What makes Studio Ghibli films so special? We often see two sides of Japan in the media, one more accentuated than the other. The wacky and the bizarre world of futuristic design and technology, the robots, bullet train, anime and vending machines on the one hand; the modesty and minimalism, meticulous attention to detail and … Continue reading the shinto charm of Ghibli
I'm taking the ever popular Politics of the Middle East and North Africa course at university. I am anxious to put this one out, oh well, here it goes. For some context: I grew up in Turkey and moved to the UK when in my early teens. I am currently enrolled in a Scottish university, … Continue reading the modernity question
I invite sleep in, when it declines Moonbathing, such beautiful breeze Mooncakes, such delicious treats The autumn bears its richest gifts The leaves have fallen, the lantern leans Girls wear their most precious lilings I saw a mandarin too, his hands in his sleeves Dancing dragon, dizzying incense clouding the streets Keepsakes, I picked a … Continue reading Mid-Autumn Delights
I prefer dawns over sunsets, but I cannot deny their equal beauty. Sometimes the night calls, even people who have nothing to do with it. I was raised on sunshine, I never knew any darkness until it bit me and swallowed in one gulp. Eventually, I was spit out. Turns out, it had no taste … Continue reading Midnight in a perfect world
I've only been accused of humility that one time. And it was wrong. In fact, I go in between a few different moods. Usually, I need to keep myself in check to stay humble. I mean what do I have be proud of? I know I'm nothing remarkable, so it is quite ridiculous that I'd … Continue reading What do I know?
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