studying/working outside
not every day, but definitely 2 to 3 times a week i need to work outside, mostly in a cafe. i need people around and the smell of coffee. ideally i also want a street view, or if possible, a view of the bosphorus. it feels more open and less restricting.
istanbul offers something new to discover every time, which makes being outside stimulating. there’s also that sense of exploration. i might pause by the sea, exchange a moment with the street cats, wander into a street to see where it leads, or explore a new restaurant.
at home, there are a lot of distractions. sometimes the street is very loud, especially in istanbul where food trucks pass by. in summer, children play outside with loud voices. inside the house, people are cooking, eating, watching tv, or just moving around, and it naturally breaks my focus. even food becomes an easy excuse to take breaks.
that said, the day after a long day of working and walking outside, my desk at home feels great.