http://andreasbrain.com Some bits about me and living abroad Sun, 02 May 2010 10:35:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ok well, there have been a few interesting/fun events over the past few weeks so I’m here to share them with you. Scavenger Hunt Well, I’m not sure how technically correct the scavenger hunt title is but alas, that’s the name we used at the time. Essentially, it was just a fun ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/05/02/a-scavenger-hunt-an-impromptu-trip-to-a-castle-a-night-in-cesky-krumlov-a-few-other-bits/ I don’t know anyone who says they don’t like movies. Well ok, I take that back, I do know someone who says he hates movies but this is also the guy who says he hates reading. And, might I add that he states this with passion. A quick word of ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/04/11/lets-go-to-the-movies/ This has certainly been the longest I’ve gone without posting something. Anything. Bad me. I know, I know. Six weeks. Ouch. But unfortunately, I have nothing really interesting to report. Bus, bus....who has a bus? I did an overnight to Bratislava in February. But since it was a quick ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/03/13/six-weeks-and-all-i-got-was-this-lousy-t-shirt/ While this isn't a dedicated food blog, the last two entries have been food-related so today I'm continuing the trend.... Green/mixed salads aren't impossible to find here but not as many places have really good salad options so in the past week I've been throwing together a few random ones to ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/01/30/saturday-salad/ I have a weakness for breakfast food. I do--fact. I admit it. Admitting a problem the first step in recovery. I can't say with certainty that there is some reason why I have this love/love relationship with breakfast items, it just IS. It's kismet; it's fate. Maybe it's because my ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/01/17/breakfast-y-things/ Here's my how-to of stuffed peppers.... 1. In a pan brown some meat --beef was on sale so that was my choice today) with maybe some onion, garlic, etc. 2. Rice. Make it. I used parboiled bag rice. Maybe it's cheating but whatever. Easy, baby. 3. Add the rice to your beef mixture ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/01/10/a-quick-dinner-made-with-stuff-you-probably-already-have-in-the-kitchen/ I don't usually wax philosophic in blog entries but it might swing that way in this one... What makes someone responsible? What makes someone irresponsible? There seems to be some level of personal responsibility missing from people these days. I have my reasons for stating this. Allow me to elaborate... Without stating specifics, ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/01/09/responsibility/ It's a new year so you shall get a new blog..... I spent New Year's Eve in Old Town Square. Fireworks everywhere, tons of people and lots of broken bottles. Quite an experience! Pivo and Becherovka made the rounds. It wasn't too cold and there was a blue moon eclipse. According ... http://andreasbrain.com/2010/01/02/european-tour/ A picture of sandwiches. Big deal, right? Most of the time I’d agree with you and admit to the ‘uninterestingly high level of blah’ there. However, allow me to explain. Thursday 10 December There’s a bit of a set-up first. Since I’m so awesome and have three jobs at the moment, ... http://andreasbrain.com/2009/12/13/its-not-your-regular-sandwich-and-other-edible-treats/ I love how much awesome stuff there is in a big city. And it's even better when this big city is in Europe and you live there. Bonus. The street I live on is a sidestreet. Although it's a sidestreet, there are still plenty of drunk revelers and 'action' to ... http://andreasbrain.com/2009/11/29/come-n-get-it/