Author Archives: eatwritewalk

crazy / beautiful.

Posted on February 20, 2014

there’s a hidden beauty that shrouds tehran. it’s not the obvious, overt type. i don’t find myself mesmerized by architecture and city planning as i explore the city through the backseat of dilapidated taxi cabs. perhaps it’s because of the … Continue reading →

Posted in iran | 2 Comments

cold mountain.

Posted on February 17, 2014

i’ve developed a morning ritual in the short time i’ve been here. eyes still semi closed, i stumble into the kitchen to sit with my grandmother and her niece where we plan out our day over coffee and sweet cha-ee. my … Continue reading →

Posted in iran | 8 Comments

house of sand and fog.

Posted on February 14, 2014

everything in tehran used to be something else. vali asr street was pahlavi street, named after the monarch before he was dethroned. esteghlal was the hilton before sanctions meant US businesses could no longer operate here. and the land upon … Continue reading →

Posted in iran | Tagged

coming home.

Posted on February 10, 2014

my mother showered me with stories of growing up in iran when i was a child. she created a magical space in my mind of a country i was born connected to, but felt i would never see. i wanted … Continue reading →

Posted in iran | Tagged | 14 Comments

once upon a time in the east.

Posted on October 13, 2013

since the day i started driving, i’ve dreaded exploring new areas – maps make no sense to me; sudden turns catch me off-guard; and my sense of direction never guides me to the right road. venturing into a new part … Continue reading →

Posted in jordan | Tagged | 4 Comments

new york, i love you.

Posted on September 26, 2013

i’ve spent my last few days secluded in my sanctuary. futile attempts at completing a long abandoned chapter of my manuscript have left me a little frustrated. my wishes that the creative styles trapped away in the books on my … Continue reading →

Posted in new york | 6 Comments

passion in the desert.

Posted on September 23, 2013

i’ve been back in the middle east for almost a month. tucking away my appetite for adventure, i’ve replaced my comfortable sneakers with six inch stilettos and my cut off shorts with evening gowns as i’ve pranced from one night … Continue reading →

Posted in jordan | Tagged | 4 Comments