December Daily – Day 11



I switched the before pages for 11 and 12 since 11 was a quiet day with
both of us sick and 12 was move eventful.

December Daily – Day 10



First time baking in this house ever. In almost three years.

Daily David – Day 350



Peek-a-boo.

Daily David – Day 349



Cranky boy.

Daily David – Day 348



Daily David – Day 347



Daily David – Day 346



Daily David – Day 345



Apologies for falling behind. Catching up now. We cooked brownies and
this was always my favorite part as a kid.

Catalyst 42 – Every Moment Leads to Now



Catalyst
Forty-Two
is: What was the best moment of your life (so far)?



I have a strong belief that any particular moment couldn’t be possible
without all the ones that came before it. So to pick on moment without
acknowledging the others wouldn’t be fair since, without them, I could
have never had that particular moment.



I’ve had many magnificent moments in my life: coming to the US,
graduating from college, getting my green card, marrying my husband,
giving birth to my son, being pregnant with my second. There are too
many to count. But at this moment, I am happiest I’ve ever been. I feel
content, peaceful, optimistic and thankful. I know it wouldn’t have been
possible without all the moments that came before this so I am thankful
for every moment that led to this one and for this very moment.

Catalyst 41 – Just Because It is Ringing



Catalyst
Forty-One
is: What’s the best advice anyone ever gave you?



This might sound funny but the best piece of advice I ever got was from
husband. Before I met him, if the phone rang, I had to get it
immediately. It didn’t feel like a choice, more like something I was
required to do. He taught me that just because it’s ringing, I don’t
have to get it right now. It sounds silly, but it’s actually a statement
about priorities and owning my own life. Deciding when to do what and
not letting others dictate it for me, not even a telephone. It might
sound silly but, for me, it was profound.

Catalyst 40 – Be The Change



Catalyst
Forty
is: What’s a principle you firmly believe?



This is the quote that resonates the most with my principles. People are
quick to complain about the world we live in; they are quick to judge.
Yet they are not nearly as quick to jump in and help make change. I
believe we’re all part of the problem and we all need to be part of the
solution. Change begins with you. Be the change you want to see in the
world. If we all did that, imagine how amazing things would be.

Catalyst 20 – Karen the Ordinary



Catalyst
Twenty
is: How do you feel about your name?



Yes, Karen is an ordinary name but when you remember that I was born and
raised in Istanbul, Turkey, doesn’t it seem so much less ordinary? I
love my name cause, in my own way, I feel like my parents must have
known that I was going to end up needing a nice, American name so I love
my name to bits.