Diyorbek Kamolov

I wanted to talk with the HR department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tashkent and the following took place: I go in, with suits on. I see a bunch of people around the reception. They warmly welcome me thinking that I am a foreigner. We shake hands with everyone and I go about convincing them that I am an Uzbek. They literally change to 90 degrees and show their absolute face. After a minute or so I inform them about my visit and they call someone and whisper that at MFA there's a young guy who came from the other side of the Atlantic. They give me the phone, note that it's happening right in the reception, and the guy without even introducing whom I am communicating with starts quizzing me - on the freaking phone. Tbh, I am done. I'm going back @kamolovblog

#odamlar People started calling me "liberal" but little did they know that I am the most conservative person ever alive on the beautiful face of the earth)) @kamolovblog

Given I have spent a year away from home, coming back was something of more interpretation to dismantle. The first week was meeting with family members while the rest was followed by spontaneous catch-ups with good old friends. As I am after putting together new projects, the capital became a new cradle to spend my nights at and a vibrant market to embrace my story. I admit I am overwhelmed by the fact that everything is overpriced in Tashkent but it's also good to note that there are nice places offsetting the tragedy. Moreover, I have been to many both formal and informal events in the city. I like the young generation, on top. They seem more capable of what we often were not. In one of the events I recently paid a visit to, witnessing the urge of those young for victory, compatibility, and directness left me quite amazed. Back then, it was our responsibility to find opportunities and discover new dimensions of ourselves through what would usually be rare be it programs or projects. However, the current times seem to offer opportunities respectively with more prestige and chance. Good right? This is so far what I have but the journey I dive into continues... @kamolovblog

Is there any good place for co-working or perhaps a cafe where there's similar vibes in Tashkent? @kamolovblog

Incredible opportunity for people who live in Tashkent to meet with me and get their long-trapped questions answered. Drop by!!! @kamolovblog

Let’s start summer☀️😎with amazing sessions by EducationUSA! 🤩Join another EducationUSA session with our alumnus, Diyor Kamolov. Diyor will talk about his experience of studying at Bates College🇺🇸🤓.  📅Date: Thursday, June 6 🕔Time: 4PM 📍Location: US Embassy Tashkent 📌Register at📌:  https://forms.gle/waJ19z8zbZf9uZAT6

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That look I gave to him after a successful neat point hit must be seen by everyone 😂 Shooting with an AK-47 has always been my favorite. We were offered an M16 but again, no assault rifle like that of Kalashnikov should be left for second thought. @kamolovblog

Sometimes I wake up with heart palpitations. As if my heart is pounding out my chest for no real reason. Yeah, for no real reason. I tend to think that the world's falling apart around me. And I find it really hard to look at things objectively. It seems like everything's crumbling down when actually it isn't. But it feels like it's. I live a life of independence but that still doesn't come to satisfy me. I lived a life of dependence, the same was true. One day I was proud but the other quite not. Things used to make me happy. But sometimes I find it very confusing that their role has been overshadowed by the disguise I spiraled into. Am I subsequently happy? That will be the question of what the future holds. Do you feel the same at times? @kamolovblog

We finished our field trip to Hanoi. It has been quite a wonderful experience that allowed us to learn the history and culture of part of Vietnam. From constant and epidemic colonizations to prosperous and vibrant life currents, the city has offered us its multifold welcome while giving us a sign of civic openness. As the capital city of Vietnam, I after arriving in the city noticed how life is entirely different and livelier compared to where I have already been and was. Little tables followed by loud chats, big-hearted people who are often ready to squeeze jokes into conversations, noisy motorbikes, small shops, unforgiving road bustles and absolutely the important - hot and humid weather are the set of words that came to mind to highlight what I have been extended an opportunity to witness. Now we are in Hue, the center of Vietnam. Will share more stories and photos in the following days. @kamolovblog