Being Berrak

  • What’s My Age Again?

    I ask myself that question more often than I’d like to admit lately. Maybe it’s a thing that happens after you turn 30.  It may have to do with no longer having life…

  • I am a bad friend.

    I fell asleep during our text conversation and I meant to message you back the next morning. I was excited to catch up with you and hear all about the awesome traveling you’ve…

  • Confessions of a Journal Hoarder

    In the world of writers, empty journals are considered to be especially offensive. In Seattle, one girl tries to break her bad habits. This is her story.

  • The Year of Gumption

    Every year, I start a new photo album on Facebook. Every year, I try to come up with a title for that album beyond just the year. In 2015, it was the “Year…

  • Let’s talk about 2016

    What do we do with things we don’t like? We put them in the cupboard. – Doctor Who There have been way too many moments throughout 2016 where I thought it needed to…

  • Self-Care Doesn’t Take a Holiday

    December is such a weird month for me. It’s always been full of new beginnings and sometimes, terrifying endings. I know that the holidays bring out a lot of emotions for everyone, no…

  • Making Peace with Being Settled

    Sometime last year, I seriously contemplated the idea of selling all of my possessions (except for my books, of course), and truly embracing the nomad life. The wanderlust was strong, and I was…

  • This Is 31

    I turned into a drunk pumpkin at midnight on my birthday.  It was, by far, the best birthday celebration of my life. My best friend of 16 years flew in from North Carolina.…