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Everyday life, Part 1

"Do you wish me a good morning, or mean that it is a good morning whether I want it or not; or that you feel good this morning; or that it is a morning to be good on?" Gandalf, in response to "Good morning" by Bilbo Buggins. Before I came to Baku, I never really knew much about the city and its inhabitants. I didn't know anyone who have lived here, nor did I have any stereotypes about the place. I came with an open mind and heart, with my main goal being attaining of MA degree, make friends and finally head back to Kenya (The weather is better back at home, I wouldn't trade it for anything).  Of course the city would be nothing but structures if not for the people living here. and I have met kind people who have welcomed me and my friends into their homes and introduced us to Azerbaijani hospitality. It is very bad and unethical to judge the whole nation by the act of crazy amongst them and I am not. this crazies on the street that I encounter litera