I am from Persia and I grew up in a modern family. I was six months old when my parents had to leave their home and belongings and escape to neighboring Iran. I was able to get some education there. The situation for refugees was very difficult, but it opened my horizon of thinking and comparing the two cultures. I came to America in 2008 and resided in colorful Colorado. I enjoy the dry and mountainous climate. My husband and I opened a restaurant in downtown COS. It was hard work as none of us had any experience in the restaurant business. We sold the restaurant after my husband got a job offer in Leavenworth, KS. I was role playing and teaching culture issues to US soldiers. I came back to COS and I have been doing interpretation since then.