Illustraveler – Bits and pieces of reflections & experiences

January 15, 2022

This line from “Firefly Lane” made me think about marriage

Months ago, while I was watching Firefly Lane on Netflix, I heard this line. It hit me and made...

by Aycan Doganlar

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January 8, 2022

What to do when you don’t fit in?

When there’s nothing left to talk and sort out, or you don’t have the energy or desire to do that,...

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August 1, 2021

Taking a break from reading made me more productive

God, it’s so hot in here at home. I need an air conditioner, but they always make me sick....

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July 24, 2021

A story from a decade ago that affected me deeply

A few weeks ago, Nora, who works as an English teacher in my company, recommended me to listen to...

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This line from “Firefly Lane” made me think about marriage

by Aycan Doganlar — on January 15, 2022

Months ago, while I was watching Firefly Lane on Netflix, I heard this line. It hit me and made so much sense to me. It wasn’t something super deep but true. Without further ado, here’s the quote: “You don’t get married to be happy. You get married to have someone to share your unhappiness with.” Tully (...)

What to do when you don’t fit in?

by Aycan Doganlar — on January 8, 2022

When there’s nothing left to talk and sort out, or you don’t have the energy or desire to do that, and you are ? this close to losing your shit, there’s no time to wait. You just walk away. You write down everything on your mind and cry it out. You don’t have to wait for a panic attack to make a decision. You should trust your gut and leave. If this is about a relationship that has come to an end, this song may calm you down. You need a pet, a friend, or anyone to hug. You need someone or something that can keep you out of the loop. It’s very hard to let things go without a support system, but even if you don’t have close ones around you, you have yourself. There’s enough strength within you. (...)

Taking a break from reading made me more productive

by Aycan Doganlar — on August 1, 2021

God, it’s so hot in here at home. I need an air conditioner, but they always make me sick. So I’m trying to cope with the heat, but it’s not going well. I should at least buy a mini fan or something, but I’m sure it’ll be October until I decide on the brand. Anyhow, this is not the topic of this post. A month ago or something, I realized I don’t have the time for the things I wanted to create, such as to get back into blogging again, YouTube, to start a podcast series… This led me to question the things I do daily. Why didn’t I have the time? How would some people have the time for side projects and I didn’t? I decided to make a list of the things I do daily. (...)

A story from a decade ago that affected me deeply

by Aycan Doganlar — on July 24, 2021

A few weeks ago, Nora, who works as an English teacher in my company, recommended me to listen to this amazing story by Andrew Solomon which takes place in Afghanistan when he travels there to find art. I wanted to share it here as well. Click here to listen. I also want to share this amazing quote from that recording. (...)

The first post that I started writing while waiting at the dentist

by Aycan Doganlar — on June 2, 2021

I have been procrastinating for over two weeks to start writing this post. But since I’m waiting for my dentist to call me in, I don’t have a better thing to do. It’s already half an hour past my appointment time, so that can happen anytime. Did you ever feel like not being able to do anything because something specific will happen soon? That’s just how I’m feeling right now. But, if not now, when? If not me, who, right? (...)