The Proust Questionnaire

Answered by Sumera Rizwan

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

The idea of perfect happiness for me is an ongoing experience, when I was little I remember myself spinning in the garden of my house feeling blessed to have such loving family and friends. I was fortunate enough to recognize my blessing even though I consider my self as a spoilt little child.

I was loved and cared for and I knew it. I found happiness under the caring shadow of my mother and I continue to find it with my husband and children. I have lost my mother but I haven't lost the happiness that is how perfect it is. - 2. What is your greatest fear?

I have lupus and my greatest fear is being so unwell that I am dependent on others but I don't fear it actually because I have huge trust in God and I pray that He will never put me through anything like this. - 3. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I am shy. I can't say things to people on their face even when I feel like it. I don't like to hurt people even when they deserve it.

4. Which living person do you most admire?

I don't have one person to admire. I admire my whole family and close friends for being by my side even in the worst of times, especially my dear husband. - 5. What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

For me, the most overrated virtue is doing more than you can, like putting extra effort into everything because it breaks you in the end. - 6. On what occasion do you lie?

I try not to lie on any occasion. - 7. Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Can I tell you something? I love you. (I say this so often to my husband and kids that my son says Mama I know what you are about to say. Why do you have to say it every day?) - 8. What or who is the greatest love of your life?

My Husband.

- 9. When and where were you happiest?

Now and here. - 10. Which talent would you most like to have?

I would love to fly just on my own like a bird. - 11. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I worry too much about what people think and feel. I wish it was easier for me to overlook some things. - 12. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I recognise my blessings. - 13. Where would you most like to live?

Somewhere beautiful and green. - 14. What do you most value in your friends?

They stick with me no matter what. - 15. Which historical figure do you most identify with?

I don't know much about history. I live in TODAY. - 16. Who are your heroes in real life?

People who strive in most difficult situations and come out stronger than before.

17. What is your greatest regret?

I never helped my mom in any house chores. - 18. What is your motto?

Do your best and pray for the rest.

Thanks to Liam Ireland for tagging me.

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