Escape to book pages
For the second time, I’m running through the pages of Donna Tartt’s The Secret Story, trying to keep the booze still flying around in my head. Unpredictable characters, a murder, and a dark secret test the friendship of five college students and pull me into the dark, addictive atmosphere from the very first page. – Jana Giger
alone on the slopes
Hit the ski slopes on January 1. Then you should be able to descend the artificial snow-covered slopes almost alone. Unfortunately, I only know this from rumors. Because every year on January 1, I set myself a goal to be on the board of directors. And I don’t do it every year. It will be the same this year. But at the beginning of the year, I know this: Decisions are not for me. – Alexandra Fitz
Waltz with Welser Möst!
When my father turned on the TV for the New Year’s concert from Vienna, when I was younger, I always retreated to my room – you can chase me with the sounds of the waltz! And today I am sitting in front of the TV voluntarily and watching the annual show 2023 with Franz Welser-Möst as the conductor. – Daniel Arnet
Move like a Måneskin
January 1 is perfect for maintaining good habits. So get the Airpods in and let’s get into the sport. I’m listening to “La fine”, the new single by Italian rock band Måneskin, to keep my motivation up. – Adina Steimer
The last one
If you wake up with a headache, it’s best to shine a little. And with the last remaining champagne bottle. Salmon rolls go best with it. And then: Gather your loved ones and head to the couch and Netflix. For example, with “The Recruit”, the funniest spy series to come out lately. The tension that flows smoothly into the New Year’s sleep. Good start to the new year. – Silvia Chui
above
After a short night out, an extra bit of chilly air is good. We’re heading to the next Jurassic height and we’re happy to leave the sea of fog below us. Striking: Everyone who meets while out for a walk on January 1 gives a particularly friendly greeting. – Karen Scharer
cracker?
Do you also know: You hear a lonely crackle of fireworks from somewhere in broad daylight on January 1st and wonder what went wrong? Did the late blunder breaking the silence here find another rocket behind the door he forgot the night before? Is he wrong about the date? Does he want to provoke? Questions on questions that will keep me busy again this New Year’s Eve. – Jonas Dreyfus
Youtube with pain guru
There needs to be more movement. Nor will I renew, as I know from experience that I am no longer using my fitness subscription when the first rays of the sun and spring-like temperatures are around. I try a workout app instead: My favorite is Liebscher-Bracht’s fascia workout. The pain guru’s movies from Germany get millions of views on YouTube, his instructions are clear and easy to understand – and rigorous enough to keep motivation even on the living room rug. – Katya Richard