“What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!” Las Vegas, 2004

During summer I interned in NASA Dryden Flight Research Center. I did get my hands dirty as you see. I have more pictures that match or top this one above… Edwards, 2004

A romantic moment: Galileo and me! NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory / Pasadena, 2004

Let me bring up some neglected fact: It’s always the best to go shopping with Dad. It means no financial limitations. J Ankara/Turkey, 2004

That guy was quite a character. Let’s get real, I was really scared! Ankara/Turkey, 2004

Just chatting a little bit… Highly recommended. J Ankara/Turkey, 2004

At the very least I had to wear that gorgeous gift right away! USC, Los Angeles, 2004

A perfect day for a picnic. Alhambra, 2004

With Annie and her niece. A picture that must be shared, she is such a cute baby!!! Alhambra, 2004

Cheer girls in front of Staples Center. Los Angeles, 2004

Always great to be here in EE Cafeteria, Middle East Technical University. Long time no see! Ankara/Turkey, 2005

Enjoying a nice dinner with Ebru in Atakule. We had a lot of food for thought and inspiration. Ankara/Turkey, 2005

Husnu has always been a shoulder for me. Oh, yeah? Ankara/ Turkey, 2005

“Home sweet home.” Ankara/Turkey, 2005

“We are the best Galatasaray!” I precisely and accurately mean it! Ankara/Turkey, 2005 

I sure am glad to have spent that sunny January day in Mountain High. Nonetheless, to me it’s not worth the drive. Mountain High, 2005.

Don’t make it personal, but I dare you to keep me away from museums. Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, Chicago/Illinois 2005

Sears Tower, Chicago, 2005

March in Navy Pier, Chicago, 2005

A windy picture in April in Mammoth!!! Mammoth Lakes, 2005

Done with Mammoth, on the way back to LA. Inyo National Forest, Eastern Sierra, 2005

I was fortunate enough to meet Paul MacCready. USC, Los Angeles, 2005

Our group “doing research altogether” in Tony’s Taverna on a Friday Night. Malibu, 2005

I will miss you guys! Listen, I also had the chance to see Neil Armstrong, a USC alumnus, in the ceremony! USC, Los Angeles, 2005

A little bit of danger is always good for the soul. Grand Canyon/Arizona, 2005

“There ain't no mountain high enough / Ain't no valley low enough”

Sitting there on the edge, doing nothing but thinking about the meaning of life. That’s a must do.

This picture of mine delivers no fashionable messages. It is just a masterpiece!

My first flight as a co-pilot was with SkyHawk in Torrance/CA, but this second experience wasn’t less distinguished. Grand Canyon/AZ, 2005