cold and just put it in the oven for a few minutes. I will definitely get another Börek sometime soon.
I have been to a Döner Kebap on my occasions. Most places over something else than just kebab's and falafel. Those always seem a bit dodgy though. I get this impression that everything else on the menue is there for ages because everybody just takes a Kebap. So I never tried anything else they have even though I would have liked to.
A few days ago I took the plunge and got a Börek. I have to admit it was really good decision because the Börek was delicious. Maybe a little oily if I want to be picky but beside that nothing I can complain about. I got it cold and just put it in the oven for a few minutes. I will definitely get another Börek sometime soon.
305/356: Beertasting; Früh; Kölsch
Yes! Beer!
I went for, what I suppose is, a german beer. I really liked it but there is nothing special to say about it. I am all out on beer talk.
I went for, what I suppose is, a german beer. I really liked it but there is nothing special to say about it. I am all out on beer talk.
304/356: Belvoir Cranberry Pressé
Right, another drink.
I have to admit I am coming to a point where I am looking forward to end this year. There are just over 50 days to go and I kind of lack the energy to look for something great to do every day. I think the issue is not that I don't want to do something exciting but that it is really hard with day to day stuff going on.
So on this day, again I just tried something new to drink. It was a Belvoir Cranberry Pressé or from what I understand, a Cranberry Soda. It was only slightly sweet though. I really liked that fact. I also liked the design of the bottle.
I have to admit I am coming to a point where I am looking forward to end this year. There are just over 50 days to go and I kind of lack the energy to look for something great to do every day. I think the issue is not that I don't want to do something exciting but that it is really hard with day to day stuff going on.
So on this day, again I just tried something new to drink. It was a Belvoir Cranberry Pressé or from what I understand, a Cranberry Soda. It was only slightly sweet though. I really liked that fact. I also liked the design of the bottle.
303/356: Somersby Apple Cider
Another cider
Instead of beer I opted to go for cider one more time. I was a little disappointed the last time I tried one. This one was more what I would expect from a cider. Still it tasted a little weird. Maybe, in my old age, I have finally come to like the taste of beer. Miracles do happen I hear.
Instead of beer I opted to go for cider one more time. I was a little disappointed the last time I tried one. This one was more what I would expect from a cider. Still it tasted a little weird. Maybe, in my old age, I have finally come to like the taste of beer. Miracles do happen I hear.
Monday, April 14, 2014
301/356: Ricola Blackcurrant
I feel so swiss for doing this one.
Ricola is worldwide recognized as a very swiss brand. I had their Blackcurrant cough pastilles for the first time. They are tasty and moderately good against the cough.
Ricola is worldwide recognized as a very swiss brand. I had their Blackcurrant cough pastilles for the first time. They are tasty and moderately good against the cough.
300/356: Food Variations
A combination of three variations makes one new thing in my book.
I had three things for dinner that I have had before... many times actually.. but since they were all variations/brands that I didn't have before I conclude that this equals at least one first.
And yes, they were all very good.
299/356: Another Secret
Psst don't tell anyone.
This is the second time within 299 days that I have done something that I won't talk about. The post is here to let you know that I didn't forget it. This new thing was too personal to post about on the internet though. And yes, even if you contact me in private, I won't tell you ;).
This is the second time within 299 days that I have done something that I won't talk about. The post is here to let you know that I didn't forget it. This new thing was too personal to post about on the internet though. And yes, even if you contact me in private, I won't tell you ;).
298/356: Black Sesame Dressing And Falafel By Blini
Ignore the beer in the picture.
On this day I had the black sesame salad dressing and the falafel by Blini. Both variations of stuff I have had plenty of times in my life so nothing exciting to report. For this reason I won't linger with this post and move on.
On this day I had the black sesame salad dressing and the falafel by Blini. Both variations of stuff I have had plenty of times in my life so nothing exciting to report. For this reason I won't linger with this post and move on.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
297/356: Powerarde Zero
Moar workout
After a pretty tough workout on saturday (Mossa Power on Xbox Fitness) I felt like more. I decided for a cardio workout earlier during the day (Mossa Fighter on Xbox Fitness). So to complement that I decided to try a Powerade Zero. From what I gather Powerade is essentially another Gatorade.
I have always believed that water is the best to drink during a workout. I thought I might give it a go away anyhow. I am not sure if it helped me at all but the blue colour is nice....
The Mosse Fight workout is fantastic though. I will do another one tonight. I can't wait!
After a pretty tough workout on saturday (Mossa Power on Xbox Fitness) I felt like more. I decided for a cardio workout earlier during the day (Mossa Fighter on Xbox Fitness). So to complement that I decided to try a Powerade Zero. From what I gather Powerade is essentially another Gatorade.
I have always believed that water is the best to drink during a workout. I thought I might give it a go away anyhow. I am not sure if it helped me at all but the blue colour is nice....
The Mosse Fight workout is fantastic though. I will do another one tonight. I can't wait!
296/356: Botanical Garden
A nice change of pace
It was a sunny and warm sunday so I decided to go for a stroll. Once I was ready to head out, I decided to go to the botanical garden. I had never been there and thought it would be a nice change from my usual blogging. You know, flowers and stuff.
The garden was actually bigger than I had first thought. Also was surprised how many flowers were already blooming. It was really nice to listen to some music and just walk around aimlessly. I would definitely recommend couchsurfers to there if they get bored with Bern (it happens).
It was a sunny and warm sunday so I decided to go for a stroll. Once I was ready to head out, I decided to go to the botanical garden. I had never been there and thought it would be a nice change from my usual blogging. You know, flowers and stuff.
The garden was actually bigger than I had first thought. Also was surprised how many flowers were already blooming. It was really nice to listen to some music and just walk around aimlessly. I would definitely recommend couchsurfers to there if they get bored with Bern (it happens).
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
294/356: Redbull Silver Edition
Well damnit, suddenly I am missing two days in the blog.
I am sure that I didn't forget to do something but I didn't take a picture and because it has been a while I can't remember what I did. So I will do the following, I will skip posting about those two days but continue the days as in the title. So day 294 is actually two days behind. This means I will extend the whole project by two days...
This was a friday and I had a Red Bull Silver Edition. It was ok. there is not much more to say.
I am sure that I didn't forget to do something but I didn't take a picture and because it has been a while I can't remember what I did. So I will do the following, I will skip posting about those two days but continue the days as in the title. So day 294 is actually two days behind. This means I will extend the whole project by two days...
This was a friday and I had a Red Bull Silver Edition. It was ok. there is not much more to say.
293/356: Beertasting; Crew Republic; Drunken Sailor
I start to like this whole beer thing.
I was never a big fan of beer. Never really liked the taste that much.. not a lot of people do. They drink it for the alcohol. Everybody telling you else is lying.
I have found that some beer are a lot better than others though. This one I picked solely for the name. Drunken Sailor, how can you not go for a beer called drunken sailor? As would be to expected, it was a rather strong beer. I liked it.
I was never a big fan of beer. Never really liked the taste that much.. not a lot of people do. They drink it for the alcohol. Everybody telling you else is lying.
I have found that some beer are a lot better than others though. This one I picked solely for the name. Drunken Sailor, how can you not go for a beer called drunken sailor? As would be to expected, it was a rather strong beer. I liked it.
292/356: Cevapcici And Weird Rice
How time flies.
I am more than two weeks behind schedule now. Time to get a few easy posts out of the way.
The day after I got home from Berlin I made Cevapcici and some kind of weird rice. Translated from german it would be called "full rice" but that makes no sense and i could find no translation. Anyhow I had to soak it in water overnight.
The cevapcici was really good (thats the meat part by the way) the rice was weeeird though. I have a full kilo of it, not sure when I am going to finish it. Also it is a bit inconvenient to have to let it soak overnight.
Still, that leaves me with two new things in one day.
I am more than two weeks behind schedule now. Time to get a few easy posts out of the way.
The day after I got home from Berlin I made Cevapcici and some kind of weird rice. Translated from german it would be called "full rice" but that makes no sense and i could find no translation. Anyhow I had to soak it in water overnight.
The cevapcici was really good (thats the meat part by the way) the rice was weeeird though. I have a full kilo of it, not sure when I am going to finish it. Also it is a bit inconvenient to have to let it soak overnight.
Still, that leaves me with two new things in one day.
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