we went back to the asian side and walked through the plain streets and then the open air market streets filled with bright produce and characteristic cobble roads and winking, cat-calling vendors. we were both lost in the crowds, attached by only our hands. i took a picture of some baskets filled with tiny fruits … Continue reading »
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Istanbul day five
I arrived. We hugged, we kissed, he had flowers. We took a three hour taxi through torrential downpour and stand-still traffic with foggy windows. We were strangers and then it was suddenly just the same as before. I slept on his shoulder, we walked through the rain into the quiet apartment. I slept for hours … Continue reading »
he’s got me on a theme
when chris posted the lion king song on his blog, it really jogged my memory. the lion king was the first cd i remember owning and we listened to it on repeat through a good part of my childhood. till this day, the lion king spirit lives on in me. everyday when i wake up … Continue reading »
4 days
and so begins the one-handed countdown. well technically it’s only 3 days because i’m counting friday, which is the day my journey to europe’s cultural capital begins. istanbul. the sound is like a nostalgic sigh from the hookah-filled throat of a maharaja. i am sitting on my windowsill watching the auburn moon rise, listening to … Continue reading »
Thoughts on why it’s important to go your own way
It’s important to go your own way because your own true story is your one unique drop into the interconnected system of proverbial rivers, lakes, and oceans that are actually the human experience. If you try your damndest to live as closely to your true story as possible, you will contribute depth to that system … Continue reading »
It is not mine.
I am running to life. I am running from my anger like birds fly from storms. When I run speed is distance and I am far from the furry. If it catches up, it fills my belly like a gas or a child and then I am the chaos. If I run I can outrun … Continue reading »
Maintenance
I haven’t really felt much like blogging lately, but for the purpose of maintaining this blog here’s an overall update of what’s been going on as of late: istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. kissing. istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. kissing. istanbul. istanbul. kissing. istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. istanbul. kissing. istanbul. istanbul. kissing. istanbul. istanbul. kissing. istanbul. istanbul. … Continue reading »
