by Carla | Jan 2, 2012 | News
Istanbul at nightMy first impression of Istanbul? My this is a sleek city. Men are wearing long dark coats, sporting trimmed beards, and shiny black shoes. Denim jeans and sports jackets. I look at myself. And then I look at the other travelers. And I look back at...
by Carla | Dec 31, 2011 | News
So, why did I change the web address of my blog? And why has my facebook name changed? Excellent questions.I have made these changes for security purposes.But wait, security… what am I talking about?Not being directly linked to my full name and the...
by Carla | Dec 27, 2011 | News
Home. Being at home. Such a curious sensation! I am so thankful to have my parents to come home to—isn’t that what a home is? Being surrounded by people you love? It isn’t so much a physical building or an exact location. A few things I am observing? My backpack...
by Carla | Dec 17, 2011 | News
Waves coming in at sunset.My time right now I would liken to a fishing trip. Putting a new lure on the line, securing it with a knot. Baiting your hook with a squirmy worm or piece of old hot dog… casting your line as you simultaneously flick your wrist and let...
by Carla | Dec 15, 2011 | News
Turkish Bible study on Tuesday afternoon. Pausing. Reflecting before hand. I wasn’t sure just how I did making relationships while here in Turkey. There are so many different communities here: at the school we were a community. The church community. The Turkish...