I was born on March 21, 1984, in Tehran, the capital of Iran. I am proudly Persian and speak both Farsi and English fluently. Throughout my life, I’ve experienced many ups and downs, yet I’ve always remained strong, hopeful, and determined to start over whenever life demanded it. I believe that with persistence and effort, every challenge can lead to growth and new beginnings. Interestingly, my real birthday is actually January 28, 1984, a snowy day I’ll always remember through my parents’ stories. Back then, they changed my official birth date to March 21 so that it would align better with the school semester system. As you read my life story, I hope it inspires you to remember that every stage of life brings its own struggles—but time changes everything. Never stop trying, never lose hope, and never be disappointed by temporary setbacks. The light always returns, eventually.