Happy 4th!
Red flower
Originally uploaded by Camille L..
It's the 4th of July-- my second 4th of July outside of the USA. It's strange because this is probably one of my top 3 favorite holidays (#1 - Christmas, #2 - 4th of July, #3 - I'm not sure.... I have to think about this for a while) . I love going to friends' houses and cooking hot dogs, hamburgers, and drinking a cold beer while waiting for fireworks. The last 4th I spent in the US was with my friends in Oakland, up at Lauren's house in the Oakland Hills. I loved spending time with all of my friends-- interesting how things change and people leave, people grow apart, and life leads everyone down a different path.
And here I find myself in Istanbul, Turkey. Instead of celebrating Independence Day, I found myself cooking menemen for Selin and I, celebrating the deliciousness of tomato, onions, peppers, and eggs. Culinary fireworks, perhaps, but hardly a substitution for one of my favorite holidays.
And.
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My 30th birthday is coming soon. F***. It's funny how I had this picture in my head about how my life would be when this birthday rolled around. It's so different than what I ever imagined, but I'm really thankful for all of the twists and turns my life has taken. There have been good days, bad days, extraordinary days, life-changing moments, and things that I never would have imagined. But the one thing that I am the most thankful for is never living a stagnant, unchanging, unmoving life. I have met people from all around the world, worked with amazing people in the US and here in Turkey, learned incredible things. I've kept myself challenged and this makes me happy.
I have an eternally hopeful and optimistic view on the world, which has burned me from time-to-time, but I'm thankful for it. I think I would have given up if I didn't have this kind of outlook on life-- after all, I've had a lot of really terrible times (like most people, I suppose). I'd like to think that those days are coming to an end, however. I am really feeling good these days and a lot of it has to do with being content in my life here, as well as meeting someone really special to me. I don't like broadcasting super personal things on here, but I will say that I have someone really wonderful in my life now. It's good.
posted by camille @ 1:37 PM
4 Comments:
I dont know you, other than from this blog of yours, but im really happy to hear that life has turned better for you at last, after you lost a bit of faith in relationships... Enjoy your time!
What a nice flower on that picture, it makes me happy here right now, far away from Istanbul...
Take care
your blog proved to be totally addicting and I have read it in its entirety today! I had work to do! Hunger! but I just had to finish. happy Fourth of July!!! one of those holidays where I know everyone in the US is celebrating and I wish I could have a brat and beer with them. ah, grills. checkered napkins. the staples of life.
Please write a book. A tender volume depicting a young life, well-lived. Your words are beautiful. Breath, imagine, and keep that glorious hope in your heart.
My darling Camille! Happy 4th of July to you too!!!.... Hot dogs, beer (me, Apple Martini, I have one for you), apple pie (and me and Uncle Mike...Superman Returns...)...The great American way. Remember to come home, eventually, we need you here. You, Brook, Lindsey, Sam, Cassie and Ross are *our* future. Don't forget..we love and want/need you here.
Auntie Nina
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