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Wurst Hunter

Last leg of our trip ~ Hauptstadt Berlin!

Both of us has been here twice previously therefore we won’t do touristic Check Point Charlie, visiting Museum, doing walking tour etc. Yet, some thing cannot bored us and that is being at Brandenburger Tor!

Day & Night 🙂 it’s very magnificent!

We just walked straight until we see Berliner Dom, had Marshmallow at Ampelmann Shop ~ also belongs to second thing cannot bored us 😉 then met Maria at Dapoer ~ Indonesian Restaurant recommended by QQ. We catched up about living & job situation, she said it took her at least a year to find a new job she’s happy with, well congratulations!! It’s very not easy to be on the job market these days hey.

We had an Agenda for something we haven’t done before, which is watching a show at Friedrichstadts-Palast. Freundin and Julius are a big fans of it, they even see what shows will be play then go to Berlin. We bought Kategorie 4 cost at 69,90€ per ticket, if I will go again, I’d bought the cheapest ticket at Kategorie 5, you can see the show from wherever you sit.

It will be for 2,5 hours show including 25 Minutes Pause, in order not to get hangry we had lunch with Sunny before 🙂 She is a very hardworking… well she’s Korean, all Asians are the same except one haha but that’s another trauma. I believe she will finish her project wayyy before April.

Another new activity is visiting Potsdam, we didn’t know anything other than Sans Cousi Palace. They have Brandenburger Tor in Potsdam wassss??? ök ök. Then there is a stairs called “Angel Stairs” with many gold cupids. I got angeblich waaaayyy to close to one of them, a sound from a giant microphone screamed: You are tresspassing, we have camera! No I’m not, horrible surveillance! Mind you, I didn’t touch anything nor the angel nor the gate. Went few meters away then all good 🙂

Circle back to our main goal: Sans Cousi Palace ~ of course it’s closed on Monday haha! All the stairs we’ve been taken… Nope we weren’t the only one, many people around to do what they know best: spazieren gehen 😀

Headed back to Berlin, spending both time + money at Uniqlo before we had dinner with Viki at Nusantara ~ another QQ’s recommendation, yes sir! it’s Indonesian 🙂 Pricing in Berlin is wayyy more affordable in comparison to Munich’s.

Sooo soooo proud of Viki! We talked about jobs and she said “I can’t find a job so I’ll be my own boss” since she’s a very passionate dog’s person, she opened her self-service dog shower. Thank you for the Stofftasche, I’ll wear it proudly. Wish IG: wash_booboo a success!!

Readers from Berlin, bring your dogs to Wash BooBoo.

Located: Berlin Mitte (Rosenthaler Platz)

During our time in Berlin, I noticed something about my partner… Dom has eaten 4 curry wurst in day one, in total of 6 within 3 days. He has eaten more than he’s ever been in Dortmund or NRW or what Julius called home of Wurst. What worse is, he needs to go to Berlin to become a Wurst Hunter.

Will he continue his Wurst Hunter back home? hmmm… let’s have him under beobachten 😉

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Overrated

From the whole trip, I was very much looking forward to Neuschwanstein a.k.a the Disney castle in Füssen ~ two hours by car from München. While we were still on the way, we could see it located on top + surrounded by the mountains, it was magical, making you can’t wait to be there. Parked, slowly walking up, we still have one mission: sell my parents ticket. Anja told I can try sell it on the ticket office, for sure there will be line, ha! didn’t think of it before, good idea.

Once we reached I found a three South Asian, they said my time is too late ~ 1,5 hours later, they want to go now. Well… don’t you do your research? It was recommended to arrive two hours before the ticket time as you still need to walk up there. Good Luck, didn’t see them on my time or anywhere close to the castle. Understand they want to buy three together instead of one from the counter and two from me but there is no need to hush me out as if I’m a disgusted person. Then we saw another 3 people, the guy looks like a German ~ Dom’s turn, only two of them will go to the castle, passt! my tickets were sold! We went up to the hill, took us about 35-40 minutes.

Arrived on the Foto Platform ~ the must have photo of Neuschwanstein! There was a line obviously yet it’s still manageable.

Satisfied, we countinued our way up. We need to be at the gate 15 minutes before the time at our ticket, were allowed to walk on the Hof, taking pictures with mountain background.

The clock strike at 12:55, we got inside, take audio tour. Photos are not allowed, such a dissappointment because you can’t be there as long as you want. The lady guide you “please continue” or “please listen” etc. On top of it, it was only 30 Minutes Audio Tour! Ok there was the bedroom, Arbeitszimmer, Hall, kitchen something or just waiting room another hall then the audio said “this is the final section” I mouthed WTF? 23,50€ entrance for only 30 minutes. Boah! so angry! Before exiting, there was a “movie area” explaining Neuschwanstein’s construction ~ about 15 Minutes. Right next to it we can go out see the view from balcony. That was it people! felt robbed!

QQ was there too, he said many people including him came to do Picknick as the area is huge, peaceful, good view etc. We could also took photo from Marienbrücke to get a view of Neuschwanstein side’s ~ hätte hätte Fahradkette, it’s closed! Perhaps only opened for summer. If we will go there again just for photo? I don’t think so.

The castle is really just more beautiful from outside.

There are many other castles in Germany which has better interior als Neuschwanstein.

Cherry on top, parking for 6 hours cost 12 Euro; one more Euro for each our until max 16 Euro, I do not want to pay any €. Let’s head to Austria, Axel recommended me a place called Highline179 it’s a Brücke too. What I didn’t realize is, he went on summer while we are now still in Winter. The sun goes down at 18:30, when we just arrived it was starting to get darker but still OK until when we reached the bridge, I can’t see nothing!

All of the sudden, my legs went weak!! On one hand I held Dom’s, on the other I’m holding that piece of metal with my whole life. Dom wanted to walk far away, I was the opposite, I’m quiet happy where I was. In the end we made few steps more from the middle. He wanted me to take picture of him with mountain background while my whole body as stiff as a board, couldn’t make any movement, he need to literally turn my body. The whole time we were walking I chanted “Axel du stirbst”

Boah! I’m so relief the moment we reach down to the parking lot, mind you there is no fence, no other people, nothing! if you fall down… auf niewiedersehen 🙁

What a day hey, let’s go home. We need to drive for another 2 hours and some minutes to Parking Station to return back our car. Thank you to the facility guy who reminded us no matter what our car dealer said, we must return the key to the safe box ~ not leave it inside the car. Thank you also to our AirBnB landlord Martin to not only pick us up at Hbf ~ there was Strike but also to let us buy food at McD.

All in all, Neuschwanstein is totally Overrated! Highline179 I think it’s a cool place, please just arrive during daylight 🙂

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When Life Gives You Lemon – Part 2

Although the solely purpose of this trip is to introduce Dom to my parents, we gotta keep going with the secondary purpose: us squeeze it into lemonade 😉

Itinerary changed, see you next time Königsee, we are heading to Therme Erding ~ reason: it’s still cold in March we were gonna dropped dead if we are going to an open nature area, warmer place we chose. Arrived, put our stuff in the locker, before we entered to the Thermal, we have to walked passed shower area. Dom said we need to take a quick duschi duschi first ~ I remembered that was the procedure in Iceland. So I did, went to the outside hall, didn’t see him. Walked back to the locker area, no clue of where’s he’s about. Mind you, I didn’t have my towel, was already shaking. Re-showered just to get some splash of hot water, re-visit the outside hall, nope. I screamed his name at least 8 times until we finally met. I said “we need to go directly inside the water because I’m freaking shivering right now” Once we dip ourselves, boah! Heaven!

The Thermal has some pressure bubble things to which it reminded me of my Thalasso Experience with my sister in Rimba Bali. However, this one isn’t traumatizing, very relaxing type, not the one that made you feel you just got beaten from 10 security guards.

After we felt warm enough, we went to Wasserrutschen area only to be back again where we came from as it’s only opens on 13:00. So we swam in Wellenbad with noodles until lunch time 🙂 It was still not 13:00 yet, luckily we found one “Coconut” thingy which doesn’t have a “Reserve” card. Yes! Jackpot!

Off to go for Galaxy Rutschenwelt! it was fun carrying the sliding tyre, we slided on VR, magic eye, black mamba, speed racer. I enjoyed everything until one slide called High Fly: do not, I repeat DO NOT slide on it! The instructions confused us “do not move your head” , “put your head forward” anyway it went super quick as the ride itself short yet steep, my head hit the slides, felt like I almost fainted or had a slight concussion. Our fun stopped immediately right there and then. I said to Dom it’s enough for me, I just want to lie down tried to sleep because I can’t continue doing anything, wanted to throw up. Luckily our Coconut is still free!

At 20:00 they provided a trial of a mask, we’ve done that too. I took two handfull of salt where the guy said “go to Sauna wait until you sweat then scrub your body with it, 10 minutes is enough”. Well… I didn’t sweat, don’t know how long should I wait. Scrubbed myself nevertheless then went out catching Dom ate his second Oreo Muffins. AHA, gimme one bite. We swam one more time inside, had dinner, real duschi duschi, finally call it the night.

We deserved some relaxing strolling in Munich city center especially after that wild slide in Therme Erding. Who did I call? the one and only QQ Dite! He introduced us to 80 Cents too big Gurke at Virtualienmarkt. On the way there, Dom found his Sipmate: The Alley! QQ showed us the menu from his Ramen’s restaurant, I directly comment “Yo, 25€ a portion? you gotta give us something, it’s very damn expensive, here I want Takoyaki” He replied “Safe” Got his confirmation, booked a table for two. Am I the worse customer? ehemmmm….

I said to Dom he need to have a picture at the Eisbach #Tourist, his happiness level vs to when he was at the Naruto Cafe QQ had recommended 😀

Thanks QQ for the recommendation, I believe Indonesian knows places the best! Including for Berlin, trust me, we know stuff #We are everywhere!

When Life Gives You Lemon

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The Feeling Is Mutual

On a fine weekend, we went to Rewe for groceries, passed by an apartment who looks like they’re cleaning up due to moving out. Right on the pavement there was a bicycle with a Zettel “zu Verschenken” , the bike itself looks small enough, would be fit for me. Then a young women came out, I asked “Umziehen, ne?” “Ja, genau” I know that feeling because that’s what we have been doing for the past two months: putting stuff inside a box on the street for free for anyone who need or just FOMO.

After we finished our groceries, went same way back, it’s still there however there was some competition! Another couple crossing that road too! I guess the guy wanted to ask his girlfriend about the bike ~ or not…. regardless I felt threatened! She was few steps in front of him and didn’t see it, by the time he called her name, we were already standing infront of the bike! Aha! 1-0 😀

New paper on the other side of the wheel: “Wenn du magst, gerne kleine Spende an XY” the other couple was taking some shelf or so then left ~ perhaps he wasn’t looking at the bike at all, I was just panic.

Back to our situation, still looking…

  • Him: “Try”
  • Me: “What’s to do?”
  • Him: “Fährt einfach”

One thing I know, that bike didn’t look back, ride ride ride to it’s new home around the corner haha it’s written “wenn du magst” anyway… well, I don’t ‘magst’ . I do know our feeling is mutual 🙂 when moving out, we’d rather have someone that will take it for free other than pay Sperrmüll to pick it up.

It’s an easy settlement then, he will bring his bike too so we could be that “sporty active cardio couple” 😉

Yeay! can’t wait for our first ride together!

Just clarifying, will I now go to Nordwest with a bike? Absolutely not! #That’s not what its use for 😉

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1/365 – 2026

How do I start year 2026?

Together <3

Thank you Claudia for inviting us, thank you Alina for snapping our very first picture in year 2026 ~ it was at midnight, the clock just strike 00:00 and for your unwithering jährliche Glück Pflanze. Wishing you all: Domi, Guido, Alina, Claudia & Julius from the bottom of my heart, the very best 🙂

2026, we are ready!

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Redo

I was at Sophie’s new apartment where she reminiscing our last year joy at Phantasialand Winter Wonderland, wondering if we could redo it? Eventhough I’m more a fan of going to places I have never been before, I had an idea, let’s close the circle.

Last year they took me there as my surprise birthday celebration Ihr seid verrückt! – Part 2 This year I haven’t nachholen from Chantal’s birthday so I’d pay half of ticket’s price for her and next year I’ll pay half for Sophie’s. In this way, we three guaranteed each three times together at Phantasialand 🙂 Fair and Fun, let’s begin!

We learnt from last year, have to prepare 5 Euro cash for direct bus shuttle. It took us half an hour longer, pffffff another waiting in line stolen 🙁 arrived at 11:45. Did we redo our attractions? planned yes to Mystery Castle + Carousel, unfortunately had to only be satisfied with one. Nevertheless, we’ve done new rides 😉

  • Die 3 Mausketiere ~ with VR Helm, very creative! had to be honest, at some point I felt a bit übel.
  • Winja’s Fear.
  • Lunch at Uhrwerk ~ they have a cool seating place yet paid by one hour of waiting for food, resulting me not satisfied.
  • Show der goldene Faden ~ glad we managed to watched a show, it was rather an acrobatics one, me likey.
  • Mystery Castle ~ still afraid although knew exactly what will happen.

We couldn’t get in to the Arctaris show, took us forever to find the place, once we managed, there was no seats left. There are still some roller coaster I had never gotten the experience to do such as FLY! We must do it when its Sophie’s turn 😉

Next year Phantasialand’s resolution:

  • Take the 07:45 train which leads us to arrive before Phantasialand is open #Aus Schaden wird man klug.
  • More Roller Coaster!

It’s really a good togetherness to close year 2025, who knows what or where we will be next year.

See you in 2026! #Less than 24 Hours!

Great things, unravel it to me, I’m more than ready 🙂

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The Last Man Standing Crew – Part 3

Have I learnt from last year? The Last Man Standing Crew – Part 2 I think so 🙂

How was the Ubahn situation? I do not know because Robinhood picked me up + dropped me off #Ganzes paket. The office situation, you will see some new faces but the O.G were still there, someone need to hold the forth 🙂 Meet the Squad from 2.2: Christin + Robinhood + Pörtner + Sebhil + Dennis + Tanja + Anna

I also wanted to involved my non direkt colleague who has to take the offer of early retirement. Christiane + Sylvia + Martina. Hope the best for you, enjoy your free time now 🙂

I’m proudly took a day off on last working day ~ the 30.12.2025. On top of that, left my laptop in the office! #For the first time in 5 years. My shoulder feels so relax not to have to carry it. Thank you for the 2025, colleagues 🙂

Marlyn is completely shut down, ready to fight in the new year 😀 #48 Hours later.

Will we see us again at our last working day in 2026? Only time will tell #Bis dahin… or not haha

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I’m Just a Kid

Every December I got a new hobby: spending moneyyyyyy!! I like to look on deals whether last minute or not, what could be die passenden Geschenke for my squads 😉

Was celebrating Christmas wie gehabt ~ full package with Claudia. On 24th zum Frühstücken at Leuthold’s 1910 in Castrop Rauxel. Took Sbahn to Hbf + almost private Bus to Castrop Markt as there was only two people then only me and the 61 years old Bus driver who are very healthy. We chatted a long the way until I arrived, he tried to guess where I was from, his Rheinfolge was: China, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philipine, approaching my station he said “oh nooo, please let me know, I’m running out of countries” he was so peinlich he couldn’t named Indonesia especially when he went there in 2023, overall was a very nice and angenehmen fährt 🙂

Heiligabend came Dominik and Guido for Würst und Kartoffelsalat + Jenga game until level 31. I continue the festives on Christmas with Claudia & Julius’ family. They are always very TOTAL, table manner was on point, Antipasti placed beautifully, every possible drinks were there, was very very very professional.

On the 26th Dominik and Guido came für breakfast, we exchange gifts with Alina. Then dinner at Dom’s place only the two of us 🙂 Our first Christmas together #Kuschelabend.

I know Christmas liegt nicht um Geschenke zu beschenken but hey, I’m just a kid, I loveeeee opening & receiving gift, knowing my friends curated it solely for me. At the end of the day, the thoughts are whats counts ~ or not, if its goes to your work related connection, it’s rather a “must” #Think I would behave nicely? #Think again haha

My modified version of our mandatory Christmas song:

  • Last Christmas, I don’t give anyone my heart.
  • So the very next day, nobody can gave it away.
  • This year, to save me from…. hmmm everything haha…,
  • I give it to someone special 😀

Merry Christmas everyone!

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Sugarbomb – Part 2

We wanted to be at Christmas Market in Aachen, because during our first visit ~ Sugarbomb I got the impression that somehow it will be good. Was I correct though?

On the way there, Dom already half happy, he just need the Soda. Good I was already Germanized, made a booking at Warteg, otherwise all 3 hours on the way is umsonst! #They were packed! Very happy to see the restaurant thrived 🙂

Feli followed their IG Account to know they have Adventskalender, for the day we were there, it will be Es Campur für every zwei Hauptgerichte, aaahhh schaffen wir es locker! #Nomnomnom

Now we both has aged hihi our average number is 32 🙂 revisit Aachener Dom ~ still the best one, touch the door #Again. Unfortunately my guess was incorret, the Christmas Market was rather a disappointment. No mühe whatsoever given, I understand everybody wants to cut corners, but really… to the point they didn’t even have plate for Crepes? Dom just got a paper? It’s too much saving money hey.

They don’t have Christmas Tree ~ only Printen as Aachener Printen is famous #Yep, not getting it… Brigitta (Warteg’s employee) said actually there was a Photobox with background Printen, according to her it was very good ~ I however didn’t see it.

We need to cure our Zonk experience, back to the place we know how ~ Warteg for dinner 😀 I need to have something warm, opted for Bakso. Two Hauptgerichte wieder, meaning another Es Campur! How many happy soda Dom had? Three! He was gesodad.

I’m pretty sure we will come back here during Christmas, not only for the Printen Photobox, rather for Warteg’s Adventskalender and their Stempelkarte #Priorität #So many reason to look forward to 😉

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Sweat It Off

A glimpse of a Belohnung for 261 days of hard work, Nordwest presented their annual Christmas Party 😀 sponsored by Monicita’s Tequila, and her “komm, andale andale” slogan.

Regarding the food choice itself, it’s deutlich weniger, they must have chosen the Sparplan. Not complaining, purely serve as #Zur Kenntnis genommen.

Moving on to the dance floor. For some reason, I braved myself to go right on the first row, have never done it previously. Was there with Sharin, Monicita, Katrina and Axel.

All of the sudden, Sharin turn me around, pushed me while giving my hand to the lead singer, while shouting “hier“. Next thing I knew, he grabbed + pulled me = I was on the Bühne… Oh WOW, how… didn’t even catch if he asked something. They were laughing their ass off right below me. It was a full 02:30 Minutes song, I was pleading, please please do not ask or give me the mic because I don’t know this song!

What a party, Dominik picked me up at 00:45, my back + clothes + hair TODOS was sweating #Two hours pure dancing, my feet was sore. Monicita also agrees that this Party is way more fun than last one.

I was very confident, gave it all in, enjoyed while it last 🙂

See you next year Nordwestler… or not? hmmm…. #We shall see.