Q. What was Papa's first job? Did he/she like it?
Q. What did Papa dream of doing with his/her life?
A. He accomplished his dream. Family. His own business. He was one of a kind.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. If Papa could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
A. He did what he loved. The only thing I think he would request was to have more workers helping him.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Papa?
A. Aerospace Engineer. He was a genius in math. Cosine, Sine <3
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Who was Papa's childhood best friend?
A. Rubik
Anula (May 11, 2008)
Q. What Papa's favorite book or TV show?
A. any math books.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Did Papa compete with any groups or sports teams?
A. He played soccer here and there. He was part of the U.S.S.R. army.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. What did Papa want to be when he/she grew up?
A. he accomplished this.....his own business.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. What scared Papa as a child?
A. Peanut Butter. <3
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. How did people see Papa – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
A. When he was younger, he was definetely the class clown. One story he always told us was when he was in grade school (music class) and the teacher turned around to write somethin on the blackboard, my dad decided to get up on his seat and pretend to play the violin. All the kids laughed. He sat down. THe teacher asked what happened. Of course, the kids told on him....poor thing got punished for "pretending to play the violin".
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Papa?
Q. What was Papa's favorite subject? Least favorite?
Q. Describe Papa's high school experience?
Q. What was Papa's social group like?
Q. Who was Papa's favorite teacher?
A. the guy who taught him his specialized skill.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. What did Papa do after high school – college, start his/her career?
Q. How did Papa change through his/her school years?
Q. Where did Papa go to school?
Q. What was Papa's family life like?
A. Big family-6 kids total with big age gaps. Came from a poor/working class family.....at times they didnt have enough food to feed all the children.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Did Papa have siblings? Were they close?
A. Yes, 6. Yes
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Did Papa have a favorite or memorable family story?
A. Moving to the states.....haha
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Did Papa have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
A. "It's not the end of the world".
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. What were Papa's religious or spiritual beliefs?
A. Believed in God. Armenian Apostolic Church.
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. Was Papa athletic? Attend sports games?
A. He loved soccer. In his last few years, he came to love basketball and would route for the Lakers as if they were his team. Games would stress him out sometimes
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. Did Papa enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
A. Loved listening to me play the piano. Attended all my concerts.
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. Was Papa an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
A. Hehe...yes, radios.
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. Describe the perfect day for Papa?
A. A relaxing Sunday.....he would barbeque for us and we would have a quite family outing in our backyard. While barbequeing, he would turn his antique radio onto 101.1 Oldies station. <3
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. Was Papa a romantic?
A. Not really.....he didnt believe that holidays (valentines, birthday) were important. Every day was important to him.
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. What were some of Papa's favorite foods?
A. Not sure on this one, but I know he loved steak. One thing we actually disagreed on.
Anula (Jun 22, 2009)
Q. What were Papa's favorite travel destinations?
A. We all took a trip together in 06 to Armenia. It was his lifelong goal to show us the neighborhood he grew up in.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Did Papa visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
A. haha....no.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Where did Papa dream of traveling?
A. Armenia. It was accomplished a few months before his death.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. Did Papa feel at home in another country?
A. Yes, but he always mentioned how much he loved the USA. He considered both home.
Anula (Jun 23, 2009)
Q. In what other country could you imagine Papa living?
