Everything ages

Maybe you've seen my post on Sunday, and seen the last picture I posted via my Pinterest. ;) I just felt like sharing all pictures I found because really, everything ages at some point...even our most known, most "loved" social networks available to and used by us. Way too funny, and so true!

Have a fantastic day!!!!

Old and soooo beautiful

If only I had the funds I'd be buying these and making sure they are taken care of in an organized, appropriate, and wonderful way. I love old buildings. Rotten or not they have a story to tell. And I think it's just so incredibly and ridiculously sad to let such beauties wither. If you were wondering whether or not they will be torn down at some point the answer is NO. They practically wait till the building collapses and then they build a modern, gigantic monster in that same spot again. Of course it ruins the whole view. What else.
So my favorite thing to do in Istanbul (besides the obvious: eating, drinking, taking in everything and anything culture-related and family-related) is finding such buildings in every possible corner.

Almost two years ago I wrote how I felt about such buildings, the history of Istanbul, and everything else...and today it is not any different. I also shared that my family owned such an old building, or lets say house. I also mentioned it was rotten and pretty much in bad shape due to vandalism and a fire. You should have seen my face and heart lighten up when I learned that finally after so many years someone decent and respectable was found who takes care of this magnificent structure and rebuilds it the way it once was. It may take years but they already started working on it. I of course had to walk by every day and see how it looked. Obviously you can't see anything, but I was just curious like a little kid. Cannot wait to go back next year and see the outcome (if any!).

The picture above is my favorite building in our area. I took this last time I was in Istanbul because this year there were too many trees in front of it blocking my view. I still love it today. However, I am not sure if there are still people in there. If so it is mostly offices, and I think this building belongs to someone powerful and all but I just want to have it and call it my own. Is that bad or what?!

In other news...summer has decided to come back in full force with temps in the 90s. Yay. 

However, even with daily sunscreen and an SPF of 40+ and all (and I wasn't pale before, let's just be clear here) I got sunburned on Sunday. Granted I was outside, and yes partially the sun was on me, but I was sitting in a cafe drinking apple juice and water and under a huge umbrella providing lots of shade (hence the "partially"!). Nonetheless I got burned. No blisters but enough to be mad at the sun and at myself for not having worn long sleeves. Okay, with 90 degrees it's not fun to wear long sleeves...needless to say I'm slightly red. My friend M. called me Sunday evening and asked how I was doing and when I will be back in awesome Los Angeles, and all I said was "you're talking to a Lobster Lady"! She thought it was funny, and yes somehow it was but I've been taking good care of my skin and I'm sensitive about such subjects and now this. So, anyways...what I wanted to say was take good care of your skin and go read Danielle's blog post if you haven't already!!!

That's all.
Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

This is Me

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Of course it's not! I wish though.
However, my profile picture on some network thingy on this world wide web has this shown as me. And I love it. I think every year I choose something else to remind people how much I adore this time of year. Not just Halloween but the fact that pumpkins are around. They're cute! Ok, at least I think so. :) 

Anyways, I'm digressing here...didn't mean to.

As my crazy random post earlier today said I'm going nuts.
I was able to relax though...at my dental lady's today for like 30 minutes, and at home (after I got soaking wet thanks to the rain - and yes I did have an umbrella) watching 500 Days of Summer. :) Love the movie, and it brings back good memories. :) And apparently I can't stop using smiley faces on this post...so I better stop now. :) :) See?!

Off I go...have a fab rest of the day, wherever you are.
I'm gonna light up my pumpkins and candles. Woohoo.

xoxo,

♥ Selma ♥

Vintage Style

Remember, when I mentioned that I believe I had lived in the 1930s or 1950s or so?!

I still believe so. Not every day, but I do believe I've lived before and probably in that particular time. I don't want to go into details why, and I don't want to go all crazy on this "life before" topic. I know just too well that there are people out there that don't believe in this at all, and I totally respect that. We all have different beliefs and pray differently (or at all), and that is what makes us all so very unique and normal. That's what makes life and blogging so special. It brings random people together who share daily musings, events, happy or sad moments, you name it. New friendships may blossom, old ones may become stronger and better. Anyways, the 1930s to 1950s and even 1960s intrigue me. So, I thought I'd share some pictures with you I found online. Sadly I don't own any of them, but trust me, just looking at them makes me go awwwwwww....

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And even the 1800s fascinate me...beginning or end...it just numbs me every time I see pictures, hold books, and see fashion...I'm in total awe!

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Okay, I'm done now.
Back to 2010!!! Wow!!!

Have a terrific day everyone.

♥ Selma ♥

Pizza, Wine, and Palm Trees

I'm off to some Italian flair today!!!!
Just for one day, can't wait!

In the meantime...have a look at mini me...

I cleaned some things, and found this picture of me glued on a birthday card I received about ten years ago!
I have the original in my album but thought I would use this copy to share with you.
Rarely you can see me do that today...wearing a dress and smiling. Or share personal stuff. ;)
But I know I got it in me. Somewhere!

Little 25-month old me!!!
How weird is this?! ;)

♥ Selma ♥

Lift Me Up

A few years back I walked through State Street and felt the urge to go into some of my favorite stores and just splurge on dresses. To that day I had never really been a dress girl. I loved to dress up and walk around all fancy if need be, or if I felt like it. But, I had never been a girl wanting to wear dresses. Even today I'm not sure if that's what I like. Though, I do have to admit I love dresses...maybe not on me, but I do love them. This might even be some sort of a girl thing (I know it is) and it's fun. So, back then while walking down State Street I spotted a few dresses and just had to try them on. My friend and I both went it and played silly. Unfortunately, I don't have those pictures anymore. We looked chic, and very not ourselves. The urge to buy them was big, but I didn't buy any of them because I just knew that I would never be wearing them or would never find an appropriate time to use them. So, we ended up buying different things and that was it. Though a couple of days ago I came across pictures that showed the most amazing dresses. I loved these and thought I'd share some of them. Hope you like them as much I do.
Oh, and if you think you feel like being sent back to the 1950s or 60s...yes, that's right!

 

 

 

 

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Have a fabulous day!!!