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Teens these days are much smarter than we ever were … and Meghri was the perfect example as she talked books, travel and being tri-lingual on Honolulu Avenue.

Why is it that every young woman I meet makes me feel more inadequate than the last? When I was a teenager, I didn’t care about school. All I ever wanted to do was date boys, gossip about boys, think about boys and dream about looking at boys. Ah, well. Some things never change.

But when I met Meghri outside in Montrose, this student clearly knew exactly what she wanted … and didn’t want.

 

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Name: Meghri Sarkissian

Age: 17

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Occupation: Student

Current Location: Montrose

Relationship Status: Single

Interested In: Travelling and learning

 

What high school do you attend?

. I am going to be a senior.

Do you know what you want to major in later on? 

Something with history or writing.

That’s cool. You could be a for Patch. Just don’t steal my job. Are you single?

Yes. 

Any past relationship drama?

I was with someone but ended it. There was really no reason. The last one ended just because I didn’t like him anymore so I broke up with him.

That sounds like a good reason to me. More people should break up on the basis that they no longer like the person. Do you work? 

I’m looking for a job.

What kind of job?

Anything!

Would you bag ?

No. I try to apply to . 

Like the cool librarian.

Trying to be!

Have you applied?

Yes. I applied at at Barnes and Noble and some others on Brand. 

Do you like to read?

Yes.

What is the best book you ever read?

Best book? I don’t know if I could pick just one. But I like classics by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

Oh, so you’re like a real writer. If you had to chose three qualities in your dream guy, what would they be?

Intelligence, confidence and spontaneity.

That was a quick reply! What’s your sign?

Libra. 

Your is coming. Do you know how you will celebrate?

A party probably at my house.

Do you have any brothers and sisters?

I have a brother. 

You get along?

Yes.

What is your background? 

I was born in Cyprus. I’m Armenian. I was born on the Greek side of Cyprus. We moved here in 1998 and have been here since.

Do you speak any languages?

Armenian and I am learning Greek and German.

Sehr gut. That’s German for “very good.” Impressive, I know. Is this your dog?

Yes.

What’s her name?

Lalique. It’s a type of French crystal.

Is he a ?

She‘s a Shih Tzu.

Of course. What else do you like to do?

I love to .

Have you been anywhere cool?

I have been to England, France, Denmark and Sweden. I have also been to a lot of U.S States.

So, it would be important to find a traveling companion later in life. Do you ever want to get ?

I don’t know yet. 

?

I love kids. But I don’t know. It depends. I may want to adopt one day.

Sounds like a pretty good plan to me. 

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