Seattle
I keep a record of the wreckage of my life
I was supposed to be in Seattle for Thanksgiving. I wanted to be in Seattle the day after I called off my engagement. But instead, I lived in the same apartment with my…
“The moon stays bright when it doesn’t avoid the light”
When I set out to clean my apartment this morning, I never imagined the kinds of breakthroughs I would have while picking crud out of my dishwasher filter with a toothpick. It wasn’t…
Hi, I’m Berrak and I get awkward crazy eyes when I meet celebrities
My very first comic con was in Seattle in 2013. I was struggling with adjusting to life in my new home, and I was beyond excited about comic con. The most exciting part?…
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…
The Big Move
As I type this blog, my brother is in his car, somewhere in Illinois, making the big drive to Seattle. In the car is his girlfriend and puppy (OK, big puppy who’s a…
A Seaside Getaway
What happens when two writers decided to have a weekend getaway and their first real bonding experience as friends? Not as much writing as you would think. When Jessica and I planned this…
From the bottom of my heart
There’s a little pawn shop on 15th street. It’s an unassuming little pawn shop tucked away on a busy street. I drive by it often, and I don’t always notice it but I…
Hey Neighbor, Can I Borrow a Cup o’ Sugar?
One of the biggest things that have been missing from my life since we moved to the U.S. is the sense of community that comes from greeting neighbors. It’s something that’s lacking in…
Leap of Faith
With shaky hands, I unfolded the two pieces of paper that had been taped to my door. I already knew what they would say but I didn’t expect the timeline to be accelerated.…
How I Want to Remember My 2013
I wasn’t going to write a wrap-up blog. I mean, I certainly won’t write a blog about resolutions, but guys, 2013 was a big year for me. But I don’t want to remember…