My First Time Living With Strangers (Istanbul, Turkey)

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7:28am - January 3rd, 2022 - Happy new year!

A few months ago I was invited to an event in Doha, Qatar about the future of education. I somehow convinced the team organizing the event to add in a 6-day layover in Istanbul Turkey so that we could turn the trip into more of an adventure. So, I invited my friend Ryan and we set out in hopes of an unusual experience with a bit of optimism in our hearts.

Rumeysa and Eray are the two kindest people I have ever met. Before I go into anything else, I want to give them another big thank you. You made us feel more than welcomed and we are forever grateful for the incredible time we shared together.

8:03 am. I have a bit of writer's block right now. I wanted to write out a longer description, so I went downstairs to try to make some Matcha for the first time, but that failed miserably and now I'm sipping on some sour grass concoction. The matcha was from Emma Chamberlain's coffee brand and speaking of her, I noticed that I spelled her last name wrong in the subtitles (I'm sorry Emma). I also may have made a few little mistakes here and there, but I spent 3 hours making them so I hope the effort is appreciated.

In general, I'm doing well. I hung out with a friend I hadn't seen in a while the other day and it's made me want to dissect more of my current feelings and emotions on a deeper level. But instead of just writing them down in my journal, I feel more inspired to express how I'm feeling through art. Whether it's through my videos, designing a new collection for Perspectopia, making music, or exploring a new medium, I feel like anything is possible. Heck, I want to design my dream home on the coast of Northern California for fun, I want to design a couch, I want to buy a synth machine and learn the ins and outs of making music. From time to time, I get caught up in the business of everything I'm doing. The numbers, the logistics, and contracts, and formalities, etc. I forget that I didn't start any of this for all of that- of course, I have to find a balance of both, but I notice that it makes me think on more realistic terms. It brings my dreaming self down to earth. This is my gap year though. It's my own world that I've created where I can go anywhere and do anything. I feel damn lucky to be able to say that.

I think that's all for now. I was going to discuss the video a bit more, but it's 8:27 now and I just want to post and video and get to work on the next one.

Life is a work in progress.

Feel free to check in with yourself in the comments. (:

Stay Optimistic,
Max

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7:28am - January 3rd, 2022 - Happy new year!

A few months ago I was invited to an event in Doha, Qatar about the future of education. I somehow convinced the team organizing the event to add in a 6-day layover in Istanbul Turkey so that we could turn the trip into more of an adventure. So, I invited my friend Ryan and we set out in hopes of an unusual experience with a bit of optimism in our hearts.

Rumeysa and Eray are the two kindest people I have ever met. Before I go into anything else, I want to give them another big thank you. You made us feel more than welcomed and we are forever grateful for the incredible time we shared together.

8:03 am. I have a bit of writer's block right now. I wanted to write out a longer description, so I went downstairs to try to make some Matcha for the first time, but that failed miserably and now I'm sipping on some sour grass concoction. The matcha was from Emma Chamberlain's coffee brand and speaking of her, I noticed that I spelled her last name wrong in the subtitles (I'm sorry Emma). I also may have made a few little mistakes here and there, but I spent 3 hours making them so I hope the effort is appreciated.

In general, I'm doing well. I hung out with a friend I hadn't seen in a while the other day and it's made me want to dissect more of my current feelings and emotions on a deeper level. But instead of just writing them down in my journal, I feel more inspired to express how I'm feeling through art. Whether it's through my videos, designing a new collection for Perspectopia, making music, or exploring a new medium, I feel like anything is possible. Heck, I want to design my dream home on the coast of Northern California for fun, I want to design a couch, I want to buy a synth machine and learn the ins and outs of making music. From time to time, I get caught up in the business of everything I'm doing. The numbers, the logistics, and contracts, and formalities, etc. I forget that I didn't start any of this for all of that- of course, I have to find a balance of both, but I notice that it makes me think on more realistic terms. It brings my dreaming self down to earth. This is my gap year though. It's my own world that I've created where I can go anywhere and do anything. I feel damn lucky to be able to say that.


I think that's all for now. I was going to discuss the video a bit more, but it's 8:27 now and I just want to post and video and get to work on the next one.

Life is a work in progress.

Feel free to check in with yourself in the comments. (:

Stay Optimistic,
Max

[ezcopo]

I'm so proud of Rümeysa btw. I know Turkish people scare to talk any other languages cause kinda feel other people will judge. But she just tried and nailed it. You guys understood her. Well

[daisyhope]

I am from Turkey and this video made me smile.Especially the way Rumeysa speaks English is so freaking cute! Thanks for giving a chance to our beautiful country and beautiful people.There are good and bad people in everyplace, everycountry and everywhere you go.There is a saying in Turkish " Beş parmağın beşide bir değildir." means that all of 5 fingers are not the same.We use this proverb to imply that it is not fair to judge anything immediately without giving a chance to consider it properly.Hope to see you again in our country and have a chance to host you.Good luck with your next journeys!

[denizerdemozkan]

Eskiden Türkler böyle başka ülkelere gittiklerinde işte aman orası biraz tehlikeli falan ama işte güzel bi yer tarzında belgeseller izliyorduk, sene 2021 oldu ve artık "tehlikeli" olan biz olduk :(

[ididntfindnickname]

As a Turkish person, I'm so sad that my beautiful country looks "dangerous" for you. Just, you should know, half of Turkish society hates our government and these bad deals about our government. Turks are really polite and hospitable people. And, unfortunately, everything is cheap, you guys. Turkey is bad if you're Turkish citizenship, not a tourist. I am in NB, Canada, now for my exchange year. I can see the perspective to my country, and believe me, it is pretty sad :( I am glad to see you in Turkey when you're enjoying it. I hope we will get rid of the government.

[debsreis]

No need to apologize! Love that you're having these experiences, Max

[prafina_]

This probably one of underrated yet emotionally videos on your channel, Max. Rumeysa and Eray were incredible. Need more kind of this episode. It was so interesting to engange with people with whole different background and culture. All we need is spread love and connection.

[switriakram]

Such a warm hearted couple, Turkiye got a big place in my heart!

[rumeysaaslan]

HEEYY THANK YOU CONEM !! (I hope you remember.) 🥰
Me and Eray thank you very much for coming. We spent 3 enjoyable and very nice days. You are great people. Keep making videos. You will be very successful. And I promise you I will improve my english lol. We're going to party in America later. Your next insanity must be Cappadocia within Turkey. Let's visit other parts of Turkey with the Cappadocia (air balloon and fairy chimneys) tour!! You've only seen a small part of Turkey. The rest is more exciting. We love and miss you. Good luck ❣❣❣

[Dylanlemay]

Great video Max! Love seeing people deepen not only their understanding of the world but allowing their experience to deepen other’s understanding. Looking forward to more of this series.

[kaziklimarianinkazg]

I'm from Turkey. If you are rich or a tourist, Turkey is a very beautiful city. Especially Turkey is very expensive for 2 years. I hope he gets better in the future and I was very happy to see you in Turkey. turkey is going to a bad situation right now, but we are trying to keep our hope. Good luck on your journey.

[alperengirit]

Adamın çıktığı eve bak yaşıtının Türkiye’de yaşadığı eve…

[maniagames]

I love it when the video has subtitles, it helps people who are learning English a lot, as me.

[erinciko]

It is very nice that you treat these people with a smile and understanding, even though their English is not good. I watched the video with a smile on my face. They are very friendly people and have tried to welcome you in the best way they can.

[rabianurdonmez]

Turkey is so unique country in terms of being both like a Europe as a living style and confort and also rich culture, gorgeous cuisine and glorious history with natural beauties.

[cathywhang]

Your relationship with your mom is so cute I love it. It's also amazing to see how much you've grown as a creator. You are an amazing storyteller and it's such a privilege to get to watch you grow up on your adventures!

[sophiathephirst]

you continually inspire me max, even your past self. I feel like I'm about to take a leap on my gap year, and I'm really nervous, but watching your videos reassures me that anything is possible. the quote your mom mentioned in the previous video... “I think you don’t want to be inert right? You might not be sure of what you want, and that’s okay because our desires will change throughout our life, so you might want to do something now that’s really meaningful and then in five years it changes, and I think that’s okay, it’s not like you have to find your lives’ passion right away, you just have to let it come to you too. But I also think, sometimes you just need to start acting. Sometimes moving helps, just try something, go to a place you’ve never been. Get a little uncomfortable, see how you sit with it. You don’t know, until you try something", really resonates right about now :)

[nkmn]

Max, I gotta say and I think many other people will agree that watching your videos is fun. Your editing style is so amazing and keep that up. It so cool to see what adventures you are going on. I hope you are doing more of those amazing videos in the future. Wish you the best.

[Guanaaa]

Your editing is unreal it's so good! Watching your videos really feels like watching a movie tbh. Great video, very inspiritionnal, thanks!

[E-Cooper]

Seeing you guys having fun in Turkey, Istanbul is a unique thing. But even though you guys had fun and try to express Istanbul in a right and positive way, this trip and video could be much more informing and beneficial for people who really have a curiosity and desire to visit Turkey, especially to Istanbul.
As a Turkish student in the States, I can say that everyone is identifying Turkish people by their hospitality, and seeing you guys having the same thoughts is nice, but even if you didn't do it on purpose, you guys made Istanbul look like a far eastern country or African country (in a financial way and in socially) . For example you said the hotel is $36 but that hotel room must be a very average one. That means you can find a room for $500/night in any Bosphorus themed palace hotel. And also, the place you guys ate was a very under average place. You guys should've been in a splendid kebab/food place or a restaurant and 've recorded there. Because Turkish food culture is probably the richest food culture in the world and shouldn’t have been monitored in that cheap way.
Turkey is the center of the world and is home to one of the first established civilizations in the world. Istanbul also has historical sights in it. For example, you should have visited "Hagia Sophia mosque", "Blue mosque" and much more.
I hope and I believe one day we will become such a country that people visit Turkey not because our currency is cheap, but to see our unique beauties.