May 4th
From the past:
Friday May 4th
I am in Astana. Yesterday I had a long walk with Gulshat. I learned that she won the green card. It is a really big move and achievement for dear friend. I learned that she has dependents and is planning to take care of them – women with children. We are real feminists J
In the evening I had tea with Azat and Saniya, I learned that there are a lot of crazy people in Kz still, and people can d whatever they want. Also, Russian influence is huge. The conversation made me feel slightly disturbed.
I watched videos of my dad and Bryan. Wow. How much dysfunctionality is there. I sleep near my mom and it is wonderful.
Now arrival. When I arrived I was and am still ecstatic about Astana and Kazakh land. I just left the house and walked to the old square. The sky, the people, wow. I stopped by pioneer building. There was a concert – Balkadisha was being sang, and a girl was singing her Kazakh song. Children, teenagers have dreams, dealing with life, very clean.
Then I walked through imanova towards cinema city, I wanted to stop everywhere it was so intriguing. I stopped myself from being too active. I arrived to Walihanova, and walked the street. I saw contours of Molodezhka. I walked in molodezhka – I saw fruit store that is till there- where I bought and caveted fruits. Then I walked next to my school – it was hologram again. I was afraid to step into my school. Wow.
Then I got to the little square where I grew up – 5-8 grades. I saw a neighbor, my friends mom. She had grey hair, but she looked really well. Then I knocked the door of Madina. Her dad opened, recognized me and called Madina. Her and I went drove, wow, can’t believe still the same car we bought together – old blue camry – pretty one.
We went far away and had fun, talked about books and girls and her love affairs. Then she dropped me off at Mega. My sister Saniya picked me up from there. She left me with my sister Aliya at the river. We walked into the ramstor, it was wonderful. From there we walked to uncle Kabdulla, we had a chat I learned a lot of new stuff – my bro- Maulen is a very interesting character now has cool haircut, and is fit. My sister – Dariya doesn’t know her father. How irresponsible people can be. Majit her father doesn’t seek her
From there we went outside to Signal, where my mom picked me up with her taxi. We went to see unlce Sipa and my beloved brothers – Arstan and Anuar. I was happy to see my family. I saw that my brothers are disoriented, don’t work and don’t know what to do. I came home feeling their despair.
Next day, Monday – May 1st I woke up and walked to astanalyk and had my manty with spicy salad. Wow how tasty it was. Then my mom called me and I went t play with my little nephews. We made a video. It was fun. My uncle Sipa came unexpectedly. I left with Saniya, she took me to manicure place I did a good manicure and pedicure. I had a conversation with Juliya. From there my sister picked me up and we went to work out – wow – my sister Saniya wokrs out. I was very glad to see professionals working on things like body. I was pleasantly surprised. Then we met my mom next to the place where we had our work out session, and we went to see Asel and the children. Wow we had a lot of fun. I am grateful, I think it was one of the best days.
Next day – Tuesday I met my friend – Venera, and saw her song – Mansur. I felt bad because I learned that she had to have abortion, and doesn’t really take care of her health, is listening to her husband, and cooks for a lot of guests. Then Madina and I left had coffee at Burger king, hahaha, and went to sleep. I was glad
There is so much immaturity in this space. Uncle Samat is mature, that’s it.
Wednesday I went to get my visa. I spent a half day there – I had to run to take another photo. I learned that embassy asks a lot more questions. They are kind of disorganized. They refuse a lot of visas. They gave me my visa. I hope it’s all fine. After visa, I went and had fantastic walk in Eurasia – how many memories – unbelievable. I found some cool clothing, the jeans universe is still there. It’s fun.
I ate at the bistro – I was walking and didn’t know what to expect – is old bistro still there. I found that the new bistro is even better – I ordered four salads delicious and two manty I think it is a great choice. I enjoyed it. In the evening I went to visit my uncle – Samat. As usually at the table we had so many jokes, and had so much fun.
I juts met Alfia! Wow wow wow.