Oh...ReyhanL thank you for your encouragement...but some Turks are just impossible to replace...

Ehh..I was hoping he would forgive... Thankfully us women are very forgiving of men... I should have been better than I have. If I lose him, I will know the next time.

Oh.....did not know that....Thank you for tellling me...  But it is the only explanation I have for my actions.

Honey...

I did not mean to cheat on you.

I am so sorry.

I was drunk. I was stupid.

When I met you at Atatürk Airport and you helped me find the Shuttle Van you showed me your kindness.

I am sorry I did not take that tour with you that day, but we live and learn.

I now know I should not visit other men while I am with you.

If you forgive me I promise not to cheat again

And when I return in February, we will do all the things we talked about.

That is true Lady in Red.... And fortunately I had a chance to see many beautiful historical places (so many I won´t name here) and strangely enough, I did not walk into one mall

I did hit the nightclubs though

Personal tastes are subjective. One cannot be considered to be ignorant just because their tastes may differ from your own. It appears the word "ignorant" is being used extremely loosely in this case.

Ortakoy- Okay...Thank you harpoon...You always so helpful

Hello everyone

I was  thinking of visiting  a jazz club in Galata called Nardis while on vacation in Istanbul. Is this area advisable to travel at night if one is alone? I know everyone has to use their common sense, but I wanted to ask the Istanbul experts first before I try to find a companion....

Yes they will be playing brothers actually.... It is a "war" movie. At any rate, Tobey Maguire is the good brother who goes to war and is thought to be dead. Jake is the "good for nothing" brother and romances  Tobey´s wife[Natalie] (thinking his brother was dead) but then Tobey is found....

I love "love triangles"

Btw Eastern Promises had Viggo Mortensen in it. Not a widely known movie  but worth a try

I loved "Eastern Promises"...I tend to like indie films...Hollywood blockbusters usually repel me (why i don´t know) guess this is how I maintain my "offbeat" way

But...that new movie with Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman, and Jake Gyllenhaal called "Brothers" looks like it may be kind of good..... I will be seeing that because I like Natalie and Jake....

Wowwww... so much valuable information. Thank you everyone!

I was researching malls in Istanbul.... Here in the US malls usually open late at noon and  close early on Sunday at 6:00pm. Imagine my surprise when I researched that shopping malls in Turkey stay open from 10:00am to 10:00pm daily! Anyway it made me so happy as I will arrive on Sunday just in time to hopefully spend some Turkish Liras at a shopping mall...

My question is this...I am leaning to Metrocity as it seems not too posh or swanky. Because I surely won´t be dressed too swanky.  But Akmerkez does seem so inviting as do Kanyon. Does anybody have any information on the best mall for an ordinary tourist like myself?

65% of my inbox.

Sorry catwoman...i am as weak as the next woman

I am one of the select few that just randomly googled Turkish and that is what motivated me....

No sexy Turkish man....

No msn chats that I could not understand...

None of that at all...

..........

  ..........   yeah right

Awwww Zimmygirl...you melt my heart...... Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience

Istanbulum-by Mizan.

to the hunnybunny-thanks again for giving me that link

lol at "tree of Turkish husbands" you all are so funny... Turkish husbands hmmmm dont know about that ....Turkish boyfriends more likely.

The beautiful deer... I am afraid of the beautiful deer... But yes.. I am sure "Bambi" is very happy too.

Like today when I was driving through the woods from work...I was jamming to loud music and for some reason I slowed my speed...at the moment I lowered my speed a DEER ran very quickly in front of my car and into the woods.

Hmmm...I wonder was that luck? Whatever the case I am happy I did not hit the deer.

I used to think I was unlucky...until i realized how much I learned from "bad luck"

Hey thanks everyone

All of your input has been very valuable

Thanks Trudy-this website gives me a good idea of exchange rates

The reason I wanted to know how to ask someone in Turkish where I may trade my US dollars into Turkish Lira is just in case I run out in a different location. This information may come easy to people who travel internationally but I have never traveled outside of US before so forgive me if my questions seem rudimentary.

Excuse me, but can you please tell me where I can find a place to convert my dollars to Turkish Lira...

(I am getting a little nervous about my upcoming trip so bear with me please )

Thanks in advance

I believe in luck...yes... However I also believe every event happens for a reason whether good or bad.

Meeting someone beautiful and spectacular can be considered great luck.

But in the same token that same person could be a source of stress.

Just an example of how luck can be a little "bittersweet"

I do believe in luck. However some seem more lucky than others in this life

Thank you all....

What a lovely poem... And even more lovely for the people who feel this way

Thanks a million!

You are the best

What´s up?

You look like you may know something about clubbing....

Tell me...

Where are the good nightclubs?

 A  place where I can dance all night and see how it is to party in Istanbul.

Who knows? Maybe we can go together

Thanks!

Hello all....

I was searching online to see about nightlife in Istanbul.

I was wanting to go somewhere that has hiphop or rap music but I would be open to drums/bass or even electronica/techno music.

Any information would be appreciated. Thank you in advance

Thank you everyone...

Lol...hunny...is honey...but seems people like to spell it as hunny in chat and on im. It is a "term of endearment" like  sweetie, baby, boo, snookums...okay kinda "sappy" but we say it to the ones we love )or like a lot)

Thanks

Hunny...I need you to meet me at the Zeytinburnu station which will be my sixth stop. I should be there no later than 3:30pm. We can travel together to my accomodations. I will put away my things and we will see everthing for that day.

Thanks Reyhan...

Your suggestion lead me to research the Metro...

and I believe that is what I shall do.

I will take the metro from Ataturk...Then get off at ZEYTINBURNU...and then take tram for KABATAS to Gulhane...which is in the general vicinity of my accomodations. Thanks to all and wish me luck...

Yes Deli. I will heed your instruction, sis.

I have not forgotten that terrible experience and although it was horrible, it is a testament to a woman´s inner strenghth.

I am hoping not to take a taxi for fear they may charge too much money.

Thanks everyone

Okay...This is a phone call I will be making for my upcoming stay in beautiful Istanbul:

"Hello. I need to know how I may arrange shuttle service from the airport to your hotel please"

Thanks Turkish speakers!

Thank you Angel-frier.. Very nice of you

Thanks in advance folks

This is for my man Hakan (love you hunny)

Help me translate this for my hunny please:

I want to see Topkapi with you.

Do you think it will be possible?

I know there is not much to see in two days.

But it will be so much if just to see it with you

Again.. Please do not blame my President Barack Obama for the policies set forth by GEORGE W BUSH and DICK CHENEY. They were in power for EIGHT YEARS. How can my extremely liberal President undo what THEY did this quickly?

But your sentiments are shared also by the racist southerners of America. I wonder are your reasons for ridiculing my President the same as theirs?

Wow.... this is interesting.... Apparently my President is being held responsible for the acts of George W. Bush.

FYI- Blacks are not the only ones who have large families you know.

FYI-President Obama´s mother is white so he is not completely black so you can save your racists stereotypes for a full blooded black person okay.

You are so sweet

It seems

But I find it hard to see

How you differ so greatly?

How is it that you

come out an angel.

While everyone else is so depraved?

Maybe your designs more artful

Your intelligence makes you more calculating.

Although I doubt sincerity

And rarely do you emit clarity

I seek to chat with you merrily

And want to be yours verily.....

(thanks in advance)

It is fine to disagree with me or even ridicule my sentiments however it is Universal Law not to impose cultural/societal norms observed by one onto another. I too find the whole thing very strange but the fact remains that this woman was raised and indoctrinated into a culture that presumably emphasizes the importance of marriage  and (implicitly) devalues women who are without a husband. Her education was not flawed ;no more flawed than any other institution around this world that subconsciously imposes propanganist ideology that would serve the mission of each given institution.( e.g. southern schools in the US  that  taught young pupils that slavery was not a sin and African slaves were meant to be in bondage for the betterment of their white superiors)  Of course her education will be in step with the values of her countrymen. Everyone has their chance/opportunity for a mental breakdown, a-ha moment, or personal epiphany however in this case the venue for the young lady´s was Turkishclasss.

Come on everyone. This girl has obviously had a bad experience. An experience so traumatic that she deemed it necessary to post her desperate plea before TURKISHCLASS. This woman has been raised in such a way that she feels that if she does not get a husband soon her life will be meaningless. I will not impose my worldview on another human being who has been raised in such a way that compels her to make this plea. 

Yes the part about yelling "I am desperate"  as she gets off the plane was very funny, but all jokes aside this woman is going through heartwrenching pain....                                                

This has been very amusing

... But really this young woman just wants to settle down with a nice, hardworking man...Let´s pray the Lord sends someone worthy of her in her path soon....

I wish you luck on it sis!

Thank you very much... help is invaluable

You who have so much....

How could you bring yourself to think of me...

Beauty is one thing but status is another

You have a proud way about you

And it is a great thing

But understand....

Everyone is not so fortunate

As to have had the experiences you´ve had

I will take my bow

The presentation is done

Although very short

My heart you won....

(Thank you in advance.. I know it is long a bit)

Yes...It means I am enthusiastic in my thanks....... 

oh...my mistake...

Glad it made you laugh though!

Thank you deli

Thank you very kindly!

When I come I want to make sure I have an honest guide.

Can I trust you to help me around?

I want to make sure I do not buy too many rugs.

Thank you !

Is there a way to understand the differences we have in our worldview?

I feel like we are from different planets.

There seems no middle ground.

Is compromise possible???

*Thank you kindly*

THank you as well!

Thanks!

Tell me about your day.

What does it consist of?

What is your favorite dish?

Do you like Jazz, HipHop, or Classic Rock?

Thank You!!

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