vadik963 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I currently live in the U.S and I really really want to move to Armenia. I am 20 years old, still live at home and going to college. I am thinking of contacting the Armenian Embassy for a dual citizenship. I am afraid of one thing though, my parents reactions and their criticism. You see they came to the U.S to give me a good life, and I certainly do respect that. I just don't feel at home. I know this may sound odd, but I am kind of saving myself for a nice conservative Armenian woman who is from Armenia. I want to live the life that I was supposed to have, and I feel obligated to give back to my country. I see that many people are deserting it, but other diasporans are returning to our motherland and they strive and help sustain it. I want to be a part of that. My parents want me to become some hotshot doctor or executive, and have a row of gorgeous women waiting for me. I am not like that, I am not promiscous in anyway, and I just want that special somebody who will love me for who I am, and not for my money and valuables. I am a young guy and I already see and understand all of this. The reason why I decided to write all of this on here is because I don't have the courage to come up to my father and mother and tell them how I feel. I know they will call me stupid and say don't even think about it. I can't live my life for somebody anymore, I haven't made any actions for myself to make myself more individualized, I feel sheltered and live by my parents rules. Of course I plan on finishing my education, no question!! I am studying to become a Physical Therapist and I am looking at getting some more practical trades afterwards like plumbing, mechanic, etc. You get the gist. America is not a bad country at all, no arguments there. It just all feels the same to me, the people, places, just overall repetitiveness. I just saw many documentaries on how many repats told their stories on how they moved back to our homeland, and I feel so inspired and I am proud of them. I am learning Armenian right now, and it's going well. I know English and Russian as well. I know that none of this will happen overnight, it will take at least 5 years. I plan on saving as much money, and take care of any debts, bills and documents, just to avoid any headaches. Is it weird for somebody so young like me wanting to move back and help my homeland. To me it is the most beautiful place in the world, so heavenly. I just blush at the thoughts were I am picturing myself with my future wife and kids having a picnic on Lake Sevan on a sunny day, my heart just melts away. Or how I will meet the love of my life in my glorious homeland and I will have a harmonious traditional wedding at the church. I dream of it, I am dying for it, I can't wait any longer. I just have to tell my parents somehow. Honestly folks, am I weird? I just have so much pride and love for my country, you won't believe it. I want to meet all kinds of new people and make as many friends as possible. I know that military service is mandatory. I don't care, I would gladly serve and it would be an honor. I just want your thoughts and tell me if you do feel the same way. Have a blessed day everybody! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onjig Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Greetings Vadik, This is the third post of yours that I've had the pleasure to read. I think I understand and feel what you are feeling, what is gnawing in your chest near your heart. I have had this, as have many of our brothers. Some have acted on this and others not. It does make sense to gather fund and a trade to take home to Armenia, but you must know the longer you wait the less likely it is that you will go. Not that Armenia is a ship pulling away from the dock, it is more like you will have too much luggage to go aboard. Only you, Vadik, know how true and likely this is to happen. I hope you will keep in touch and not fade away, I would very much like to see, to follow, to know where you go with this. I'm sure others wonder the same. I/we don't know you yet, but wish you well. God love you Vadik. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadik963 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hello onjig, sorry that I wasn't able to reply to the post about Ukraine. I couldn't find it on my profile. You wanted my opinion, well my opinion is that I hope that Russia and the United States avoid the use of nuclear weapons, we all know what the horrible outcome of that will be. I see that many citizens in Russia are finally waking up and seeing the reality of what is going on in their country. They see that the 90s are back, especially with Boris Nemtsov's assassination. Funny thing is, I don't see much news anymore about wars and new skirmishes occurring in Ukraine. Although I can't really assume that that things have died down a bit. Thanks for your kind words, the feeling I get about moving back there is immense. I just have one question for you; What do you mean by if I wait longer then my chances of going back will be slim? I am just a little bit confused on that part. I mean wouldn't Armenia gladly take in a diasporan from the United States. I will complete my education here, only 4 years left. I plan on going to school and having a job at the same time to pay for my tuition. I want to avoid using student loans, otherwise I will be paying off my debt for years after college. I'd rather pay on the spot to not have to deal with future debts, and at the same time I plan on saving money from that job. I will set it aside for visits to Armenian Embassy, for future expenses. I pretty much want to be smart about it and be as frugal as possible. What did you mean by "luggage", sorry I am just a bit confused, excited Onjig jan thanks a lot for writing to me, I really appreciate it. We will certainly keep in touch God Bless!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onjig Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Vadik, To answer your question: Many times the longer we take to carry out a plan, the more ties we have to our present way of life. I used luggage as a metaphor for the attachments that might come as time passes. I'm sure if you want this deeply and not lose track of your goal, it will happen. Park Ausdzo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadik963 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Barev onjog, I understand what you mean now. The longer I take for things to happen, the quicker I will forget about my desires because I get caught up with things in life. I get what you mean, it's not like Armenia will float away from me. It just depends on me and how I feel. Listen, I have been teaching myself Armenian for this past month. I already taught myself how to count from 1-1000, I literally know most of the alphabet words. I just go to Google translate and type in something in English-Armenian, and then I cover the translated English version of the word with my hand. I then read out the word with the Armenian alphabets, and I guess what I am correct. It's unbelievable and so fascinating how I am grasping all of this so quickly. I should definitely get private classes. Anyways, I just don't know how to bring up my big plan to my parents? I know for sure that they will say I am dumb and that I am wasting my life. My mom tells me that Armenia is a dangerous place to be in because of ISIS. I don't know when I should bring it up to them, now or when I am finished with everything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onjig Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Greetings again, The sun is out after days of snow. ~ As far as Armenia being dangerous place, I don't think so, there is always the need for us to watch the borders specialy in Artsakh right now, there the dirty things that our brothers had to free themselfs of while getting back some of our ancient land are acting badly in their embarressment at being thumped. We were there a couple years back, things are looking pretty good. We still worry. In: Recent topics~ in this forum you can get information on the day to day happenings there. There is an excelent book: A Course in Modern Western Armenian.....written byThomas J Samuelian......that you will, I think, be able to get from the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church. If you go through this great book, follow all the Esercises and Commentaries and of course practice what you learn with any Hye you are around, You will speak the language we love. I promise you. It will be work and fun and you will be able to both read and write. With your eagerness it will be rewarding and will fill your heart to the brim. Go to Badarak, use what you learn talking before services and at coffee time after. Help the ladies bring out the chorac or what ever, make them to talk to you in our language, most will love to, if they don't know it, they too will learn. Take it by force it belongs to you. God love you Vadik, this will be open new horizons of enjoyment for you and all around. Edited March 4, 2015 by onjig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onjig Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 http://www.armenianprelacy.org/anec/an-online-course-in-modern-western-armenian Vadik, You can get this large well written volume here. There seem to also be an on line course, I suggest you get the book in ether case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onjig Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Pariv, I can't get the Online to work and it seems to expect that you already understand things from the book. Get the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Do you guys want to learn how to see and read Armenian (Unicode AM), look here by Harut http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=10434&hl=armenian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadik963 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Barev dzez Arpa!! Thanks for sending the link. I find it very useful. onjig thanks a lot for the link also. I will continue to teach myself Armenian. I already understand nearly all of the alphabets. Obviously the hard part for me will be understanding the translation of words from Armenian to English. For example I know that Nurr is Pomegranate. I don't know how to say Fruit in Armenian, see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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