245/356: Sponser Protein Drink

More energy please!

After my renewed desire to work out more again, thanks to this, I needed to to something for my energy level. I usually work out right after work and haven't seen anything significant since lunch. I can't workout on a full stomach but if it has been too long and I just completed work, it is difficult to get through the program I set myself.

On a whim I decided to see if I can get a protein drink at the sports shop on the way home. Indeed they had one; "Sponser; Protein Drink". I had the Vanilla one just before workout because I felt like I needed the energy. It tasted really good and I will probably get some more. Right now I just finished today's workout and I am having the chocolate one right at this moment. It is unusual for me to say this, considering my love for chocolate, but I actually prefer the vanilla one.

Today I had it after the workout because on a Sunday I can make sure that I workout at the best time. After I had something too eat but not to early to be tired because my stomach is still working.

244/356: Buying Yarn

Who would have thought I would ever do this?

Being impressed by a friends skills at knitting I expressed my wish to get something done for myself. I was lucky enough to get my wish heard and for that reason I got to go pick the yarn of my choice. Essentially it was about the colors that would be used.

This was on Tuesday, yesterday on Friday I already got the finished product.. and I couldn't be happier. I got a pair of socks and they look just awesome. These will be worn regularly on weekend mornings when I am too lazy to get dressed and just want to lounge about. I already used them today!

244/356: Harissa

After an exciting but exhausting weekend I opted to go for an easy first.

I went to the "foreign foods" shelf at the supermarket and just picked something. Since I like spicy food I picked "Harissa". On the packaging it is labeled as spicy. Well, it is good. I can tell you that. Spicy? well I don't know about that. Maybe a little bit?

It does taste really good though if you mix it with mayonnaise. A very interesting taste combination.

243/356: Brothers Couch

So technically it was early Monday morning when this first happened but since I had not gone to bed since Sunday morning, I consider it to be day 243.

This year I decided to head to my brothers place to watch the Superbowl (even though the Steelers didn't manage to do anything this year). Since he lives close to Zurich and it's about on and a half hours to get home, I decided to crash on his couch. This is the first for this day. I never watched the Superbowl over at this place but I thought sleeping on his couch would also make for a good blog entry as well.

How was it to sleep on the couch? actually pretty good I have to admit. it is big and comfy and had more pillows that I could wish for. This is the first time I slept on a couch since I ended my trip and it was nice but I did miss my bed a little. For that reason I didn't linger long on Monday morning but headed home as soon as I woke.

242/356: Hotel Bristol Zürich

Last Saturday was the first time I stayed in a Hotel in the middle of Zurich. 

I have stayed at a hotel at the airport a few times but never in the city itself. I was in Zurich for a Show on Saturday evening and decided to make a whole weekend out of it because of a few reason. The first reason was that I went with friend and she has never been shown around Zurich. So I decided to incorporate that into the weekend. The second reason was, that I was going to head to my brothers to watch the Superbowl on Sunday. 

I stayed at the Hotel Bristol which is very close to the main train station. This was also the reason I picked it. Everything in the city is within walking distance from the hotel. I really liked it for the location and the price was quite fair as well. Otherwise it is nothing to write home about. It was clean and the staff was friendly but nothing special.

Anyhow, if you are looking for a cheapish Hotel in the middle of the city, I can really recommend it. 

241/356: Paying It Forward

A good one!

Last friday I got to do something I have wanted to do for a while. I went to Starbucks to get a coffee for myself on the way to work. Because there was nobody else in the queue I decided to anonymously pay for the next person. Any person, no matter who they are. So I paid for myself and a left a little more than a regular coffee would cost.

The cashier was a little confused but smiled when he understood. I didn't stay long to talk about why I was doing it, so I never got to here his opinion. He asked if I wanted to leave a message but since I felt like I should do it fast before the next person comes (I didn't want them to know I did it) I said no and went to grab my coffee. I left before the next person appeared so I have no idea who got the free coffee but I hope it made their day. It sure made my day. I can't explain why but it felt really good for the rest of the day.

I should do more of these. I don't know if I would have done this if not for my project so I am happy that I am doing the project. This was the second random act of kindness I have done and they both made me feel really good so I am already thinking about what I could do next. I think I have an idea.. hmmm...

240/356: Bruno's And Baked Goods

Bruno's salad sauce, the best there is, but now in italian.

I had two new things on this day.. one was the italian dressing from Bruno's and then some bread that I have never had. Sadly I waited so long to post about it that I forgot what the bread was called. Anyhow that was good. I am a little disappointed by the dressing though. Their french one is still the best by far.. and I can only recommend you that one. Probably one of the best things I have ever tasted.