Istanbul, City of Loneliness

On first sight, you may not come to think of Istanbul as a place where you can feel alone. I have been granted the unique chance of visiting this city for nearly two weeks for the Interaction Design Summer School '08 at the famous T. C. Kadir Has Universitesi. I should really be happy to be here; and sometimes I can fool myself into simple contentness.

Nevertheless, I don't feel at home here, my home being elsewhere. It's at the side of my boyfriend, who is missing me terribly, and who I, in turn, miss terribly too. It all boils down to finally waiting for July 12th, when I'll be going home again.

Anyway, it seems a bit unfair not to be thankful because of this opportunity, so I try. I shall try, and most probably I'll just fail every day or every minute. And better not mention that my team members, other students and the tutors are friendly and supportive; it all creates the sort of ambivalent feeling I really despise. 

Well, better not weep too much then. I should at least try keeping my head above the water, but then again, we'll see if it helps.

Loving you, my beloved Schmusebär.

Georg