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The King’s Reminder

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The King’s Speech was a great movie that made me remember the struggles so many people face that are rarely ever seen on the surface. It made me think more critically about the fact that no matter how close I am with someone, there is something I have not shared with them about my life that only my closest family members might know, and that the same applies to them also.

The movie reminded me to never judge a book by its cover and to always go into any situation with the belief that I can overcome all of my personal challenges.

A Kind of Pazar

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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.