Alborz

It is not just any high school ... its Alborz!
Great people have graduated from this
place over more than a hundred years,
non of whom has ever been a woman!!
Yet another proof of its colossus status.

Tehran

I am a bit Nostalgic about this place!

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Remind's me ofSir Michael Kane! How about you?

Mystism

Khayam on an old carpet. Its the man himself. Him who said: this vase has been an overwhelmed lover like me. This arm round its neck has been an arm round the beloved's neck.

Why is he always portrayed with a companion...what if he has been a lone poet?!

Nikkie's 1st Birthday...Well it was very good food as well.

Mr pea!

Do you want to own this car?

Paris is a Cafe'

Beautiful cul-de-sac and cozy cafe': its Paris.

Fish!

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Strategy of life

Part of my job is to help organisations develop their strategies and excell in managing their people. The Japanese call it Hoshin Kanri which has been (rather bluntly) translated as Policy Deployment. Those of you who know a little bit about Japanese Management concepts are familiar with Hoshin or maybe you have a scorecard at work (which you probably try to keep green and tidy!).
But what if I wanted to apply it to my own life. Look at this slide. What is my vision in life? Its simple; I think the point of life is to live an emotionally relevant existence. I also like the joys of life but this comes next. In order to fulfill the former I have chosen (or it just happens!) to work in the Academe. I like thinking, producing knowledge, being allowed to challenge the mainstream thoughts, being able to teach and most importantly to influence. The type of Acdemy that I'm involved in is more or less influential in industrial sense. Of course I want to continue excelling in my area; become more influential. Maybe one day I will be an industrial Guru. But in order to fulfill the later I have to become rich and to live in a vibrant, international and young environment. I have completely missed out on the environment. I totally hate my working environment and hence the decision to move to a better environment which must be in a big international city such as NY or London. London is more accessible and better for various reasons. I also need to capitalise my past investments in academia; so I shall finish my PhD at Cardiff and move to London in about a year. Maybe take up a new job in LBS or a top consultancy firm. Time will be the judge of my strategy formation. Maybe I will design a personal scorecard and publish it here soon.

Village House in Shahroud!

People say if Iran is a Continent, Shahroud is a country in itself. Shahroud is really amazing; its half hour drive from both the desert and the sea!! Its right on the edge of very tall mountains, yet it is flat! The Abr (cloud) mountain is like one of the world's Seven Wonders. Its tip is always above the clouds and is densely green.
People in Shahroud speak a peculiar dialect of Perseian which is a mix of Persian and pre-Islamic Persian! Despite very good Agricultures, Bourgeoisie has strong routes in the region (maybe through trade with Russia); hence the well established middle-class.
This picture is from a village House in Shahroud which itself is a mix of desert-like Architecture and mountain-house interior design... enjoy!

Paykan

Two of my neighbours drive antique Hilman Hunters. Paykan Javanan model 53, mint condition. They probably think they are really cool !!

This little cutie is called Nikie

She is soooo cute and CLEVER.
I also heard that Pegah will become a mum soon. Kaveh needs to run for nappies for a little while. Hope they are both OK.

New York

ALWAYS WANTED TO GO THERE !

THANKS TO MAZDAK MY DEAR COUSIN WHO SPENT LOADS OF TIME SHOWING ME AROUND. WE WENT ON TOP OF THE ROCKS (THE ROCKFELER CENTRE) AND TO THE CETNRAL PARK.

PHOTOS TALK FOR TEHMSELVES.

For Sahar

Well SA asked me to post some pics from Swispitz in the Alps. Its the highest point in the whole of Germany. It was gorgeous.

Love
xxx

Eleven ways with duck!

Its true I have been on and about in June (America, Germany, Holland, Sweden, etc.). That's why I couldn't post anything for some time; in fact almost two months. So lets begin with some fun.
Fun brought to you from an exotic menu of an exotic restaurant in an exotic town! You have never heard of the name; its called Lowestoft and its near Norwich. Go and find it on UK map if you dare. They like their duck for sure!
But we were mapping peas and petit pois when we came across this exotic menu!

My Old Man

Took me a long time to conveince myself to do it ...
Finally did it. I'm hoping that it will fill the void. Thanks to Nannigia. She made me do it. Thanks for pushing me Y.E. Dont know what to do with it though. Its like your child. Beleive it or not, its even more difficult for a person who used to write, who sometimes used to publish and who sometimes used to have many readers. Don't get me wrong, last thing concerning me is popularity!
Its about reflecting on the old days. The good old days. When my old man was still there. You all know my old man. The old man's back. But don't expect a wise man this time.

Love you all,
K1