Monday 27 December 2010

Chapter 22 - Latvian Style Walking

Hi Again :)

Now i finished 5th month in Latvia. Time is going very fast. Today subject will be about Latvian style walking. Actually running or formula 1 :D

I felt last tuesday this situation very good. Because weather was very cold and -13 C. And all the people start to running. :)

It was amazing :)

And all the time I was thinking about why latvian people walking very fast like running :) Now everything more clear.

Maybe I can try to record video and after than i can publish it.

We will see :)

See you

Tuesday 14 December 2010

Chapter 21 - Snow Angel & Table Hockey

Hi Again

I didnt write about to Spanish lessons. We are going to Iecava to teach Spanish by the way I don't know Spanish. I'm trying to learn Spanish.

Now I'm in Latvia. Next week is 5th month will be finish. Everything is fine.

Yes After than our lesson we played table hockey. I won Manuel 4-0 :)



And after than I was snow angel :D I jumped to snow :)

We draw a lot of things to cars







More Photos :)

Because now we are together with Simone. He is very important person for me.






Sunday 5 December 2010

Chapter 20 - New Office

Hi

This is about our new office.

Last Sunday we moved to new office. But its funny way we went to take coach.

Its so far away from center and we took to sofa from 8Th floor. It was really horrible to take it car. One of the chapter about that day. We were really tired and we decided to rest little bit. And we sit the coach. And two guys saw us. And they started to laughing. Still I remember this chapter.

By the way. Now we are in our new office.

Our new address

Dzirnavu Iela 42\2\5

Closer to Krisjana Valdemara Iela


See you

Chapter 19 -Animation Movie

Hey

This article about our animation movie.

Yes we finished it finally. It was more than 1500 photos and more than four days. We were really tired.



Enjoy with watching video
Bye

Sunday 28 November 2010

Chapter 17 - Snow in Latvia






Hi Again

This article about white paradise Latvia.

Now in Latvia, everywhere white. Because snow is here and I like snow.

And last friday we went to Dzivesprieks. Its like an orphanage house. But I like to go there. Because when I go there I feel very happy. Because I try to give some information them.

And, in that friday November 26, 2010, we woke up 6 am. Actually we went to sleep 5 am. And we just slept one hour. After than one and half hour we were in Kandava.

We started wait our spacial car for take us to Dzivesprieks. And car came very late. It that time, we started to play snow-fight. Its really amazing day for me. Because I didnt saw snow last 4 years. And I remembered to my childish. Because I was with important people for me.

I will remember that time. Because its very important for me. :))


Its funny chapter of day. When car was in snow we tried to push it :)

And in the way everywere was white. And Manuel said Its looking like a horror movie. And After than this sentence we started to laugh. Because he said we are going to light end of the way :) Yes , it can be movie but technologic one. Going to light with car. Maybe we can record movie next time :)

See u next time

Wednesday 24 November 2010

Chapter 15 - Couch Surfing

Hi Again

Now in Latvia weather is going to cold. We are waited snow :) now In riga everywhere snow. Its amazing.

Whatever. Weather is going to cold but I met a lot of people last Thursday. They were my guests. They were from Estonia and Lithuania. They are Evs volunteers from Spain, France , Sweden and Germany.

But they are very friendly people. And I didn't understand how time pass quickly with them. Really thank u for visit us

Sunday 21 November 2010

Chapter 14 - Latvian Opera

Hi

We went to Latvian Opera last saturday. And, it was amazing. Really i like to watch. But especially musics were wonderful. I felt like a I'm a performer.



Really I'm sure to I will go opera in Latvia at least once in month. Because when I watch opera, Im feeling more better than normal life, Im feeling happy, like a little bird.

I'm giving more information about performance.

Good read for you

can say with a certainty that this opera marked the beginning of my career as a composer -said Giuseppe Verdi. In 1840, after the death of both children and his wife, Giuseppe Verdi is stricken by a deep depression. Only after two years - in 1842, the composer overcomes his crises, settles down to work and writes Nabucco. The resounding triumph after the performance of Nabucco opened the era of glory for Giuseppe Verdi's operas.

The LNO stage version of Nabucco is based on the concept of time. The theme of time can be traced also in the visual interpretation of the production- it is the course of the sun, the course of human life and, above all, the judgement of the Supreme Power of our thoughts and deeds.

Saturday 13 November 2010

Chapter 13 - Missing People

Now Time is 1.41 am in Latvia.

Same time in Turkey.

I know one person is very important for me in Turkey. Yes. She is very important and she is my little angel. She is my little sister. And she will not grow up in my mind.

Dear Sister
Yes, maybe I cant write to you but don't forget you are my little sister.

I want to present you one song :)



Kisses for you :)

Monday 8 November 2010

Chapter 12 - Candle Evening

Hi

This Article about candle evening :)

We went to last thursday Candle Evening - Latvian Army 90th year celebration. And i like it




Im sharing more information about that event. You can read it :)


The year of the 90th anniversary of the Latvian Army culminated on 11 November, when 90 years had passed since the victory of the newly formed state's army over the Bermondt-Avalov troops. This victory made the freedom of Latvia believable; it opened a way to the full liberation of the state's territory. On Lacplesis Day, Latvia commemorated soldiers of the Freedom Fights who fought for the independence of Latvia. Torchlight processions, candle light in windows and at the commemoration places, a special tradition - lighting candles at the Riga Castle walls, where the Bermondt-Avalov troops were beaten.

Pictured above - On Lacplesis Day, the largest candle laying location is at the Riga Castle walls on the 11 November Embankment, where the fate of the newly formed Latvian country was settled 90 years ago - the Latvian Army, supported by the allied forces, drove the Bermondt-Avalov troops away from Riga. Photo by Gatis Diezins, Tevijas Sargs.

In honour of the 90th anniversary of the Latvian Army and the 90th anniversary of the Bermontiade on 11 November, a memorial service for the fallen soldiers took place at the Dome Cathedral in Riga, as well as the flower laying ceremony at the Riga Brothers' Cemetery. Fallen soldiers were also commemorated by an event at the Monument to Colonel Oskars Kalpaks. There was also a military parade and the official changing of the Honour Guard at the Freedom Monument, as well as the official changing of the Honour Guard at Riga Castle. There was a commemoration event at Sudrabkalnins Monument to the fallen soldiers who had protected Riga in 1919 and a gathering of Youth Guards at the Monument to Colonel Oskars Kalpaks, as well as candles lighting up the Riga Castle walls in the darkness of night and the fact of being together, singing and the celebration tent at the 11 November Embankment.

Kalpaka_piem
Latvian Minister of Defence Imants Liegis and National Armed Forces Commander Major General Juris Maklakovs lay flowers at the Monument to Colonel Oskars Kalpaks in Riga. They are continuing the tradition started two years ago - to honour the soldiers killed today.
Photo by Normunds Mezins, Tevijas Sargs.

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The official changing of the Honour Guard at Riga Castle. Photo by Laila Bajare, Tevijas Sargs.

Soldiers, national guards and youth guards participated in most of the Lacplesis Day events. The victory of the Latvian soldiers was based on courage, selflessness, duty and love - this is what Latvian Minister of Defence Imants Liegis and National Armed Forces Commander Major General Juris Maklakovs emphasised in their salutary address to the soldiers and national guards, military and civil employees and youth guards, when remembering the events of November 1919. They also emphasised the 90 years that symbolically joined the past and present this year: "90 years have passed since the decisive year of 1919 for Latvia - it is the time during which the country has experienced its growth and prosperity, a time that has brought tragic events, but that has nevertheless once again permitted the resurrection of our country and its army."

In their salutary address, both leaders of the defence field admitted that the year of the 90th anniversary of the Latvian Army was also significant because of wide and important defence field reforms. "In making decisions, especially those complicated and far from easy, everything possible has been done to retain the fighting abilities of the armed forces of our country, to fulfil the obligations against our country, as well as the allies, to motivate the best soldiers and specialists to continue their service. We truly hope that decisions made due to the complicated economical circumstances have not obscured the pride one has in being a part of the Latvian Armed Forces, the sense of fulfilment for that accomplished and for a job well done," Imants Liegis and Juris Maklakovs said in their salutary addresses.

Sunday 7 November 2010

Chapter 11 - Impressions About me

Hi Again
:)

I told about this article. And Actually I waited. I gave perfect mails. And Im feeling better now.

Actually I waited from more people. Some of them shocked me. Because some of them didnt write anything

Whatever :)

LETS look together impressions about me


About a friend.... yes .... the Conqueor.... eh few time I know this person... but its like to know him for a long time ....a thing that I felt since for the first time that I saw him in a place called Babite .... we were there for the onarrival training and I saw him face and definitely I said by myself "ok he is Turkish" :D EHEHEHEH .... and I guess ..... after that 4 days togheter we decided to see each others one more time in him home .... and there I felt the hospitality of the Conqueor.... friendly .... always with your best friend or maybe him girlfriend, the Camera :) ready to take immortal some istant of our life like a cat with silent he take the photo and go away..
The conqueor .... one month Im here .... and I can say that is the most important person that I knew in this time here like EVS.
and I hope that our distance will not damage our friendship.... sardinia is faar from Turkie.... but I know that the strong friendship broke any type of obstacle and I know that thanks to him I will be in Turkey. and I hope that you will be in Sardinia and remember I will be your guide. Lets always and forever in touch ;)
In one sentence
Benim için fatih harika bir arkadaşsın ;)

Simone


You are interesting. Very delicate, emotional... Good looking. ;)

Liene J.


Fatih, well he`s a cool guy. Little bit introvert, but social at same time.
Raivo

You are a very nice and friendly person. You are a person who always wants to be in contact with people and always open to have new connections with people.
You are very kind and sensitive but you are always smiling and making feel people better with your positiveness.

This is what I have have felt since I know you.
Hope this is enough.
kiss

Carla


Despite being quite shy, Fatih is kind and sweet. It's easy to see, how he feels, without using words.
Diana

My impression about Fatih Usalan had always been good. He is a funny and smart guy from Istambul that broke my stereotypes about turkish people. I still remember his turkish food and explanations about Ataturk and Fatih Akın.
Alejandro

Nice and humorous,sunny intresting man... Very nice. :))
Viktorija

Chapter 10 - Crazy

Hi Again

I should write here more. Because When I start to writing here :) Im feeling very happy.

I think about my blog : its english version :) But my mother tongue isn`t English. Actually I have Turkish blog but I wrote there just one time :)

But Write here its amazing chance for me. And I can improve myself :)

And I think to write latvian article when I feel without same. I afraid to make mistake. But I think I can do, I should to proud my skills


See you Next Time
Fatih

Chapter 9 - Emotions

Hi Everyone

I like to write here. But I'm so confusing to what can i write here.


Now is autumn in Latvia and I like to autumn, I like to wind. Just start to walking in the wind and see to leaf falling down and flying. I think they are not die. Maybe they are going to their freedom. But their destiny wind. If wind want take away to leafs, Leafs are going away but if wind say stop everything going to stop for them.



But I cant be leaf. Because Its not my style. I cannot trust wind and I cant give myself to wind. OK ! Normally, Its looking so cool. But where is leafs emotions ?

If its my life I can go my way. Why someone take me away ? Why should I go ? In my life I wanted to choose my way. Sometimes I didn't. But Now I'm here, Its my decide, its my life.

Now is time 04.24 I don't know but I don't want to sleep. I want to write something.
But really I cant find to something write more :(

Next Time I will write something.
But its my important thing what people impressions about me :)

I sent message to my friends.
I'm hoping they will write about me. Good or Bad. Its important for me.

And See you Next Time

Take Care

Fatih

Tuesday 2 November 2010

Chapter 8 - EVS Tea Evening

Hi Again

Its to much time writing

Actually Im writing now for give info about our event :)

Today 2 November 2010 Tuesday , We will make EVS TEA EVENING.

If u want to any question about European Voluntary Service You Can Join us

Adress : Aleksandra Caka Iela No:49-4

Door Code C478Y

Tel number : 20363348


I hope to see u :)

Good Bye

Tuesday 19 October 2010

Chapter 7 - FAQ About Turkey :)

Hi :)

I'm writing this article. Faq about Turkey.



How the safe Turkey ?

Turkey is arguably one of the safest countries in the world to visit and the crime rate is low when compared to many Western European countries. Interpol ranks Turkey as the safest holiday destination in Europe for travelers.
For sure common sense precautions should be taken against petty crimes such as pick pocketing, bag snatching etc. but by and large visitors will find Turks to be friendly and helpful.
The following link may help you to compare the various crime statistics in Turkey against those in other countries.


How is life in Turkey ?

People living in Turkey enjoy very high quatlity

Are men can marrigage more than one woman ?
If it not possible in Turkey laws



And Turkish people like football. That video About Euro 2008



And Another Video From Euro 2008 > Sorry Chech Republic And Crotia :)





I gift u one Turkish song



If u have more questions You can send me mail
fatih.usalan@gmail.com

See u next time
Take Care

Monday 11 October 2010

Chapter 6- Survival - Start to Forget Mother Language

Hi Again :)

Its my new problem. Im talking to Turkish Language very hard.

Last Night I was talking with my family in skype :) Yes I feel miss them. Especially my crazy sister :) Whatever



Yes I was starting to Turkish and after than Im changing language to English :)Yes Maybe one day I can forgot Turkish.

And It was very comic question from my dad : Ingilizce öğrendin mi ( Did you learn English ? )
Hahaha.

I can't imagine really :D But I was laugh 15 minutes nonstop :) For This Question :)

See u next time :)
Follow me

Chapter 5 - Problems

Hi

I like to write here :)

I decided to write here after than my angry.

Last time I was feel very nervous. Because same times I want to say my ideas but if its not I dont know language; How can I add same thing.

For example think. I will write one sentence here.

Bugün hava karanlık, canım sıkılıyor.


Of Course !!! You can't translate; If u don't know Turkish language or If u don't use translator.

Really I felt very mixing in first time. And I back myself to anything.

Now Im so sleepy and I can't write more.

See u Next Time
Fatih

Sunday 10 October 2010

Chapter 4 - First Impressions 4 me

Lets Start Again

But in starting point I want to show one photo.









What do you think about this photo ?







Yes, you must think anything about her. But you can imagine everyone think different about her.

Lets Back to My First Impressions About Latvia and What is change from my first impressions.

I came to Airport and I felt I came to small town :) Yes But its here Riga Airport :)

I started to examine people. They were looking cold. Yeah sometimes I thinking same If i meet with stranger people. Because they have very big private space.

And Still I hate to drank russian people. I Think they are problem for Latvia and especially humanity. Because they are round trip everywhere and they want money from people If u dont give them money they try to attack you. How i know it ? Because I lived this situtation :)

Chapter 3 - Riga Trip

Heyy :)

Its very funny to write here :) And I like it.

This subject about my Riga Trip :)

Lets Start :)

I came to Riga 23 July 2010. It was very terrible trip and preparing suitcase. Because I wasn't home and I came to my home before one day to my flight. ( PS : If u gone to EVS , Please prepare your suitcase one week ago ) I think ; I prepared my suitcase like a going tourist :)Because everything mixed. But I will live here one year :)

And trip day..
Really it was very terrible :) Still I remember and imagine :D

I woke up 6 a.m for brekfast and check everyting and go.
But it was last brekfast for me with my family. I didnt eat anything. And Time was 7:32 we were going out from home to go Esenboga International Airport. I went from my family in airport. In time were 9:00 am; my first flight started.



In time 10:10 I was in Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Yes It was very boring trip. Two people were near from me. We didnt talk anything :( But I wanted to talk. I wanted to explain my story.

Yes I waited 2 hours to my next plane. Istanbul-Riga travel same as to my other flight. In my right one Indian guy was sitting and he had very bad English.I didn't talk again. I was so unlucky :( And I came to Latvia 15:10. In First time I was look everywere. I was think in first time; I came very small town or something. Really Riga Airport its very small 4 me :)


Yes I think its enough :)

Next time I will write my First Impressions About Latvia and Latvians :)

See you Next Time
Keep Yourself

Wait my next article :)
Bye

Saturday 9 October 2010

My On Arrival Training :) And My Story






Hi again :)

It's my second write to my blog. I'm feeling perfect in Latvia. But this time Im bit sick. Actually before to start my on arrival training story I want to say something about my EVS evolution.

Yes It's very long story. And I think very boring for me. But I'm in Latvia now :) I waited for this project 7 months or more :( Yes I can imagine, Im looking like a crazy :) But I wanted this project. I waited for bureaucratic situation 5 months. It took a very long time. Yes but I waited and Im here and Im happy.
So sorry for start point :)

whatever..
Last week I went to my on Arrival Training :) Its was so late for me :) Because I'm here in two months :) And I can reply 'How are you ?' question Latvian style 'Normaal' :)
Yeah I know I mixing everything like a soup :)

I went to training with my mentor Ieva ( Im very lucky because I have very cool mentor. Because she listen and respect me. And we have a lot of time )
We had 4 days. I met new people. It was really very interesting :)

I learn new things everyday. If someone ask to me 'Are you miss your family ?' I can say 'Yes, Of Course' But this time mine. I cant wasting time. I must use time very carefully. I know maybe I cant take this time again. Yes I was leave from my family. Maybe its really hard decision. But Im living last 4 years without my family. Because Im university student and Im peer trainer :) But still Im saying I will not waste time :)

I think this month or next month I will start to trip. I will learn new things, I will gain new experience :)

See u next time :)

And Dont forget add to your bookmarks this web page :)
Follow me :)

Friday 8 October 2010

Hi 2 Everyone :)


Hi :)

Its my first write to u. Actually, Im so sad. Because its third month of the my EVS. And I decided to make blog last week. It's so late.

Whatever. Now Im living in Riga now. And Its really amazing chance for me. I remember in my first week. Less talk, sad face :) But now I dont stop talking, kidding. I have chance for improve my skills , my experience, my characterization and I will do it.

This time I trust myself more :)

See u next time