They will smash you to the ground

 

By Manila Bulletin

Published Nov 20, 2025 12:01 am | Updated Nov 19, 2025 05:29 pm

REFLECTIONS TODAY

Arriving at the spot where he has a beautiful sight of the city of Jerusalem, Jesus cries instead of rejoicing. He laments over the destruction of the city, for not recognizing the time of his visitation.

His presence there is his visitation. He is there to announce the good news of salvation, but the residents would not listen. Instead, they will kill him, as he predicted three times. He also predicts that the city will severely be punished.

Historically, it happened in AD 70 when the Romans besieged the city and destroyed the Temple for harboring the rebels. There was no way to rebuild it and to return to its pristine beauty. In Hebrew, the word “visitation” is paqad.

When God visits his people or some individuals, it is either to announce that something good will happen, like in the case of Sarah, who was soon to conceive a son, or to announce destruction, like God visiting the iniquities… up to the fourth generation (Ex 34:7).

We, Christians, must be attentive to God’s coming into our lives. He comes to us as a poor man, through the events of daily life, through his Word and the sacraments. Let us not ignore his presence when we encounter him. To us who welcome him and ask for mercy, he brings salvation; to the unresponsive and indifferent, destruction.

First Reading • 1 Mc 2:15-29

The officers of the king in charge of enforcing the apostasy came to the city of Modein to organize the sacrifices. Many of Israel joined them, but Mattathias and his sons gathered in a group apart. Then the officers of the king addressed Mattathias:

“You are a leader, an honorable and great man in this city, supported by sons and kin. Come now, be the first to obey the king’s command, as all the Gentiles and the men of Judah and those who are left in Jerusalem have done. Then you and your sons shall be numbered among the King’s Friends, and shall be enriched with silver and gold and many gifts.” But Mattathias answered in a loud voice:

“Although all the Gentiles in the king’s realm obey him, so that each forsakes the religion of his fathers and consents to the king’s orders, yet I and my sons and my kin will keep to the covenant of our fathers. God forbid that we should forsake the law and the commandments. We will not obey the words of the king nor depart from our religion in the slightest degree.”

As he finished saying these words, a certain Jew came forward in the sight of all to offer sacrifice on the altar in Modein according to the king’s order. When Mattathias saw him, he was filled with zeal; his heart was moved and his just fury was aroused; he sprang forward and killed him upon the altar.

At the same time, he also killed the messenger of the king who was forcing them to sacrifice, and he tore down the altar. Thus he showed his zeal for the law, just as Phinehas did with Zimri, son of Salu.

Then Mattathias went through the city shouting, “Let everyone who is zealous for the law and who stands by the covenant follow after me!” Thereupon he fled to the mountains with his sons, leaving behind in the city all their possessions. Many who sought to live according to righteousness and religious custom went out into the desert to settle there.

Responsorial Psalm • Ps 50

“To the upright I will show the saving power of God.”

Gospel • Luke 19:41-44

or Matthew 12:46-50]

As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.

For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides.

They will smash you to the ground and your children within you, and they will not leave one stone upon another within you because you did not recognize the time of your visitation.”

Source: “365 Days with the Lord 2025,” St. Paul’s, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; E-mail: publishing@stpauls.ph; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.

BingoPlus powers up Miss Earth 2025 'The Silver Lining' Coronation Night

By MBrand

Published Nov 19, 2025 02:54 pm

Celebrating beauty with a purpose. The leading digital entertainment platform in the country, BingoPlus, supported this year’s Miss Earth pageant and witnessed the crowning of the new queen, who embodies the organization’s mission and environmental advocacy.

Miss Earth 2025 candidates in their shiny silver evening gowns

On Nov. 5, the Miss Earth 2025 Coronation Night, themed “The Silver Lining,” took place in Manila. The theme highlights the pageant’s milestone celebration of 25 years of promoting beauty, purpose, and environmental awareness.

Natalie Puskinova of the Czech Republic was crowned Miss Earth 2025, leading this year’s court of elemental titleholders — Miss Earth Air 2025 Soldis Ivarsdottir of Iceland, Miss Earth Water 2025 Mu Anh Trinh of Vietnam, and Miss Earth Fire 2025 Waree Ngamkham of Thailand.

Mr. Jasper Vicencio during the Miss Earth 2025 Coronation Night

Philippine’s very own Joy Barcoma proudly finished as one of the four runners-up, alongside Nathalie Briones of Chile, Laila Frizon of Brazil, and Mariia Zheliaskova of Ukraine.

BingoPlus’ unwavering support was clearly reflected as the major sponsor through its strong brand presence across the event. Mr. Jasper Vicencio, president of AB Leisure Exponent, Inc., likewise graced the occasion as a member of the distinguished panel of judges.

In 2024, BingoPlus sponsored the Miss Philippines Earth pageant. Continuing the partnership, the brand once again supported Miss Philippines Earth 2025.

Miss Poland accepting the title of Miss BingoPlus 2025 and a token of appreciation from Mr. Jasper Vicencio.

Moreover, prior to the coronation night, Justyna Roguska of Poland earned the title of Miss BingoPlus 2025, a special recognition from the brand. Roguska was formally presented with the award at the BingoPlus headquarters.

Glitz and glamour filled the night, but beyond the beauty was the advocacy to protect and preserve the environment.

During the question and answer portion, Miss Earth 2025 Natalie Puskinova left a lasting impression with her words in Filipino:

“Protektahan ang kalikasan,” a powerful reminder of the pageant’s mission. In partnership with Miss Earth, BingoPlus reaffirms its commitment to creating a positive impact by supporting initiatives that address environmental and social issues. BingoPlus believes that true beauty shines through purpose — making a difference and working for a greener, better future for all.

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. pioneered digital entertainment in the Philippines. It introduced the leading platforms BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, widely known for their engaging interactive gaming and sports entertainment experiences. DigiPlus also operates GameZone, with more to come. For more information, visit www.digiplus.com.ph.

Chef Tatung's new book brings Filipino food back to its roots

At the launch of Pinas Simpol, the chef reframes Filipino cooking as memory, identity, and cultural intelligence

By Feliciano Rodriguez III

Published Nov 19, 2025 06:07 am

   PINAS PRIDE Guests join Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou at Lore in Bonifacio Global City for the launch of his new book

Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou gathered chefs, educators, cultural leaders, and media at Lore by Chef Tatung in Bonifacio Global City last Nov. 12 for the launch of “Pinas Simpol: The Love and Lore of Filipino Cooking,” a book that looks at Filipino cuisine through memory, home-kitchen wisdom, and cultural grounding.

The restaurant, part of the Michelin Selected 2026 list, set the tone for what many guests called a long-awaited articulation of how Filipinos understand and cook their food. In his remarks, Chef Tatung said the project began with a desire “to show that Filipino food is intelligent, beautiful, and rooted” but grew into something more reflective. The book, he explained, is “not really about recipes, but about remembering—giving words to what we already know by heart.”

At the center of Pinas Simpol is a framework he calls the “Four Legs of the Filipino Table,” describing food that is rooted, resilient, respectful, and responsive. He noted that Filipino cuisine “has never been improvised; it has always been intelligent,” pointing to daily cooking practices—laga, ihaw, gisa, and gata—as evidence of heritage shaped through lived experience. These gestures, he said, are “proof that simplicity can hold great wisdom.”

The new book is also the first volume in a planned trilogy to codify Filipino cooking for future generations. Chef Tatung emphasized that Filipino food is often difficult to teach internationally not because it lacks structure, but because documentation is limited. “We don’t have enough literature explaining its complexity,” he said, adding that while Japanese cuisine is taught through clear systems, staples like buro remain rarely documented despite their sophistication.

BOOK SPOTLIGHT Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou stands beside a large display of the Pinas Simpol- The Love and Lore of Filipino Cooking book cover.

Part of codifying the cuisine, he noted, is strengthening the ecosystem behind it. He recalled working abroad in Michelin-starred kitchens while cooking with calamansi from Vietnam and coconut from Thailand. “If I am to promote Filipino food, our people should be the first to benefit from it,” he said, calling attention to the need to support farmers, producers, and the local supply chain.

The launch also became a moment of reflection for the culinary community. Liza Morales, Program Director of Le Cordon Bleu–Ateneo and Amanu, said the event marked “a celebration of how Filipino cuisine is defining itself anew—through knowledge, pride, and purpose,” especially as the Philippines gains visibility through the Michelin Guide and the United Nations Gastronomy Forum. “For the first time,” she said, “international recognition and local confidence meet at the same table.”

Liza added that Chef Tatung’s work extends beyond restaurants and books, noting his consistent efforts in community feeding and relief operations. She also announced that Le Cordon Bleu–Ateneo will host another celebration of Pinas Simpol on Dec. 6, where French chefs will prepare dishes from the book. “For once, let the French chefs cook Filipino food,” she said.

A key section of Pinas Simpol introduces the Simpol ABC Framework—Assemble, Build, Complete—based on how Filipino households naturally cook. Chef Tatung said the approach reinforces the idea that intuitive cooking has structure. “Filipinos cook with what they have,” he said. “Tantsa is not guesswork—it’s intelligence.”

The book launch also coincided with his 10th year as an author. Since “Philippine Cookery: From Heart to Platter,” he has earned four Gourmand World Cookbook Awards and published eight titles, with three more completed. He traced his writing aspirations back to high school, when he first wrote that he dreamed of publishing at least ten books. Through the years, he said his guiding belief remains unchanged: “Filipino food must belong to Filipinos first.”

Pinas Simpol, published by Vertikal Kreatives Inc., is now available for ₱790 on major e-commerce platforms and will soon be sold in leading bookstores nationwide. The book blends essays, cultural reflection, technique, and recipe storytelling into a single volume meant to document and celebrate the depth of Filipino cooking.

Collateral in the race to survive: The high cost of sacrificing sleep

 

By Manila Bulletin

In today’s fast-paced world, especially as the end of the year approaches, it seems as if people believe they can work 24 hours a day if only the body allowed it. Many Filipinos willingly trade hours of sleep to finish deadlines, pursue degrees, juggle multiple jobs, or expand a small business. The mindset is familiar: when time runs short, sleep becomes negotiable.

This thinking is not only misguided—it is dangerous.

Sleep is not a luxury. It is a biological requirement, as vital as food and exercise. Yet it is the first thing many of us give up when life demands more of us. In the Philippines, where commutes stretch for hours, where workers often hold side gigs, and where students battle heavy academic loads on top of household responsibilities, sleep is routinely stolen both by necessity and habit.

But science is clear: the body pays the price every time we cut sleep short.

According to the National Sleep Foundation based in Virginia, USA, most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep, while teenagers and young adults require even more. As explained in medical reports, deep sleep early in the night allows the body to repair muscles, tissues, and the immune system, while later REM sleep strengthens learning, memory, and emotional regulation. Skipping sleep means skipping these vital processes.

The consequences are serious. Medical experts warn that chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and depression. It weakens immunity. And in a country where non-communicable diseases are rising and healthcare remains costly for many families, skipping sleep quietly fuels an even larger public health burden.

And still, Filipinos continue to give away their sleep. Why?

First, economic pressure. Many workers in Metro Manila and other urban centers work late-night shifts, especially in the BPO sector, to match foreign time zones. Gig workers—delivery riders, freelancers, content creators—extend their waking hours to earn enough to withstand rising prices. Sleep becomes collateral in the race to survive.

Second, academic overload. Filipino students deal with early call times, heavy homework, and long commutes. College and graduate students often push through the night to meet demanding requirements.

Third, technology and lifestyle habits. Late-night scrolling, binge-watching, and constant notifications keep the brain stimulated long after the body wants to shut down. Health and sleep experts recommend turning off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bed, but for many, phones and tablets have become inseparable from daily life.

Finally, the culture of hustle. We often glorify “puyat” (sleepless nights) as a badge of hard work, even when productivity and performance suffer. The belief that success requires sleeplessness persists, though research consistently shows the opposite: chronic lack of rest leads to burnout, poor judgment, and declining creativity.

The good news is that improving sleep is possible. Experts cite several strategies: keep a regular sleep schedule, avoid large meals and alcohol before bedtime, limit caffeine after the afternoon, keep bedrooms cool and quiet, and exercise regularly. These practices—known as sleep hygiene—are proven to improve rest and overall health.

Better sleep is not merely a personal win. It is a societal advantage. A well-rested workforce is more productive and less prone to errors and accidents. A well-rested student learns better and stays mentally resilient. A well-rested parent is more patient, present, and emotionally stable. A well-rested citizenry is a stronger nation.

It is time to reject the myth that sleeping less is the price of ambition. True success requires clarity, endurance, and sound judgment—and none of these flourish in exhaustion.

What is leberkase, and why might someone be hesitant to try it despite its popularity in Germany?

 

What is leberkase, and why might someone be hesitant to try it despite its popularity in Germany?

Volker Eichener

Professor at Hochschule Düsseldorf

Leberkäse is a sausage which is not filled into a casing and cooked but which is baked in a loaf pan. You can also call it a kind of meat loaf.

It is made of finely ground pork, bacon and a few spices. Sometimes, there is also beef in it.

The name “Leberkäse” is confusing, because Leber means liver and Käse means cheese.

There is, however, neither liver nor cheese in Leberkäse. The word comes from a dialect and means a compact mass, like a loaf in English. (The only exception is Stuttgarter Leberkäse which contains 5% liver, so neglectable.)

To make clear that it does not contain liver, Leberkäse is now often called “Fleischkäse”.

So, why are some tourists hesitant to try it?

Maybe they do not like liver (or other offal) and think there is liver in it. A classic misunderstanding.

I would strongly recommend it. The flavour is neither strong nor unusual, very similar to a Frankfurter or Wiener (actually, it is made of the same ingredients). The crust adds some extra flavour. It is really good.

EDIT:

This one is my favourite:

You buy it raw and you bake it at home in your oven. The crust turns out perfectly, as you like it best.

And it’s super-fresh and sizzling.

We like to eat it with a fried egg, homemade radish salad (just radish, yoghurt, mustard, parsley) and south-German potato salad.

Creation needs protection, love, justice and peace

 

By Fr. Shay Cullen, Founder since 1974

The Philippines has been battered by devastating storms in recent weeks. We endure around 20 powerful typhoons a year, and occasionally experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Recently, in Liloan, Cebu, several families were caught in floods rising as high as their rooftops. They had to climb mango trees to escape. Entire homes were flattened, and all properties were lost. They have nothing, not even extra clothes. That is how destructive typhoons can be. Filipinos remain resilient as climate change tightens its grip on the weather, affecting their lives. They have the determination and strength to recover and continue surviving day by day. Inexplicably, many take these all with grim humor, even joking about their plight. But it is no joke for the poor when their humble houses are obliterated and survive, despite having nothing left for their families. Those involved in the massive corruption in flood control projects that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. first exposed in July have a lot to answer for. Meanwhile, world leaders who have gathered at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil have to continue serious efforts in bringing global warming under control. Yet, we know that the climate is changing for the worse, and stronger, more intense weather is affecting many people all over the world. Like in previous editions, COP30 reminds us of the historic Paris Agreement signed 10 years ago. This pact binds countries to limit global temperatures to “well below” 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. However, in parts of the globe, temperatures have exceeded 1.5 C, and scientists say it is likely to rise higher. This could lead to catastrophic consequences, and our climate could reach a tipping point of no return. The good news is that in the European Union, renewable energy (RE) produced by wind turbines and solar plants, as well as geothermal, hydropower and biomass facilities, has just overtaken fossil fuel as the main source of electricity. This is the ongoing struggle at COP30: the efforts to mitigate the negative effects of climate change are being thwarted by the fossil fuel industry, and some powerful nations, like the United States under President Donald Trump — who is not at the conference — want fossil fuel as their power source. However, many US states are going with renewables and working to hold global temperatures under 1.5 C. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said the “sun is rising on a clean energy age,” as 90 percent of RE projects are cheaper than fossil fuels. He has called on every major tech company to switch all of their data centers to run on 100-percent renewables by 2030. Guterres has also said fossil fuels threaten the planet. Renewable sources of energy are the only way to go, and they’re much cheaper and safer. “The greatest threat to energy security today is fossil fuels. They leave economies and people at the mercy of price shocks, supply disruptions and geopolitical turmoil,” he said. “There are no price spikes for sunlight. No embargoes on wind. Renewable energy sources are cost-effective, too,” he said. Solar power is about 41 percent cheaper than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative, and onshore wind generation is less than half the price of fossil fuels, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency. The late pope Francis was outspoken about the dangers of climate change, as well as solutions to it. He said it was a matter of deep faith to do good and protect Creation and oppose the evil forces destroying it, as these are rooted in our “deepest convictions about love, justice and peace.” When he was still alive, he called for a global “ecological conversion” and a radical change in lifestyles, production and consumption to “save the planet.” His core message, detailed primarily in his 2015 encyclical “Laudato si’” and 2023 apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum,” is that the environmental crisis is a moral and ethical issue inextricably linked to social injustice and “throwaway culture.” He urged the “progressive replacement without delay” of highly polluting fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) with RE sources, of which the Philippines and the developing world have great capacity. This is the heart of the Christian commitment: to care for Creation and challenge the powerful economic and political forces blocking renewables and increasing global warming. What we can do is challenge the multinational power and mining corporations involved in extracting coal, oil and gas and persuade them, for the sake of humanity and Creation, to desist. This is what Francis seemed to have called for. The massive amount of carbon and methane gases in the atmosphere are causing the planet to overheat. Stopping the burning of fossil fuels is the only way to halt global warming. In the Philippines, power corporations have to phase out coal and oil-powered generation plants sooner to meet our international obligations and save the country from more natural and manmade disasters. The government must cancel all new applications for coal plants and improve tax benefits for solar and wind farms. More home-based solar panels are essential, but they are very expensive, despite low import taxes. Corporations supplying and installing panels are out to maximize profit. It seems Francis’ words and actions have had some impact on COP30. Greater attention will be given to the so-called Global Ethical Stocktake. It will focus on the moral, ethical and cultural impacts of climate change. This will be focused especially on the poor, the vulnerable and disadvantaged groups to help women, children and Indigenous people. A large group of Indigenous people broke into the conference center to present their demands. Brazil is starting an international fund to pay developing nations to preserve their rainforests. Sadly, in the Philippines, there is only 3 percent, or 861,000 hectares, of primary rainforest left and an estimated 5 million ha of secondary growth forest. The overall remaining forest is about 24 percent of its total land area, government statistics show. However, Global Forest Watch estimates a higher total of natural forest area of around 13 million ha, or 45 percent of the land area. Denuded forests can recover and regenerate, if given the chance. In the Philippines, many brave environmentalists are being persecuted for protecting them. They need our support and protection.

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines during typhoon season?

 

Stephen Fletcher

 · 

Spends 6 months each year in Philippines.

Is it safe to travel to the Philippines during typhoon season?

I am in the Philippines currently and in Manila, Luzon, over the last 48hours typhoon Uwan has passed through Luzon. First the storms were forecast and television news carried regular updates. First it started with rain, it rained from around Midnight on Friday, and I was expecting Saturday to be wet, but I woke Saturday morning to a dry sunny morning in Manila. By late afternoon the rain started hitting hard so you hunkered down in your hotel room with snacks and spend the evening watching movies on TV.

Sunday was wet all day with strong rain throughout the day. I just stayed inside my room and watched tv. Throughout the evening alert messages were sent to the mobile phones advising of extreme rain, extreme tides, and extreme winds.

The messages were sent in Tagalog, but were easy to translate online.

Fortunately I was in Pasig area and staying in a hotel on the 10th floor, so I didn’t expect to be bothered by the water levels.

The night was windy, you heard the odd crashing thud, and what seemed a constant stream of emergency vehicles sirens.

On Monday morning I woke to blue skies and everything in Pasig was back to normal.

So is it safe to visit the Philippines during typhoon season. The simple answer is yes, If you are a tourist prepare to follow any alert instructions or evacuation orders. If you are in Manila be prepared to spend a couple of days in your hotel. If you are outside Manila in the provinces be prepared to follow any evacuation orders. Watch the news and be prepared to travel out of the area to Manila where the hotels are particularly safe. The hotel I was staying in was full on Saturday and Sunday with locals who live in coastal areas, who moved in advance of the typhoons arrival.

Do Not think you are indestructible and unless you are storm chaser, avoid putting yourself in danger.

Davao City Council OKs P15.8-B budget for 2026

By Philippine News Agency

Published Nov 14, 2025 05:09 pm

DAVAO CITY – The 21st Davao City Council approved the P15.8-billion budget for 2026 on Thursday.

Council members unanimously passed the spending plan after reviewing a 17-page committee report detailing fund sources and expenditure breakdowns, the City Information Office (CIO) said in a news release Friday.

The 2026 budget is 10.8 percent or P1.54 billion higher than this year's P14.3-billion allocation.

The CIO said the bulk of the budget, P13.65 billion (86.16 percent), will go to the general fund. Another P2.02 billion (12.80 percent) is earmarked for the development fund, and P165.8 million (1.04 percent) will fund economic enterprises.

The general fund covers personnel services, operational expenses, and capital outlays for most city government offices.

The development fund will finance infrastructure projects, while the economic enterprises fund will support public markets, slaughterhouses, Santa Ana Port, public cemeteries, Davao City Recreation Center, and Magsaysay Park.

CIO attributed the budget increase to a 14.86 percent rise in the national tax allotment (NTA), adding PP1.31 billion and a projected 4.26 percent increase in local revenues, contributing P230.77 million.

“This upward trend in NTA share is attributed to the continued recovery from the adverse impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic,” the CIO said. (PNA)

„Scharfer Wetterwechsel“ kommt:

 

Bis zu 20 Zentimeter Neuschnee in Bayern – Experte mit deutlicher Prognose

Stand:14.11.2025, 20:11 Uhr

Von: Jonah Reule    

Nach der Wärme kommt die Kälte: In Bayern steht ein harter Wetterwechsel bevor. Neuschnee und Frost sind angesagt. Ein Experte ordnet die Lage ein.

München – „Wärmeblase“, „Rekordwärme“ und „Schnee-Klatsche“ – in den letzten Tagen überschlugen sich in der Wetterberichterstattung die Ereignisse. Eine Schlagzeile jagte gefühlt die nächste. Sehr zum Leidwesen des ein oder anderen Meteorologen. Fest steht dennoch: Nach frühlingshaften Temperaturen kommt es in Bayern in den nächsten Tagen zu einem rapiden Wetterwechsel, bei dem der Winter Einzug erhält. Doch wie viel Schnee kommt auf den Freistaat zu? Und wann und wo ist damit zu rechnen? Ein Experte des Deutschen Wetterdienstes (DWD) erklärt.   

In Bayern werden bis zu 20 Zentimeter Neuschnee erwartet (Symbolbild). © IMAGO/Rene Traut

November-Milde hält bis zum Wochenende an – „scharfer Wetterwechsel“ in Bayern am Montag

Am Freitag (14. November) ist von der kalten Jahreszeit im Freistaat noch nichts zu sehen. Mit Höchstwerten von bis zu 22 Grad rund um Kempten und Hohenpeißenberg kommt der Tag eher wie ein Frühlingstag im Mai daher. Dazu gibt es viel Sonnenschein. „Ruhiges Herbstwetter“, schreibt der DWD in seiner Vorhersage. An den restlichen beiden Wochenendtagen wird es dagegen bereits wechselhafter. Neben Sonne kann es dann auch Regenschauer geben. Mit Höchstwerten von 14 bis 18 Grad geht es dabei weiter noch vergleichsweise mild zu.   

Zum Start der neuen Woche ist es mit dem schönen Wetter dann vorbei. „In Bayern steht der scharfe Wetterwechsel am Montag im Tagesverlauf an“, erklärt Meteorologe Jens Kühne vom DWD in München gegenüber unserer Redaktion. Eine Kaltfront zieht von Westen her auf. „Diese wird Franken und die Oberpfalz bereits in den Morgenstunden überqueren und dort Regen sowie einen Temperaturrückgang auf zwei bis vier Grad bringen. In Hochlagen der Mittelgebirge fallen sehr wahrscheinlich so drei bis fünf cm Neuschnee, also ganz normales Wetter für Mitte November“, so der Experte. Danach gibt es dort zeitweise wieder Sonnenschein.

Winter in Bayern: Diese Ausflüge lohnen sich in der kalten Jahreszeit

Fotostrecke ansehen

Südbayern trifft es hart: Temperatursturz binnen weniger Stunden, bis zu 20 Zentimeter Schnee

Deutlich härter fällt der Wetterwechsel laut Kühne im Süden Bayerns aus. Am Montagmorgen (17. November) werden stellenweise bis zu zehn Grad erwartet. „Am Mittag zieht hier dann die Kaltfront zu den Alpen und die Temperatur geht ebenso auf zwei bis vier Grad zurück, das heißt in München wird es mäßig kalt bei Regenwetter“, erklärt der Meteorologe.    

Im Alpenvorland und in Lagen oberhalb von etwa 700 Metern beginnt es am Nachmittag zu schneien. „Das heißt, es ist südlich von München Montagnachmittag und Montagabend aufgrund eines Wintereinbruchs mit fünf cm Neuschnee und mit schwierigen Straßenverhältnissen zu rechnen“, so Kühne. Auf den Bergen oberhalb von 1200 Metern werden am Dienstagmorgen (18. November) zwischen zehn und 20 Zentimeter Neuschnee erwartet. Am Großen Arber soll es bis zu fünf Zentimeter Neuschnee geben.

Wintereinbruch in Bayern oder kurzes Intermezzo? – Experte mit klarer Meinung

Einen Wintereinbruch bis in tiefe Lagen wird es in Bayern nicht geben, stellt der Meteorologe deutlich klar. An Orten, wo die meisten Menschen im Freistaat leben, wird es schlicht regnen und nasskalt. Hoffnungen auf einen länger anhaltenden Wintereinbruch müssen Freunde der kalten Jahreszeit zunächst einmal begraben. Denn bereits am Dienstag soll der Spuk wieder vorbei sein. Dann zieht die Kaltfront laut Kühne nach Osttirol und Slowenien ab. In Bayern lockert es auf.    Allerdings bleibt die Gefahr auf den Straßen bestehen. Durch Glätte ist mit gefrierender Nässe zu rechnen. Dazu tritt leichter Frost bei Temperaturen von bis zu minus drei Grad auf. Die Höchstwerte am Dienstag liegen bei einem Mix aus etwas Sonne und lockerer Quellbewölkung bei drei bis sechs Grad.

Der Rest der Woche bleibt wechselhaft und nasskalt. In den Nächten und am Morgen ist mit Glätte zu rechnen. Die Temperaturen erreichen zwischen drei und acht Grad – durchaus normale Werte für den November. Der große Wintereinbruch samt Schneechaos bleibt also vorerst aus. (Quelle: Wettervorhersage DWD vom 14. November, eigene Anfrage beim DWD in München) (jr)

Between deadlines and daydreams

 

I used to think that love and career existed on opposite ends of a seesaw—when one goes up, the other has to go down. It is what I often heard growing up: “Focus on your studies first.” “You can’t build a future if you’re distracted.”

Adults uttered them with the conviction of people who had been burned before. So, I followed the rule. I buried myself in schoolwork, chased grades, collected certificates, and convinced myself that love could wait—that it was something to be earned after success.

But as I grew older, I realized that life does not unfold as neatly as we plan it. Some of the most important things happen when we least expect them—not in the spaces we reserve for them, but in the moments we do not see coming.

I met someone who did not arrive as a distraction but as a quiet constant—the kind of person who did not ask me to choose between ambition and affection, but taught me that love could exist alongside the grind.

We were both in the middle of building our own worlds. There were deadlines, exams, and the endless pressure to “make it.” Yet in between the rush, we found time for simple things—coffee before class, late-night conversations about where we wanted to be five years from now, or how tired we both were but still hopeful. Love was not a grand event. It was the calm we returned to after a long day of trying to prove ourselves.

Adulthood has a way of testing that calm. Somewhere between job applications and responsibilities, I began to understand what growing up truly means—not just paying bills or showing up to work on time, but carrying both dreams and doubts in the same pocket. It means learning that success does not come all at once. It arrives slowly, sometimes disguised as exhaustion, sometimes as quiet progress no one else notices.

There were nights when I questioned everything. Was I doing enough? Was I falling behind? I would scroll through social media and see people my age already “there”— building careers, traveling, achieving things that made me wonder if I had missed a turn somewhere. It is so easy to compare, especially when everyone seems to be moving faster. But then I would remember something my partner once said: “You are not late. You are just on your own timeline.”

That sentence grounded me. It reminded me that life is not a race—it is a collection of moments, and each person has their own rhythm. Some people bloom early; some take time to grow roots. The important thing is to keep growing.

I have learned that love and career are not enemies. They are, in many ways, reflections of the same pursuit—the desire to build something lasting, to pour ourselves into something that gives meaning to our days. Love teaches patience, empathy, and resilience—the very qualities that make us better in our work. A career teaches discipline, purpose, and perseverance—the very traits that keep love grounded when life gets tough.

There are days when I still feel lost. When the future seems like an endless question mark, and the path ahead blurs with uncertainty. But I have stopped seeing uncertainty as failure. It is simply the space where growth happens. To grow up is to realize that not everything has to be figured out; sometimes, it is enough to keep trying, to keep showing up, and to keep believing that we will get there eventually.

Love helps with that. It is not the fairytale kind—not always fireworks or grand gestures—but the kind that holds your hand through the quiet, tired parts of life. It is knowing that even when things do not go as planned, there is someone who believes in your “someday.”

As I look ahead, I no longer see love and career as a balancing act but as two parts of the same story. The deadlines and daydreams can coexist. The person I love does not pull me away from my goals; she reminds me why those goals matter. And when life gets heavy, when work feels endless and the world feels too loud, it is love—steady, patient, and real—that brings me back to center.

Maybe that is what growing up really is: learning to live in the middle—between ambition and affection, between where we are and where we hope to be. It is understanding that fulfillment does not come from choosing one over the other, but from letting both shape us.

Someday, when I look back, I hope I remember these years not as the time I had it all figured out, but as the time I learned how to keep going. To build a life not just of achievements, but of meaning. To chase success without losing softness. To love without losing myself.

Between deadlines and daydreams, I am still learning—and that is enough for now.