Following the internet shutdown and people’s impatience to escape the current situation, some thoughts came to mind that i felt needed to be written. leaving iran is so difficult and requires such patience that just making the decision feels like a major achievement. the culture of deep family depen... Read All

when was the last time you did something without a reason? what has been your biggest wrongdoing? when was the last time you let go and relaxed? where are the things you do taking you? why aren’t you rebellious? when was the last time you fully indulged your body in pleasure? what was t... Read All

Migration is not unlike quitting smoking. just like that, after a while, you forget why you quit smoking in the first place, and why you decided to migrate at all. what have you spent these two years on? what have you gained? if you had stayed, what would have happened? what would you have gained? a... Read All

I haven’t been writing for a few months. partly because of depression, and partly because nothing exciting or worth writing about has happened. life recently has been completely uneventful and ordinary. naturally, i’m not used to this. i should also admit that part of it is because i haven’t felt li... Read All

Ross ulbricht, the founder of the underground silk road marketplace, is a brilliant programmer and a libertarian who has been in prison for 2,156 days (over 7 years), serving a double life sentence plus 40 years without parole. this harsh punishment is not for any crime we are familiar with. no one ... Read All

Yesterday, while leaving the office, i got caught by the accountant and, after a word slipped out of my mouth, i stood there for 45 minutes being guided toward the “right ottoman path.” he remarked that he’s certain i have ottoman blood running through my veins and that my arrival in turkey is a ble... Read All

It’s as if we were born with a homesick heart. ten days ago, after a two-month gap since my last chance to travel to iran this year, i made the trip to tabriz at a relatively high cost. ticket prices were staggering, and exit fees were at their maximum. in short, the cost of my fourth trip exceed... Read All

This tuesday afternoon, i’ll be hosting a meetup to discuss immigration experiences, challenges, solutions, crisis management in failures, and similar topics. if you’re in tabriz and think it could be useful, i’d be happy to see you there. to participate in the session, please email c&#111... Read All

At the istanbul branch of the company i work for, three positions are open for senior front-end, back-end, and mobile (react native) developers. if you prefer to work at a good company without commuting, traffic, or even moving abroad, this is an opportunity not to miss. we’re flexible. if you’re so... Read All

One of my friends emailed me: my undergraduate exams finished this week. since then, i've been under a lot of mental pressure, feeling like a useless person. i can't even handle a single day like this. previously, even if i had nothing to do, i would at least be at the university a few days a w... Read All

Want to avoid embarrassment? blend in with the crowd? this proverb carries several assumptions: first assumption: by default, you are embarrassing. second assumption: being embarrassed is undesirable. third assumption: blending in protects you from embarrassment. but this proverb has some m... Read All

leaving a tarzan-like life and achieving proper grooming and attire boosting self-confidence (at least someone, even a completely clueless person, values you) access to emotional support during tough days sharing in moments of joy opportunities to join groups with couples as members kee... Read All