I got offered a job! I know you and dad really want me to be working again. I told the man I’d think about it. It is, of course, in Istanbul. Selling carpets! Can you imagine? I’m pretty sure I’d be great at it. With my affable smile, easy humor and navy blue eyes I’m certain I could sell a ton of carpets to Americans. You know, that drive for more unnecessary things runs deep. Certainly I could make a killing capitalizing on that. If I wanted, that is.

I will be returning to New York on Thursday. My time in Istanbul, so far, has been cherished. Who knows, maybe I’ll live here for a while. Maybe that time won’t be so far away. You, of course, can come and visit. It’s really a remarkable place.

I’m on the way to the airport to pick up Benjamin now. I’m so excited to see him and so glad he’s joining me. I’m glad I got to spend the first part of this journey on my own, but grateful the rest, and my return to New York, will be with him.

Remember when we ate at PF Chang’s in Maple Grove? My fortune cookie said “Sometimes traveling to a new place can lead to a great transformation.” I get that now. I hope you and dad do, too.

I keep seeing Daizee everywhere! Damnit, I love that cat. Tell her hi for me! And everyone else, of course.

Love,