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The Day I Was Born
I was born on May 9, 1998 at 7:22 p.m., five hours before Mother's Day. -
First Trip to Iran
I met the majority of my family when I was three during my month-long trip to Iran. It gave me a chance to interact with the people who made a large impact on my parents' lives and allowed me to create strong relationships with them. Although they lived many miles away and we spoke two different languages, I bonded with them and I will be greatful that I have the opportunity to see them every so often. -
First Trip to the Hamptons
Every summer, since I was four, my family and I have spent a week with friends in East Hampton. I have had many memories there and it has become a place to have fun and enjoy the last few weeks of summer before school comes back around. Spending time at the Hamptons has taught me to value time to relax with family and friends and meet new people along the way. -
The Day I Became an Older Sister
On November 14, 2001, my younger sister was born. After being an only child for six and a half years I had to learn to "share" my parents and become a big girl. From then on, I would help my mom, dad and my nanny around the house and I would help take care of Lily. I had to be on my best behavior because she would always learn from me. -
Moving to Scarsdale
About 3 weeks after Lily was born, I hade to trade my city life in an apartment on Park Avenue at 6 to a suburban life in an actual house located in Scarsdale, New York. Now that my family was complete we needed to settle down. I learned that moving on does not mean you have to leave everything behind. I kept my friends from the city and was able to see them very often. I was also able to make new friends that would make a great impact on my life for years to come. -
The Death of my Uncle
The death of my uncle was a very hard time for me. He was the first close family member I had lost and by far my favorite uncle. It was very unexpected for my 35 year old uncle to die of a heart attack. It was hard to see my dad cry for the first time and to be so upset, but through it I learned that it's okay to grieve for a loved one and to show your sadness. Since then death has always been one of my biggest fears and I am scared to create close relationship with older people because of death -
Moving to Little Rock
On July 10, 2011, my family and I moved from New York to Little Rock. I had to leave my friends that I had known for years, my house in Scarsdale and weekend trips to the city in return for a life in Arkansas, where I knew no one and had nothing. Although I was devastated, I have learned a lot in Arkansas since my move and I can actually say I'm very happy I did move. I am very thankful for the people I have met here and the opportunities I probably would not have if I didn't move. -
Trip to New Zealand
My dad came to New Zealand at the age of 21 with $400 determined to make a good life for himself and his future family. In November of 2011, my family and I took the amazing opportunity to visit New Zealand. It was a great experience to see the place where my dad started his future and meet the people that helped him out.
