The road to Uzungöl was a lot more pleasant than the place itself. We had heard it was a lovely lake, pictures with places to hike and bike ride. It was a lake, and there was a walking path, and…
Category: Birthday
My birthday was in March, but Bülent “gave” me my present a few days ago. We flew to Antalya for the weekend! It was a whirlwind trip but we enjoyed ever minute of it. We flew in Friday night and…
Last week was my birthday. I was very lucky to have many friends who want to celebrate it with me! Bülent took me out for a lovely romantic dinner. His gift to me is a romantic trip to Antalya, planned…
My brother Elliot is a MAN. Clearly he is a man, but now he is super macho. He is in his early 20’s, so he’s no boy. He has always worked and studied hard. He has always dealt with difficult…
I am not closer to 30 than to 20. It feels weird. Though I was still the youngest (adult) at my birthday party. There was a 4 year old, but of the people who have learned to read in that…
See the faces of those people behind me in line? They are disapproving because they think we are flirting in front of Dolmabache Palace, Ataturk’s residence. In reality, what the are seeing is me being manhandled by my younger brother. …
Oh YUM!! Bülent wanted to go to a Kebab house for his birthday, he had heard about a local one that was tasty. The word of mouth was right!! We had cop sis, and all the accouterment. In a Turkish…
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…