Who am I ?
Hey, you!
I'm sitting here with a good book in my hand and a great cup of coffee on the side. Are you comfortable? Let me introduce myself.
I'm Alexandra (or Aisha), hence the pen name ✒️ Aleysha. I have a BA in Middle Eastern Languages, actually graduated with a First (+ special distinction in spoken Persian) whoop whoop! 📜
I've spent the last 10 years exploring new languages and cultures, discovering a new world and adapting to my new life as a revert to Islam, as well as travelling across the world while working as a flight attendant. ✈️ => 🌏
Two years ago, I put my wings away and looked for new adventures. I've always been passionate of languages and teaching in HE, so I am finally pursuing an MA in Theoretical Linguistics with a PhD in Applied Linguistics to follow soon after. I currently work as an Account Manager for a renowned company.
Year 2022 meant finding the courage to work on two things that I've always dreamed to do:
⭐️ Start my first novel
So, here I am, exploring existential questions about the purpose of life, finding oneself and connecting with divinity.
⭐️ First novel translation project
(Daughter of the Ganges by Raluca M. Petrescu 🇷🇴 => 🇬🇧 )
I declare myself a bookworm. 📚 Find me a good novel and I'll finish it in two days if I put my mind to it.
Fun fact💡: I speak 6 languages. Can you guess what they are?
I'll be using this space to share different book ideas, story writing inspiration, reviews and anything related to languages.
Welcome to Aleysha's corner! ☕️