An Inconvenient Truth

The newest commercial for An Inconvenient Truth! This is a must watch film, and its an even bigger must -call to action- event.

Chavez' Speech

Probably a highlight of this years UN summit. Mr. Chavez speaks quite boldly about his opinions of the world, and specifically of the leaders he believes is responsible for its inbalance.

I share this not because it is Anti-American, but because it is one of those times in History where the world changes from this point on, and everyone on either side of the American Debate should read this. Everyday more and more leaders are adding their voice, this is a powerful moment in history, I just hope it doesn't end up adding to the violence that already exists.

http://www.aljazeera.com/cgi-bin/review/article_full_story.asp?service_ID=11971#

my profile on the MC Blog

Name: Kurt

Nickname(s): Neoka, Beto, Flirt, Kurtacious, King Kurt, the Gora,

Languages Spoken: Spanish, English, French, basic Italian, German, soon to be Urdu.

Countries Visited Because of AIESEC: Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Kenya, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, UAE, Pakistan, Poland

Favorite colour and why: Green, green is the colour or my eyes, of the vegetables that are healthy, of the forests that let us breathe, of the grass that is left, of the label that means 'organic', and of course... Pakola!

What you wanted to BE when you were a Child: I wanted to be a doctor, my dad brought me home a doctor kit when i ws 5. I worshiped that kit more than anything!

Now, what do you want to do when you grow up: I want to help people, to help them see their potential in anything and everything they want to do in life.

Favorite Book: Ishmael, The Prophet, Warriors of The Light, Alchemist, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , Execution, The Map of Love, Grapes of Wrath, The Giver, The Hobbit, The teachings of Don Juan, Finger Prints of the Gods, 1984, Brave New World, The End of Poverty, How to Change the World, Race Against Time...

Favorite Movie: Kingdom of Heaven, Crash, Last Samurai, the corporation, House of Flying Daggers, Rang de Basanti, Kal ho Naa ho, V for vendetta, beyond borders, constant gardner, Davinci Code, Disney and Pixar movies!

What song is stuck in your head right now: Ven bailalo, Hoja Blanco, Let the Music Play

Why I joined AIESEC: I joined AIESEC to go on many short term internships to get more international experience so I will be more employable in the future... I have yet to go on those short term internships, and im more employable than ever!

Passions: I am very passionate about youth leadership and activating individual actions that can change the world. I love reading or watching stories of history, and ancient folklore, and most of all I am passionate about finding the hidden truth in all things.

Kurt 2010: I am back in Pakistan, Islamabad actually, its end of February and I am with my team for our second reunion. This night is different, we are all dressed in traditional clothing and we are welcoming delegates from all over the world to opening ceremony of International Presidents Meeting 2010.
This year has been huge for me, ive launched my youth dialogue campaign in 110 countries now. My second large feature documentary is staged to be released in March. I have been working for various projects for the past couple years, and now have my own foundation. Its a small start up, but it provides smart microcredit to rural women. I have a strong balance in my life, relationship, spiritual and physical-self. On weekends I spend time at a community farm, and some evenings I do crisis counseling for teens. I still travel a lot, which I still enjoy, especially since there is so much in this world to see.

Aug and September are world tour months!

My trip has been a whirlwind since it began in mid august when I left Karachi (can't believe ive been away from home for a month!)

The red signifies all the countries ive been to, 17 in total. The yellow line represents my travel intinery since I left Karachi a month ago.

This is what I did and where I went...

Aug 20th - Left Karachi arrrived in Dubai, traveled to Sharjah and stayed with Emad's dad.
Aug 21st - Left Sharjah and returned to Dubai, met up with Arwa and friends, then left for Abu Dhabi to visit Ahmed. I returned to Sharjah that night.
Aug 22nd - Left for Poland, via London, randomly ran into someone who looked like a childhood friend while i waiting like a rat in the line while they dug through everyones baggage, these security pre-cautions are a serious pain... Arrived in Warzsaw


(this picture totally inspires me...)
The almost 2 full weeks I spent in Warzsaw were amazing, IC can never be a let down, not when 700 youth and 200 externals come together from over 95 countries! (97 now woo!)

Sept 5th - Left Warzsaw and arrived in Frankfurt where I stayed with Marcus. It was a great visit, we had so many deep and though provoking (and sometimes emotional) conversations about life, culture and philosophy, being that he lived and worked in Afghanistan and me in Pakistan.

Sept 7th - Left Frankfurt and landed in Toronto where I was greeted by Jabeen, Senem, Yasu and Berlin (thanx for the warm welcome home!) Spent the next couple days bumbing Toronto catching up on movies, and with friends.

Sept 11th - Left for Ottawa! Saw my old friends, old LC, old office, old High Commision to Pakistan... (they all know me by name) and MashAllah they finally issued me my work visa!!!

Sept 13th - returned to Toronto
Sept 15th - left for Calgary and surprised my sister when i got back! Went to a play for my step dads "A mail order bride" it was a great performance! Makes me wish I was acting again. My sister is cast as a fairy in A mid Summer nights dream (a play i was supposed to be in!!) im very proud of her!

Sept 16th - today... and I leave for Toronto on 18th, back to frankfurt on 21st, then back to karachi on 22/23rd

what a ride... :)

fast forward

there is far too much to update. so I am fast forwarding to now.

Im in Frankfurt Germany.
WHAAAt? yes. Germany :) staying with a good friend Marcus, one of the founders of AIESEC in Afghanistan.
Its been a couple days, filled with long talks about AIESEC politics, world politics, women in the middle east and south asia, to things that really move us in life, and how much control do we really have in our destinies.

Uts been a very inspiring and deep conversation, has left me quite reflective in fact.
Whats the next move for Kurt? Do I stay in AIESEC, see how far this rabbit hole goes... or is it time to collect my winnings and jump into a new adventure all together.
Whatever the choice may be, I know that i DONT know where I will be living this time next year. Beautiful.

random note: Germany has automated Video rental stores! push a few buttons and out pops your DVD. ingenious! blockbuster beware... im amazed at all this advancement in technology, where have I been all these years?

so i was contemplating my next move. I know that it will include something I love doing, plus making money. i know, everyones dream. But seriously! Interest is killing me! damned expensive education. Isnt there a save the world grant foundation? They pay my debt while I go save the world.
Ok I have to stop that idealism thing im doing again. damnit.

On a serious note, the fact that im thinking of this now, 3months into my term is weird, but smart. IC had quite an impact on my personal reflection and motivation skills. It brought a lot back, and helped framed a lot of my perseptions.

Now I am off to Canada for 2 weeks, to renew my Visa. we'll see what adventures await me there. I honestly cant wait to be back home in Karachi though. I miss it and my excitement to work has never been higher!