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Happy Thanksgiving! 8 Things to Be Grateful For (And One Bonus)
When life feels dull, overwhelming, or unsatisfying, here’s a powerful antidote: gratitude. But not just vague appreciation, focus on what you have that billions of others might lack. It’s a perspective shift that can bring instant clarity and contentment. Let’s break it down. 1. Health Think abou... Read all
19 August 2020Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Persian Translation
The cover design of the book "Anything You Want" by Derek Sivers Months ago, I started translating Derek Sivers' book Anything You Want during evenings and weekends just to pass the time. Unfortunately, my efforts to publish the book in print did not succeed, so I eventually decided to release th... Read all
20 July 2020May 16, 2020, Zarkhesht (3) | Laboring Instead of Heartbreaking
Yesterday, because I didn’t know where the extra blankets were (plus their small size), I froze all night. The morning passed with breakfast and enjoyable silence, leading up to work discussions that didn’t reach the desired outcome. I also had the privilege of witnessing Ali prepare dough for br... Read all
22 May 2020May 15, 2020, Zarkhesht (2) | Farming, Gardening, and Everything He Does
Zarkhesht is an incredibly beautiful place. It’s neither dry, soulless, and purposeless like modern villas nor dilapidated and uncomfortable like old rural homes. Every brick seems to hold an idea for its uniqueness (the “Zar”). From its mostly wooden architecture to the circular environment with it... Read all
17 May 2020May 14, 2020, Zarkhesht (1) | Meeting Ali Sekhavati
May 14, 2020, Zarkhesht (1) | Meeting Ali Sekhavati A few weeks earlier, I had told Ali Sekhavati that I was very interested in seeing Zarkhesht. Following his own trip there, he accepted my request and invited me. It seemed like a simple trip, but little did I know that my mouth would be thoroug... Read all
13 May 2020April 16, 2020, Tehran Airport , closing that chapter
In the past weeks, my decision to leave the company became more serious and actionable, but what I hadn't anticipated was the stagnation and economic situation caused by COVID-19. It wiped out all alternatives, leaving me stuck in Istanbul with the stay-at-home restrictions. The days passed one a... Read all
13 April 2020Happy Nowruz 1399
Talking about Nowruz and celebrations while thousands in Iran and around the world are mourning loved ones lost to COVID-19, and the local mosque announces a few names every day*, with people clinging to prayers and lamentations, while police sirens and red-alert announcements sound every few hours,... Read all
04 April 2020February 21, 2020, Istanbul
Daily NotesAlmost two years after arriving in Turkey, my main issue remains the lack of a work visa, which in turn prevents me from planning for the future and living peacefully with myself. Things like having calmness at home, enough space for activities beyond sleeping, and a place free from inter... Read all
21 February 2020January 21, 2020, Istanbul (maybe the first snow)
Because Istanbul is surrounded by the sea, it has a relatively mild climate. Except for rare times when strong winds make the rain cold and annoying, most of the time Istanbul’s weather is warm and bearable. Today, however, unlike before, I noticed darkness in the morning due to black clouds over th... Read all
21 January 2020Career advice for Turkish women in 1937
Career advice for Turkish women in 1937 ... Read all
15 January 2020Dribble Invitation
Recently, I received a Dribbble invitation. I don’t have anyone specific around me to send it to. If you’re interested in being active and uploading your work on this platform, send me a few of your designs here. Don’t forget to include the email you use for your Dribbble account in the message. The... Read all
12 January 2020January 9, 2020, Istanbul, Got Cold
Two days after returning from Iran, nonstop rain and wind in Istanbul took their toll. On top of that, a short circuit in my home wiring and a power outage knocked out the heating system, leaving me unable to sleep until morning. By yesterday morning at work, I realized this wasn’t just a minor cold... Read all
09 January 2020