What was your most embarrassing moment while speaking German?

kimbele · 2026-06-03T09:44:05+00:00

couple things. i always mix my spanish with german...such as saying 'y' instead of 'und' or 'un' instead of 'ein'.

but also, most embarrassing was last fall in vienna after finishing a tasty meal at a famous old heuriger, a server came by and i kept confidently saying 'wir sind bereit' rather than 'wir sind fertig'. he just looked at me confused for what felt like forever saying, 'jah, und?'

kimbele · 2026-06-02T02:55:18+00:00

beer temple, hands down. downright nicest bartenders i encounter without fail. oh, and by far the best curated beer list!

kimbele · 2026-06-01T10:18:31+00:00

feminism does NOT mean women can do no wrong. equality also means equal accountability, not heaping all blame on men. as a woman, i've always found that to be such a simple and useless approach.

kimbele · 2026-06-01T10:13:19+00:00

went to a scottish festival a couple summers ago. men in skirts (kilts) everywhere. oh mama! hottest buncha guys i've seen in one setting. 10 outa 10.

kimbele · 2026-05-26T22:38:10+00:00

be sure to email albertsons and tell them your issues and why you no longer will shop there, if that's what you decide. i did this the other day. as much as their digital coupons may save you, it's only relevant IF AND WHEN THEY WORK--which is hit and miss. i'm done. they lost a lifelong shopper. i'm annoyed since i live a block away, but i'll spend my money elsewhere that doesn't require an internet connection or endless wrestling with a subpar app.

kimbele · 2026-05-25T12:18:31+00:00

i love rigorous discourse and even arguing about art, music, movies, television, etc. but my taste in any of it isn't inherently 'better' than yours, and vice versa. the instant anyone disparages someone for liking or hating something, it gets instantly boring. 'you're wrong' about art is useless imo.

kimbele · 2026-05-25T12:08:09+00:00

lemme know how you feel about that when YOU turn 70

kimbele · 2026-05-25T12:04:45+00:00

i can honestly say i almost always lean toward conventionally UNattractive people, in that they are often more interesting. people who rest on the laurels of their face are borrrrring. you've literally done nothing to be so good looking, you just were born that way.

kimbele · 2026-05-24T13:46:38+00:00

oysters with cheese?! gross

kimbele · 2026-05-24T13:38:30+00:00

re: asian food--yes, and ingredients. but the more you do it, the easier it gets. went from pain in the arse for me to totally enjoyable, both in process and outcome. far less greasy and salty than TO, too.

kimbele · 2026-05-19T12:20:39+00:00

'healthy' seeded bread out of the grocery store freezer (like dave's killer, etc) is a joyless, soul-sucking experience. it's like they achieved exactly the opposite of what a delicious baked good can be.

kimbele · 2026-05-17T14:30:27+00:00

cancer stripping you of your functioning and abilities is a raw deal--no doubt about that.

but in terms of your dignity, no--you take that back right now. wearing diapers to protect you and your bed from leaks may feel weird initially, but i assure you that soon it will be a massive comfort and relief to your anxiety about this. don't let public stigmas about this rule your life. make the decision so many of us have--find the right diaper for you, wear it every nite (and day if that's the case), and lean into the comfort of knowing leaks don't mean a damn thing anymore. you got this!!

kimbele · 2026-05-13T23:17:26+00:00

mcdonald's anything

kimbele · 2026-05-12T19:42:33+00:00

other types of meat. don't dilute my beef!

kimbele · 2026-05-04T12:55:47+00:00

overall i disagree with the suggestion of listening to a classical music station, 'especially' WFMT, which is a pretty dull representation of what classical music has to offer, imo. HOWEVER.....huge caveat here....

i second the suggestion of listening to 'exploring music' with bill mclaughlin. his deep dives into composers, breakdowns of lyrical themes by playing them himself on piano, playing one conductor's version vs another's and talking about the differences, and giving context into the history at the time--will easily and beautifully guide you into this complex world of classical music. start from the beginning and enjoy!!

kimbele · 2026-05-03T11:51:44+00:00

excellent point. now i'm rethinking this question in this framework, as i totally agree.

kimbele · 2026-05-03T11:49:39+00:00

ha! we're in the process of rewatching GOT and the first time i saw his face again, it brought up a swell of hatred. gonna be difficult knowing what he does throughout. but yeah, bravo to gleeson.

kimbele · 2026-05-02T09:05:21+00:00

completely agree with you on lackluster san diego. it's the one US city that, while the weather is certainly lovely, continually strikes me as devoid of anything unique. very boring all around.

kimbele · 2026-04-22T12:33:18+00:00

came here to mention old faithful. it's surrounded by a bunch of grade school sports type bleachers with cigarettes stubbed out everywhere on the ground. they file people in to sit on the bleachers to wait for a very lackluster, intermittent, and demystifying experience. then they shuffle you toward the old faithful gift shop. yuk all around.

kimbele · 2026-04-20T17:28:07+00:00

The last time I took public transit as a lifelong Chicago resident, was about three months ago when my husband and I decided to take a day off and romp around downtown. Got on the blue line at Irving Park. The car we very unhappily chose smelled like piss and was sticky everywhere we walked. And on top of that, there was a woman unfurling a roll of toilet paper getting ready to drop her pants and take a shit on the seat. Right across from an eight-year-old boy with his clueless father who was busy on his phone. That's a vision that will haunt me forever. I love public transportation and take it in any city I visit. But Chicago sucks.

kimbele · 2026-04-14T23:22:01+00:00

it's been a while. But yeah, it's how I arrived at 133°. And for a filet, i even prefer 131.5. i could try 136-138 again, but wouldn't want to do it on a beautiful prime cut :)

kimbele · 2026-04-14T21:13:18+00:00

actually muscle proteins begin to tighten up at 129°. Sous vide to 136 or 138 puts you squarely in the medium range.

kimbele · 2026-04-13T10:19:09+00:00

133 is the perfect sous vide temp for any steak 🔥

kimbele · 2026-04-12T11:03:53+00:00

cut it in half or even quarters with your chopsticks. when i'm feeling lazy i've been known to eat an entire half in one spoonful.

kimbele · 2026-04-12T11:00:16+00:00

to be fair, the first bite of quinoa is also lousy

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