Oz World

Those who know me know very well that I love to explore.  New places, new flavours, new fragrances.  Because I am a believer of all new things; fresh things, opening doors to positivity.  Leaving the older stuff in the past, moving onto better ones.  The same generally applies to my travel theory, too, because I think that when I see new places I gain a newer side to me and this is generally the case. Venice was just perfect.  Picture perfect.  The gondoliers serenading whilst they soar through the canals, the narrowest alleyways and of course the ice cream.  Seriously is there anything Italians do wrong?! The warm and friendly people of Italy have never failed to impress me.  Coming from a Turkish background I pay a lot of attention to hospitality, and being greeted with a warm welcome, wherever I went was just the icing on the cake for me. Ice cream is a massive part of my life and Italian Gelato just adds happiness to that.  The excitement of having a late lunch/din

When was the last time you did something without wondering 'what if?', or worrying about the outcome? Now I find this to be a bit of a problem in our society, and want to get to the bottom of it. I say it's a problem, because I see that a lot of people of all ages, holding back in doing what could change a lot in their lives and decisions.  I sometimes feel like rejection or being turned away in whatever I do is such an obstacle that I need to express the negative effect this may have on the lives of so many of us. In order to overcome this obstacle, the first question I ask myself is 'so what?'. This is key, because when you start answering your own questions, it's a lot simpler to picture why 'rejection' or an answer which isn't that of your expectations isn't actually an obstacle.  Stating facts or presenting opinions where due is a part of our nature, and the human race is one of the most confusing among all. The point is,

A lot of those who know me, know that a lot of the things which I buy are things which I have heard or read about; or are simply limited edition so I just tell myself that I need to have it. A lot of the time, you could say that I am left satisfied with those things and following various beauty bloggers and so on would have helped.  This post is about one of the very few that I'm left disappointed with, and the reason why I feel that it is important to write about this one thing in particular is because of how much recognition is actually gets. The Anastasia Beverly Hills brow definer has genuinely no factor going for itself other than its amazing eyebrow brush.  I have used the Anastasia Beverly Hills dip brow pomade, which I loved, and so wanted to try something similar in brand and effect; yet different in efficiency and practicality, and when the lady at the counter told me it's a lot easier to apply, I was sold. It is like crayon and so difficult to apply, shading in t

SO I have made the decision to go back home.  A lot would say it was short lived, a lot would prefer to call it giving up.  I'd like to go with trial and error and I think life is based on this method.   Since I have been here, I have had to tell myself that I will be OK and that I'm now here, and there is no turning back as it is not an option, and I will at least give myself a good six months before I decide to return.  Throughout the whole time that I was having to convince myself, I also managed to realise that there is no such thing as something not being an option.   When I decided to take the risk and head over to Berlin, I was also well aware that if things didn't work out I would just come back; and that is exactly what I am doing.  Surroundings - or family back at home who are constantly telling me "told you so" and "well you could have at least waited until the summer" are the ones who I don't quite understand, though.  I mean, what w

Wonder Waffel, Berlin - The best waffles and ice creams in town. Mc Donald's, KuDamm -  And of course Mc Donald's tastes better abroad - especially if it is followed by a McCafe treat of pastries and great coffee. Oranienstra ße Park, Kreuzberg - Sometimes you just have just around and have fun like a child, and that is just what I did. Holocaust Memorial, Potsdamer Platz - No matter how many times I come here and take photos, I end up visiting the memorial again.  Dadante Pizza, Kreuzberg - The best pizza restaurant run by Turkish owners.  So good, that you would think they are Italian.    Moccachino, Wedding - No breakfast is breakfast if it isn't a Turkish breakfast, so I just had to get involved and treat myself! Brandenburger Tor, Berlin - Still probably my favourite place in Berlin.  No matter how hot or cold the weather is, this place makes me happy.

I cant really say that I have been having a blast these last few weeks.  Homesickness, depression and a negative wave going through my mind, it has not been easy.  Particularly after visiting home a few weekends back, I have not had it easy since getting back.  I would like to think that I am a positive person, full of life and someone who loves to laugh; however, when some things don't go to plan you have to keep adding to that plan and find a solution.  Or even a day out in the city, exploring, at the least. Having mentioned my unexplained love for elephants previously,  I had been curious about the famous Zoologischer Garten since I visited Berlin for the very first time in 2014 - yes, it is a long word, (basically, The Berlin Zoo).  On Saturday the 19th March, I decided that I needed some colour or some hope in my new life, as I couldn't keep telling myself that everything will be ok and I needed to make it ok... So I did.  I went to see some elephants, and of course h

Three whole months without a single post.  Without anything of interest to scribble... Or type, should I say?..  They most certainly were not any old months where I simply wasn't doing or accomplishing anything; in fact I was pretty much getting my life together, making huge decisions.  Or just huge moves.  To Germany. What better way of restarting my good old writing habits than to update you all on my current location!  Hurrah, I finally made it here.  After several visits here and sleepless nights of um'ing and ah'ing, wondering why I cant find a job in Berlin, I was offered an opportunity to work as a customer solutions agent... Speaking English and Turkish only, of course.  My journey was not a smooth one to say the least, but settling in, moving in with my lovely flat mate and finally booking my evening German lessons I can say that I'm a lot more comfortable here, in Berlin. A lot of people did try and stop me when I was in the decision making process.  From fa