Call to Prayer

In Turkey there is a call to prayer 5 times a day. This is for the practicing muslimes to go to the mosque to pray. As annoying as the loudspeakers are I wondered: what if Christians had a call to prayer, Would we pray more often? I know I can admit where my prayer life is small if not non existent, but now I have started thinking about it, What if something reminded me to pray 5 times a day, what if something reminded me to pray once a day. Would religon be easier? Would I be more concrete in my faith. As much as I disagree with the Muslim religion I am finding more respect for it. They still uphold traditions and values. I was sitting with some friend the other day when they heard the call to prayer and they made some comment about what not to do out of respect, They may not be going to prayer but they still acklowdeged its meaning and were going to uphold its significance.

I have started the book that Bekah and Amy sent me. Its called "Black like me" Where in the late 50s early 60s a man turned himself black to see how he would be treated in the deep south. This has gotten me thinking, not only about racism in the US but racism and sexism in Turkey. Diversity is something I was brought up around, the color of someones skin doesnt even faze me. I forget its still such a big issue since to me, it doesnt matter, i love and accept everyone. I have had the chance to experience many cultures and can see the good in everyone. Here though, i'm trying to put my finger on what makes me special. I dont think its the American factor.

Daily I get hit on by turkish men. I dont understand why, Yes, i know I'm an amazing woman but there is something else. Why me? Why the draw to White girls with light hair and blue eyes? When I first got here, a friend of mine and I were talkign about this and he said ," well christy, do you find Turkish men attractive? " My answer" yes of course" and hes like why, they are unique and differnt? thats the same with you. For me, i think i've always found dark haired dark complexion more attractive, maybe its the same for them? Doubtful. There is something else going on there, Is it the American stereotype that American girls are easy? Hm they will be sad to know that isnt true. Is it that I maybe their ticket out of the country? or to a new life? Sadly I hope not. What is it? What is the deal with Turkish people wanting to take pictures of me like I was some famous person they met? It was flattering for awhile, but now its annoying and apparently it has been shown in the way i've been interacting with people. What makes turkish people think that they can randomly add me on facebook and I will be overjoyed that they are reaching out to me and talk to them. No why in teh world would i even accept a facebook friendship if I didnt know who they are. Differences. Frustrations.

Oh to get back to the race issue, Like inter-racial relationships in america, would there be some prejudice to bringing home a white girl? or a prize?