Turkey started face-to-face education as of September 6th. But whether it
will remain open permanently is unknown. Most of the children are still unvaccinated. Therefore, the possibility of online education continues. On one hand, people are worried
that such a decision will be made at any moment, and on the other hand,
that their children will get the virus. As a family, we are vaccinated. We keep social distance and wear masks anyway.
I don’t know why but this September has been the longest one ever. Nature is beautiful as usual around here. Daily getaways are motivating us to stay calm and positive for a better future, hopefully soon.
Patience and being thankful for what we have today is our morning motto. Being able to water veggies and flowers, along with having beautiful vegetables on our table, running water to enjoy taking showers because of the expected global water crisis.
So, a few shots taken this September from my kitchen;
Cesme Peninsula, Turkey.
Baby okra in olive oil. This is the classic Turkish way of cooking okra. It took time to prepare one by one but eating these very tiny and tasty okras is worth it.
This sweetie's name is Chance. He is having an afternoon nap. Peaceful 💕
Menemen is a Turkish dish made with eggs, peppers, tomatoes and optionally onions. It was made by the Cretan Turks, who came to the Menemen district of Izmir for the first time, and takes its name from the district.
What I have been reading lately is;
IKIGAI by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia
IKIGAI by Francesc Miralles and Hector Garcia
Ikigai means "Life to be worthwhile/ Purposeful Life". How to start a fresh day, your reason to get out of bed every morning, something that makes you happy and keeps you motivated.A quote from the book: “Essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” The book also contains well known yoga poses, Rajio taisou, Chi kung, Shiatsu exercises to give a healthy start a new day and explains their benefits. In today's stressful and materialistic world, it can be very difficult to find your 'ikigai'- A must read. I recommend this book to you guys if you haven’t read it yet. ” When we leave urgency behind, life and time take on new meaning”/ Ikigai Book.
Stay calm, healthy and safe !
Chance looks happy a cat!
ReplyDeleteSince he joined us from the street, his look changed. Now, he is s happy cat 😊
DeleteThat cat is adorable. Best of luck with kids staying in school. We are in person but kids are regularly quarantined in the US.
ReplyDeleteIt was the same here during fist year of the pandemic. Honestly, I don’t believe we’re ready yet.
DeleteI hope your kids can stay in school. Schools opened here in August last year and were open for the entire school year and now my boys have been in this school year since early August as well. Thankfully the cases have been few and mild at our school, even without masking protocols.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your family is ok. Mine is 19 and he got online education last year which was the first year of collage. At least we all are vaccinated this year. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Stephanie 💕
DeleteI haven't had baby okra in that way! I"ll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel! This is a tasty way to try, plus easy to cook.
DeleteGood luck and keep safe to all your kids who are going to the school. We started our school last Aug 23 but we preferred for online school for our kids for their safety because most of the people here are not yet vaccinated and a lot of people are infected of the virus..
ReplyDeleteThat’s true! It’s the same here. Looks like this virus won’t disappear soon.
DeleteThis is so cool, you had a very busy September, my fav month!!!
ReplyDeleteI like September too. Maybe that wasn’t the best September because of the virus, uncertainty, worries.. Anyway, day trip was really good 😊
DeleteCat's spend most of their day sleeping, and they are so adorable
ReplyDeleteYes, they are! Cats absorb negative energy, they know how to handle it and protect you too.
DeleteYour vacation seems like paradise! The coast of Turkey seems really amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing. The place I live is a peninsula on Aegean cost and naturally beautiful.Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI've never eaten okra. Would like to try your traditional recipe!
ReplyDeleteIt’s an easy way to cook. Baby okra is more delicious. Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic in olive oil. Add the okras, cube tomatoes,, juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper, hot water if needed. Cook till okras softened. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a busy September! And I love your cat!
ReplyDeleteHe is cute, isn’t it? Thanks for commenting. Happy fall🍂
DeleteLove that your September was pretty busy. Hopefully October would be better.
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