Let the sun shine in--

Because the sun was actually out and it was rather warm today (60s), the students were all outside basking in it while eating ice cream. I am surprised, though, that many people are still in coats, scarves, gloves, and boots (both on campus and around town) at this point in springtime. I wore shorts today (gasp), only to get strange looks from people. I stuck out like a sore thumb, but it was okay because I thought it was too hot to wear jeans and a coat.

I find it amazing that I can find clothes in this country that fit me--shorter people, I guess? Anyway, I found a pair of jeans today that were a bit long but actually fit me in the legs and waist. I might have to get them hemmed or try them myself, but the kicker: I paid 10.99 TL ($6.63) for them!! They are from a somewhat fashionable Turkish department store (as opposed to on the street), and they were on sale from 70 TL I do believe, so I was proud of my purchase, to say the least. I now desperately need sandals and sunglasses. And, apparently, needle and thread, which is surprisingly hard to find!