Whether you’re single or in a relationship, everyone needs some quality time to spend with the ones they love…including themselves. So why not take an hour out of your busy life and ask yourself a bunch of questions about anything? Find out what makes you tick (or not as the case may be) and what you are looking for in an ideal self.
At 22, I still think I’m growing up. But as a kid I was pretty loud-mouthed and quite stroppy. I cringe at home videos of me refusing to share my toys with friends. I also had a bowl-cut hairstyle. I was clearly at the height of fashion!
2. What kind of things really makes you laugh?
Some would say anything and everything! I usually laugh at awkward situations that I shouldn’t laugh at and when someone else starts, it usually sets me off. The best feeling is when you laugh so hard that you can’t even speak and you can feel your abs getting the workout they need.
3. What’s your favourite film of all time?
It’s almost impossible to choose one. It depends on my mood. If I’m in the mood to laugh, A Fish Called Wanda is one of my go-to British comedy classics. Anything with John Cleese in it is bound to be entertaining. I also love Tom Hanks as he’s such a versatile actor. He’s funny in the film Big but he’s moving in Castaway and Catch Me If You Can.
4. What does happiness mean to you?
I’m still trying to figure this out. I would say that I’m probably happiest when I’m well rested, have done exercise and I’m out and about. I’m a big fan of “social skydiving” – going out of your comfort zone to speak to people outside of your familiar social circles. I usually try and do this on the long commute on the Tube before and after work.
5. Do you have a nickname?
I have many nicknames, too many for someone with a 4-letter name. These include Luney Suney, Sunami, Sunini and my personal favourite, Suna Tandwich, which I loved so much that I used it as my blog domain name.
6. What have you always wanted to try?
I would quite like to try stand-up comedy. I always chickened out of doing a routine at my university’s comedy club. I was worried that the jokes I make in front of my friends wouldn’t quite translate to a wider audience who had no idea who I am. I may take the plunge one day.
7. What’s the best advice anyone ever gave you?
To live in the moment. It seems obvious and yet it’s so easy to dwell on the past and worry about the future. By focusing on the present, it’s a lot easier to put stresses and worries in perspective. Easier said than done eh?
8. If you weren’t pursuing a career in journalism, what would you like to do?
I’ve dreamt of being everything from a spy to an actress and an Olympic athlete! It’s fair to say I wanted to turn every hobby of mine, from drama to sport, into a career. I think that something travel or events-related could be a good option so that I could explore different locations and work in a social environment.
9. If today was the last day of your life, how would you spend it?
Dancing the night away. Preferably in an idyllic location and with people who know how to have a good time. I would want my last day to go out with a bang.
10. Do you like spontaneity or routine?
I like both. I like to feel settled wherever I am but I love it when no 2 days are the same. I think that’s what attracted me to a career in journalism, where you are researching different stories every day.
11. Favourite life quote?
“You never know what result will come of your action but if you do nothing there will be no result” wise words from Gandhi.
12. What’s your worst habit?
Sprouting words without thinking. It sometimes makes people think I’m more stupid than I am!
13. Best chat up line?
“How many camels can I buy you for?” It reminds me of my Turkish heritage.
14. What question do you hate to answer?
Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? I really dislike that question because I think in our society we put way too much pressure on the long-term future rather than living in the now. Who knows if we’ll still be alive that far down the line. Let’s live for today!
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