Trip Time, Art Talk, Book Rec., Foodie Notes

           Hey, y’all!! The past week was busy and fast. I took a little family trip to Panama City, which was so much fun. Although the weather said it would be rainy, we packed our beach stuff and went. Wuhuuuuuu!! We made it. But before I left Atlanta, I finished my whole internship work by Friday. The only thing that makes me nervous is the weather, which will be fun either way, just being a different place far away from your usual responsibilities. Yeah, right? Until next Thursday, I am off, dude! Do not ask me what will happen when I am back? Not scary, work, Eid, friends’ birthday, opening, summer classes without a break. It is ok.

         Last week, I started a drawing, and it went well. I love women’s naïve part. Naïve and the strong are in the same place simultaneously, which is incredible, and I feel like someone must talk about it. Do not get me wrong, I love men too, but I strongly feel that being a mom of two at a young age has made me think a lot. Like I said in my first blog, how times fly and how we all change, and two steps forward, one step back, sometimes three steps back, five steps forward, Dunno. There is one thing that I know, somehow, I found myself in front of my paper, canvas, sketchbook, with oils, markers, charcoals… they are my good friends that I can open myself to without hesitation. Also, nobody must be a mom to understand that strong feeling or thinking about things you get over. It was my experience, though. But I am sure that many people work hard and deal with lots of emotions somewhere out there. Growing is painful, cliché, but true. It goes so dramatically. When I start to talk about my art, I cannot stop or do not know how to stop, but you know, enough is enough.

       By the way, no rain. The weather was perfect in Panama City. Best time ever to go to the beach without so much heat, a little windy on the beach when I read my scandalous book. It was the perfect combination. “The Favorites” by Layne Fargo. OMG!! If you know, you know it's hard to give five stars to books cause a lot of choices, a lot of styles, and a lot of stories, but this one deserves five stars. I cannot hide my facial expressions when I read how I am shocked, how I am sad, how I am surprised, and how I am sorry and happy at the same time. Layne, are you serious?! It is amazing. Better than any scandalous stories, I feel like camera flashes pop in front of me, then I realize I am in a pool. Oohhhh! Calm down, Seyma, you are not Kat or Bella. When I finished my book, it was my last travel day. As soon as I returned home, I started “The Last Love Note” by Emma Gray. I met her with “Pictures of You”. It was breathtaking, too. It was drama in it, but not the way that makes you hopeless upset, opposite, it makes you more curious, and you just read every page faster than the other page, cause you want to know what will happen??

        Let’s talk about food; I want to let you know, guys, I eat a lot of good food. I probably taste the best fish tacos, nachos, and salsa at San Marcos Mexican Grill”. Alfonso is the best waiter ever:) Of course, Dickey’s, I ate Texas-smoked brisket too, with mac and cheese, and the country music. I love that vibe! If you think I do not eat pizza, you are wrong; it is easy to find and always tasty. Plus, night walks and ice cream with family mean a lot. It's worth it anyway, whoever your favorite person is.

Erin, do not worry. Before I go on my trip, I’ve packed your birthday gift, so when I return, I won't have to run around to find a perfect gift for you. And Cody, I tried “Pineapple Willy’s” pina coladas. I just removed one ingredient, which was also worth tasting!! Thanks for the recommendation.

        I plan to try my acrylic markers in my small sketches. It is so exciting to see the texture and vibrant colors. So yeah, that’s a tiny peek into my week—sun, sketches, scandalous stories, and salty fries. Life doesn’t slow down, but sometimes you get those little breaks that remind you why it’s all worth it. I don’t know what next week will bring, but I have sandy memories and a heart full of new things to try. If you made it this far, thanks for being here with me.

        Tell me, “What are your cozy books or art materials recently?”