Back to Istanbul!

Sinan and I returned to Istanbul yesterday afternoon, flying into the airport on the Asian side which was new for both of us. Today I moved into my new apartment, which I found on Turkey's Craigslist. I am living with a very sweet Turkish engaged couple who graduated from Bogazici University, and a Japanese exchange student. I have my own room, and it is so large! The kitchen is very complete and has a dishwasher, washing machine, oven, stove, and all of the dishes and utensils that I will need. The bathroom is so nice too. I am happy to have found a good place! Unfortunately, there is not much air circulation so it is kind of musty and damp but we will open windows and they even have a machine to dry out the air! It's 4 minutes from Sinan's apartment, and about 9 minutes from the grocery stores, bus stop, restaurants etc. I will get in shape because it is at the bottom of a big hill! Anyway, I will post photos later - I don't have my uploader cord with me here.
I think tomorrow is my last carefree day ever - Monday my certification course starts then after that, I need to find a job! Here I come real world!