Andrew Nosrati

12/19/2022

12/09/2022

Questions to ponder this morning: Are you providing the world something it needs? Are you providing yourself with what you need? What's keeping you from doing either?

Be kind, but honest, with yourself as you answer these questions.

12/08/2022

So exciting to be a part of this team!

What you see here is the start of foundation for a house that a family will one day be able to call a home. 🙏🏼

12/03/2022

One of the longest running traditions in the Assyrian community! I have so many memories from the Assyrian American American Civic Club of Turlock’s annual New Year’s party. Can’t wait to ring in the new year with my people!

AACCOT Presents a night of live music, dinner, and an open platinum bar. Performance by Marco Bet Yousip and DJ set by DJ Odette. Doors Open at 6:00 PM, Dinner Served at 7:30 PM.

11/25/2022

“At least 326 people have been killed, including 56 children”

Kian Pirfalak was a 9-year-old Iranian boy who was a victim of state police who have lost their people. At this point, they kill senselessly in an attempt to intimidate and suppress.

Kian Pirfalak is believed to be the youngest victim of the bloody crackdown by Iran’s government during two months of nationwide protests.

11/24/2022

Somewhere along the way, I learned that the difference between a beautiful life and a miserable one, was perspective; and that the key to a positive outlook, was gratitude.

The goal these days is to be thankful for every day, every breath, every gift, every hardship, every relationship, every thing.

Gratitude, like all things worth anything in this world, does not come easy or naturally. It requires practice and discipline. I have implemented a gratitude journal into my life where I take time every day to remember particular moments that I was thankful for. This practice has changed both my spirit and brain. As a result, I feel healthier, happier, and more hopeful than at any point in my life.

As you gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, be sure to remember what the root of this holiday is, and give thanks for everything you have.

I am thankful for all of you.

11/22/2022

Last night I discovered that many of my non-Assyrian friends don't know what is going on in Iran.

In the simplest terms, we have a people who have taken to the streets for nearly 2 months to ask for basic human rights. They are being met with violence and death.

When deeply embedded in OUR world, it's easy to lose perspective of where others may be. I commit to doing more to help spread the message. I hope you — as a friend and as a fellow human — will do your part to, at minimum, listen.

Start by googling “Mahsa Amini”, a young woman who was killed for existing in a nation that doesn’t recognize her as a human deserves to be recognized.

11/09/2022

Thankful to Cassandra Abram for stepping up to represent the people of our district.

I’ve only started to know Cassandra through the race and immediately recognize within her a thoughtfulness, maturity, intellect, and compassion that will be so valuable to our community.

She is FAR more equipped to handle the role on day 1 than I was, and I can’t wait to see the leadership she’ll provide.

Although there are still ballots to be counted, I am encouraged to be in the lead. I’m honored and humbled to have the broad support of this community, and I’m ready to put in the hard work Turlock deserves as this district’s council member. I truly believe there is more that unites us than divides us and that it is the work of our leaders to find common ground to create positive change for the people of Turlock. I am committed to listening to all voices in our community regardless of who they may have supported in this race. Thank you to everyone who trusted me with their vote, and thank you to those who have supported my campaign in so many ways.
Last but not least, I want to thank my fellow candidates in this race and throughout our city for their hard work and their willingness to work for Turlock’s future.

11/08/2022

It was really disappointing to receive this text from District 3 candidate Kelly Higgins that resorted to lying about her opponents and fear tactics.

I hope we come to a place where we can all recognize these tactics as inappropriate.

10/16/2022

A reminder to the Assyrian folks! We have a lecture from Dr. Robin Bet Shmuel on Assyrian identity.

My identity as an Assyrian, a people with no nation, has confused me throughout my life. As I grow older, I am becoming more in touch with what it means and am so thankful of my fellow Assyrians that help me understand the beauty and richness of our culture.

Join us this Sunday at 5pm at our club for a lecture by Dr Robin Bet Shmuel, PhD holder in Syriac Language and Literature. The topic is Assyrian Identity and Existence, and we are all sure to learn something new! Bring your friends and family, especially our younger community members. All are welcome! Location/entrance in the back by the restaurant

10/13/2022

Just a reminder this campaign season: the roads are finally getting fixed because of Measure L and Measure A(both opposed by Mayor Bublak).

They are not suddenly magically getting fixed because a council finally ”wanted” it to happen.

Councils have probably wanted to see roads fixed for… decades? It takes money to fix roads. It takes action. Not just words.