🚧 Blog Under Refresh!

Note to My Readers: Heads up! This blog is currently under a little renovation. I'm in the middle of refreshing the look and updating the content to make it more meaningful — especially as I share my love story, Turkish language learning journey, and lifestyle experiences.

Feel free to explore the older posts, and come back soon for new updates, fresh posts, and a whole new vibe! πŸ’›πŸ“–

Monday

Menanti Rezeki Zuriat – Permulaan Sebuah Doa yang Panjang

Aku masih baru bergelar isteri.
Baru mula sehelai demi sehelai cerita rumah tangga. Tapi diam-diam… dalam hati ini sudah terdetik satu harapan — semoga Allah pinjamkan aku rasa menjadi seorang ibu.

Aku tahu aku tak keseorangan.
Ramai wanita di luar sana sedang menunggu.
Ada yang sudah lama mencuba, ada yang baru mula, dan ada juga yang hanya mampu berharap diam-diam.

Aku menulis ini bukan kerana aku tahu semuanya, tapi kerana aku mahu menyimpan jejak – jejak sebuah perjalanan yang mungkin penuh sabar, mungkin juga penuh air mata… tapi insyaAllah, penuh makna.

Umurku sekarang 37. Suamiku 40.
Kami bukan pasangan muda. Tapi kami adalah pasangan yang penuh harapan.
Dan aku tahu, usia bukan penentu segalanya. Rezeki itu tetap milik Tuhan.

Buat masa ini, aku sedang buat pemeriksaan asas, jaga pemakanan, ambil suplemen.
Tapi yang paling aku jaga, adalah hati. Supaya tak terlalu gelisah. Supaya tak terlalu tertekan. Supaya aku percaya… rezeki itu akan datang — bila masa dah tiba.

Kalau kamu sedang membaca ini dan kamu pun sedang dalam perjalanan TTC…
Ketahuilah, kamu tak sendiri.
Kita mungkin tak kenal, tapi doa kita mungkin sedang melintasi satu sama lain.

Ini bukan tentang siapa cepat dan siapa lambat.
Tapi tentang siapa yang terus percaya walau pintu masih belum terbuka.

Semoga Allah kuatkan kita.
Semoga blog ini jadi tempat yang tenang — untuk aku mencatat, dan untuk kamu membaca sambil berkata,
“Ya Allah, aku pun rasa yang sama.”

Being a Wife Behind the Scenes – Not Everyone Sees It

Being a wife from a distance wasn’t something I planned.
But this is the path that God has written for us.

On the outside, people see me holding it all together — managing work, daily life, looking fine.
But behind the scenes… there's a part of me quietly holding in the longing.
A part of me pretending to be too busy, just to stop myself from thinking about him too much.

People ask,
“When are you going to visit your husband?”
“Why aren’t you two living together yet?”
I just smile.
Not everything has an easy answer.
There are so many things I’m still figuring out — work, finances, timing, the world being unstable lately. It’s not an excuse. It’s just reality.
And I’m doing my best to face it with strength.

They saw our beautiful wedding photos.
But not many know the story after that.

We built this marriage across countries.
We’re learning to be husband and wife through longing, through prayers, through video calls that sometimes disconnect.
But we never disconnect from hope.

Each day I learn to be patient.
Each night I remind myself to believe — our time will come.

God willing, I’ll visit him this September.
I just pray everything goes smoothly.

To all the wives out there living far from their husbands — I see you.
And I pray you stay strong. Just like I’m trying to be, every single day.

Because being a wife doesn’t always mean being next to him every day…
It means your heart stays loyal, your prayers stay sincere — no matter the distance.

Malam ini ku kembali

Malam ini sunyi... tapi hati aku tak sepi.
Kerana di satu ruang yang jauh dari pandangan, ada seseorang yang aku rindu — suamiku di Turki.


Sudah beberapa bulan kami berjauhan. Bukan mudah, bukan juga mustahil. Tapi aku akui, ada malam-malam seperti ini, di mana air mata bertakung tanpa sebab yang jelas. Rindu itu tak bersuara, tapi kuat menekan dada.

Aku cuba sibukkan diri setiap hari. Kataku pada diri, “Sabarlah, sedikit masa lagi…”
Tapi dunia pula bergelora.

Perang yang berlaku di rantau seberang semakin merisaukan. Iran, Israel… dan bayangan ketidakpastian yang menyelinap ke laluan udara. Aku risau — sebagai isteri, sebagai wanita yang cuma mahu bertemu orang yang dia cinta.

Tapi aku tak mahu tunduk pada ketakutan. Aku tahu Allah ada. Dan setiap perjalanan, jika diniatkan dengan sabar dan doa, pasti ada jalan yang selamat. Aku hanya perlu tunggu masa yang sesuai. Tiket belum dibeli, masih menunggu peluang terbaik — insyaAllah, bulan 7 nanti aku akan buat keputusan. Dan jika diizinkan Tuhan, bulan 9 aku akan terbang ke pelukan suami, membawa semua rindu yang telah lama aku pendam.

Malam ini aku belajar satu perkara:
Rindu bukan kelemahan. Ia tanda cinta masih hidup.
Dan kekuatan bukan bermakna tak menangis. Tapi tetap berdiri walau hati sedang berkaca.

Doakan kami.
Doakan dunia kembali damai.
Dan doakan agar perjalanan nanti dipermudahkan.

Kerana malam ini, walau gelap… aku yakin cahaya itu sedang menunggu.

Friday

Our Nikah Day – A Moment I’ll Treasure Forever

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillah, dengan izin Allah SWT, on 27th November 2024, we officially tied the knot and began a beautiful new chapter together. Our solemnization (akad nikah) was held in Kuantan, Pahang — a simple yet incredibly meaningful ceremony that marked the start of our journey as husband and wife. The moment of the vows, something we had always imagined, finally became real… and it was beyond words. I’m sharing a short video below as a little memory from that special day. Just something close to our hearts that we wanted to keep — and maybe share with those who’ve supported us along the way. πŸ’
@nadiahamza19931

Our beautiful akad nikah moment! 🀍

To our dear families, friends and everyone who sent us prayers and kind wishes — thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. May Allah continue to shower this marriage with love, barakah, and everlasting peace. Here’s to forever, insyaAllah. 🀍

Wednesday

πŸ’ Step-by-Step: How We Prepared for Our Marriage in Malaysia πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ύ❤️πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·

A lot of people asked me:

“How did you get married to a foreigner (Turkish citizen) in Malaysia?”

So here it is — the full story (with love and paperwork πŸ˜‚)

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🏒 Step 1: Go to the Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·


πŸ“ Location: Menara Tan & Tan, Kuala Lumpur

⏰ Level: 18th Floor


Honestly... I was SO NERVOUS 😰 the first time I went.

But no worries — I’ll guide you through!

πŸ” Important Reminder Before You Go:

Bring your IC or passport ✅

Bring your partner’s passport ✅

You MUST have an appointment, or you can’t enter ❌

πŸ–₯️ How to Make an Appointment:

1. Go to the official Turkish Embassy website

2. Select “Make an Appointment” (don’t worry — the website can auto-translate to English πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§)

3. Choose your service type & fill in your info

4. You’ll receive an appointment date and confirmation email 

Easy, right? 😊

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🧾 What Happens Inside the Embassy?

When you arrive:

1. Security will collect your phone πŸ“΅

2. They’ll give you a card and send you to the waiting area

3. Wait for your number to be called

Then, go to the counter and:

Submit your partner’s passport and Turkish ID (Kimlik Card)

Request the “Certificate of No Impediment” (Sijil Bujang / Single Status Cert)

πŸ’΅ Fee: Around RM84 (please double-check)

After you receive the 1-page certificate, you’re ready for the next step!

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🌐 Step 2: Register on the e-Munakahat Website πŸ’»

For those getting married in Pahang, you must register at:

πŸ”— e-Munakahat Website (auto-translate works!)

πŸ“ Fill out all the required forms, including:

Personal details (for both parties)

Marriage location

Witness info, etc.


πŸ“„ Then, print out the completed form and prepare these supporting documents:

Copies of IC/passport (both)

The certificate from the Turkish Embassy

Photos

And any other requested files

Make sure everything is clear and neatly compiled πŸ“š

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πŸ›‚ Step 3: Get Kebenaran Berkahwin at Immigration 

Before you can proceed to Jabatan Agama Islam, you MUST go to Immigration to apply for:

✅ Permission to Marry a Foreigner (Kebenaran Berkahwin Bagi Bukan Warganegara)

πŸ—‚️ Bring all the compiled documents (with embassy cert too!)

Once approved, you're almost there πŸ₯Ή

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πŸ—“️ Timeline Breakdown (Approximate):


πŸ“ Embassy Appointment: 1 day

πŸ“ Immigration Process: 3 days

πŸ“ Jabatan Agama Islam: 3 days


✅ Once everything is approved, you’ll receive the final document (Catatan Nikah) to bring on your actual wedding day! 

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πŸ“Œ Coming Soon...

In my next post, I’ll share: πŸ“‹ Actual forms used

πŸ“Έ Sample screenshots from e-Munakahat

πŸ• The time & order to do each thing

… and cute tips to make it smooth (even if your partner can’t speak Malay or English!)

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✨ I hope this post helps any Malaysian out there who’s planning to marry their foreign soulmate πŸ₯°

If you have any questions — drop them in the comments!

I’ll try my best to guide you πŸ’Œ


✨ Then Allah Sent An Angel — Ameerah 🌸

Just 2 or 3 days before our nikah,

A kind soul — a true hamba Allah — messaged me on WhatsApp πŸ“²

She said:

> “If you need help, I can come to be your translator.”

πŸ₯ΉπŸ₯ΉπŸ₯Ή I couldn’t believe it.

I immediately sent her the bus ticket 🎟️

She came all the way from Kelantan — with her adorable Turkish sonsπŸ‘¦πŸ» 

MasyaAllah — I felt like crying when she arrived.

Ameerah, you are the reason our wedding could happen.

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πŸ’ From the Bottom of My Heart...


Ameerah, if you’re reading this:

> "Terima kasih tak terhingga. Jasa mu akan ku kenang selamanya.

Semoga Allah mudahkan segala urusanmu dunia akhirat.

Only Allah can repay the goodness you brought into our lives."

Because of you, I was able to stand next to Hamza on that special day…

And say:

“Aku terima nikahnya...” πŸ’✨

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πŸ“Ή Wanna Cry With Me Again?

Here’s the full Nikah Day video —

πŸŽ₯ [Watch our wedding video here]

Prepare tissues, okay? πŸ˜­πŸ’–

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Stay tuned for the next blog post:

πŸ“‹ "Step-by-Step: How I Prepared for Nikah With a Foreigner (In Just 2 Weeks!)" — full checklist, contacts, tips, and real talk!


⚠️ Ne No Ne No… DANGER DANGER! The Biggest Challenge Before Our Nikah! πŸ’₯

 Everything seemed to be falling into place —

✅ Documents ✅ Family approval ✅ Wedding date

But suddenly... BAAAAAM! πŸ’£

One BIG problem appeared — and it nearly ruined everything 😱

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😨 The Translator Problem

So here’s the thing...

After calling Jabatan Agama Islam Pahang, the officer said:

> “To marry a Turkish citizen, make sure you have a translator during the nikah. We speak Malay, English, and Arabic — but no one can speak Turkish.”

I was like: "EH???" 😰😰😰

My heart dropped.

I forgot all about that!

And now we only had TWO WEEKS left before the nikah 😡‍πŸ’«

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πŸ’Έ Searching... Googling... Stressing...

I searched everywhere.

Google, IG, friends, forums... just to find someone who could translate from Turkish to Malay during the nikah.

And guess what?

The prices were scary! 😭

Some were too far, some too busy, some just... vanished πŸ₯²

Even the translator I did manage to hire — cancelled last minute πŸ’”

I was so heartbroken. I thought… “Ya Allah, is this a sign our wedding might not happen?”


πŸ“Œ Coming Soon...

 In the next post, I’ll share in detail:


πŸ’ How we prepared our marriage documents

πŸ•Œ Step-by-step for nikah with a foreigner in Malaysia

πŸŽ‰ Wedding prep on a budget (and fast!)

...and all the ups and downs along the way πŸ˜…

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Thank you for following our journey so far πŸ’•

Your support means the world! Stay tuned for Part 3 — From Love to Legal: Our Nikah Prep Adventure! ✨πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·

πŸ—“️ The Wedding Countdown Begins!

 

I called my dad again and he said:


> “Okay, we proceed. Nikah 27 Dec, Majlis 28 Dec.”


I was like:

"Haaa?! TWO WEEKS???" 😱

My brain went straight into overdrive: ✅ Checklist

πŸ“ž Call Immigration

πŸ“ž Call Turkish Embassy

πŸ“ž Call Jabatan Agama Islam Pahang

🧾 Prepare all the documents

πŸŽ€ Start arranging the wedding


Every single day was full of: πŸ’Ό Paperwork

πŸ“‘ Translations

πŸ‘— Dress hunting

πŸŽ‰ Venue planning

🍰 Cake , pelamin  (the best part, haha)

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🀯 Headache, But Worth It

It was soooooo tiring. I had headaches every night 🫠. But somehow, everything went so smoothly. Allah really permudahkan semua urusan 🀍.


πŸ”️ Genting Then Kuantan — Meeting The Parents

After one week in KL, we went up to Genting Highlands for a short trip to meet Rusydi & Haiqal 🌫️🎑. Then… we hit the road straight to Kuantan — the big moment.

It was finally time to meet my parents.

Nervous? YES 😰.

Excited? Double YES πŸ₯Ί.

We only stayed 3 days and 2 nights, but it felt like such a meaningful moment in our journey.

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ‘§ Dad's Words — The Turning Point

My dad sat down with Hamza and gave him his full blessing... but in his own cool, chill way 😎. He said: used google translate ok!!

> “Go back and think. If you want to marry, Alhamdulillah. If not, it’s okay.”

Later, I spoke privately with Hamza too. I told him:

> “I’ll give you one week. Think carefully.”

But do you know what he replied? πŸ₯Ή

> “Nadia, I came for marriage. I don’t need more time. If I wanted to leave, I would’ve left 3 years ago. Not now.”

πŸ₯ΊπŸ’” I cried, of course. That was when I knew — he’s really all in.


πŸ˜‹ Arab Food? Turkish Food? RM2k Finish!

We basically went on a 7-day food tour — but only for Arab and Turkish food!

Why? Because Hamza's tummy was on strike πŸ’€ every time he ate Malaysian food. Every nasi lemak = sakit perut. Every roti canai = emergency! πŸ₯πŸ’©

So… guess what?

πŸ’Έ USD500 (RM2300+) gone in just one week.

All on shawarma, kebab, hummus, lamb mandi, baklava... etc..... 

Honestly, I was a bit stressed, but then again — nasib duit dia, lantak dia lah πŸ˜…. I just didn’t want him to starve and faint kat Malaysia 😭.

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🎁 From Istanbul With Love

Hamza came with just two or three shirts πŸ˜† — but a bag FULL of gifts!

He brought:

Turkish nuts and snacks πŸ₯œ

Gummies and chocolates 🍬🍫

Cute souvenirs

And even something sweet for my family ❤️

Of course, we did a little shopping too πŸ›️. But it wasn’t full-day jalan-jalan since I still had to work during the day 😡‍πŸ’«.

Every night, after work, I’d pick him up, we’d go out for a few hours, then I’d send him back to the hotel… and I’d go back home 😴.


🍽️ From Foodie Dates to Family Talks — The Road to Our Wedding πŸ’

 After all the airport drama and emotional hugs, we finally had time to enjoy each other’s company in Kuala Lumpur πŸ’ž. For one whole week, it was just the two of us — jalan-jalan, makan-makan, and laughing like crazy. But ohhh... the way we spent money πŸ˜….

🍽️ After the Tears… Food & Fun!

 After all the chaos and emotions, we went out to eat 🍜🍒 and jalan-jalan around KL πŸŒ†.

Then, I sent him to his hotel — just walking distance from my condo πŸ¨πŸ’ž.

And that’s how the most unforgettable day of my life ended…

with a surprise hug, screaming family, and full heart. πŸ’–

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To be continued... πŸ˜πŸ’•

Stay tuned for the next part of our crazy love story!

🀯 The Twist I Never Saw Coming

 Then... after all that waiting…

A random guy stood in front of me.


Tall. Quiet. Just… standing there. πŸ‘€

I looked at him and thought, “Who’s this?”

So I walked away without saying anything πŸ˜….


Suddenly, my phone rang again — it was a video call.

Hamza said, “TURN AROUND.” πŸ“²πŸ‘€


I turned around slowly…


And YA ALLAH!!! 😱

IT WAS HIM!!!

I didn’t recognize him at all — he looked soooo different in real life! πŸ˜‚


I almost fainted 🫨. And then… he smiled, came closer, and hugged me.

That was the first time in my life a man hugged me. 🀍



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πŸ“ž Family Shocked (In a Funny Way)


I immediately called my family — I needed them to see this moment! πŸ“Ή


As soon as the video call connected, they saw Hamza hugging me and screamed:

“WOOOOOO!!!” 😳🀣

Even my mom and dad didn’t get angry.

Maybe they were just too shocked to react! πŸ˜‚πŸ’₯


πŸ’” Language Barrier & Heartache

 I went to the immigration counter and begged the officer to let me go inside and help him 😭.

But they said no. I couldn’t do anything but wait.


I sat there for 3 hours, alone, overthinking everything...

“Is this a sign we can’t survive together?”

“Will this language barrier always make life this hard?”

It broke my heart πŸ’”πŸ’­.

πŸŒ… Early Morning Nerves

 


I woke up super early that day — my hands were shaking with excitement and worry. 😡‍πŸ’« Took a Grab πŸš— and arrived at KLIA by 7 AM. I waited and waited... ⏳


But time kept passing.


⏰ 8 AM... nothing.

⏰ 9 AM... still nothing.


Then suddenly — he called. πŸ“ž


His voice was panicked.

He said, “I can't pass immigration 😒... I don’t understand the officer... I don’t know how to fill the form.”


At the same time, I couldn’t speak Turkish on the phone 😭. We always used Google Translate before — and now it felt impossible to communicate. I was so scared.

✈️ The Day He Landed — Our First Hug, First Tears & First Surprise

 So... he really came. πŸ₯Ί

Hamza arrived in Malaysia on 27 November, and my heart was beating like crazy!


I had already prepared soooo many documents πŸ“„πŸ“‘ for him — just in case immigration asked questions. Because Hamza doesn't speak English or Malay, I was honestly terrified 😰. I kept thinking, “How is he going to pass through immigration? What if something goes wrong?”

πŸ’ž From a Virtual to Forever

 And then... it happened. πŸ’

The countdown ended. The video played.

Our hearts met in real life.


From a random meeting in a virtual room to a love that withstood distance, judgment, and doubt — we turned from strangers into soulmates.

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🫢 Thank you for reading our little love story. If you're ever doubting love or wondering if something real can come from unexpected places... maybe this is your sign. πŸ’Œ

πŸ’ͺ His Big Decision

 Within one month, he worked day and night — siang malam — to save up. Even when he didn’t have much, he made it happen. He bought the flight ticket.


That moment… I felt nervous, shy, and honestly, insecure. I thought to myself, “He’s so good-looking... and me? I'm just me. What if he regrets it?”


But he was firm. He said, "If we don’t meet, then it’s better we end this."

That hit me. I couldn't bear to lose him.


I remembered my past — a five-year relationship with someone who never fought to stay. And now here’s this man, crossing countries just to prove his love.


So I chose to believe in Hamza.


πŸ’” Almost Lost You

 

Believe it or not, we almost broke up four times. People kept telling him I was a liar, that I was just playing games. They didn’t believe our love was real. Maybe even he started to doubt me…


We planned to meet three or four times — each time, something went wrong. I postponed again and again… until he gave up.


But one day, I told him, "If you really want to be with me... then come. Let’s get married."


🌟 The Beginning of Us

 I was just another girl on Party Star, following my friends into different rooms for fun — and that’s how I met him.


I kept following him into rooms — not because I planned to fall in love, but because talking to him felt different. Special. I joined his agency and stayed for nearly three years. Slowly, our connection grew deeper, turning from laughter and voice chats into something more real... something that made my heart skip.


But love isn't always easy.

πŸ’• How We Met — From Strangers to Soulmates

 You never really know when your life is about to change forever. For me, it started with a simple mobile game — Party Star.


If you've never played Party Star before, it's a fun social game where people can join different virtual rooms, talk, sing, play games, and make new friends from all over the world. Back then, we could hop into different country servers, meet people from Turkey, Indonesia, the Middle East... but now it's limited. Malaysia can only connect with other Malaysians. 😒


But before all these limitations, something magical happened.

πŸ’ž My Love Story — New Label is Here!

 


Hello and welcome to the sweetest part of my blog! πŸ₯°
This is where I’ll share all about my real-life love journey — from how I met my Turkish husband πŸ’Œ to our cultural differences, LDR moments, and building a life between Malaysia & Turkey πŸ‡²πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·

✨ I created this label: “πŸ’ž My Love Story” so you can easily find all the posts related to our love, marriage, and cross-cultural experiences.
Each post will be like a small piece of our story — real, emotional, and full of heart πŸ’—

Stay tuned for more updates — and feel free to comment or share your own story too!
Let’s support each other in love, in learning, and in this beautiful journey of life πŸ’«

With love,

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkish Learning Syllabus ✨

 

Here’s the simple syllabus that helped me understand Turkish better.
I'll be posting one topic at a time — and you can easily find them by clicking the label: “Learning Turkish” on my blog!

We’ll cover everything from:

πŸ’¬ Saying hello
πŸ”€ Learning the Turkish alphabet
🧠 Making sentences
πŸ›️ Speaking in shops
πŸ“š Exploring grammar
🎧 Listening + practice
🍲 And of course — Turkish culture, food & lifestyle!


So… are you ready?
Let’s take this journey together — slowly, patiently, and with a big heart πŸ’–
One word at a time. One post at a time. One step closer to understanding Turkish πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·


🌸 1. Introduction to Turkish Language & Culture

  • Fun facts about Turkey πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡·

  • Why learn Turkish?

  • The Turkish alphabet & pronunciation (focus on unique vowels & consonants)


πŸ”€ 2. Turkish Alphabet and Pronunciation

  • Vowels & consonants overview

  • Special letters: Γ§, ğ, Δ±, ΓΆ, ş, ΓΌ

  • Pronunciation & phonetics

  • Basic greetings + self-introduction phrases πŸ‘‹


🧠 3. Basic Grammar & Sentence Structure

  • Sentence order: Subject – Object – Verb

  • Personal pronouns: ben, sen, o, biz, siz, onlar

  • Verb “to be” & simple present tense

  • Yes/No questions & simple negation πŸ™…‍♀️


πŸ“š 4. Vocabulary Building

  • Numbers: 1–100

  • Days, months, seasons πŸ—“️

  • Family, food, everyday objects

  • Basic adjectives: big, small, good, bad

  • Useful verbs: eat, go, come, want, like


πŸ’¬ 5. Everyday Conversations

  • How to introduce yourself & others

  • Asking/giving personal info (name, nationality, job)

  • Ordering food πŸ₯™

  • Asking directions πŸ—Ί️

  • Polite shopping phrases πŸ›️


🧩 6. Grammar Focus: Cases & Possession

  • Intro to Turkish cases:
    nominative, accusative, dative, locative, ablative

  • Possessive pronouns + suffixes
    (e.g. my book = benim kitabΔ±m)

  • Expanding sentences using cases


⏳ 7. Verb Tenses

  • Present continuous: -iyor (I am eating = yiyorum)

  • Past tense: -di / -dΔ± / -du / -dΓΌ basics

  • Future tense: -acak / -ecek


πŸ—£️ 8. Practice & Exercises

  • Listening: short audio/dialogues 🎧

  • Speaking: role plays, drills

  • Reading: simple texts, short stories πŸ“–

  • Writing: basic sentences and mini-paragraphs ✍️


πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· 9. Turkish Culture & Traditions

  • Everyday cultural etiquette

  • Holidays & festivals

  • Turkish food, customs, and lifestyle 🍒



Stay tuned for the first topic coming soon — and don’t forget to follow or bookmark πŸ’« 

🌿 From 2019 to 2025: A New Chapter Begins 🌿

 

Assalamualaikum & hello everyone,

Wow… it's been years.
The last time I poured my heart into this blog was back in 2019 — a time when life felt confusing, heavy, and honestly, a little lost. I wrote about emptiness, burnout, and the struggle to keep going. And then… I went quiet.

But life didn’t stop. It changed.
I changed.

Today, I’m coming back here with a brand-new story to tell.

Since 2019, I’ve walked through challenges, learned so much about myself, and even crossed borders — literally. I married the love of my life, a Turkish man who didn’t speak my language (and still doesn’t speak much! πŸ˜‚). We’re learning to grow together, love across cultures, and build a life between two worlds.

This blog is now a reflection of my new journey:

πŸ’ž My Love Story – A Malaysian-Turkish love tale, long-distance relationship lessons, and marriage life
πŸ“š Learning Turkish – From zero to (hopefully) fluent, with apps, phrases, and funny mistakes
🌸 Lifestyle & Life Updates – Recipes, budgeting, travels, personal healing, and everything in between

If you’ve been here since the old days, thank you for waiting.
If you’re new here, welcome to my world — full of heart, culture, language, and realness.

Let’s grow together,
Let’s write a beautiful next chapter — one blog post at a time.

Love,
NADIA

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