Snapshot - The hairdresser
Name: Marion Esser
Age: 41
Place of Birth: Nippes, Cologne
Family Status: Married,
Children? Two daughters
Job: Hairdresser/make-up artist
Education: Secondary school certificate
How do I start the day?
I get up and like to go swimming
What are typical German traits?
Punctuality, reliability, waiting at red lights
Do I have any typical character traits?
I'm punctual, reliable and inquisitive
My biggest strength is:
I'm creative and I try to be a perfectionist
My biggest weakness is:
My husband says I start too many things at once and don't finish them all. But I don't agree.
What do I do in my spare time?
I mostly like spending time with my husband and the children.
My favorite food:
Creamed carrot soup
What music do I listen to?
I don't consciously listen to a particular kind of music. I don't put CDs on. But I do like soul, jazz and rock.
What would I like more time for? My family
How do I feel about the future?
I'm a little afraid of what the future holds. But I look forward to it too a bit. I think we face problems. For our children the next 20-30 years will be more difficult, living in a world with less energy and with everything becoming more expensive. I'm worried about whether we'll be able to solve the problems associated with the environment
My philosophy is
…to enjoy what you're doing. To do things right, to do them with love, and to enjoy them
Author: Ali Almakhlafi (dc)
Editor: Rina Goldenberg