Category: EverydayPage 2 of 4

A matte white bag of specialty coffee labeled “Blueberry Rosehip Jam Lavender” sits on a kitchen counter next to a metal stand, suggesting a quiet moment of anticipation before brewing.

2026-02-10

A locally roasted coffee with origins in Ethiopia, marking a shift toward lighter, fruit-forward tastes.

Low-angle view of Oerlikon high-rises at dusk. Older, lower residential buildings frame the foreground, while tall concrete apartment towers with zigzag balconies rise behind them against a pale blue evening sky, suggesting scale, fatigue, and quiet urban transition.

2026-02-09

A late-winter walk through Oerlikon turns into another lesson in pacing—using speed early, switching to support later, and arriving home just as the energy reserves run dry.

A concrete civil-defense shelter entrance with a yellow sign reading “48 Schutzplätze.” The heavy doorway opens into a narrow interior lined with vertical wooden partitions, contrasting domestic storage with the stark architecture of emergency infrastructure.

2026-02-08

Every person in Switzerland is, by law, entitled to one shelter space. In most apartment buildings, these spaces are commonly used as basement storage areas, provided the apartment’s…

A close-up of a textured stone relief on a building facade, featuring a stylized human face beneath a mushroom- or cloud-shaped form, blending architectural detail with a whimsical, almost mythical expression.

2026-02-07

Finding warmth, shared joy, and small discoveries in familiar places, even when times feel heavy.

A long, white hospital hallway with doors on both sides. Black circular lines painted across walls and floor align into concentric rings from a single viewpoint, forming a striking optical illusion that dissolves as the perspective shifts.

2026-02-06

Exertion lingering in the body, a slower commute, and a moment of perceptual play inside the neurology clinic.

A dark, abstract close-up of a rowing machine chain, centered and illuminated, receding into shadow. Small reflections on the metal create a sense of depth, repetition, and quiet physical effort.

2026-02-05

A day of choosing rowing over walking pressure, listening to limits, and finding satisfaction in consistency rather than speed.

A wide, slightly soft-focus street scene at dusk near a road junction. Red traffic lights glow against a pale violet-blue sky, with dark tree lines and road markings silhouetted in the foreground. The scene conveys stillness, distance, and the quiet pause of evening.

2026-02-04

Carrying support without needing it. Sometimes preparation alone is enough to move further than expected.

A low-angle, heavily blurred street scene at dusk. Glowing white streetlights and red taillights streak across a hazy blue sky. A dark evergreen tree and a pale apartment building frame the right side, capturing a sense of disorienting motion and physical fatigue.

2026-02-03

A sleepless night and a lesson in “Spoon Theory.” Sometimes the physical toll of a chronic illness shows up in the most unexpected places

Concrete facade with a grid of small patterned openings, sunlight catching the upper edge against a pale winter sky.

2026-02-02

A reflective ride through former streets, shaped by memory, change, and continued routine.

White snowberries growing from a bare branch, surrounded by ivy leaves and winter greenery, lit by direct afternoon sunlight.

2026-02-01

A sunlit walk, small miscalculations, and quiet attention to winter details along the way.

Title card reading “January 2026” on a blue gradient background, showing activity totals with icons: 18’480 meters walked (footprints icon), 19’000 meters cycled (bicycle icon), and 14’086 meters rowed (rowing icon).

January recap

An Airbus A380 emerging from low fog during takeoff near Zurich Airport, with apartment buildings and a reflective water basin in the foreground.

2026-01-31

Low fog, aircraft momentum, and the eerie scale of an A380 breaking through the clouds near Zurich Airport.

Illuminated postmodern phone booth at night near a street crossing.

2026-01-30

A short evening walk, support when needed, and light found along the way.

Concept2 rowing machine monitor showing a virtual rower on screen during an indoor workout.

2026-01-29

Routine, virtual rowing, and a sense of community during heavy days.

Two cats sitting on a wooden floor in a hallway, both staring intently toward the camera, one closer in the foreground and one further back.

2026-01-28

Resting legs, gentle physio, and the quiet presence of curious cats in the evening.

Glowing green pharmacy cross at night, slightly diffused, seen through glass.

2026-01-27

A careful walk to the pharmacy, guided by limits and awareness.

Concept2 rowing machine display showing workout time, pace, and distance during a rehabilitation rowing session.

2026-01-26

Careful progress in rowing rehab, choosing consistency over distance.

Wide daytime view over rooftops and residential buildings in northern Zurich under a pale winter sky.

2026-01-25

A clear-weather walk to reset, taking in wider views over northern Zurich.

An empty curved street beneath Zurich’s Europabrücke, with railway tracks on the left and modern dark office buildings in the background under a pale sky.

2026-01-24

Tram reroutes turn a familiar journey into a calm ride across Zurich, where passing under the Europabrücke makes the city briefly feel unfamiliar.

A quiet residential street at night, framed by apartment buildings with scattered lit windows, a bright streetlamp glowing through misty air above the empty walkway.

2026-01-23 🖤

Grief, exhaustion, and reflection during a quiet walk through the night.

Older posts → ← Newer posts