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| Memories 4rm India |
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| Everyone has a story, their own childhood experiences. When an individual moves to another country, the transition affects that person, and might even change them. The way they dress, what they eat, what language they speak... & the list goes on. Still as much as moving to another country might affect and change a person individually, memories live free, and who you are still remains at heart. This page is compact with a few of the most memorable moments each interviewee has of their life in India... Enjoy |
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| "Most importantly, I miss my kids, they're the world to me and it kills me sometimes that we are so far apart" Naombi Campbell (Interviewed By: Joan Rushford) In Naombis case, when she made her transition from India to the U.S. her children stayed with her mom. This was her and her mothers choice because, as she said, she has 4 kids, 3 boys and 1 girl, and it would simply be too hard to bring all of them at once, and not to mention it would be unfair to pick one over the other. Naombi is 34, she came to the U.S. when she was 23 and has been living in the U.S. for about 11 years now. She said she likes it out here in the U.S. but would rather preffer to be at home with her family and kids. |
| "Never compromise your personality for your peer's approval." Kaalid Tamil (Interviewed by: Elijah Ward) In his own words, Kaalid is a special case, considering the fact that his mother brought him and his sister to the U.S. when they were 6 and 9 years old. His father could not see himself out of Mumbai, India. Kaalid and I had an extensive conversation about his religion, Islam. He preached to me about Surah 29, the most important Surah in the Holy Quran. Surah gives the "true" explanation of how Man came to be. He even gave me a brand new Quran to take home. Kaalid has a beautiful wife and three boys, one of whom I have befriended (Fahad). He is employed at One United Bank in South Central. Kaalid has no interest in Buddhism or any other religions which have a strong Indian following. |
| "I really miss eating my favorite Indian dish,Guntaba,cooked at my favorite restuarant." Jindal Mathi (Interviewed By: Jessica Adame) Jindal is a 20 year old student attending USC. Her parents sent her off alone, to the U.S 3 years ago.She admits she was scared because it was the point in her life where she was going to "grow up, and become independent". Not only does she miss her family, but she also misses her favorite dish, Guntaba. Guntaba is a panded and spiced meat balls cooked in a yougurt sauce,originated in Kashmiri,India..This is her favorite, traditional dish which she's nostalgic for. Jindal has ate at many restaurants in L.A., but she said that their is "no other place , where Guntaba tastes better than home." |
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| "I miss the most how our family used to always get together for the holidays, but now everyones all spread out and all over the place" Nahiid Rakelee (Interviewed by: Isaiah Bell) Nahiid and i had an interesting conversation, he spoke alot about how much he misses getting together with his family. Nahiid is 29 and he came out here when he was only 13. He is now married and has 1 son. The rest of his family is also in America but in different parts, for example his sister Rakel lives in San Diego with her family. Hee said he wishes he was a little boy again because life was so much easier. |