Monday, June 1, 2026

🌸 April, May... and Hello June

Trying hard to keep up with each day lately.

Sometimes it feels as if the Earth is spinning faster and faster. When I look back at April and May, they almost seem like a silhouette.

When I open my diary and read through those days, I remember the causes and effects, along with the emotions that came with them.

I'm not someone who lives in the past, but looking back helps me understand what I want and where I'm heading.

This spring felt a bit like running on a treadmill. Day after day, it seemed as though I was staying in the same place.

But life is sometimes like that.

You keep moving while the view remains the same. Then one day, you notice stronger muscles and realize how far you've actually come.

Maybe that's what this spring was like for me.

And here we are...

Saying hello to June.


Here are a few moments from April and May that found their way into my camera roll, my diary, and my heart.

Three-month checkups continue.

Waiting for test results in the hospital garden...

Smiling and holding on to the belief that everything is fine, while quietly carrying those inevitable what ifs inside.


Still, a cup of tea, a sandwich, good conversation, and a bit of greenery can make even hospital waiting feel surprisingly bearable.



A small signing event, a few conversations, and a reminder that books have a way of finding their readers.

Alaçatı Book Days, 2026 / Mother's Day 

I started the day thinking of my mom and the beautiful memories we shared together.


Then, my dear son's face appeared on the screen, bringing his loving words and good wishes with him. The one who made me experience the joy of motherhood.

Even though he was having a busy day himself, he still found time to call.

I feel lucky.

And a few shot from his business trips

We are living through complicated times. The world carries more than its share of pain.

I have always believed in Generation Z. My son is part of that generation.

"In my book 13th Floor," I wrote about my feelings for the generations that inherit the world we leave behind. A few days ago, while translating those pages into English with my son, my eyes filled with tears once again.

For all the places they were able to reach and all the places they could not. For everything they have, and everything they have been denied.

We are responsible.

Seeing young people care deeply about the world they will inherit gives me hope.





Our garden/ Early morning



April..April 🎂🌸🧁🎈🎉

Fifty-eight has a funny way of making you notice how quickly the seasons come and go.

"Knowing that our children are healthy, safe, and at peace is one of the greatest joys a mother can experience.

In a world where so many illnesses and hardships exist, helping them move forward toward better tomorrows is the gift we, as mothers, can leave behind.

May their smiles never fade."

13th Floor/ Book

.                               Memornies 🌸 🪹

And now, on to June.
Wishing you sunny days, peaceful moments, and many reasons to smile along the way.


See you in the next chapter. 
🌸🌸🌸

Turkish -

Son zamanlarda her güne yetişmeye çalışıyorum.
Bazen dünya her geçen gün biraz daha hızlı dönüyormuş gibi geliyor bana. Nisan ve Mayıs'a dönüp baktığımda, sanki geride bir siluet kalmış gibi.
Günlüğümü açıp o günleri okuduğumda, yaşananların sebeplerini ve sonuçlarını, onlarla birlikte gelen duyguları yeniden hatırlıyorum. Günlük tutmanın faydaları işte 😊
Geçmişte yaşayan biri değilim. Ama geriye dönüp bakmak, ne istediğimi ve nereye doğru ilerlediğimi anlamama yardımcı oluyor. Farkındalığı artırıyor.
Şöyle bir benzetme yapayım. 
Bu bahar biraz koşu bandında koşmak gibiydi. Günler geçerken, sanki hep aynı yerde kalıyormuşum gibi hissettim.
Ama hayat bazen böyledir ya...
Hareket etmeye devam edersiniz, ama manzara değişmez. Sonra bir gün gelişen kaslarınızı fark eder ve aslında ne kadar yol aldığınızı görürsünüz.
Belki de bu bahar benim için tam olarak böyleydi.
Ve işte buradayız...
Haziran'a merhaba diyoruz. 

Nisan ve Mayıs aylarından kareler...
 Anılardaki yerini aldılar bile.

Mayıs ayında küçük bir imza buluşması ve anneler günü birarada oldu. 
Güne annemi ve birlikte paylaştığımız güzel anıları düşünerek başlamıştım.
Sonra ekranda oğlumun yüzü belirdi...
Güzel dilekleri ve sevgi dolu sözleriyle. Bana annelik duygusunu tattıran oğlumun.
Yoğun bir gün geçiriyor olmasına rağmen aramayı ihmal etmedi.
Onun iş gezilerinde çektiği bir kaç fotoğrafı da paylaşayım.
Kendimi şanslı hissediyorum. 

Karmaşık zamanlardan geçiyoruz. Dünya, taşıması gerekenden daha fazla acı taşıyor.
Ben Z Kuşağı'na her zaman inandım. Oğlum da bu kuşağın bir parçası.
"13. Kat" kitabımda, ardımızda bırakacağımız dünyayı devralacak nesillerle ilgili duygularımı yazmıştım. Birkaç gün önce o sayfaları birlikte İngilizceye çevirirken, gözlerim bir kez daha doldu.
Ulaşabildikleri ve ulaşamadıkları tüm yerler için...
Sahip oldukları ve mahrum bırakıldıkları her şey için...
Sorumluyuz.
Genç insanların miras alacakları dünyaya böylesine içten bir şekilde sahip çıkmalarını görmek bana umut veriyor.

Bu sene doğum günümde, 60 'a adım adım yaklaşırken, zamanın nasıl da koşturduğunu bir kez daha hissettim. 

Ve şimdi Haziran, senenin yarısı.
Güneşli günlerimiz olsun. Huzurlu anlarımız ve gülümsemek için bolca sebebimiz. 
Güzel yarınlara...

🌿



#HelloJune
#LifeLately
#SpringReflections
 

24 comments:

  1. I really enjoyed this post. Looking back on recent memories while looking forward to a new month always feels like such a meaningful exercise. Thanks for sharing your journey, pictures, and reflections.

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    1. It helps me appreciate both the journey behind me and the possibilities ahead.
      I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for taking the time to read and leave such a thoughtful comment. 🌿

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  2. The treadmill analog is a good one. Here's to a fabulous summer!

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    1. Thanks for reading and commenting. Happy summer 🌞

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  3. What a lovely snapshot of everyday life, good food, and seasonal transitions. Your reflections make April and May feel warm, memorable, and beautifully lived.

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    1. Thank you so much! 😊
      I'm happy those little moments came through in my writing. 🌿

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  4. A lot of things going on this year, hope you have a wonderful June. I'll be here to see your adventures!

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    1. I hope the days ahead are filled with beautiful moments. I'll be happy to share them with you. 🌿

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  5. What a beautiful reflection. It's amazing how quickly the seasons pass, yet when we pause and look back, we can see the growth, memories, and meaningful moments that shaped them. Wishing you a wonderful June filled with good health, happy memories, and many reasons to smile.

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    1. You expressed that so beautifully. 😊
      Looking back really does help us appreciate the memories and growth that can easily go unnoticed in the moment. Wishing you a wonderful June too! 🌿

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  6. What a very thought provoking post on time passing, something I, too, have become more aware of in recent years. Plus I also do so much more reflection than when I was younger.

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    1. It’s true. Time passing often brings a different kind of awareness and reflection.

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  7. It's crazy how life can be. For weeks, it feels like you're going nowhere. Then, suddenly everything moves at warp speed.

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    1. Life has a strange way of shifting from stillness to sudden movement 🙂

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  8. This is such a great reminder to stop and appreciate every day. Time goes by so fast, and before you know it, it's been months!

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    1. Every moment of life is worth enjoying. We realize that more as time goes by.

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  9. It looks like you had a fabulous April and May. I loved your photos. Here's to a wonderful June!

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    1. Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful June as well.

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  10. There was something very tender about the parts about your mother and your son. As a mum, those small gestures and calls mean so much, and you captured that feeling so beautifully. Hoping June is kind to you and gives you plenty to smile about.

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  11. The months do fly by very quickly and before we know it, it will be Christmas again. Your photos painted a colorful story of what you had been up to during the last two months. Elizabeth F

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    1. Thank you, I really appreciate your thoughtful words.

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  12. This looks so precious , I love your reflections for the season. All so thoughtful and gorgeous pictures!!

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    1. Thank you! 💗 The little moments often tell the biggest stories."

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