California to Istanbul...
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cowgurlsblu
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Joined: Fri, May 04 2007, 23:15 PM
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 California to Istanbul... Hi Everyone,
My name is Lauren and I am going to be making the move from the US to Turkey in just over three weeks! I studied in Ankara during my third year in college and absolutely fell in love with the country. Since I've been dying to get back, I've taken a job as a copy editor with a newspaper and am about to relocate to Istanbul.
I am looking forward to perusing this site (as I am going to need all the advice I can get for housing, etc) and meeting all of you in the near future!
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| Mon, May 07 2007, 18:46 PM |
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bhaklava
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Joined: Fri, Aug 25 2006, 17:30 PM
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welcome. what part of california are you from? What paper will you be working for here? (we're a nosy bunch)
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| Mon, May 07 2007, 19:09 PM |
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cowgurlsblu
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I grew up in the San Fernando Valley (outside of Los Angeles), but my family has since relocated to Carmel Valley (in the Monterey Bay area). I guess you could say I am from both places?
I am going to be working for Today's Zaman.
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| Mon, May 07 2007, 19:48 PM |
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bhaklava
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I'm 6th generation northern Californian (then moved to Texas).
Glad they're hiring more native English speaking editors at TZ. There are a few of us on the forum who write for them. 
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verjen
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Welcome! I too lived in California, but ages ago -- in beautiful Oakland where I went to Art School and realized I wasn't a sculptor. I've met only two folks from this mildly insane bunch, but if they are examples, you will be made to feel at home.
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ch
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Joined: Sun, Oct 30 2005, 19:27 PM
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Location: Datça, riding a donkey
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Welcome, sorry but I have no connection with California whatsoever.
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Bodrum Chic
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Joined: Thu, Nov 02 2006, 16:56 PM
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Location: A Den of Iniquity
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This will be a huge disappointment but neither do I. Welcome all the same.
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AlSF
Expat Gone Native
Joined: Sat, Jun 11 2005, 21:47 PM
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Location: 7 hills by the bay, ocean
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Welcome. I'm in San Francisco now but hopefully I'll be in Istanbul in 6-8 weeks. I have been 'summering' in Turkey for the past 7 years now. You'll definitely find it interesting to be in this forum and it will be quite an experience for you to be living in Istanbul.
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AmandaKay
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Joined: Wed, Feb 07 2007, 23:46 PM
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Location: USA; June-Aug: Istanbul
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Welcome! I'll be arriving in about two-ish weeks. From Michigan, but go to school in Alabama. I'll be a senior in the fall. Looking forward to meeting you at one of the infamous EiT parties!
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cowgurlsblu
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I spent a summer working out of Mattawan, MI (Kalamazoo area), leading backpacking/canoe trips for at-risk youth. Where in that beautiful state are you from? Also, where in Alabama do you go to school? I studied in Ankara with a girl from BSC and am wondering if you know her...
Thanks for the greetings - I am looking forward to meeting all of you this summer!
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AmandaKay
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Joined: Wed, Feb 07 2007, 23:46 PM
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Location: USA; June-Aug: Istanbul
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Oh that's really cool. I am from the Detroit-ish area. I go to Samford University in Birmingham. I don't know many people from BSC, but I may know your friend. How long have you been at of school? I think I am the baby on the forum...
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cowgurlsblu
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Her name is Shyla and she is a senior involved with the Muslim Student Association.
I am actually graduating in about two weeks, so you aren't a baby by too much.
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| Tue, May 08 2007, 7:57 AM |
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Guest
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Joined: Sat, Oct 08 2005, 16:17 PM
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Hi Cow,
Welcome.
I will be in San Diego later this month, so my connection with California is now established.
Thank you.
Last edited by Guest on Tue, May 08 2007, 10:04 AM, edited 1 time in total.
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charly
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Joined: Tue, Jan 25 2005, 22:50 PM
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 I have no connection with California apart from the wine.
Welcome!
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delridge
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Joined: Wed, Jan 26 2005, 19:39 PM
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Location: Icerenkoy, Istanbul
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Welcome to the forum, cowgurlsblu!
Matt
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