make-fun-of-IT!

another site/blog by me; make-fun-of-IT!. I decided to use Blogspot's account for this web-site, mainly because of the simple and easy mechanism to post and put pictures. This new site is mainly for IT fans, and all kind of articles, funny jokes, algorithms, discussions, links, references about IT will be posted there. So let's make fun of it!

Ilter

Ilter, from Turkey, ex-trainee in my current company Datatronics. I had a chance to meet him in Turkey, he is the guy with great personality! Nice to meet you, dude! Greetings from R&D office, 3rd table surrounded by Minicubises. ;)

Footballistan!

I started new blog called "Footballistan"! I am planning to turn it into football discussion point and share my collection of not-easy-to-find photos, video materials, links, etc. So, no more football related postings on this blog ;). Welcome to Footballistan!

Traineeships in India

India is one of the most active countries in AIESEC's exchange program. There are plenty of opportunities to go for a traineeship there. As my SN officer Ismail of AIESEC Turkey told me once: "Don't worry about not matching for a traineeship. The worst case you will go to India, they accept anyone." :))) Well, that may be true. If you are chasing a different country with colorful life, then India is a great option, such a colorful lifestyle and nature, country of Love as some people in Central Asia say. Being a computer engineer, what is important for me is that India has been emerging as the great potential software industry centre as well. Thus, great opportunities to witness this process as well as work in one of those companies, cyber parks, etc. India was my alternative choice for AIESEC traineeship. Nowadays, many companies opened their doors for traineeships, so if you are the one looking for a traineeship then check this link below (I am sure you can find similar info in other AIESEC country web pages):

http://satyam-tcs.aiesec.org.sg

p.s. AIESEC in Singapore and Triin should give me some credits for this post :D

first AIESEC brainwashing event ;)

AIESEC TURKEY Conference Turquoise 2004 poster is still on the wall of my old room in Ankara.

Turkey Trip (being back "home")

My "journey for future" ticket.



My plane waiting to depart Taipei.



Blogging in Singapore Changhi airport ;) while waiting for my plane to Istanbul.



...over Indian ocean...



Dubai International airport



Topkapi Palace (22 Ottoman Sultans lived there) view from the bridge connecting Europe to Asia.



Inside Topkapi Palace.



I love Istanbul, I love its atmosphere (not everywhere)...



Inside Topkapi Palace.



Inside Topkapi Palace.



Topkapi Palace and Mramor Sea.



Cesme, spring water, just near the gates of Topkapi Palace.



Souvenir booths nearby Topkapi Palace.



near Hagia Sophia



Roof of Hagia Sophia.



Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) in Istanbul, built during Ottoman Empire. (one of my favourite places in Istanbul)



Blue Mosque. How it looks from inside. Blue mosque is bult during Ottoman empire. Far at the front you can see people praying.



Blue Mosque door



Baktygul and Janna, my dearest friends.



Blue Mosque roof view from inside.



Souvenir shop at the basement of Hagi Sophia(used to be room for horses), my friend works there.



Istanbul University gates.



Feeding the pigeons in front of mosque.



Flag of Fenerbahce F.C. is hang everywhere, Fenerbahce became champion in football league this year. (Personally, I hate them, forza Galatasaray!!!)



One of DHL Turkey offices in Istanbul. "More Power".



Istanbul, tramway and cab sharing the same road.



Simitci - person who sells simits. It looks like dougnut, but not sweet. Traditional turkish bread, the best thing is to have simit with turkish black tea in the breakfast!



Kocatepe mosque in Ankara



Kocatepe Mosque at night.







Tank in Ankara, that day there was a protest by some party members (usual thing in Turkey).



Science tree, symbol of METU.



METU, Department of Computer Engineering. Where I studied.



2 Cups, our Ankara and Kyrgyzstan team became KVN champions among students in Turkey. (KVN - very popular game among university students in ex-USSR countries, here teams compete in cleverness, ability to be quick-responsive and funky and to compose all of these in songs).




Friends in Ankara, and my brother Kylych (2.row, 2. from left)



Mahamat and Anarbek, Kyrgyz friends who study in Ankara. Thanks for your hospitality, guys!



Bilen (big guy near me), friend and project team-mate, .Net geek ;). Traditional Turkish breakfast. Thanks for hosting me, guys!



Memati, one of Bilen's 2 kittens, were the main joy during our work on the project.



Cakir, the second kitten, was tired fighting with Memati and sleeping :).



Katana - sword of Samurai, I brought it for my friend Bilen from Taiwan. "The box" (read prev. posts) contained this katana. :)

My stewardess

was just another summer day
I just stepped on the plane
then i saw the eyes
full of light
which burn the fire inside
you smiled at me
i couldn't resist...

why your words sound so sweet
and makes me long for you
but your white plane
takes you back again...

...white white plane
is taking us to sea
will wait to meet you again
I don't need wine tonight
Happy coz of my stewardess...

it is so easy for us
to understand each other
believe me, i dont wanna lose
what I feel
but the doors are open
and the bridge is there
after 5 minutes
we have to say goodbye
but light of hope
will stay forever with me
and your white plane
takes you back again...
(translated from song "Stewardess" by Nensi)

"Hi" from Ankara

Best greetings from Ankara! Tomorrow is the day, so wish me luck people.
(It's cold here fter a year-long stay in (sub)tropical climate.)

the stranger, da vinci code and "the box" (continued)

...Dubai. Early morning. Airport. Despite the early time, still crowded. Some people are just sleeping on the floor, probably waiting for their early plane. Beautiful writings in Arabic alphabet around says that the stranger was on the land of Sheikhs, on the land of Meccah, on the land were sun and sand meet at the horizont. There were no "box", but only "the code". An it was written "Transit" on his temporary ticket...
...5 hours later. Istanbul. People waiting for the passengers of just arrived flight SQ490. And here it is; the stranger, the code and "the box". As he was approaching the immigration point, he was uncertain and struggling inside "Should I...?". He came to the officer and was just to say "Ermmm, I have a ...", but was cut by the officer's "Sen gec (You can go)"... "Hmm, but I..., hmm, well, ok!", and he headed towards the door. Outside it was raining and cold.
...Ankara. He looked very tired, for sure it was a very tiring journey. But he was full of hope. As he saw him coming, he greeted him in a friendly way. Finally, he completed what he promised, he brought "the box" for him. As they reached the place, they opened "it", and it was there! It looked great, it definitely said everything about its history and its owners...

Taipei -> Singapore -> Istanbul (and back)

I am leaving to Istanbul after 1-year long stay in South East Asia. This time only for 2.5 weeks. I am leaving to conclude my studies in Middle East Technical University in Ankara and get my degree by the end of this month. So it is kind of journey to te new beginning for me, like knocking the next door of the life. As it is very expensive to travl from Taiwan to other countries and there's no direct flights to Turkey, I could only get a ticket from SIA (Singapore Airlines) and need to take transit flight Taipei-Singapore-Istanbul. As being one of the most expensive (and best in service) airlines, the tickets cost me a lot (makes you feel ouch!). On the other side, I know that it will be really fun to travel with SIA. And the fact that I will meet many of my friends after 1 year again makes me feel excited. So wish me luck people, and big "NO" for Murphy's Law.

the stranger, da vinci code and "the box"

... Taiwan. it was always midnight. He got out of the bus at CKS airport in Taipei (Taiwan), and slowly entered almost empty airport lounge. As he approached departure lounge, he saw only few people around; a woman sleeping on the bench with her bags, two young guys talking and having a late dinner and few security guards around. The stranger was carrying a big backpack, smaller handbag and "the box". It was accurately wrapped with scotch band around, it was not an ordinary square box, but more like a long container. Few chinese characters definitely could tell something more about it. He carefully put them down. He sat quietly for a while looking at the box and at the da vinci code he had. Then he decided to take a nap, still there were few hours for him to rest...
... Singapore. Singapore airlines Boeing 777 landed at Changhi airport. As the passengers were rushing towards the immigration point, there was someone who didn't seem like rushing at all. Instead, he was investigating the surroundings carefully. Then he decided to make a phone call, it seems like he knew somebody here. The phone ringed for a while and then the voice message service activated. He thought for a while if to leave a message or not, and just before the beep sound he put the phone down. He knew what to do next. He had the da vinci code with him, but there was no sign of the box. It was in the safe place. After looking at the departure flights screen for a while, he headed towards the entrance and disappeared in the crowd...