{:en} It was the 2001 new year I flew back from Canada to Turkey for Christmas break and we as a tradition of my family, we decided to celebrate the New Year in London. You see we are a very secular family therefore we didn’t celebrate any of the holidays most families did around us. Most of them were like obligations of fake family dinners where everybody smiled at each other’s faces but talked behind their back. I did have a very fake family; I think that is another story for another day. Today it is all about how I ended up in London and what is next. Some...

{:en} Welcome to La Jolla, a seaside village that has inspired artists with its turquoise skies, elegant homes, and palm-lined streets, and has been welcoming locals and travelers with its sunshine for decades. Let me set the scene for those of you who have never been to La Jolla. This part of San Diego is reserved for families with children as well as adults. The streets and houses are very well-kept. It has a more mature and cultured look and feel and a comfortable structure, in short, I can say it is the address for peace and luxury. I decided to take a day trip to La Jolla, about...

{:en}       We’ve all said it at some point: “I’m broken.” Heartbreak, disappointment, loss, betrayal… Life has many ways of testing us. But what if the very places that break us are also the ones that can set us free? What if, instead of hiding our scars, we learned to see them as art? “Cracks aren’t just marks; they’re where the light enters.” — Japanese Kintsugi Art What Is Kintsugi — and Why It Matters     Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese art form that repairs broken ceramics using gold, silver, or platinum. Instead of concealing the damage, it highlights it — turning fractures into glowing veins of beauty. The philosophy behind it...

{:en} Most of my writings are inspired by natural, colorful miracles of the earth. Thisbtime, my pen reaches you from Istanbul, where I came for holiday. I am on the shores of the Sea of Marmara, where the world's few historical structures dance with the deep blue waters of the Bosphorus that are sometimes turbulent and sometimes silent. While there is a high construction and a lively crowd around it, suddenly, the mischievous children of the Bosphorus, the dolphins, pass through the vast waters. People traveling on the famous ferries, which are considered among the symbols of the city, throw bagel crumbs to feed the seagulls enthusiastically...

{:en} When the weather starts to warm up and summer approaches, one of the most common questions that come to our minds is; how can I lose weight fast? Diets made unconsciously for this purpose, medicines and teas used unconsciously can cause health problems. While losing weight, maintaining healthy living habits ensures that the weight loss is permanent. In the process of healthy weight loss, we aim to lose more fat weight and thin the body. For this reason, I suggest you follow your body measurements taken with a tape measure and body weight tracking, increasing your motivation during the weight loss process. Supporting hormonal and metabolic balances in...

{:en} You can spend hundreds of dollars on the latest skincare products, but if your gut is out of balance, that glow might never come. The secret to radiant skin and a stable mood starts not on your vanity, but in your gut. The health and diversity of your gut microbiome—those trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes living in your digestive tract—impact everything from digestion to immune function to mental health. However, what is less commonly discussed is how your gut health directly impacts your skin and emotional well-being. Skin breakouts, dullness, inflammation, anxiety, and mood swings may not seem connected, but they often trace back to the same...

{:en} I heard a scorched, aching voice.At first it sounded like shouting;then I thought it would cry out.Instead, it poured itself gently,turning into notes.It was so beautiful—my God—for the first timeI wanted to besomething other than myself.That voice…Drops began to fall,one after another.Was it music? A sound? A word?Or was it meaning itself?Then it ended.I froze.What was I to do now?I had heard it once;I could not let it go.I followed it, held it,caught it,dragged the voice back by the collar,forced it into verse.It sang; I cried.I was ashamed.I cried again for what I’d done,and sighed.At that moment I wokeand remembered.Of course !… it was my mother.The...

{:en} Mercury is still retrograde, and the Sun is moving into Sagittarius. Happy Birthday to all Sagittarians! I am sharing my daily astrological insights for November 17–23. On November 22, 2025, the Sun enters Sagittarius and will remain there until December 21, 2025. This period activates the fire element, highlighting themes of vision, faith, expansion, exploration, learning, and the search for meaning. Sagittarius energy invites us to “see ourselves in a bigger picture”—in other words, a journey begins to find the answer to why we live. Below, you will find the specific impact of this transit for each rising sign. ♈ Aries Rising As the Sun enters Sagittarius, your 9th house is illuminated. This...