Weekly Reads, Designs & A Little Life Update
Hello besties!!!
I can’t believe I’m already sitting down to write about another week. Time really does fly when life gets busy. But honestly? Being busy feels like a reward. I truly believe that staying active—mentally or physically—keeps us grounded. Of course, breaks are essential too. Always listen to your body, pause when needed, and then get back out there.
I have this deep belief that we humans are wildly capable—each of us in our own unique ways. We’re constantly discovering, shifting, evolving. Our interests and titles might change, and that’s actually something to celebrate! The unknown can feel scary, but it’s also where the magic happens. And sometimes? Things are just out of our hands. Total zero control. That’s when I remind myself to let go and trust the unfolding.
Okay, a little deep for an intro— let’s dive into my week.
Honestly, I am seeing here with you, what I have been during this week.
First, I’ve finally finished The Ex-Vows by Jessica Joyce. Honestly, it took longer than I expected. In the beginning, I wasn’t hooked at all—I thought I wouldn’t even like the book. But once I got to the middle, something shifted. I started to feel more connected, and I actually wanted to turn the pages and see what would happen next. By the end, I have to admit—it was deep. What truly stood out to me was how real the characters and emotions felt. Their ups and downs, the way the story unfolded—it all felt balanced and believable, like real life with all its positives, negatives, and little surprises. Initially, I expected more intense passion, drama, and wild emotions (you know, the kind of chaos I secretly love!), but instead, I got something real—and it grew on me.
Now I’ve started The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan. I love her books. There’s always that cozy feeling of family, friendships, and all the messy, lovely stuff in between. I’m still at the beginning, but I hope to share my thoughts on it next week. I also just wrapped up Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs series—which fits the same category of heartfelt chaos I enjoy.
For audiobooks, I’m planning to dive into Emily Henry’s new release, Great Big, Beautiful Life. I have high hopes.
As for my design projects—everything is going well! I’m so grateful I learned Photoshop this summer. Honestly, it never felt like a class, more like a summer adventure. I’m on my final project now, and while it seems easy, it hasn’t felt right yet. Nothing I’ve done so far really satisfies me, so I’ll be experimenting more this week.
Oh—and the gallery internship? It makes me super tired, but in the best way. I leave with a huge smile every time. Recently, I’ve even started turning into a bit of a social butterfly (surprising, I know!). I’ve been enjoying meeting new people, and it’s a feeling I really like.
Before I go, I just want to share a couple of things that made me feel grateful this week—like how time flies, how I’m changing every single day, and how each of us wakes up to a brand-new version of life, every single morning. Writing here wasn’t really the plan when I first started, but it turned into something I look forward to. So, I’ll keep going... until I see the next sign. And maybe that’s why art feels like home to me, and I hold on so tightly to art.
When everything around and within me keeps shifting, creating gives me something steady—something that feels like mine. I don’t always like diving deep into my emotions—sometimes it’s overwhelming, hard to find my way back. But what I do want is to be present, to recognize the value of the moment, and to try to be a good human. Drawing helps me do that. I love seeing people’s reflections on my paper, love how the lines and shadows start to speak. I guess this is how I speak—this is my way of telling.
So, that’s all for now. Thanks for being here, for reading, for sharing a little moment with me. I’ll keep creating, writing, reflecting—one page, one sketch, one breath at a time.
with love,
Seyma
