Ceylan was fearless in her pursuits. Once she wanted to learn or see something, every obstacle flattened before her.

She went sight-seeing through Syria with more companions than cash, practiced yoga in the caves of Mexico and hiked the rich landscapes of Costa Rica. She picked up hobbies as easily and gleefully as one grabs fresh fruit - painting, golf, Spanish guitar - and in the variety of companies at which she worked she made lasting impressions on everyone who encountered her.

It's been said that cleanliness brings purity to life, and Ceylan made her active lifestyle look almost serene. She was organized and poised, her sense of fashion a Chanel-esque display of simple elegance, and she dedicated herself to a regimen of exercise and mental wellbeing. Over the years she became a source of support for many; if you had a question, a favor or were unsure on how to take a certain path, the answer was only a phone call away. It did not matter what time zone you were in, Ceylan would gladly call or visit without needing a reason.