LIFESTYLE
Samadhi Weerakoon
In conversation with Dona Senara
Born in
1977
Alma mater
Visakha Vidyalaya
Family members
Husband (Chanaka), son (Mineka), daughter (Vishni) and mother
Wanted to be
A leading academic personality (a professor)
Is (but didn’t want to be)
In the apparel and textile industry
Drives
An Audi A1
Would like to drive
A Range Rover
A moment you would like to go back to
When my kids were born
Best advice received
Earth has music for those who listen
INTIMATE AND INSPIRING
Likes to play
Keyboard
Likes to watch
Thriller movies
Most unforgettable event
The day we saw Pangong Lake in the Himalayas
Purpose in life
My purpose in life is to live it to the fullest by serving humanity and achieve self-actualisation
Most remarkable person
My dad
Role models
My parents
I started the first industrial and academia collaboration in 2011 for a textile company and leading fashion institute
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Mantra to unwind
Coffee and a cookie
Most hated chore
Sewing
Impressed by
Humble intellectuals
Happy place
Home
Hobby
Reading classics
Pet peeves
People who are dishonest, boastful and rude
What you think about when you’re in the car
The day’s to-do list
Items on your bucket list for the next six months
Giving my kids the best education and travelling the world with my family
Three items on the bucket list following retirement
I would love to travel to historical and cultural places in the world – particularly in Europe – and pursue gardening and painting as hobbies
Three must-haves
iPhone, debit card and shades
What you would like to have
A stone mansion facing the picturesque Lake Como
A little-known fact about you
I started the first industrial and academia collaboration in 2011 for a textile company and leading fashion institute
FAVOURITES
Day of the week
Wednesday
Colour
Green
Chill out spot
Nuwara Eliya
Workwear
Blazer and pants
Leisure wear
Leggings and tops
Brands
Intimissimi, Zara and Lululemon
Cuisines
Thai and Mediterranean
Beverage
Espresso
Local holiday destinations
Nuwara Eliya and Galle Fort
International holiday destinations
Florence, Scottish Highlands and Santorini
Restaurants
The Lagoon and The London Grill
Actor
Tom Hanks
Musician
Adele
Author
John Steinbeck
Most loved from the three above
John Steinbeck
Favourite quote
Opportunities don’t simply happen – you need to create them
Favourite international sportsperson
Roger Federer
Favourite local civil servant
Deshamanya Bradman Weerakoon
Obsessed with
Humble intellectuals
Likely retirement destination
The UK
My purpose in life is to live it to the fullest by serving humanity and achieve self-actualisation
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE
When you dance, you look like…
Wednesday Adams
The first thing you notice when meeting someone…
Attire and eye movement
You know it’s going to be a bad day when…
You wake up late
You’re challenged by…
My children with their new ways of thinking
Recently laughed out loud while…
Watching Philomena from Cunk on Earth ridiculing Greek philosophy in an episode
You’re saddened when…
Kids are not well
Love has the power to…
Blind you from reality yet keep life at ease
Happiness is when…
You are convinced that you’ve done something that makes life meaningful for yourself and others
Sri Lanka will have a chance to develop when…
The education system changes to create and foster attitudes and skills among the future generation
The world is…
A mysterious beauty
Message of positivity in these trying times…
Every dark cloud has a silver lining – so be patient
PICK ONE
Most productive in the morning, noon or night
Morning
A hunter or gatherer by nature
Both – but more focussed on gathering
Cook or foodie
Foodie
The most delightful word you can think of
Fashion
You consider yourself a student or teacher…
Both – since their aspects will remain till we leave
A technology that you think will transform the future
Blockchain
Your most used word or phrase
Let’s somehow get this done
Workout preferences
Jogging
Yourself in a few words
Courageous and humble
Motto in life
Do your best and keep smiling
