happy, happy new year!

sal-e noo mobarak!!

as we all sat around our haft-sin i realized that it was the first year that we actually counted down the seconds with everyone who celebrates norooz around the world. it was an awesome feeling being surrounded by people i love, facing a future full of possibility and giving thanks for all our blessings. the year is 365 days and 4 hours long so the start of the new year changes every year, but the unique thing is that everyone who celebrates norooz does so at the same point in time…

there is a great deal of respect for elders in the iranian tradition and it takes many forms. it manifested itself this morning in the time we spent on the phone to our “elders” and also receiving calls from our “youngers” (and of course by “our” i really mean my parents). the next week is booked off for receiving guests… at least it is for my parents :)

and now it’s time for mahee-polo. here’s to a wonderful, prosperous and joyous new year.