20.12.2007 Daddy makes me want to write I just rang home again as it is eid today, which I found out from a yogini friend so that shows how closely I follow our religious days. I spoke to mum and dad, mum was so cheerful as she's flying to Istanbul tomorrow with Rahman. Dad really dislikes the cold weather so he's staying in London and having a well deserved break from mum's nagging. Its healthy for both of them to be apart time to time, then they realise how m...

21.12.2007 We finally spoke on the phone What a relief that was, we have been emailing each other for some time and finally after maybe two months of very honest confessions about who we are, where we are within us I spoke to him tonight. It was 39minutes and 39seconds exactly, but felt just like a few moments. I don't recall much of the conversation as it flowed so easily and freely, with no hesitations, no interruptions, so natural. It was great to hear his v...

19.12.2007 Zen Story Now that I have more time in my hands I am back into my studies of yoga philosophy and wanted to share this Zen Story: "Words" said the teacher his student, "are only guideposts, never confuse words with reality. Here I'l show you". The teacher called out to his dog adn ordered "fetch me the moon" as he pointed to the full moon as he gave the command. Then turned back to his student and said "where is my ...

15.12.2007 Fight or flight? Arggh, I feel unwell. Having a cold in summer must be the worst feeling when you are already hot from the wether and then feel yourself fighting off some bugs inside...As much as I have been fighting it by continueing as usual I have yet again surrendered today by giving in to relaxing and resting. I get so bored lying around or oversleeping but determined that this has to be the way to get better for next week. Overdosing on hot-lem...

14.12.2007 Time flies by! I really dont like this saying as we can also make time for things and learn to slow it down but today I havent managed to keep atrack of it all. Now with a very sticky keyboard at an internet cafe, i will probably write a bit about the highlight of my day! I was sooo happy this morning to meet some turkish people at German Bakery where I went for breakfast with Liz. The interesting thjing was that I could hear that these 2 lovely p...