{"id":6899,"date":"2018-11-06T11:44:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T19:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/esnews\/?p=6899"},"modified":"2018-11-06T14:51:21","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T22:51:21","slug":"sharqi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/esnews\/sharqi\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet of the Month: Sharqi"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Name<\/strong>: Sharqi
\nAge:\u00a0<\/strong> 6 Months
\nBreed:<\/strong>\u00a0 Color Point Persian
\nHuman:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 Stephanie Oldford (Senate and Curriculum Services)<\/p>\n

Today Sharqi joined me for my rainy morning cup of coffee.<\/p>\n

Anthony:<\/strong> We understand that as the youngest cat model in UBC-ES Connected history you have quite the busy schedule. What important event from your day did you take off to make time for this interview?<\/p>\n

Sharqi:<\/strong> Once I was told that a busy body produces a keen mind. In order to stay sharp and fit I have recently taken up curtain climbing. This shows the world how I am all about adventure and am seeking more action photos for my instagram.\u00a0 Of course, I still need 11 hours of sleep a day as well, so I make a lot of time for that. It\u2019s always a full day for the modern cat.<\/p>\n

Anthony:<\/strong> Curtain climbing? That sounds dangerous! Looks like you are living up to your reputation as a bad boy.<\/p>\n

With all that activity you can\u2019t possibly look that fluffy and good all the time. What is your daily beauty routine like?<\/p>\n

Sharqi:<\/strong> Stephanie uses a toy with bristly things to rub me sometimes, but I attack it before she can really do anything.\u00a0 My look is all natural.<\/p>\n

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Anthony:<\/strong> Well, I am jealous. Of that natural look; Stephanie attacking you with bristly things sounds terrifying.<\/p>\n

Rumours are abound that you actually cohabitate with another Persian. What is that like? Any personality conflicts or juicy drama?<\/p>\n

Sharqi: \u00a0<\/strong>I currently live with another Persian. Her name is Zephyr and she is a sophisticated lady.\u00a0 She gets annoyed by my constant need to be first and in the middle of everything.\u00a0 So she takes her frustrations out in our daily cat-jitsu-practice.<\/p>\n

Anthony: <\/strong>Hmmm\u2026 Sounds rough! Make sure you take care of yourself out there! Speaking of getting out of hairy situations; as seen by how much you like baskets you must love to travel. Where is one place that you would like your career and life to take you?<\/p>\n

Sharqi:\u00a0<\/strong>Ahhh, yes! I hear stories of this great and expansive world out there! Often when I tired of all the attention and adoring fans I dream of a simpler life. I want to go glamping in the trailer out in the wilderness.\u00a0 Zephyr has been a few times, but I am still too young they say. Soon I shall roam like a free cat!<\/p>\n

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Anthony: <\/strong>It is pretty evident that you have a great dramatic range. Where do you get your inspiration? Are there any select roles you would like to tackle in the coming years?<\/p>\n

Sharqi: <\/strong>\u00a0I feel as I do not get to choose the parts I play in life. I am chosen by my roles. It just happens to be that I am equally dramatic and comedic in my performances. At times it feels as if it is a burden to be so talented.<\/p>\n

Anthony:<\/strong> There is a story behind those piercing blue eyes. What was your life like before settling into your current role?<\/p>\n

Sharqi: <\/strong>\u00a0I am a kitten of mystery. I used to like to hide whenever people come to visit and just observe the world from under the couch.\u00a0 But now I am getting used to more adventure.<\/p>\n

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Anthony: <\/strong>You\u2019re still quite young and haven\u2019t been through a Vancouver winter yet. How do you plan to cope with the rain? Thoughts on snow?<\/p>\n

Sharqi:<\/strong>I don\u2019t go outside yet, as I only just got my last shot.\u00a0 But I hear that I will be able to do a lot of hiding in the snow. From the pictures I\u2019ve seen it looks so warm fluffy and white! Just like me!<\/p>\n

At this point I did not want to upset the optimistic young kitten and left him with his tea and dreams of some mythical warm and snowing Vancouver winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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