A commentary on girly stuff. Normally I do not write often about my issues with Turkey, or with feminine issues. However, living in Turkey, sometimes there are challenges. Especially with the girly stuff. What I mean by that, is that…
Category: Beauty
The other day I was having a conversation with some male colleagues. They were asking about the dress code at work. For women, the rule is--if you wear pants, you need to wear a long jacket, or a tunic. They…
Before the wedding, when my parents were in Turkey we took the opportunity to see as many parts of Turkey as possible. We went to Cappadocia and saw the fairy chimneys. Then we started on our Black Sea tour. The…
On Wednesday I did something I have been wanting to do for a while, yet at the same time dreading it. For weeks I have not been shaving so I could participate in the Turkish practice of waxing. Turkish women…
I needed a haircut. Bulent suggested go with his mother to the hairdresser again. I decided against this because : A) Last time he cut it too short and I did not know how to protest. B) She doesn’t understand…
We have been together for five years, and every night is still like a slumber party. He still opens doors for me and carries my bags. It is just how he is. In the beginning, I was not old enough…