IPOTW: Sara Seumae

Name:
SARA SEUMAE
Hometown:
MERCER ISLAND, WA (PRETTY MUCH SEATTLE)
What is your occupation?
MOM, WIFE, CLOTHING DESIGNER, BUSINESS OWNER
What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
I STARTED SPUN WITHOUT A LICK OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DESIGNING OR MAKING CLOTHES. WE ARE GETTING READY TO CELEBRATE OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY AND IT’S BEEN QUITE A LEARNING EXPERIENCE.
What academic accomplishment are you most proud of?
GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL EVENTHOUGH I HAD A REALLY “COOL” OLDER BOYFRIEND AT THE TIME AND ALWAYS SKIPPED SCHOOL TO HANG OUT WITH HIM.
What personal accomplishment are you most proud of?
MY LITTLE GIRLS AND THE ABILITY TO NOT KILL MY HUSBAND ON AN ALMOST DAILY BASIS. MEN ARE SO ANNOYING SOMETIMES!
What is your favorite word?
REALLY?!?
What is your least favorite word?
C*NT AND PANTIES.
What would you choose as your “last meal”?
ANY AND ALL PERSIAN FOOD
What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?
TOTINOS PIZZA ROLLS. THEY ARE SO BAD FOR YOU BUT SO YUMMY!
Describe your favorite pair of shoes.
BALLET FLATS AND UGG BOOTS, EQUALLY
When do you feel happiest?
WHEN I’M AT DISNEYLAND WITH MY SISTER. CHURROS IN HAND AND THERE ARE NO LINES FOR RIDES!
Name one book that changed your perception of the world.
“A SHOT IN THE DARK”. IT’S ABOUT THE WHOOPING COUGH VACCINATION AND HOW IT MAKES KIDS SICK. IT’S PRETTY MUCH ONE OF THE SCARIEST BOOKS A PARENT COULD READ.
If they made a movie of your life, which actor/actress would play you?
COURTNEY COX A LA MONICA ON FRIENDS BECAUSE THAT CHARACTER IS TOTALLY ME!
What are five things you’d like to do before you die?
VISIT IRAN, ATTEND BOTH MY DAUGHTERS WEDDINGS, MEET THEIR FUTURE CHILDREN, ATTEND MY SISTERS WEDDING, MEET HER FUTURE CHILDREN
The world would be a better place if…
EVERYONE REALIZED THAT IRAN ISN’T FILLED WITH SAND AND CAMELS. AND THAT MOST PERSIANS AREN’T CRAZY.
What is your opinion of Oprah?
I LOVE HER. I THINK SHE’S SMART AND BEAUTIFUL. I WOULD LOVE TO MEET HER AND CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY PEOPLE.
Do you dance?
ONLY WHEN VERY DRUNK OR TRYING TO MAKE MY GIRLS LAUGH.
What is one product that you think lives up to its claims?
NIVEA BODY LOTION. MAKES MY SKIN OH SO SOFT WITHOUT THE PARABENS!
What is the most beautiful place you’ve ever been?
KAUI, HAWAII
What is the most interesting thing about you?
THAT I’M EXTREMELY CLOSE TO MY PARENTS AND SISTER. WE LEFT IRAN DURING THE IRAN/IRAQ WAR WHEN I WAS JUST 8 YEARS OLD. WE SURVIVED THE DAILY BOMBINGS AND MADE A LIFE HERE BY STICKING TOGETHER. WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT AND I LOVE THEM SOOO MUCH!
Do you ski?
NOPE. I TRIED IT TWICE AND I JUST CAN’T GET MY BODY TO DO WHAT IT SHOULD.
Describe yourself in five words.
PASSIONATE, CARING, FUNNY, ETERNALLY LOYAL

Love the clothes!!
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I love Sara (she’s hilarious) and SPUN is amazing.
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i love my bff and am very proud of her – and her clothes are awesome; cute, soft, and comfy!
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