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It’s been 7 years since I got into esports, 3 and a ½ since I left my home of Montreal, Canada. A risky flight to a questionable organization that asked me to take a leap of faith. I still remember my first day, no different than when I arrived in Quebec. A different language, a different culture, a different life - same ostracized feeling. It’s 2013, I arrived in Germany – my fellow community was skeptical, my family acted out on that same skepticism and that old lonely childhood feeling, that quietly left me alone over 14 years ago; sneakily returned.
My life was in a suitcase and I signed away my savings for whatever change I could pocket. My belongings were abandoned, never to be seen again. It was the first night of my new life which would mushroom into a series of different firsts: new countries, new jobs, new projects, new friends and a new outlook on life with each passing moment.
Now I am returning to where it all began but at another supposed height of my career (thus far), as opposed to the bottom and start of a rocky beginning. Along the way, I lost a lot. Respect, friends, family and a sense of home. But I also learned so much passing through, I learned my father’s words: “You can do anything you set your mind to”. A flawed point-of-view that he would drill in my head when I was a teenager, trying to rebuild a depressed son. He would always try to build me up and hit me when I mentally sabotaged myself: failing the ninth grade, getting kicked out of school(s), internalizing hatred and pretending I thrived on my classmates' psuedo-acceptance in the form of nick-named racism. It was challenging to follow his words when his own environment was topsy-turvy ranging from temporary homelessness, a mismanaged life and suffering from undiagnosed sleep apnea (took him about 10 years to discover this issue and the source of his sensitive behavior).
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/6LnOt5D.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/oD9SFNX.jpg) Before leaving for Moscow, I made a pit stop to visit my father in his tiny town of Newport, North Carolina. The seafood there was incredible, but their Alaskan Blue Crab Bisque was the best soup I've ever had in my life. Very recommended, just to see a different landscape than what you're used to in the North and Europe. It's very peaceful and remote and I understand why my father enjoys it at his point of his life - but for me, it was too quiet and still for my current personality
I realized that what he was saying never meant that I would succeed at whatever I could. It was less than that, it was simply: I can do whatever I convinced myself I could do. In that, I would have personal success despite massive failures. I would fail upward, leaping from one falling tower to another as they all collapsed and I would land in another country – feeling its weight shift back and forth without certainty. A first of personal successes: My first show, first published magazine, first live-stream platform, first company. Around me, failure in every shape and form. I would get scammed, mislead, persecuted and vilified. But with each new job, I get a little more optimistic, stand a little taller and fall harder towards the end.
But there was trust with each party I joined. Each new job never accounted for the past company (and my) failures, only the strength in my ability and history in following-through. Their ideas were never exactly how I'd go about thing, but then again, I'm sure I was never the exact candidate they were looking for.
I tried different strategies in preparing and coping for each job. I'd tell myself to focus more on life, less on the job, don’t get so emotionally tied or don’t have more/less faith in leadership. But in the end, what I really learned is that I hate disappointment. I hate being disappointed and I hate disappointing others and when people trust in me, I try and make that investment worth their while. Dependency is such a strong motivator, it means someone is thinking of me, even if it means they only think of what I could do for them. It’s a little desperate, a little pathetic – but it has gotten me this far and financially, I have been paid the most in view of what the worst outcome may be. When a company's fate comes true, as it does every time – I am safer for a little longer, retirement is a little closer and prospects for the next job starts to dimmer.
In the coming month, I will be moving to Berlin. After a short stint in the Netherlands, I’m returning to the place I lost my wide-eyed naivete. There is no one left to trust but myself now and with it, trust in doing what’s best for the project I am hereby starting. I used to care what people thought about me, concerned it would hurt me in getting a job and to be honest – I’ve only been qualified for the riskiest things. Things where I was the best candidate because the rest had the integrity and foresight not to relocate for the same slogan sold to them time and time again: “It’ll be a one-stop shop for esports!” But I learned that as the scene expanded and incredible brands and names emerged, no one actually gives a shit about me. When something blows up in my face, then they will care, just for a moment to dismiss me once more, to laugh about me among their friends and then they will continue their lives – appreciative they are in such a safe and happy position. And that’s fine. That’s part of this life and a part of me. I won’t be respected because it’s not part of my demeanor. I am not quiet or reserved, but insecure, loud and uncomfortable with the silence because of what I can’t hear and from whom I cannot hear from.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/5EItWaG.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/X2RozbO.jpg) - Cont. on post 2. Pic 1: Leiden, Pic 2, Amsterdam.For most of my time, I've been staying in Leiden, Netherlands. Although The Hague is my favourite city, but the ambiance and 'provincial town' feeling of Leiden was quite romantic and cherished. I was amazed at how natural the city was in its beauty and in awe at how easy the pictures were to take, even for an amateur like myself.
I will be registering and owning a project with ESforce Holding Ltd. In fact, I started 6 months ago. I have flown to Moscow, Russia twice already and my view of Russians and Moscow has vastly changed. It goes without saying that their women are beautiful who exhibit a lot of poise, fashion and quiet demeanor, but the men are stern and welcoming (read: tolerant of me) but motivated by the responsibility of their job. Having worked with them these past few months has really enlightened me on their society and I've found Moscow to be more beautiful than the many European cities I have visited. The mix of old and new architecture, use of lights to create an expose of beautiful buildings and the great food has really left me feeling invited to stay here longer. Their language is soft and lyrical, even when pressed or frustrated they sound better than most languages I've heard before.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/SK52EB2.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/cxFVVKW.jpg) - Cont. on post 2.I tried my best to take ideal pictures, but the weather rivaled that of Canada's winter: cold, windy and you lose your nostrils if you breathe in too long. Nevertheless, on my first visit, it was easy to bask in the candy-like colours the buildings were painted in and stand in the brightest places in the city
7 years ago, I was managing a team of players for nothing and spammed the forums looking for friends. By February, I will have 200 million subscriptions of my Dota 2 passion project and spear-heading something I've always wanted to do, but now have the decision-making and budget to commit to. I am sure I will be right back where I was after I left Los Angeles, in complete despair and hurt. But it being the only thing I can’t control or prepare in my life – so of course it will be the most hurtful and intimidating state of mind I will face. But as of right now, as I land on this flight that has just left Moscow, I can only look forward. I can only see the steps I did prepare for and fulfill this contract of trust that has been bestowed upon me.
Thank you, friend(s), for keeping me in mind.
 
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Haven't been with a proper PC since September, so I'm feeling a little wiry since I have no outlet of enjoyment or relief (playing games).
+ Show Spoiler [cont. photos of post 1] + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/YqbM2lK.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/vbRt88u.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/YOGcXGY.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/jsZnSqA.jpg) Above is the food I had in a small spot near Hoofdorp, Netherlands. I don't remember the name because it was all in Dutch. But below that, is one or two meals I enjoyed in Russia: Borscht, an amazing Russian soup, and Duck with literal Jasmine(-coloured) rice ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/ACL0pGH.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/SNo8HJv.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/XI9ZdKv.jpg) Before leaving for Moscow, I made a pit stop to visit my father in his tiny town of Newport, North Carolina. The seafood there was incredible, but their Alaskan Blue Crab Bisque was the best soup I've ever had in my life. Very recommended, just to see a different landscape than what you're used to in the North and Europe. It's very peaceful and remote and I understand why my father enjoys it at his point of his life - but for me, it was too quiet and still for my current personality ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/EmfYk4F.jpg) For most of my time, I've been staying in Leiden, Netherlands. Although The Hague is my favourite city, the ambiance and 'provincial town' feeling of Leiden was quite romantic and cherished. I was amazed at how natural the city was in its beauty and in awe at how easy the pictures were to take, even for an amateur like myself
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Have you bought that new computer tho ? 
Nice pictures. If I ever spend some time in Berlin, I'll let you know ^ . ^
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France9034 Posts
Nice to hear again from you! Hoping that new gig pans out the way you'd like it to
Damn you're in Berlin, it's so close as well, we need to meeeeet!
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On February 09 2017 07:34 Torte de Lini wrote:Haven't been with a proper PC since September, so I'm feeling a little wiry since I have no outlet of enjoyment or relief (playing games). + Show Spoiler [cont. photos of post 1] + Above is the food I had in a small spot near Hoofdorp, Netherlands. I don't remember the name because it was all in Dutch. But below that, is one or two meals I enjoyed in Russia: Borscht, an amazing Russian soup, and Duck with literal Jasmine(-coloured) rice Before leaving for Moscow, I made a pit stop to visit my father in his tiny town of Newport, North Carolina. The seafood there was incredible, but their Alaskan Blue Crab Bisque was the best soup I've ever had in my life. Very recommended, just to see a different landscape than what you're used to in the North and Europe. It's very peaceful and remote and I understand why my father enjoys it at his point of his life - but for me, it was too quiet and still for my current personality For most of my time, I've been staying in Leiden, Netherlands. Although The Hague is my favourite city, the ambiance and 'provincial town' feeling of Leiden was quite romantic and cherished. I was amazed at how natural the city was in its beauty and in awe at how easy the pictures were to take, even for an amateur like myself
Where is the food? The plates being gigantic in comparison doesn't help either 
btw: Started working in Berlin three weeks ago (not living there though). All I can say so far is that it's too crowded and people are barely walking faster than in the countryside. Every time I encounter some stairs, both problems combine - it's awful.
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On February 09 2017 19:37 loginn wrote:Have you bought that new computer tho ? Nice pictures. If I ever spend some time in Berlin, I'll let you know ^ . ^
When I move in March, it's the first goddamn thing I'm buying.
I bought Battlefield 1 for me to play and I tested the game on my father's new 1060 PC I built for him.
He's gotten to play it more than me at this point. It's depressing!
Come and visit any time (:
On February 10 2017 05:57 Ragnarork wrote:Nice to hear again from you! Hoping that new gig pans out the way you'd like it to Damn you're in Berlin, it's so close as well, we need to meeeeet!
Aren't you in France? I'm closer to you now in the Netherlands!
On February 11 2017 21:44 Lucumo wrote:Show nested quote +On February 09 2017 07:34 Torte de Lini wrote:Haven't been with a proper PC since September, so I'm feeling a little wiry since I have no outlet of enjoyment or relief (playing games). + Show Spoiler [cont. photos of post 1] + Above is the food I had in a small spot near Hoofdorp, Netherlands. I don't remember the name because it was all in Dutch. But below that, is one or two meals I enjoyed in Russia: Borscht, an amazing Russian soup, and Duck with literal Jasmine(-coloured) rice Before leaving for Moscow, I made a pit stop to visit my father in his tiny town of Newport, North Carolina. The seafood there was incredible, but their Alaskan Blue Crab Bisque was the best soup I've ever had in my life. Very recommended, just to see a different landscape than what you're used to in the North and Europe. It's very peaceful and remote and I understand why my father enjoys it at his point of his life - but for me, it was too quiet and still for my current personality For most of my time, I've been staying in Leiden, Netherlands. Although The Hague is my favourite city, the ambiance and 'provincial town' feeling of Leiden was quite romantic and cherished. I was amazed at how natural the city was in its beauty and in awe at how easy the pictures were to take, even for an amateur like myself Where is the food? The plates being gigantic in comparison doesn't help either btw: Started working in Berlin three weeks ago (not living there though). All I can say so far is that it's too crowded and people are barely walking faster than in the countryside. Every time I encounter some stairs, both problems combine - it's awful.
Yeah, food was small. Can't stand it - if I want to try a quality dish, I have to pay 20-30$ a plate, but I get less of the actual food to enjoy. Sometimes, I'll got a Michelin Star restaurant and have to go to Burger King after to 'fill up'.
Which part of Berlin are you referring to? Alexanderplatz is awful, it's the fake center of Berlin.
The true center is Wittenbergplatz (sp?) in my opinion, I intend to live near Kadewe because it the most resembles the city life I'd like to live.
My complaint with Berlin is that it's a huge international center, but lags behind technologically and culturally from other major EU hubs.
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On February 12 2017 17:52 GeckoXp wrote:
Ah well, Preußen.
*wipes away tear*
On February 12 2017 20:07 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On February 11 2017 21:44 Lucumo wrote:On February 09 2017 07:34 Torte de Lini wrote:Haven't been with a proper PC since September, so I'm feeling a little wiry since I have no outlet of enjoyment or relief (playing games). + Show Spoiler [cont. photos of post 1] + Above is the food I had in a small spot near Hoofdorp, Netherlands. I don't remember the name because it was all in Dutch. But below that, is one or two meals I enjoyed in Russia: Borscht, an amazing Russian soup, and Duck with literal Jasmine(-coloured) rice Before leaving for Moscow, I made a pit stop to visit my father in his tiny town of Newport, North Carolina. The seafood there was incredible, but their Alaskan Blue Crab Bisque was the best soup I've ever had in my life. Very recommended, just to see a different landscape than what you're used to in the North and Europe. It's very peaceful and remote and I understand why my father enjoys it at his point of his life - but for me, it was too quiet and still for my current personality For most of my time, I've been staying in Leiden, Netherlands. Although The Hague is my favourite city, the ambiance and 'provincial town' feeling of Leiden was quite romantic and cherished. I was amazed at how natural the city was in its beauty and in awe at how easy the pictures were to take, even for an amateur like myself Where is the food? The plates being gigantic in comparison doesn't help either btw: Started working in Berlin three weeks ago (not living there though). All I can say so far is that it's too crowded and people are barely walking faster than in the countryside. Every time I encounter some stairs, both problems combine - it's awful. Yeah, food was small. Can't stand it - if I want to try a quality dish, I have to pay 20-30$ a plate, but I get less of the actual food to enjoy. Sometimes, I'll got a Michelin Star restaurant and have to go to Burger King after to 'fill up'. Which part of Berlin are you referring to? Alexanderplatz is awful, it's the fake center of Berlin. The true center is Wittenbergplatz (sp?) in my opinion, I intend to live near Kadewe because it the most resembles the city life I'd like to live. My complaint with Berlin is that it's a huge international center, but lags behind technologically and culturally from other major EU hubs.
He he. That's why I only really eat at cafeterias and the like. At least there you get what you are paying for and I'm very far removed from being a connoisseur anyway (though, where I'm currently eating my lunch, it's still not simple enough for me).
My daily way to work forces me through Friedrichstraße and Kochstr./Checkpoint Charlie (have fun getting up the stairs in a timely manner).
As for the rest of Berlin, no idea. Never been to Wittenbergplatz or even Alexanderplatz (I think). During the week I have no time and on the weekend I like to catch up with the stuff that happened during the week...so, also, I still need to properly settle down here where I live now (still lacking some furniture).
Does it? Don't they always say that culturally Berlin is pretty high up there? Well, as a "Landpomeranze", it's not something I'm able to judge or comment on.
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France9034 Posts
Yeah, I'm in France, and also that's why I said "as well".
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I stopped by Berlin for a short weekend trip before my official move in March. Had a lovely time, though the city is still not my taste. Many of the areas still felt very dirty, poor or simply uninspiring to look at. I enjoyed Tiergarten the most, but did not like anything from the East or North (including Prenzlauer Berg).
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/eer54BZ.jpg) my favourite street because it is the most lively and the most modern-looking
I visited my first apartment - a tiny 25 sq.m place in Mitte. I remember getting lost trying to find my way home after my first day of work. Never had a cellphone and had to rely mostly from memory. Every time I didn't recognize where I was going, I'd look for the TV tower in Alexanderplatz, walk towards it until I found a familiar setting and restarted my journey home.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/kKSmYSI.jpg) the office of my first job. The cost of rent is unbelievably high for what I consider a nuisance to get to during tourist season. Beautiful office and lobby, but not worth the cost.
[center] ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/0oGK4Em.jpg)
I stayed at the Sheraton. No free Wi-Fi and my phone 3G (not 4) network would not work on the premises. Very disappointing. But I went in the pool for the first time in 9 years. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed swimming, but was so insecure about being shirtless as a teenager.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/WQxhrmW.jpg) My old pizza joint. Just up the road from my old apartment. Incredible pizza and they grew so popular that they doubled in size of their place. I intend to go back there every week like I did 4 years ago. It's probably the best pizza I've ever had though the quality was weaker when I went during the weekend
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/4swVlOZ.jpg) Sony Imax Center, very nice area
On February 12 2017 22:03 Lucumo wrote:*wipes away tear* Show nested quote +On February 12 2017 20:07 Torte de Lini wrote:On February 11 2017 21:44 Lucumo wrote:On February 09 2017 07:34 Torte de Lini wrote:Haven't been with a proper PC since September, so I'm feeling a little wiry since I have no outlet of enjoyment or relief (playing games). + Show Spoiler [cont. photos of post 1] + Above is the food I had in a small spot near Hoofdorp, Netherlands. I don't remember the name because it was all in Dutch. But below that, is one or two meals I enjoyed in Russia: Borscht, an amazing Russian soup, and Duck with literal Jasmine(-coloured) rice Before leaving for Moscow, I made a pit stop to visit my father in his tiny town of Newport, North Carolina. The seafood there was incredible, but their Alaskan Blue Crab Bisque was the best soup I've ever had in my life. Very recommended, just to see a different landscape than what you're used to in the North and Europe. It's very peaceful and remote and I understand why my father enjoys it at his point of his life - but for me, it was too quiet and still for my current personality For most of my time, I've been staying in Leiden, Netherlands. Although The Hague is my favourite city, the ambiance and 'provincial town' feeling of Leiden was quite romantic and cherished. I was amazed at how natural the city was in its beauty and in awe at how easy the pictures were to take, even for an amateur like myself Where is the food? The plates being gigantic in comparison doesn't help either btw: Started working in Berlin three weeks ago (not living there though). All I can say so far is that it's too crowded and people are barely walking faster than in the countryside. Every time I encounter some stairs, both problems combine - it's awful. Yeah, food was small. Can't stand it - if I want to try a quality dish, I have to pay 20-30$ a plate, but I get less of the actual food to enjoy. Sometimes, I'll got a Michelin Star restaurant and have to go to Burger King after to 'fill up'. Which part of Berlin are you referring to? Alexanderplatz is awful, it's the fake center of Berlin. The true center is Wittenbergplatz (sp?) in my opinion, I intend to live near Kadewe because it the most resembles the city life I'd like to live. My complaint with Berlin is that it's a huge international center, but lags behind technologically and culturally from other major EU hubs. He he. That's why I only really eat at cafeterias and the like. At least there you get what you are paying for and I'm very far removed from being a connoisseur anyway (though, where I'm currently eating my lunch, it's still not simple enough for me). My daily way to work forces me through Friedrichstraße and Kochstr./Checkpoint Charlie (have fun getting up the stairs in a timely manner). As for the rest of Berlin, no idea. Never been to Wittenbergplatz or even Alexanderplatz (I think). During the week I have no time and on the weekend I like to catch up with the stuff that happened during the week...so, also, I still need to properly settle down here where I live now (still lacking some furniture). Does it? Don't they always say that culturally Berlin is pretty high up there? Well, as a "Landpomeranze", it's not something I'm able to judge or comment on.
You should hit up this small pizza joint I used to go. It's still pretty spectacular and the prices are pretty good considering. I'm not wine 'n' dine kind of guy, but I think it is a hobby of mine to try different variations of quality food across different countries and personally rank them. I love going to places and claiming XYZ the best ABC of the world, even if it's not true.
I went to Checkpoint Charlie over the weekend and found it disappointing. I could never live in that area or Friedrichstrasse.
Yes, Berlin is very culturally integrative compared to more homogenous places like the Nordic region, but I would say the other cities accommodate better in terms of language and getting registered, implemented within society.
On February 13 2017 06:33 Ragnarork wrote:Yeah, I'm in France, and also that's why I said "as well".
I still need to go to France sometime, maybe when DreamHack: Tours is on.
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On February 27 2017 19:39 Torte de Lini wrote:
You should hit up this small pizza joint I used to go. It's still pretty spectacular and the prices are pretty good considering. I'm not wine 'n' dine kind of guy, but I think it is a hobby of mine to try different variations of quality food across different countries and personally rank them. I love going to places and claiming XYZ the best ABC of the world, even if it's not true.
I went to Checkpoint Charlie over the weekend and found it disappointing. I could never live in that area or Friedrichstrasse.
Yes, Berlin is very culturally integrative compared to more homogenous places like the Nordic region, but I would say the other cities accommodate better in terms of language and getting registered, implemented within society.
What's the exact location and what are the opening hours? I usually finish at 19:15, so could I grab a bit on the way home? By the way: I ate Japanese for the first time ever in the meantime (just some standard stuff, as I hate fish...I still tried two sushi rolls though and one tuna sashimi (I was forced to), some sweets (which tasted like cinnamon) and warm sake), since I was invited by a colleague (or technically, a superior). That probably made me climb some ranks in the "connoisseur" ranking.
Yeah, it's more for business, I would think. At least it's looking that way and it's also how I treat it. Well, I'm happy with the general area I live in (despite living in an apartment building, with other apartment buildings around it).
/edit: What I ate is named Gyūdon.
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On March 06 2017 08:32 Lucumo wrote:Show nested quote +On February 27 2017 19:39 Torte de Lini wrote:
You should hit up this small pizza joint I used to go. It's still pretty spectacular and the prices are pretty good considering. I'm not wine 'n' dine kind of guy, but I think it is a hobby of mine to try different variations of quality food across different countries and personally rank them. I love going to places and claiming XYZ the best ABC of the world, even if it's not true.
I went to Checkpoint Charlie over the weekend and found it disappointing. I could never live in that area or Friedrichstrasse.
Yes, Berlin is very culturally integrative compared to more homogenous places like the Nordic region, but I would say the other cities accommodate better in terms of language and getting registered, implemented within society. What's the exact location and what are the opening hours? I usually finish at 19:15, so could I grab a bit on the way home? By the way: I ate Japanese for the first time ever in the meantime (just some standard stuff, as I hate fish...I still tried two sushi rolls though and one tuna sashimi (I was forced to), some sweets (which tasted like cinnamon) and warm sake), since I was invited by a colleague (or technically, a superior). That probably made me climb some ranks in the "connoisseur" ranking. Yeah, it's more for business, I would think. At least it's looking that way and it's also how I treat it. Well, I'm happy with the general area I live in (despite living in an apartment building, with other apartment buildings around it). /edit: What I ate is named Gyūdon.
La Pause - Don't go on weekends, too crowded and the pizza wasn't as good. Best after work like when you're available. When I went recently, it was still good but not like I remembered - I would still recommend it. It's just a food place for drunks,but it's solid in my opinion - hoping you can validate or correct my opinion of the place!
Did you enjoy the Japanese food? Been looking for a good place in Berlin. They have a Michelin star place in Amsterdam called: Yamazato which is really good, but ridiculously expensive. I'm going to go back for one last hurrah before I relocate to Berlin next week.
Gyudon sounds goooood. What was the place called?
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On March 06 2017 16:48 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On March 06 2017 08:32 Lucumo wrote:On February 27 2017 19:39 Torte de Lini wrote:
You should hit up this small pizza joint I used to go. It's still pretty spectacular and the prices are pretty good considering. I'm not wine 'n' dine kind of guy, but I think it is a hobby of mine to try different variations of quality food across different countries and personally rank them. I love going to places and claiming XYZ the best ABC of the world, even if it's not true.
I went to Checkpoint Charlie over the weekend and found it disappointing. I could never live in that area or Friedrichstrasse.
Yes, Berlin is very culturally integrative compared to more homogenous places like the Nordic region, but I would say the other cities accommodate better in terms of language and getting registered, implemented within society. What's the exact location and what are the opening hours? I usually finish at 19:15, so could I grab a bit on the way home? By the way: I ate Japanese for the first time ever in the meantime (just some standard stuff, as I hate fish...I still tried two sushi rolls though and one tuna sashimi (I was forced to), some sweets (which tasted like cinnamon) and warm sake), since I was invited by a colleague (or technically, a superior). That probably made me climb some ranks in the "connoisseur" ranking. Yeah, it's more for business, I would think. At least it's looking that way and it's also how I treat it. Well, I'm happy with the general area I live in (despite living in an apartment building, with other apartment buildings around it). /edit: What I ate is named Gyūdon. La Pause - Don't go on weekends, too crowded and the pizza wasn't as good. Best after work like when you're available. When I went recently, it was still good but not like I remembered - I would still recommend it. It's just a food place for drunks,but it's solid in my opinion - hoping you can validate or correct my opinion of the place! Did you enjoy the Japanese food? Been looking for a good place in Berlin. They have a Michelin star place in Amsterdam called: Yamazato which is really good, but ridiculously expensive. I'm going to go back for one last hurrah before I relocate to Berlin next week. Gyudon sounds goooood. What was the place called?
Darn, they have no ground beef pizza? Impossible.
During weekends, it would be impossible anyway, as I prefer wasting my time in front of the PC in Potsdam
We will see, when I ever have the time, I can certainly pay a visit. I may opt for a pasta instead though(actually never ate a "professional" one since, as I already said, lived in the middle of nowhere before). So me saying X is good or bad really doesn't count for anything.
Hm...I liked the rice and the meat. The onions tasted a bit novel and I wouldn't want to eat it without some meat/rice. What sucks...I dislike both vegetables and fish (the latter even more). So Japanese food is inherently not something for me. The sushi roll and the tuna created an extremely strong taste in my mouth. I would actually love for something like this to happen when I eat sweets or meat or something else I enjoy. I guess it's just me not being used to the food (fish) that it had such an effect (at least the ginger helped with the sushi roll). I mean, I tasted fish for the first time after like...20 years.
The desert was called Sakura Mochi (just looked it up). It was unusual and ok. The warm sake was fine as well. I pretty much never drink alcohol, so I also can't really comment on that ^^''
There were a lot of people there during the day (no seats left), so I guess the place must be doing something right...especially because it was also full of non-Germans. I can't say for sure but anyway, that's the place: http://www.ishin.de/standorte/ishin-charlottenstrasse.html
I hope I will eventually try some new food but it apparently only happens when a colleague forces me. If not for that, I only go for the really basic food and never eat anywhere special.
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amazing share. thank you man. god speed.
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Hey man, let me know if you wanna meet up, I live in Berlin now
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On March 22 2017 16:45 7mk wrote:
Hey man, let me know if you wanna meet up, I live in Berlin now
Oh cool, what are you doing here!
I'm up to meet, it's been a long time
On March 08 2017 08:17 Lucumo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 06 2017 16:48 Torte de Lini wrote:On March 06 2017 08:32 Lucumo wrote:On February 27 2017 19:39 Torte de Lini wrote:
You should hit up this small pizza joint I used to go. It's still pretty spectacular and the prices are pretty good considering. I'm not wine 'n' dine kind of guy, but I think it is a hobby of mine to try different variations of quality food across different countries and personally rank them. I love going to places and claiming XYZ the best ABC of the world, even if it's not true.
I went to Checkpoint Charlie over the weekend and found it disappointing. I could never live in that area or Friedrichstrasse.
Yes, Berlin is very culturally integrative compared to more homogenous places like the Nordic region, but I would say the other cities accommodate better in terms of language and getting registered, implemented within society. What's the exact location and what are the opening hours? I usually finish at 19:15, so could I grab a bit on the way home? By the way: I ate Japanese for the first time ever in the meantime (just some standard stuff, as I hate fish...I still tried two sushi rolls though and one tuna sashimi (I was forced to), some sweets (which tasted like cinnamon) and warm sake), since I was invited by a colleague (or technically, a superior). That probably made me climb some ranks in the "connoisseur" ranking. Yeah, it's more for business, I would think. At least it's looking that way and it's also how I treat it. Well, I'm happy with the general area I live in (despite living in an apartment building, with other apartment buildings around it). /edit: What I ate is named Gyūdon. La Pause - Don't go on weekends, too crowded and the pizza wasn't as good. Best after work like when you're available. When I went recently, it was still good but not like I remembered - I would still recommend it. It's just a food place for drunks,but it's solid in my opinion - hoping you can validate or correct my opinion of the place! Did you enjoy the Japanese food? Been looking for a good place in Berlin. They have a Michelin star place in Amsterdam called: Yamazato which is really good, but ridiculously expensive. I'm going to go back for one last hurrah before I relocate to Berlin next week. Gyudon sounds goooood. What was the place called? Darn, they have no ground beef pizza? Impossible. During weekends, it would be impossible anyway, as I prefer wasting my time in front of the PC in Potsdam We will see, when I ever have the time, I can certainly pay a visit. I may opt for a pasta instead though(actually never ate a "professional" one since, as I already said, lived in the middle of nowhere before). So me saying X is good or bad really doesn't count for anything. Hm...I liked the rice and the meat. The onions tasted a bit novel and I wouldn't want to eat it without some meat/rice. What sucks...I dislike both vegetables and fish (the latter even more). So Japanese food is inherently not something for me. The sushi roll and the tuna created an extremely strong taste in my mouth. I would actually love for something like this to happen when I eat sweets or meat or something else I enjoy. I guess it's just me not being used to the food (fish) that it had such an effect (at least the ginger helped with the sushi roll). I mean, I tasted fish for the first time after like...20 years. The desert was called Sakura Mochi (just looked it up). It was unusual and ok. The warm sake was fine as well. I pretty much never drink alcohol, so I also can't really comment on that ^^'' There were a lot of people there during the day (no seats left), so I guess the place must be doing something right...especially because it was also full of non-Germans. I can't say for sure but anyway, that's the place: http://www.ishin.de/standorte/ishin-charlottenstrasse.htmlI hope I will eventually try some new food but it apparently only happens when a colleague forces me. If not for that, I only go for the really basic food and never eat anywhere special.
I know, right? It's just not normal (beef Pizza) around here sadly...
You live in Potsdam? I used to have a studio in Babelsberg, you live in a (mostly) nice area.
I just had Korean here and its pretty awful, I gotta keep trying a few places but they're really well-hidden.
On March 11 2017 04:47 ARREST_HILLARY_NOW wrote:
great pics!
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On March 13 2017 06:49 alexpnd wrote:
amazing share. thank you man. god speed.
Thank you
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On March 22 2017 22:10 Torte de Lini wrote:
I know, right? It's just not normal (beef Pizza) around here sadly...
You live in Potsdam? I used to have a studio in Babelsberg, you live in a (mostly) nice area.
I just had Korean here and its pretty awful, I gotta keep trying a few places but they're really well-hidden.
Yep, on the other side of the city though (Eiche). Since I'm from the countryside, I like all the green around here (still, the air is not nearly as good). What I dislike though, lots of students who are, unlike me, loud and noisy.
Hm, I could ask my colleagues. They know their places and can probably recommend something.
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