Blog Neglect

I am quite ashamed but I must plead guilty of blog neglect. My only excuse is that I've been lost and in love for the past two months and "haven't had any time." I think the past few months have been the most dramatic of my life and I apologize for not having documented nor shared all the thought provoking ideas and feelings that have been going through my mind. With a month left before my flight to Minneapolis from Istanbul is scheduled to take off, I will do as much as I can to make up for it.

Quick Updates:
1. I am currently starting a new CEEDership for AIESEC Istanbul in order to learn a little more about the organization and gain some experience.
2. I am continuing to look for a job with a multinational company almost anywhere in the world, preferably Turkey, Italy, Spain, or any Spanish speaking country. Avon is my first choice after my newfound obsession with Corporate Social Responsibility.
3. The truly amazing friends that have basically taken the place of my family in Turkey have all pretty much left for their home countries. It's pretty hard to see them leave but I must say that I am lucky enough to have those with whom I was closest, my dearest Aakash and Iva, still here with me. I love you guys!!!
4. Again, lucky me one of best friends/roommates from Madison has just come to Istanbul to start a new traineeship for 6-12 months. She's currently sharing my boyfriend's sweet little pad in the artsy neighborhood of Ortakoy. Last week we took a vacation along the Aegean coast of Turkey (see pictures above).
5. A whole new batch of trainees came to Istanbul for the summer. At first it was pretty difficult to start all over again with the "hi, how are you, where are you from, what are you doing in life, blah, blah, blah." But after a week or so I think everyone started feeling comfortable with each other and I have come to really like each of them as individuals and would love to try to become closer friends with them even though I know they are leaving in a month. You guys are really such a great group. Kisses!!
6. My friends and family still ask "when are you coming home?" every time I speak with them. I really miss you guys and love you so much, but don't worry, I will come home, I just don't quite know when. K? Until then don't miss your chance to come visit me in Turkey and experience a completely new enchanting culture.