Oz World

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