Actually, i’m so proud of you guys, I’m a grad student in biology in Canada, I left Baghdad in Jan 2006, to come here as a scholarship student…i was crying when I heared the kids talking about the injured man who was crying… i agree with you it is shit…… anyways, God keep you guys, nice english skill guys.

Aseel

23 year old dentist in Iraq finds the love of his life in a war zone. This video was shot entirely by an Iraqi crew in Baghdad….

I wish you health and happiness.

Robert T.

Well, thank you about my name. I don’t usually get compliments on it.

Your name is also nice. Is it the same as Sayid or Sayeed or are these differnt names? I’m thinking maybe the spelling can be changed since it’s being translated from Arabic?

Your name reminds me of one of my favorite TV shows. Do you have the show LOST about an airplane that crashes on an island? There is a character on the island from Iraq named Sayid. He is one of my favorite characters. (The actor is actually Naveen Andrews who is of Indian decent.)

As for my age - I’m not a young girl! I just turned 28 years old at the end of March. I am married to my husband, Carlos for 9 years, who is originally from El Salvador - a small country south of Mexico. (You can see my love for culture!) … We have 2 sons. Nick is 8 years old. Julian is 5 years old.

How old are you?

You’re right that learning an instrument is easier at a younger age. The same is true for learning languages. I’m fluent in English (of course), but my second language is Spanish. I am nearly fluent in Spanish. I love languages very much. I know a little bit of a few other languages - but just a little. Sometimes I wish I could learn Arabic. I wonder how much space is in my brain though. What if I forget my Spanish?

I will tell my Dad “Hello from Zaid” next time I speak with him and then he will think I’m crazy. So then I will have to explain I’ve been talking about him on a website called hometown Baghdad … He doesn’t play country music though. Is that your favorite? My Dad prefers Rock. He grew up listening to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Eric Clapton, etc.

I like all the music my Dad likes but mostly I listen to pop and hip hop.

Keep in touch.
Tracy

You have a good sense of humor! Your Elvis joke made me laugh

As for books, I have read Animal Farm many years ago. It was required reading in high school. I also have the movie. I will either watch or read, this time keeping Iraq in mind for a new perspective.

Thanks about my name. I never loved my name because in the United States “Tracy” can be a name for a male or female. I always wanted a more feminine name. I do like the singer Tracy Chapman though. My favorite album of her’s is “New Beginning”. I like so many songs on that one. She writes beautiful, touching lyrics (not to mention the voice/music are great, too.)

As for my (lack of!) musical talent - I like to sing but only in the shower or in the car by myself. I know my voice is not very good and I don’t want to torture other people.

My Dad is a very good guitar player and he plays every week on stage at his church. He tried to teach me a few times but he’s not very patient and I’m a slow learner so it didn’t work out. I do own a guitar and a video called something like, “Beginner’s Learn to Play Guitar”, but I have only tried to learn a couple times.

Maybe music is not the talent God gave to me, or maybe I’m just not trying hard enough

I pray you are all doing well.

Stay safe, friends.

Tracy

I just stumbled onto Hometown Baghdad tonight, and all of the videos are very touching and gives a completely different perspective to what is going on. The work you all are doing is phenomenal, so I want to throw a compliment to you and everyone’s courage in making these documentaries.

That said, I really hope you see Noor soon, and are able to have your two parents meet. I’m sure your wedding will be great and have a happy future together!

I’ve also forwarded this site to several friends, including my boyfriend (who is Assyrian — his dad, grandma, and other family are from Baghdad themselves). I’m praying to a quick end to the conflicts. All the best.