The Locket of Her Sight

 

Hello fellow bloggers!

Today's post is going to be about something that really excites me.

I recently embarked on a new journey to fulfill my childhood dreams of becoming a writer, instead of asking "what if"s.

I’ve started writing a short story, and as we speak, I just published the first two parts on Wattpad!

It’s a dark fantasy centered around Tom, who falls asleep beside Gemma, only to wake up somewhere impossible—inside her eyes. Trapped inside Gemma's eyes, he watches her move through the world, completely unaware of his silent presence. What begins as a mystery soon turns into a haunting question: Will he ever escape?

My plan is to release a new part every week, and I’d love for you to be part of the journey.

If you’re curious, you can check it out here: The Locket of Her Sight. Let me know your thoughts—I’d love your feedback and support!

If you give it a read, let’s chat about it in the comments! 💫

Catching Up: Life Lately & What’s Been on My Mind

 

Hey everyone, it’s been a while. 

Can you believe it? I blinked, and here we are, already 45 days into 2025.

The past week has been a bit of a blur for me. I caught a bad flu that had me stuck in bed for days. Honestly, I barely left my room. It was mostly just sleeping, drinking tea, and trying to get through it.

Before I got sick, though, I was out and about in Istanbul, just enjoying the city like a tourist. I spent a few days exploring new places, checking out local cafes, and going to some events. It was nice to see the city from a different perspective. Speaking of which, the photo featured in this post was taken from the top of Galata Tower, looking over the Golden Horn.

I would love to continue exploring more of  this city. However, next week, I’m starting graduate courses, so it’s going to be a busy few months ahead. I’m definitely looking forward to some time off, and honestly, I’m already thinking about summer vacation.

What about you? Do you have any plans for the summer yet?

Why We Fear Doing Nothing

 

I think the fear of doing nothing is closely tied to the fear of death. In stillness, it’s as if we risk becoming nothing—and, ultimately, dying as nothing.

Perhaps the question we should ask is this: when we do something, do we truly become something? And even if we do, to what end?

For now, we all know there is an ultimate end to the physical world we experience. Since all our knowledge is rooted in these experiences, the idea of a meta life—something beyond this physical existence—feels impossible to me.

Is it this realization—that life is finite and bound to the physical world—that makes me fear doing nothing? Is it the thought of not becoming someone important, of leaving no trace?

Even so, shouldn’t the realization that our time is not endless bring relief instead of fear? If nothing will ultimately matter in the grand scheme, shouldn’t that free me from the pressure to constantly do or become something?

I often find myself in an inner debate, questioning whether I wasted time by not doing this or that.

But perhaps this struggle itself is the paradox of time.

In the grand expanse of time, our lives are brief and transient—like travelers on a long journey, momentarily stopping at the stations along the way.

So what is there to fear, anyway?

I wish I had an answer for that, but I only have more questions.

The fear of death, the fear of not doing enough, the fear of being forgotten—perhaps there’s another way to look at these fears: maybe the real fear is not death or insignificance, but the fear of never fully engaging with the experience of life itself. The fear of missing out on life.

However, in my opinion, the idea of "missing out" doesn’t quite capture it, either. After all, you can’t miss out on a life you haven’t lived, and we all live different lives—unique to our experiences.

What do you think? Do you fear doing nothing?

The Recipe For Happiness

 

The simple recipe for happiness is to love and accept unconditional love in return.

The journey to happiness begins with love—love for yourself, for life, and for the simple, unfiltered joy of being.

If you want to be happy, love yourself and get a dog—or be your own dog. In other words, free yourself from expectations, conditions, and limits.

What’s your recipe for happiness?

Fixing Bad Posture

 Hey there!

Lets talk posture.

I’ve always been a sloucher, and it’s been bothering me for years. Back in high school, I even wore a posture-correcting vest, hoping it would fix things, but it didn’t make a difference. Over time, I didn’t think much of it, but recently, I’ve started feeling the full weight of my bad posture—the neck stiffness, constant back pain, and the way I look so awkward in photos, always hunched over or leaning in weird ways. So I wanted to see a change.

I started small, committing to just a few minutes of stretching each day. One of my go-to stretches is using a towel while sitting, gently pulling it to stretch my arms and shoulders. Even though it sounds simple, it feels like a workout. I still can’t quite get my arms to connect behind me, which is frustrating. Wall angels are also part of my routine, but they’re tough on my shoulders. The hardest part, though, is my desk—it’s not adjustable, so keeping good posture feels almost impossible at times, and I honestly don’t know if I can keep it up permanently. I just wish there was a magic wand to make it happen. Still, I’ve started taking stretching breaks throughout the day, hoping those will be the lifesaver I need.

I can’t lie—fixing my posture feels like a never-ending battle. Sometimes it feels like I’m just making small adjustments with little to show for it. I catch myself standing or sitting up straight for a few seconds, and then I’m slouching again, not even realizing it. It’s frustrating, and honestly, it makes me feel a bit defeated at times. I’ve always admired people who have perfect posture—they look so poised and confident, and I can’t help but feel a bit jealous of that. Right now, I’m nowhere near that, and it’s hard not to feel a little discouraged.

Got any tips for fixing bad posture? I’d love to hear them in the comments.

So... I Didn't Move to Vienna After All!

Hello fellow bloggers!

After years of tip-toeing around the internet and life in general, I’ve decided to resume blogging today.

In the past, I held back from blogging because I was afraid of not being perfect—worried that what I had to say or what I was going through at the time wasn’t "good enough." But here’s the truth: no one has the perfect answer to anything. Life is messy, unpredictable, and that’s exactly what makes it beautiful. And so, I’ve chosen to embrace my life as the beautiful mess it is.

Things didn’t go according to the plan I had for my younger self. I didn’t end up moving to Vienna as I once dreamed. Instead, I spent three unforgettable months as an intern there before returning home, graduating from university, and then, as we all know, the Covid-19 pandemic hit. After months of isolation, I started working full-time as an attorney—and I’m still in that role today. Along the way, I’ve made important decisions, met amazing new people, started learning new languages, and discovered new hobbies.

As I jump back into the world of blogging, I’m excited to share everything—from personal anecdotes and reflections to book recommendations, travel stories, recipes, and even everyday encounters.

So, here’s to new beginnings! Stay tuned for more posts, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to as well.

Until next time!

I moved to Vienna!

Well.. Only for a couple of months.
So I am here for a very interesting internship position and I have been here for only 5 days now and I am already in love with the city, people, everything basically. My first impressions are that it is a very modern city with historical roots and everyone seems to respect that far more than they do in Istanbul for example. It's a well balanced harmony. In fact, it is also weird for me to see that almost nobody is pretentious in their doings, clothings, or livings. It's almost like there are no statue conflicts. Your personality is more on the surface than your profession or your level of degree and I think that is a great thing. I have talked to everyone from the ground level to top level in our institute and I didn't sense anything different in the way they approach to me. It is such a chill and casual environment. Apart from work, I try to walk for as much as I can in the evenings. I haven't set up a specific route for that yet but everywhere is so magical and it's always a good place where I end up. I already feel like I belong in here. Maybe it was me that came to Vienna, but maybe it was Vienna that was calling me. It was never in my mind, and I didn't know if it was possible, but here I am, and I am more hopeful about my future than I have ever been before. Until next time, Auf Wiedersehen!