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August 2007 
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Posted on Jul 28th, 2007
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Alejandro
Alejandro
So, some interesting things going on lately. I've practically talked myself out of going to Jordan and thus am cast into a new round of uncertainty about my spring semester of 2008. I think I've narrowed it down to either doing an internship in DC or a study abroad in Buenos Aires. BA is my favorite city and would love to explore more of it. Incidentally, one of my friends is going at the same time and we might share an apartment if we both decide to go. But, if I've learned anything in life, things are never how you envision they will be. Its very easy for me to get excited (which I have been), but I must remain realistic. So we shall see...
My friend Nahal had a party last night where she made Persian food and we smoke some flavored tobacco out of hookah. It was pretty interesting. It was fascinating hearing her talk about Iran and what it is like to be an Iranian in America in this day in age. On a sadder note, my friend Laura was not in attendance at the party because I received a phone call from her earlier in the day that her friend and my acquaintance Elias had passed away. She said she thought he had killed himself, but wasn't sure. I have been thinking about him alot since then and the inevitable reevaluation of life that accompanies such news. I had just seen him a couple of months ago and he actually lived in the apartment across the hall from mine before I lived there. So it goes...
The personal Renaissance continues for me. I have been eating better and unsurprisingly feeling better. Its hard to believe class will begin again in about a month. This summer has been a revolution fit for an independent film. I've found comfort from my family and friends and owe them alot for their help through this time. Paz y amore, Alex.
My friend Nahal had a party last night where she made Persian food and we smoke some flavored tobacco out of hookah. It was pretty interesting. It was fascinating hearing her talk about Iran and what it is like to be an Iranian in America in this day in age. On a sadder note, my friend Laura was not in attendance at the party because I received a phone call from her earlier in the day that her friend and my acquaintance Elias had passed away. She said she thought he had killed himself, but wasn't sure. I have been thinking about him alot since then and the inevitable reevaluation of life that accompanies such news. I had just seen him a couple of months ago and he actually lived in the apartment across the hall from mine before I lived there. So it goes...
The personal Renaissance continues for me. I have been eating better and unsurprisingly feeling better. Its hard to believe class will begin again in about a month. This summer has been a revolution fit for an independent film. I've found comfort from my family and friends and owe them alot for their help through this time. Paz y amore, Alex.
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Wonderful insights on the way to your personal renaissance! This is a truly growth summer for you in many ways…I know what it is like to have to remain realistic, and not become idealistic as life has a sneaky way of changing when we least expect it.
I am sorry to learn Elias has passed away at such a young age. It saddens me to hear of life cut short at such a young age. I am sorry if he did take his own life that he did not have a support system to turn to helping him in his angst. Death does provide us all with the curious propensity to reevaluate life, which is not a bad thing really, we need to do this, and if these times were not forced upon us, we would forever remain complacent in our idea of mortality.
You are dearly loved and continue to remain in our thoughts through this transitory time…thanks for sharing the thoughts of your life with us all and we are here always to offer you our love and comfort if need be.
Blessings and love son.
Mum
Sounds like life has presented some interesting opportunities for you lately bro. Sorry to hear about what happened to your acquaintance/friend. I know what you mean about it inevitably having you reevaluate things. I had a client of mine who I think committed suicide (he OD’ed on Xanax….I think he had struggled with depression) last year. I only saw him a few times for counseling, as he didn’t stay in treatment, but it was just the most surreal feeling to hear what happened to him from another client. Even though I didn’t “know” him, I found myself crying about it later that night after I found out….just thinking about the sadness he must have felt. Anyway, good luck with all your personal transitions and changes. I’ve been going through some of my own lately as well. I think you have the right idea….framing it as a “Renaissance.” I might just borrow that phrase for myself. ;) Love and hugs, Sis