Tuesday, May 25, 2010

May 25 2010 from Cleveland

Hello Bashir! Your Mum is relieved and happy to hear that your Eyes are 100% fine and healthy again!! God Is Good. I'm very sorry you had to suffer. Am proud of your courage in persevering through the pain and discomfort.

Wooo-Hoooo! How great to hear you had a photo taken in your new clothes that you wore to TEDxDar!! Here is Douglas's address in Chicago:

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Your Mum is tremendously proud and impressed with your presence at TEDxDar! Yes, for sure, I will be constantly searching for events like that to arrange for you to attend!


Yes, your Dad Mr. Jimmy is working again! That's why we will have enough money to wire to Learnit College for your second payment as soon as Hilda sends me the details! Hilda sent me a lovely email to inform me she is getting the necessary information from the Accountant at College.

If God wishes, Mr. Jimmy will work until the snow flies in November at "Thanksgiving" -- when we eat turkey and stuffing and set a special place for our son Bashir at our dining table!


What will my brilliant son learn in Module number 5?

MAY GOD BLESS YOU, SON, WITH HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND PEACE!

Your loving and dedicated Mum

May 26 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am also delighted to hear that you were impressed with my Presence at TEDxDAR & I think you will not hasitate to imform me again about another Historic Event like this.

Actually, I have taken a Picture of the Clothes I put on on that day & I will soon send it to you. But I will first send it to Douglas with 1 more picture, just because I already promissed him that I will send him My photos.

Tomorrow I will go to the Post Office to send him my Photos if GOD Wishes. Right now am looking for his Post Address which he gave Me, because I have forgotten where I kept it. But am sure that I will find it.

Mum, Did my Dad Mr.Jimmy start working? Because I remember that 1 day you told me that he was about to sart working again.

My Studies at LEARNIT College are going on well & We are about to start a MODULE number 5.
Hida has told me that she is doing everything possible to make sure that she gives you the full details of how you will pay the next Payment of My Fees.

Now am 100% Fit & My Eyes's Problem is finally Over.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

May 23 2010 from Cleveland

Hello, Son! I'm so delighted to read your email "A Brilliant Event!" and learn about all the wonderful and exciting things you experienced at TEDxDar! I feel especially happy to know that you and Pete Mhunzi had good times together and he drove you to nearby your house! It's all really great for me to think about and I keep smiling!

I'm happy Stella was able to attend as well, and sorry that it didn't work out for Edward and Hilda. But that's why I like to say "if God wishes," because God makes all things to happen as he wishes, so I try not to worry about anything.

I have had a pleasant weekend, including watching the TEDxDar "Livestream," reading outside, running my 10k, and writing at my computer. Now I will go to sleep. In the morning, it's back to work for your Mum!

Usiku mwema!

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS MY WONDERFUL SON/ENTERTAINER!

Your proud and caring Mum

May 23 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


The TEDxDAR event was queite great that we thought & expected.

I was with Stella only, just because Edward failed to come due to that there was nobody at his home & he had to remain & look after his home's house. Hilda failed because of being too busy at work & she couldn't go there at the right time. She was too late.

But all in all, it was very fantastic! We first of all had a break fast & some food.
At 10:30am the event began with PETE MHUNZI's Speech. He did well & it was very educating speech. He spoke about his much interest in Kiswahili language & the goodness of knowing different languages. He is a Black American from Los Angeles.

After him, then followed the Recorded Talk by George Ayittey.
He told about African Leaderships, he insisted that Africa is not Poor but people ae the ones who are poor. He targeted the African Heads of states that they are responsible for the Africa's Poverty. He said because they are Bribe & Corrupt. They make themselves Rich while the Continent is starving with a serious Poverty.

I was touched with that speech untill I Unstoppably crapped hands for him.

But it was presented by Several Presenters from around the Globe & Everything was done Orderly & Systematically.

But I was also much impressed with the Master of Ceremony, just because he was so Charming, Clever, Entertaining, Confident & Fluent when speeking.

We ate, Danced, Drunk soft Drinks & Rejoiced.

Indeed you couldn't see me on the 'Livestream' because I sat at the Middle seat.

Finally, Mr. PETE MHUNZI Drove me to nearby my home, because we left too late around 7pm. But he is a very nice Man & He was delighted to see & Know Me. We spoke, Charted & We did everything together. At first, he saw Me & read my name which was attached on my Chest. But he couldn't realise that am Bashir whom you told him to Meet if goes to Dar-es-Salaam. Then I told him that am that Bashir whom he was told about.

Then he said wao!!! Really? Are you that Bashir? I said yes!!

Then we went to sit while having a Lunch. I actually met him after his Speech, because it's I also recognised him that he was Mr.PETE MHUNZI you told me about.

He spoke & appreciated about you. But he said that both of you never met with face to face before.

It was really a very nice event & I will never forget about it in my entire life.

The Venue was so beautiful & it looked so COLOURFUL & POMP!!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
THE ENTERTAINER!!

May 22 2010 from Cleveland

Hello Son! I hope you had a marvelous time at TEDxDar!

I was able to see some of the events and people on the TEDxDar website through "Livestream," which is a technology that broadcasts video and sound on computer. Kathleen told me you were there, and I looked for you on the "Livestream" but could not see you! Mostly the "Livestream" showed the speakers. It also showed the tent and the lunch area, and everything looked so very nice. I hope you enjoyed a delicious meal!

Your Mum wishes she could have been there with you. I look forward to hearing all about TEDxDar from my brilliant and fine son!

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON BASHIR!
Your loving and proud Mum

May 21 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I would like to comment about HILDA's delay to reply you about the second Fees Payment.

Infact she knows it, becauese she told me today that she received an Email from you concerning about it.

But I hope on Monday she will come with full details to you. She asked me how Much you paid last time & I said it's $700.

Then don't be worried about it Mum, because everything will be alright.

This is the last Email before I go to the TEDxDAR tomorrow!!!

Wish me well Mum!!!!!

I WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING OF THAT EVENT, JUST ONE BY ONE!!!!

AM YOUR SON,

BASHIR!!

May 21 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so excited to hear that you still pray for me to be fully fine for tomorrow's TEDxDAR event.

Thanks to almighty GOD, because my Condition is improving everyday & am confident that tomorrow I will be 100% fit.

Yes, let me tell you what I have bouht for the event. I bought a SHIRT, TROUSER & SANDALS.
Am hoping to wear them tomorrow. Surely, I will take a special Photo for those Clothes & I shall send it to you.

I haven't yet got a new Room because I want the TEDxDAR event to go & do it after it. But within next week, you will a good news that a MAGNIFICENT NEW ROOM has been entered.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

May 21 2010 from Cleveland

My dear Bashir, I thank God your eyes are healing at last! Your Mum is very sad that her fine son has suffered so much with the sickness of the eyes. I pray for my dear Bashir every day, and I pray you feel and see perfectly for all the excitement of TEDxDar.

What fun that you bought some new clothes for TEDxDar! Tell your Mum all about the new clothes and I will imagine you wearing them and looking so handsome.

I think Hilda must be very busy at work, because she has not yet emailed me with the final information on my second payment to Learnit College. The final information is the exact amount I should wire, and the account to which I should wire the money (Learnit College has one account for Great Britain pounds, and a different account for Tanzanian shillings). I hope she will enjoy TEDxDar and the party, and be able to email me next week.

I pray that you have the most marvelous time of your life at TEDxDar!

Did you move into your new room yet? I'm excited to hear about it when you do.

MAY GOD BLESS MY BRILLIANT AND WONDERFUL SON BASHIR!

Your loving and devoted Mum

May 20 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so glad to let you know that am today fine & am sure that I will be 100% Fit on saturday at TEDxDAR event.

I was not really fine Yesterday & Previousday, that's why I couldn't Email you Yesterday because I was afraid of Computer's light to boost my Eyes's problem. I went to the Clinic as I said previous day & I got medicine. Thanks to God because the Medicine seems to be helpful.

Now am just thinking of TEDxDAR event. I have bought speciall clothes to wear on that eventful day.
Because there will be more people & I will really need to look so nice

I hae been receiving couple of Emails from them & I have comfirmed to that am 100& ready to go there.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
THE ENTERTAINER!!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

May 19 2010 from Cleveland

My dearest Son, I have been praying for your swift and perfect healing of your Eyes -- ever since receiving your email. Thank you for reassuring me that it is not serious. However, your Mum is concerned about her dear Son! Please let me know about the Clinic and the medicine they gave you. I want you to be 100% well for Saturday at TEDxDAR!

It was very wise of you to visit the place in advance! I'm delighted that you met Kathleen and other special people!

GOD IS GOOD to provide me with the abundance of money to send you! As always, it is my great pleasure as your loving Mum to send you money for your needs and comfort. Karibu sana!


MAY GOD BLESS AND HEAL MY DEAR SON!

Your loving and devoted Mum

May 18 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I never touched a lot of Money like you sent me yesterday. I swear in the name of GOD that it's the first Time to hold in my bare hands such kind of Money. I have described it as 'A DREAM COME TRUE'.

Am not that so fine today, because am sick of Eyes. My eyes are paining & they have a bit changed Colour.
Yes, I went to the College as Usuall, but inactively. Just because am hardly to see Properly.

Am about to go to the Clinic soon & have a Check up. On saturday, I went to the Indian Ocean Beach to Swim, Then at first I thought it's because of that water for being Salty. But I have been told that it's not because of that. It's just a normal Sickeness of Eyes which has been affecting a lot of people in Dar-es-Salaam. But am sure that I will be alright soon in the name of GOD. Am not like too serous, No! am even able to go to school as Usuall. Don't worry Mum, Just keep on Praying for my Quick & Soon recovery.

Today, I went to 'DAR-ES-SALAAM INTERNATIONAL ACADAMEY' to see & know the Place before saturday Comes.

I was welcomed warmly & I saw Katheleen & Other Important individuals.They said we should go there so early because there will be a lot of people.

Yes, Muhammad is 11 old & he is now in form 3. Yes, I will tell Mr.Iddi the Message.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

May 17 2010 from Cleveland

Hello, Son, I'm delighted to know you have got the money safely at Western Union!

I'm also very happy to know that Stella and Edward have received their tickets! It will also be very good news to hear that Hilda has also received her ticket.

And I am even happier to know that my Beloved Son will have a fine new room with electricity! Also a new Discman!

WOOO-HOOO for all the wonderful news!! GOD IS GOOD!

You are very welcome -- Karibu Sana -- it is my great honor as your Mum to help you in every way I possibly can. I hope to hear that Mr. Iddi is being wise and fair as usual when he assists you with your money. Is Muhammad now age 11? What Form is he in? Please tell Mr. Iddi that if God wishes, for sure I will assist Muhammad with his education after Form 4. And I will always assist my Beloved Bashir in every possible way with education, life, happiness, and peace of mind.

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS MY DEAR SON BASHIR/ENTERTAINER!

Your loving and caring Mum

May 17 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!!


Am so glad & I really thank God that I got the Money so safely at the Western Union. It's really a lot of Money.
I thank you so much Mum for your Prestigious Help. You are Irreplaceable to my life. Yes, I will tell you the whole details about the New Room, but now let's discuss first about TEDxDAR's event.

Yes Mum, I have received Stella's ticket & I will soon print it for her.

The most interesting thing is that EDWARD too has got his TICKET.

I now want to ask HILDA if she has got hers.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

May 17 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, I heard from Kathleen and all is well for Stella's attendance, even if you don't receive an email ticket with her name on it. You can print Page 1 of this email for Stella instead of a ticket: it shows her order confirmation, and below that is Kathleen's email saying all is well for her to come! Print Page 1 only, otherwise you will print some unnecessary pages.

In Kathleen's note, you will see that she wrote, "Just please make sure they give me detailed information, as what they do, age etc..." and I want you to know that this has already been done by me. For all four of you, Bashir, Hilda, Edward, and Stella, I listed your interests as "Education and technology" and your reason for wanting to attend TEDxDar is "Excellence of presenters." I listed your ages as 24, and your college as Learnit College, with Hilda working there, and you, Stella and Edward and students.

MAY GOD BLESS MY BRILLIANT SON!

Your proud and loving Mum

May 16 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, about the TEDxDar tickets -- yes, Edward and Hilda should each find their tickets in their email inboxes! Stella's ticket with her name on it should go to your email address, because I provided your email address for her ticket. Can you check your email inbox to see if you received a second ticket with Stella's name on it? In the meantime, I will check with Kathleen and ask her about it.

Also, yes it's fine for Hilda to arrive at TEDxDAR around 2 pm. She can simply arrive at that time with her ticket and enjoy the afternoon presentations -- and the afterparty!

I will be very glad to know you got the money safely at Western Union! It's a lot of cash and I pray for your peace and safety always every day. I will be especially excited to hear all the details of your new room with electricity!

Cleveland is beautiful in the weather, but lots of people in Cleveland are upset about the Cavaliers! They are upset we lost to the Celtics, and upset that LeBron did not play as a strong leader should, and upset that LeBron is now a "free agent," which means his contract is expired and he is free to leave Cleveland to join another team.


Okay, I will let you know what Kathleen says about Stella's ticket!

MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS MY FINE SON IN EVERY WAY!

Your proud and loving Mum

May 15 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I you have a nice weekend & that Cleveland is alright.

Am so proud to get the Western Union information from you. On Monday I will go to the Western Union to pick it & I will let you know if it will be safe & easy.

Am also happy to get the Ticket of TEDxDAR event, as I am talking, it's already in my hands because I have printed it.
Now I want to ask Edward & Hilda if they got their Emails from Katheleen of TEDxDAR Containing a Ticket.

Then Mum, What about if STELLA fails to find her Email address? Where is going to get her Tickets? Because the Ticket has been written my name. If it had not written my name, I would Photocopy it into 3 tickets, I mean for Hilda, Edward & Stella. Ask them about it & let me know tomorrow.

Or, you can just ask them to send my friends's Tickets through my Email address & I will print & give them.
Just give them my 3 friends's names & tell them to send me. Especially STELLA's Ticket. Because she might not have it.

Hilda has comfirmed that she is ready to go, but she asked if it will be possible to arrive there around 2pm.
Because she goes to the Job on saturday & leaves at 1pm. Then I need to hear from you if it will be possible for her to go at that time. Please let me know!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!!

AM YOUR SON,
THE ENTERTAINER!!!

May 15 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, the TEDxDar registrations for you, Edward, Hilda, and Stella are all complete! Here is the information you need to know:

Please tell Hilda and Edward that they will soon receive emails from "Eventbrite" about TEDxDar!

MOBILE PHONE: It was also required to provide a mobile phone number, so for all four of you, I provided your mobile phone number

EMAIL ADDRESS: For Stella Africana (and yes, indeed she does have the most beautiful name!) I provided your email address, so you will receive the emails from "Eventbrite" addressed to Stella and then you can tell her all the necessary information.

HOW YOU ALL WILL BE RECOGNIZED: Now that you are registered, all four of you will get more information on email. This is the message provided after registering:

Thank you for registering to attend TEDxDar!! We will be in touch shortly to confirm your attendance. Thank you for your support.

You will not receive paper ticketse.

If you have registered for a free event, you will receive one confirmation email from
Eventbrite on behalf of the organizer (TEDxDar).

For more information, please contact the organizer via email at
tedxdar@gmail.com.

Therefore, Son, let your Mum know what you receive on email! If it's confusing or you need more information, you can tell me and I will email my rafiki Kathleen at TEDxDar and she will help us!

Also, remember your friend Stella's email will come to your address. Also, the emails to Hilda and Edward will come from "Eventbrite" and I will not be emailing your friends! Except for the times I email Hilda that you already know about!

MAY GOD BLESS MY BRILLIANT SON!

Your devoted and proud Mum

May 14 2010 from Cleveland

Hello, my dear son Bashir!

Here is the Western Union information for you to pick up the money! Please let me know when you have the money safely.

I sent 600 U.S. Dollars, which is about 825,000 shillings.

For your new room for one year: 480,000 shillings.

For your new Discman: 40,000.

For your monthly money: 200,000.

Extra money included: 105,000 shillings. That is for you to save, in case you or Mr. Iddi's family needs something, for example school supplies or items of clothing.

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MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Your Proud and Devoted Mum

May 14 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!

Here is another friend's name:she didn't give me her email address, because she is doubting if it's still working, because it's been a long time since she used it. Then she promissed to Check tomorrow & I will let you know if she finds it.

I like her name so much, Just have a look at her beautiful name below.

NAME: STELLA AFRICANA
SCHOOL: LEARNIT COLLEGE.

Now we will be waiting for you to let us know what you will discuss with KATHELEEN.
Mum, don't forget to let us know of how KATHELEEN will Recognise us.

Oh!! Really? Cleveland Cavaliers have been knocked out? Am so sorry to my brother Douglas.
Then he is now like me, we both our teams lost Trophies.

I will send him a special Condolence Message tomorrow!!

Tomorrow I will be waiting for the Western Union information.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

May 14 2010 from Cleveland

Hello my dear Bashir, email addresses are needed by the people at TEDxDar for communications about the event. If one of your friends does not have an email address, Kathleen will probably send them information to your email address.

It's a sad day in Cleveland because the Cavaliers have been eliminated from the playoffs! The Celtics won the series, 4 - 2. Oh well. That's that, it's over! I think Douglas can accept it, even though he will feel disappointed.

Last night we had a huge rainstorm with thunder and lightning! It was very exciting. Fortunately the rainwater didn't become a flood, and we didn't lose our electricity. This morning the grass is glistening with raindrops.

MAY GOD BLESS MY FINE SON!
Your devoted and loving Mum

May 13 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so excited to hear from you that you will negotiate with Cathereen Concerning of those who don't have an Email adress.

Infact, Hilda said will be ready to go, but she said that tomorrow she will give me a last Confirmation about it. Just because she goes to the Job even on saturday, but she comes back early as a half day.

Then I have found my classmate who is ready to go there. His Name is:

EDWARD
LEARNIT COLLEGE
.

Tomorrow I will send you a last name of another friend.

Wao!! am so excited to haer that on this Saturday you will send My monthly & a New Room Money. Am so impressed & am 100% Proud of you!

Mum, Do you know how I always feel like? I just feel like am only the one who has got the most Caring Mum like you in this world.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

May 13 2010 from Cleveland

Hello Bashir, habari gani? I hope my dear Son is healthy and happy in every way!

Yes for sure, it's fine if some of your invited guests don't have an email address! I will tell Kathleen, my friend at TEDxDar, that they don't have an email address.

Today it is 13 May, Thursday, in Cleveland. Tomorrow is 14 May and on Saturday 15 May, I will go to Western Union. I will send you money for your monthly money, your new room, and your new Discman. It's very exciting!

Now I must prepare to go to work!

MAY GOD BLESS MY WONDERFUL SON BASHIR THE ENTERTAINER!
Your loving and caring Mum

May 12 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so excited to see how you really want me to be at the TEDxDAR event. To be honest, am so happy for that.

Yes, by tomorrow or next day, I will send you the Names & Emails of my friends whom I have chosen to be there!

But Mum, What about if some of my friends who don't have Email addresses? Can I just give you their names without Email addresses? Because some of them might not have it!

I have already told Hilda & she has promissed to give me a reply tomorrow.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
THE ENTERTAINER!!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

May 11 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, I'm so happy you are impressed and excited about TEDxDar!

It will be so easy for you to get your tickets! There is no need for you to go in advance. All you have to do is send me the information about your other three invited guests (Name, Email, and School). Then I will email the people who are in charge are TEDxDar. One of them is my rafiki, named Kathleen. I will give Kathleen all your information.

After that, I think Kathleen will contact you on email with details.

Also, you and your guests will be more than attendees, you will be "invited" attendees, which means you will get special better seats!

And don't forget there is the "After Party" to enjoy in the evening!

Your Mum is so very happy to think about her Dear Son's happiness!

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEVOTED AND WONDERFUL SON!

Your caring and loving Mum

May 11 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I hope you are very fine & that Cleveland is doing well too!!!

Am so pleased to tell you that I checked in the Internet Yesterday about the most anticipated event of TEDxDAR.

I saw several names of Presenters. They are a lot of them & they seem to be the most promissing Presenters.

They have got Tangible Backgrounds of Education. But unfortunately, I tried to find out the information of how to get those Tickets you told me, but I didn't find them. Then I have decided to go there personally in order to find out When & How I can get the tickets.

Or, if you have got that information, then you can just let me know. But am really prepared to be there!!!!

Mum, Do you know When & How to get the Tickets?

Oh!! It's quiete bad to hear that my brother DOUGLAS was happy & became Sad within a short time. Am so sorry to him as Cleveland lost their game!!

As for me, am still in pain of MANCHESTER UNITED's Tittle defeat to Chelsea. Anyway, that's how Soccer is, Sometimes it gives you happiness & then it turns to Upset you 1 day. But we promise to bounce back with the strongest Squad next season & Reclaim our Trophy back to ''THE THEATRE OF DREAMS''.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
THE ENTERTAINER!!

May 10 2010 from Cleveland

Hello my dear Bashir! I hope my fine son is doing well. I'm so happy that you're pleased about attending the "TEDxDar" event! Yes, please take time decide who you want to invite as your guests, then you can let me know the information.

The price of 40,000 shillings for a Discman is good, so I will include ithat extra amount on 15 May when I also send your monthly money and the money for your new room!

Oh! I'm sad that Manchester has lost the title to Chelsea! In basketball, the Cleveland Cavaliers won on Friday night, then lost yesterday. Douglas was happy, then sad! Now the playoff series is tied 2-2. The first team to win 4 games is the victor and moves to the next round.

Last night in Cleveland, our electricity went out for hours! It came back on in the middle of the night.

MAY GOD BLESS MY BRILLIANT, HARD-WORKING, WONDERFUL SON THE ENTERTAINER!

Your loving and devoted Mum

May 9 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so pleased to see the Invitation Email from you. As I always say that you really care about me & you are truly my Mum.

Yes, I will be there with some of friends of College. But am no going to give you now the Names of the Numbers you have written below your email, because I have to consider first who should be invited.

Now I want to find out the full information about it in the Link as you have directed me. Tomorrow I will tell more about it.

But am really appreciating for your Loyalty & Dedication to me as your Son.

Oh!! Chelsea are the Champions of the Title. Because both Manchester & Chelsea have won their last games.

MANCHESTER UNITED have beaten STOKE CITY bY 4-0.

I have asked the Cost of the DISCMAN today & it's Tsh 40,000.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM,

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Friday, May 7, 2010

May 6 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son,

I'm very excited to tell you about free tickets for you and three people you choose to invite!

The tickets are to attend the amazing event at which Professor Pete Mhunzi and many other fine people will be giving presentations!

The event is called "TEDxDar" and you and three people you choose to invite will be invited guests for the event and for the "after party" as well! Everything is free for all of you!

It will happen on Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM (GMT+0300)

Afterwards there is an "After Party" to which you are also invited.

The location will be:

Dar-es-salaam International Academy
Transit Supermarket Rd
(off Chole Rd)
Masaki
Dar-Es-Salaam

Do you know how to "click on a link"? If so, you can click this link to see all the people who will speak at "TEDxDar" : http://www.tedxdar.com/speakers.html

You can invite Mr. Iddi, or your classmates, or Hilda, or anyone whom you want. I will need you to complete the information below for Invited Guests #2, 3, and 4.

MAY GOD BLESS MY SON!

Your proud and loving Mum

May 6 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


I hope you are doing well!

Am so happy to hear that you are going to buy me another DISCMAN.

Ok, I will go on saturday at Kariakoo to Check the Price of a DISCMAN & I will finally tell you.

But I hope the Price is not as Much different from that of U.S.A. It's may be a little bit different.

But I would be so happier if it would have come straight from there in U.S.A. Because I like & I feel proud of American Products. But no problem Mum, I will buy it here.

At least today the Internet seems to be improving & I believe the problem wil be finally fixed in just few days.

What about there? Do you have an Internet wreless Connection in your own House or You use at Work's Wireless Internet Connection?

Finally, I would like to asure you that am happy with your Help & am finally out of worries I have been having since I was born. Am having Nice food & Sleep. What a Joyfull Moment in My life!!!

I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT GOD WILL ALWAYS BLESS & REWARD YOU FOR THAT!!!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!!!

May 5 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, I'm sorry your Discman has broken! Let's figure out the best and fastest way to get you a new Discman.

If I buy a new one here in the U.S. and mail it to you at Hilda's post office box, it will not reach you for a month! The mail used to reach you in two weeks, but now it takes much longer.

Can you check in Dar Es Salaam, at Kariakoo and also at the Mlimani City Mall, to see how much a Discman costs there? Here in U.S. a Discman costs about 20 USD. If the price is good in Dar Es Salaam, I will send you the money at Western Union.

I hope the rains stop so you can go to the mall and Kariakoo on Saturday!

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON!

Your devoted and loving Mum

May 4 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Nice to read your Email & it's sad to hear that Cleveland Cavaliers faced a shock defeat. Am so sorry to my brother Douglas.

Yes, we will be hoping 'WIGAN ATHLETIC to beat CHELSEA on this coming Sunday as the last day & Game of 2010 League.

CHELSEA's Defeat will make us to sing the Endless HALLELUYA!!!!.

Mum, I would like to tell you that My DISC MAN has just got a problem today. It fell down then the holder has been broken.
It has broken a thing which holds the Cover to Close when playing. It has stopped to play because it does not play while it's wide open. But it was quiet helpful because I was used to listen to it on the way to & from College.

It was even shortening my weekends. But it was very nice & strong. I will try my best to give someone to fix it but I don't think he can make it fine.

Wao!! I like to hear about your running, that's very good Mum! because it brings about fitness to the body,
Please keep it up!!!!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
ENTERTAINER!!!

May 4 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Bashir, I'm so sorry that the Internet situation continues to be very difficult in Dar Es Salaam! My prayer is that they soon fix the problem.

I will tell Professor Pete Mhunzi, Douglas, and your Dad Mr. Jimmy about the email problems so they won't worry too much and will wait to hear from you when the Internet is working quickly again.

It's great that Manchester United beat Sunderland, but I saw on the Internet that Chelsea won. Now I am hoping for Chelsea's opponent to win their next game -- so we can have a share in the Title!

Last night, the Cleveland Cavaliers lost a miserable game to the Boston Celtics! We lost by almost 20 points! Now the playoff series is tied 1-1.

Good news! Mr. Jimmy returned to work yesterday! He had not been working for five and a half months. He is happy to see his friends and to be working again.

In the evenings, I am reading a new book and also enjoying the pleasant spring weather in Cleveland. Everything is very green. Of course I am also training for my 10k run, but yesterday was a "rest day" to give my muscles a chance to relax.

Now it's time for me to work!

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON!
Your devoted and loving Mum

May 3 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum


Am so glad to read your Email today because I didn't expect it as the Problem of an Internet Connection continues to hit Dar-es-salaam. There is only one Internet Cafe which is still functioning but it's a bit far from home. It's where I am right now. The problem is that the main Dar-es-salaam Network provider called 'TTCL' got a fault of being Burned some of their important Cables. That's according to the Speculations. But they are triying their best to bring back the situation in normal.

I have also received an Email from DOUGLAS, telling me about his Team C.Cavaliers & his job as well. Am hoping to reply him soon.

MAnchester United won by 1-0. But unfortunatel

Am sorry Mum, the internet is too slow & I promise to write you again tomorrow.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

May 2 2010 from Cleveland

Hello, Son! How is my dear Bashir today? I am hoping and praying to hear good news about our great team Manchester United! My favorite news would be to hear that we beat Sunderland and that Chelsea lost!

I hope you were able to watch the game in spite of the unstoppable rains and muds in Dar Es Salaam.

The Cavaliers were victorious in their playoff series against the Chicago Bulls, so they they have moved on to the next round of playoffs. Now they are playing the Boston Celtics. Last night Cleveland won a great victory over Boston, 101-93. Douglas is very happy!

I'm delighted to know Professor Pete Mhunzi has already emailed you! He will be very happy to hear from you, and it will be especially great for the two of you to meet in Dar Es Salaam.

The 10k race is two weeks from today. My training is going well. This afternoon I will run a practice 10k, to check my time. I think it will take me an hour and 20 minutes to run 10k.

Your mum prays that you are staying safe and dry in Dar Es Salaam's unstoppable rains, and that you continue to have sweet dreams sleeping on your new mattress!

MAY GOD BLESS MY DEAR SON BASHIR, ENTERTAINER!
Your devoted and caring Mum

May 1 2010 from Dar Es Salaam

Hi Mum!


Am so glad to see & Read your Email. It's been a huge problem of Internet Connection in Dar-es-salaam & it's just a luck to have this chance of sending you an Email today.

Yes we have got Troubles of the Rain Consequencies. All the ways are Impassable due to the water on the Surface.
Yes, I still go to school so safely despite the Muds. Luckly, I catch a Bus & Drop just nearby My College. I have got also an Un Umbrella which I use to a walk.

It's nice to get the information about the Proffesssor you have mentioned that he will be coming to Dar-es-salaam this Month. For sure yes, it will be pleasure to meet & know him.

Infact I have already received his Email & I will soon reply him back.

The best Room will exactly be found & I will not face any problem for that. Am just waiting for the Money to Come.

Tomorrow Manchester United will play Sunderland. Chelsea will Play Liverpool. Remember that we are 1 point behind Chelsea & We are praying for Liverpool to beat Chelsea for us to top the League. Even if they Draw, it will be enough for us to be declared the winners of 2010 League. So please Mum, Let's pray Bad for CHELSEA.

I will be back tomorrow after the Game to tell you all about it!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU MUM!

AM YOUR SON,
BASHIR!

Apr 30 2010 from Cleveland

Dear Son, I am praying for your perfect safety and health during the rainy season in Dar Es Salaam! It sounds very bad and serious. I have heard about the rainy season there, and how it makes daily life very difficult.

Are you able to get to College, or are the streets closed?

Are you able to get your food, meat, and water to drink?

I am very happy that on 15 May, I will send you money for your new room! Of course I will also send your monthly money. Will Mr. Iddi assist you in finding the best room for 40,000 shillings per month? (As you described, I will send the amount for one year since you must pay in advance.)

Then I will also send the payment to Hilda at Learnit College!

At the end of May, I will send you money for your relatives in Malawi for their clothes and other items, and also a gift of money for your father!

I know a professor named Pete Mhunzi from the United States who will be in Dar Es Salaam on 22 May (and possibly before and after that date). He hopes to meet you while he is there! He is presenting a paper on Kiswahili as an important language in Tanzania. I am going to give him your email address so he can write to you directly. I will tell him it's the rainy season in Dar Es Salaam and that you might not be able to get on the Internet every day!

MAY GOD BLESS MY BRAVE, BRILLIANT, WONDERFUL SON!

Your proud and loving Mum