Honest letter to David

First of all,Thanks for the photos.They were really beautiful.Now some questions:

Would you tell me about  the retirement age of the American teachers ,other jobs and the advantages the teachers have during their service and after retirement?

This one is a political one :Why do you think the UN hasn't been a success dealing with poverty,war, and other predicaments happening in the world? 

How much does the air plane tickets cost if you happen to be here? 

 

 

 

 

 

Honest letter to David

I was the only son of the family along with sisters of mine before my second brother was born.Now I have a 13 year old brother and I love him very much.Back to the memory lane...

My mind gets scattered as I try to harness THE memories...

(Iran_Iraq War) My friends and I (I was 15 years old) were playing in our street.It was a sunny day and we were playing a game called"Alak_dolak".All of a sudden I heard and saw with my own eyes the roaring of an airplane _the picture is so vivid now_throwing bombs ,It was coming toward an Imamzade(A place where the sons of an Imam is buried),There was a horrendous explosion down the street and the sound wave slammed the door and It broke the windows of our neighbors.Alas! We hurried down the street to see what had happened and You cant imagine what we saw.Blood,blood and more blood.Women were screaming and every one was running away....I  hate war.  

Against what you guessed about my childhood ,I was the kind of kid who punished(beaten) by his teachers most of the time because of lack of preparation.Though, like your self I was really shy and lacked confidence too.I have said this story to my students too to encourage the "not hard working ones" to work harder.I didn't study at all and I hit the books before the exam nights.I was always being criticized by my parents and relatives because I was believed to be "lazy".I really hated some of my teachers and unfortunately, I still do.I had alot of summer  jobs in my childhood including,selling ice_cream,corn,being a bus chauffeur,a assistant  mechanic..to name a few.And I was a failure in almost all of them.I don't go into the details why.It was summer and I was 16 years old and I had to find a job.I happened to work in a shoe making factory.I can still smell the awful glues which should be stuck under the sole.long hours,from 7am to 6pm and I had to do my job in a standing position.Was I a dead body at 6?

In the fall, I had to go to school.I made a decision_You aren't that strong to do physical work so,give it a try in your studies"And I showed them all(every one in myfamily and others)that "When there is a will,there is a way."I recieved my diploma one of the best students in our class.I was accepted in the universoty and now here I am with all those memories behind me and ahead of me.I think this is true that "the more inferiority complex ,the more you try to make up for it. Memories...............................................................

Yours,

Honest

 

David Letter

I'm sorry if my story saddened you. I don't feel sad about the events in my life. It's the accumulation of both the good, and the bad, that has made me what I am today. I'm better for the experiences that I've gone through. There's a saying that goes "that which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger." I think that is true. I think that my love for people, of all nationalities, comes from being aware of prejudice and racism. I'm sorry about your student. Having lost my dad when I was younger, I can appreciate the pain that a child feels. There's something unique about losing your father for a boy. It leaves a hole in your heart, that a mother can't fill. Now, let's talk about more happier matters.........

I can't tell you how much it meant to me, that you invited me to your home. You're a very hospitable and kind friend. Thank you. I have no concrete plans as of yet, to share with you. I've been searching the Internet for airfare prices, and hotel accommodations. I would like to visit in August or September. I can't stay very long, because of my responsibilities at home. I would like to visit you, and your family, and see your beautiful country. From what I've read on the Internet, it was advised to bring cash, because American credit cards were not accepted there. There doesn't seem to be any restrictions on Americans visiting there. All of this is just in the planning stage, it's not for certain. It's difficult, because I don't know anyone that can help me arrange things. I sent you a package through the mail, which you should receive sometime next week. It's something that can help you to relax and not feel so stressed. I think you'll like. Please let me know that you recieved it.How was your day today? I'm writing this on Friday night at eleven o'clock. I'm working this weekend. I hate working weekends. Did you receive all the pictures I sent? I hope that it wasn't too many. I know how much you like New York, so I thought I'd  send them to you. I enjoyed the music you sent a lot. I like how your language sounds like. It's like nothing I've ever heard. Next week. we're celebrating my mother's birthday. I'm planning a birthday party in her honor at my house. All the family will be there. That's a lot of people!  Regarding your comment about not wishing to sound nosy, I don't think of you like that. You are my pal, you can ask me anything. I would never think that you were nosy. Now, having said all that, I think I'm going to be a little nosy, and ask you some questions. What was your childhood like there? Where you close to your father? Were you always a sensitive person? What I mean by that is, were you always a deep feeling person. I think that I was different in many ways from my older brothers. They liked to fight a lot and show off in front of the girls. I was always a shy kid, that lacked confidence. I loved nature, art, reading, and music. I was always a thinker, and a poet. I was a sensitive kid, who felt a lot. I was always a dreamer. I always had a good imagination. I picture you as a serious kid, who thought a lot, and read a lot, and passionate about life. Am I correct? You see, I'm the one that's nosy!  Hussein, you're a good man. I'm glad that I know you. In this short amount of time, you have taught me a lot. You make me think about my opinions and stand on issues. I admire your intelligence and knowledge. I don't feel that I'm as learned as you are. I'm an educated man, but you are more worldly. That's meant to be a compliment. Well, I better be heading off to bed. It's getting late here. Thanks for the email. I look forward hearing from you. It brightens up my day. Take care, and May God bless you and your family.

 

                                      Your pal,

                                    David