I went to the Ithaca Farmer’s Market for the first time last Saturday—and it was amazing! Walking around the structure was both exhilaratingly new and surprisingly familiar. All of the vendors selling their artisanal meats, custom woodworking, beautiful flowers, freshly-baked breads, aromatic cuisines, and ripe vegetables and fruits took me back to the traditional pazars (bazaars) that I am used to from back home in Istanbul, Turkey. The only thing missing was people yelling at each other.

Going to the Farmer’s Market was also a great escape from my day-to-day life in Studio. I bought a delicious loaf of banana bread, maple cotton candy, and lemon-scented geranium plant for my room. This excursion acted as a great metal reboot after a hectic week.