CROSS-STITCHING

YOUTUBE

My favorite hobby during the quarantine was by far cross-stitching. It was a very relaxing activity and I felt productive when I was able to create two products. Now they are decorating the walls of my room and reminding me of the days that we were locked in.

I started creating YouTube videos both in English and Turkish about life in the United States as a Muslim Turkish-American. I really enjoy learning about different cultures, languages, and religions. I want to make interview videos with different groups of people living in the United States, to show the diverse face of the U.S. and people's struggles.

My Turkish Channel

My English Channel

PICKLEBALL

BABY-SITTING

With my family, I started playing Pickleball a few times a week. It was a fun and safe way to stay active. Even though, we started pretty amateur, with the free mentorship of other people playing in the courts, we were able to learn the rules and play more professionally.

During the pandemic, I started baby-sitting for a doctor couple's 6-year old daughter. I have babysat for almost 60 full days. I was very hopeless and I was trying to find ways to help the society during the pandemic. This was a great way to do it!