I want what I want right now: Ayesha Hashwani

Designer Ayesha F Hashwani on vacations, hating sushi and hiding imperfections.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Loving people and being loved by my daughter and husband.

What is your greatest fear?

Losing one of my family members.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I’m shy and I procrastinate. I’ve been meaning to stop doing it... maybe tomorrow!

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Arrogance.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Vacations. I blow my budget on travelling as frequently as possible.

What is your current state of mind?

Very happy. I am currently working on two very exciting projects.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Patience! I want what I want right now.

On what occasion do you lie?

When my husband insists we have to go for a sushi dinner… I hate sushi!

What do you most dislike about your appearance?

I’d rather not say. If I do everyone will start noticing it.

Which living person do you most despise?

I don’t really despise anyone.

What is the quality do you most like in a man?

A sense of humour and humility. He should be pleasant looking and extremely generous, giving me lots of presents!

What is the quality you most like in a woman?

She should be honest, supporting and respectful.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

“That’s hilarious.”

When and where were you happiest?

There have been so many happy moments in my life that it would be difficult to pinpoint any one.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I would love to have been a great pianist.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Being stubborn.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I would have to say, having raised a wonderful daughter who is patient, loving, extremely giving and well-mannered.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?

J-Lo!

What is your most treasured possession?

My daughter! Every day is brighter because of her.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Loss of a loved one and all the things you never got to say or do.

If you didn’t do your current job, what would you choose to do?

Teaching Kindergarten children. I love kids.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I wear my heart on my sleeve.

Who is your hero of fiction?

Superman.

Which historical figure do you most identify with?

Darn! I knew I should have paid more attention in history.

Who are your heroes in real life?

Abdul Sattar Edhi. It’s difficult to match how much he has given back to people.



What is your greatest regret?

I don’t think I have a biggest regret in life because I do believe everything happens for a reason.

Published in the Express Tribune, Sunday Magazine, February 13^th, 2011.