I Want My Hello Back!

Quotes I Do Not (for whatever reason) Want to Forget From This Weekend:

Vanessa: I tried to steal that bottle of wine, but then she Christianized me out of it. Bitch.

Random, Out-of-Place, Large African American Woman in Ortakoy: But we gotta get the hels up outta here!

Salesman: I sell carpets!
Caresse: Oh, good!

Nice Turkish Man: [helping me purchase a silver ring] Girls have to take such time to be girls. I am very glad I am not one.

Me: I just don't understand why people would even bother going if they are just going to complain all the time!
Levent: Maybe it's because when people don't go, they get called "jerks" and stuff...

Oner: It has been such a beautiful thing to know you.

Salesman: Hello
[We walk by, ignoring him]
Salesman: I want my hello back!

Another Salesman: I can give you both for 500 lira and two kisses.

I would say that while this weekend had some beautiful and relaxing moments (like lunch with Julianna or going to church!), it was overall, quite stressful. But I got a lot done!

I practically GOT everything on my list for presents at home AND a fairly cheap, fairly durable duffle bag to carry it all back in, then pack for home. It will be cheaper to check an extra bag than to ship things. Then I got home...taking a taxi was soooooooo worth it. I wouldn't trade that 23 lira for the hassle it would have been...and packed EVERYTHIN I bought today AND all my winter clothes into my hard suitcase (more protection). Now, I just have to pack all my summer clothes and such in my duffle bags. I'm getting closer!

Anyway, family will be home soon so I just wanted to post a little somethin'.