“There’s not much use in thinking about things. You just see the decision, make a choice, and act.”
– Me, paraphrasing Dad’s advice
And then there’s me in reality. I think about writing posts far more often than I write them, but thinking doesn’t get the job done. Adrenaline often fuels my creative word brain. I ideate a topic at a time (cycling to work, washing dishes, running to the park where I’m sitting now under a tree…) separately from actually writing. I write down the idea, and I never make time to formulate more than the one line. So, I’m going to free my brain by releasing all the posts I might never write or publish.
- The German trash and recycling system – there are four bins at home: paper/cardboard, bio/compost, packaging, and other waste (actual trash). Glass goes in special pods that are placed on sidewalks throughout the city. I wonder if the people who sort the packaging get mad at me when I discard something that doesn’t qualify, because I have no clue what qualifies.
- Thailand – I went there. It was a great solo vacation. I wrote one little post about diving, and then I made an excuse that my job kept me too busy to write more. I also intended to finish producing a video, but I don’t “finish” it. What is “finished” for a self-ideated project, anyway? Let’s call it done!
- Cases, Gender, etc in German grammar – there are 4 cases, 3 genders, and a/an or the… knowing which article to use when speaking or writing German feels like rolling dice.
- I experience substantial euphoria when I’m SCUBA diving, and last year I started exploring underwater photography with a Paralenz dive camera. I dove in Thailand, Malta, and Seattle.
- Berries. Fresh, juicy ones, picked right off the bush in random places: under a bridge in Seattle, next to a lake/beach in Berlin, in the fjord rainforests of Alaska…
- Love. Yes, that’s actually an idea I wrote down.
- 101 things to know about Berlin. This post is actually in progress.
- A review of Christmas Eve dinner at Tennerhof. I even have a draft – with no content – titled “Christmas, Traditionally”
- How I skipped winter by baking croissants
Now you know what’s on my mind, and now it’s off my mind. Thanks for reading. Now go enjoy some fresh air!
Not an actual orange. Impressive culinary work by the Christmas Eve chef. 
Salmonberry in Alaska 
A variety of berries found while hiking in Alaska 
Homemade croissants in November, to complete a “winter” goal 
SCUBA diving in Seattle 
Fresh blackberries in Seatlle 
Fresh blueberries in Alaska 
SCUBA diving in Malta 
What’s cuter than a blackberry on the tip of an ice cream cone?
NOCK NOCK 