I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, and have lived in Austria for the past 10 years with my German husband and our eleven-year-old daughter. I studied politics but now work as an illustrator. I love nature, books, films, theatre, and folk music. In my free time I enjoy drawing, writing poetry, and daydreaming about other eras. I’m curious about cultures and love discovering their unique aspects. At heart I’m very Mediterranean, though in some ways surprisingly German. I’m passionate about politics and psychology, yet easy-going and open to whatever others share with me.