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Fill Your Life With Beautiful Things

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The big broad strokes of Istanbul life fill my writing. It’s an amazing knot of a city that I never tire of trying to tease out, no matter how frustrating that occasionally becomes.

But my day-to-day life is filled with smaller wonders, and recently I’ve made more of an effort to let those little pleasures in.

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I buy myself bunches of flowers every week or two, depending on how long they last. The streets of Kadikoy are dotted with woman selling colorful blooms, but I used to think that it was frivolous to buy something that would only die. Now, I consider it part of my ongoing goal to fill my life with beautiful things. Waking up to sunshine on petals brightens my whole day.

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It’s not always flowers. In the summer, I treat myself to pedicures. Maybe I will get a slice of fresh-made cheesecake at my favorite cafe. Or perhaps I’ll buy a cheap floaty scarf. It’s not about spending money and it’s not about filling a specific need; it’s just allowing myself to indulge in small beauties.

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It might seem basic, or insignificant, but my daily life is made so much better. I want to continue to fill my life with beautiful things; it’s a lovely way to live.

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(I have a hashtag on Instagram– #FillYourLifeWithBeautifulThings –where I document all the little lovely things I bring into my life. Take a look and join in!) 

2 Comments

  • Alexandra Bellink
    August 19, 2016 at 12:12 AM

    Aw I love this! I always thought buying flowers was pointless as well, but now I see it in another way. Also, it makes me miss Istanbul so much. PS are these all film shots?

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    • Katrinka
      August 19, 2016 at 12:00 PM

      Thanks Alex! Just the first and the last are film photographs– the rest are from my iPhone.

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