If you ask me…

Who has had the biggest influence on you?
My English teacher in Albania.

What three words describe you?
Friendly, love English.

What event most changed your life?
Coming to England from Albania. I feel very lucky.

What is your greatest achievement?
Learning English. I’ve pushed myself hard.

What makes you happy?
My faith, and being able to live in a place where you
can’t be imprisoned for believing the wrong thing.

When were you last angry?
The other day, at my inability to look after my two children. It is
very tiring.

What is the most important lesson that you have
learned?
If you try you can get what you need.

What would make your life better?
More confidence in myself.

If you won the lottery how would you spend
it?
I would help my family back in Albania – some of them are sick with
haemophilia and there is no medicine to help them.

Who would you like to swap places with?
I wouldn’t change this life with anyone.

Who do you most admire?
My teacher Susannah because she has helped me so much, and because
she is a good teacher and such a good person.

How would you like other people to remember you?
As someone who is friendly, educated and honest. Most
importantly, as a good mother.