This is my first post to my personal blog where I will be writing about my thoughts and experiences with the world. I think a lot about things and people — what moves them, what does not. I have seen and experienced quite a bit in life. Even if only one person learns something or laughs when reading my posts, it is worth writing this blog.

Things that I have experienced:

• been on the top, been on the bottom, collected myself a number of times and kept going
• met a few people who mean the world to me — they never left me and always believe in me
• was born in a Moslem country with no human rights, let alone women rights
• was unconditionally loved by my parents — love and belief were the assets they gave me
• have moved from a Moslem country to a European country, then to the US with no financial means, rather with help of those who I met on my way
• by the age of 27, have gotten three higher educations inclusive of two MBA degrees with no debt
• have lived in environments of three major Western religions, learned different perspectives
• learned a foreign language to the extent it became the language I think and dream at
• worked for large foreign companies and corporations
• with a tech guru co-found a growing tech business
• bought, own, and manage my own house while being a single woman
• painted and varnished rooms at my place with no hired help, only with the help of my dad and mom at a time
• painted my living room with 10 coats of white to make it look as I wanted it
• ran a race; no, I was not the first one
• with the help of a wise dance partner learned dancing Salsa after feeling embarrassed on the dance floor for many years; people now ask if I am a professional dancer — sure
• played basketball for 8 years in school and traveled all over to compete
• had bulimia for 8 years after high school and overcame it — both the bulimia and the overcoming it are experiences in themselves
• had a major relationship in my life falling a part
• cared for my dear mom who became disabled within a few days and saw her passing away at a very early age
• learned to appreciate “After all, computers crash, people die, relationships fall apart. The best we can do is breath and reboot.” (Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw)
• Remained sain d through all of that
• Love life with all its ups and down, love it for what we can make out of it