On a cold winter’s day in the year 1981 the genius in the picture was born. My parents named me Nazli…

 

 

 

 

When I learnt how to walk, I started fishing as well. Fish became endangered species real soon. Istanbul/Turkey

 

 

My sister Harika, Mom, and me. Those were some good times… Istanbul/Turkey

 

 

As a matter of fact I used to have plenty of things to worry about…

 

 

 

 

There are no simple quotes to say about my family, let me just keep silent here.

 

 

A delightful exploration for some summer adventure. Mersin/Turkey

 

 

Let’s go to the beach! You ready? Antalya/Turkey

 

 

 

 

What’s our move? What do we do?

 

 

Necati Bolukbasi, Harika, me, Mom, and Dad… Erzurum/Turkey

 

 

Pale blue Mediterranean is sure to impress. Antalya/Turkey, 1997

 

 

 

 

Our high school graduation party is about to begin. Ankara/Turkey, 1998

 

 

With my classmates. We are so proud to have received our diplomas from Gazi Anatolian High School. Ankara/Turkey, 1998

 

 

 

 

I really had my eye on that guitar of Noel Gallagher’s, but there was no way. L Hard Rock Café, Ankara/Turkey, 1999

 

 

 

 

Ayasofya (Haghia Sophia) behind. Istanbul/Turkey, 2001

 

 

Historical Kapali Carsi (The Grand Bazaar) is touristy, but it is one of the largest covered markets in the world, it doesn’t feel crowded. Istanbul/Turkey, 2001

 

 

Friends reminded me that I was not 20 any more. Ankara/Turkey, 2002

 

 

 

 

I am not a fan of swimming in the cold Pacific, but that’s ok. J Laguna Beach/CA, 2002

 

 

 

 

I am afraid Broadway has no room for me. New York, 2003

 

 

Wearing the same sweater, another year older, another year wiser. Well, another year older anyway… Los Angeles, 2003

 

 

 

 

Sea-World, San Diego,  2003

 

 

I don’t know much about ocean acoustics, but at least I enjoy listening to the waves. Palos Verdes, 2003

 

 

Dad, me, Mom, and my favourite: Turkish Iskender Kebap! Ankara/ Turkey, 2003

 

 

 

 

Trojans! Fight on! Los Angeles, 2003

 

 

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” Here our destination is Reno/Nevada! 2003

 

 

Congratulations Class of 2004! Master of Science in EE! Los Angeles, 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

In EEB with Irina, the Budget Administrator of all  times!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Take it or leave it. J