Trinette in Turkey!

Living up to my spontaneous nature, I took an impromptu trip to Istanbul last weekend.  I went solo – my preferred way of traveling – and in addition to being inspired by it’s authenticity and beauty, I enjoyed my first cup of coffee ever and I actually liked it!  I felt so exotic enjoying a cup of Turkish coffee in Turkey.

I was awestruck by the beauty of the city and it reminded me of my first visit to Prague back in 1994 – authentic, culturally rich, and challenging, forcing me out of my comfort zone, as hardly any English was spoken, and most of the city’s signage was in its native language – as it should be.  In other words: before Starbucks and McDonalds invaded every corner.

The beauty of the mosques rivaled that of the cathedrals of Paris and Barcelona, and the call for prayers were one of the most moving things I have been blessed to hear.  Granted, initially I was taken off guard and didn’t know what it was (thinking we were under some sort of attack), but once I figured it out it was a most moving aural pleasure.

While visiting Kadakoy (on the Asia side) and couldn’t help but feel as though I had stumbled upon a secret neighborhood with its youthful urban vibe.

A street in Kadakoy.

City dwellers in Kadakoy

The vastness of Istanbul offered more than I had anticipated and I embraced all it had to offer. I took in a lot during my visit but know I only scratched the surface. I can’t wait to return!

Breathtaking view.

On a street in Kadakoy.

In Eminonu.

Partaking in one of the many culinary delights I enjoyed.

A beautiful road.

One of the city's many ferries.

At Hagia Sofia.

The university.

Turkish wine!

Reunited with a friend from graduate school. Melis!

Glamour Girls

I recently had the pleasure of being photographed alongside beauty trailblazers Summer Rayne, Josie Maran, and Tata Harper for Glamour Magazine’s upcoming April green beauty issue.

These girls are all amazing and are really rocking it in the beauty world and we had a great time getting to know each other.  What fun it was and a great honor for LoveHue.com!

Winterize your body

Now that fall is officially over and we’re all swaddled in all things puffy and warm, be sure to check LoveHue’s blog for beauty tips to keep you looking and feeling your best this winter.

 

Happy Holidays!

Trinette Faint Productions wishes you a safe and happy holiday season.  We look forward to serving you in the new year!

Puppy love

Ms. Avery, the official Trinette Faint Productions mascot, is the pet of the month on eco18.com!

Makin’ magic

So excited to be working with my producing partner, Herb, on some new events.  Check back soon for more info!

Always working!

Us at a production meeting in Los Angeles.

Scribin’ on a Saturday

Can’t think of anything better than exercising my literary muscles on a Saturday afternoon.   For this story and more visit www.talltwrites.blogspot.com.

This day, her day.

She had been waiting for this day.

Her Saturday had finally arrived after two very long weeks. She had gone to the Rockies to pay respects to her once love, claimed by a majestic Colorado mountain, and she’d said good bye to her visiting family members who’d arrived after her return.

After walking the dog on this chilly Saturday, her Saturday, and enjoying a waffle while listening to the news, she found her way back to bed. The stack of expired periodicals on her nightstand called to her and she heeded. The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, she read them all, aided by the comforts of fluffy pillows and vast natural light. She then turned her attention to a novel.

Hours passed and the sun shifted. The dog slept. She ate a late lunch and contemplated an activity. This was the one thing she hated about living in New York, always feeling she needed to be out doing something, but she did not want to be a part of the city’s orbit. Not today. Not on her Saturday. She wanted to simply be and soon lost herself in the pages of her novel again before slumbering back to sleep, joining the dog in its peaceful state.

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Entropic of Cancer screening info

Cassius Matthias’s Entropic of Cancer screening information.

Wednesday September 21st, 6pm, Emerson College’s Paramount Theater 555 Washington Street, Boston, MA.  Q&A afterwards.  Cash bar reception at Good Life Bar, 24 Kingston Street following Q&A.  Good Life is a short 3 minute walk from the theater.

Friday September 23rd, 1pm, Tribeca Film Center, 375 Greenwich Street, NYC.   Q&A afterwards.  Cash bar reception at Trattoria Cinque, 363 Greenwich Street, next door.

Running time 37 minutes

RSVP to trinettefaint@gmail.com

Seating is limited!