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i wear glasses.

Glasses, also known as eyeglasses or spectacles, are devices consisting of glass or hard plastic lenses mounted in a frame that holds them in front of a person's eyes, typically using a bridge over the nose and arms which rest over the ears. Glasses are typically used for vision correction, such as with reading glasses and glasses used for nearsightedness. Safety glasses provide eye protection against flying debris for construction workers or lab technicians; these glasses may have protection for the sides of the eyes as well as in the lenses. Some types of safety glasses are used to protect against visible and near-visible light or radiation. Glasses are worn for eye protection in some sports, such as squash. Glasses wearers may use a strap to prevent the glasses from falling off during movement or sports. Wearers of glasses that are used only part of the time may have the glasses attached to a cord that goes around their neck, to prevent the loss of the glasses. Sunglasses allow better vision in bright daylight, and may protect one's eyes against damage from high levels of ultraviolet light. Typical sunglasses are darkened for protection against bright light or glare; some specialized glasses are clear in dark or indoor conditions, but turn into sunglasses when in bright light. Juan: There are many types of glasses, what kind do you want to chat about? Bailey: I would like to chat about reading glasses which are used for nearsightedness. Juan: That sounds like a lovely type of glass. I actually am nearsighted myself. do you know who invented glasses? Bailey: I have no idea who invented reading glasses but I do know that those of us who wear these type glasses sometimes wear them around our necks attached to a cord to prevent loss. Juan: That reminds me so much of the librarian I knew when I was little. She did that! What else do you know about glasses? Bailey: I also know that sunglasses offer protection against UV light and also offer better vision in bright light. Sunglasses can actu.ally prevent damage to the eyes. Juan: Well thank goodness for sunglasses. I have such light eyes it is hard to drive at night because of the bright lights, glasses take off the glare. Bailey: In the past, around the year 1920, sunglasses were known as "sun cheaters" as cheaters was slang for glasses. Juan: You are full of interesting information! I wonder why they were called cheaters. Thank you so much for the information.

my position is linebacker.

A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards (4 m) behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore "back up the line." Linebackers generally align themselves before the ball is snapped by standing upright in a "two-point stance" (as opposed to the defensive linemen, who put one or two hands on the ground for a "three-point stance" or "four-point stance" before the ball is snapped). The goal of the linebacker is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection based on the particular defensive play being executed. Another key play of the linebacker position is blitzing. A blitz occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. When a blitz is called by the defense, it is mainly to sack or hurry the opposing offense's quarterback. Linebackers are often regarded as the most important position in defense, due to their versatility in providing hard hits on running plays or an additional layer of pass protection, when required. Similar to the "free safety" position, linebackers are required to use their judgment on every snap, to determine their role during that particular play. Victor: Hi, I am a linebacker in football! Zoe: Really? So you are a member of the defensive team? Victor: That is correct! It is a tough job as I have to defend the football from the other team. Zoe: So your goal is to provide either extra run protection or extra pass protection for you team, right? Must be hard work. Victor: Yes! It is pretty hard due to the fact I get tackled a lot. I try my best though! Zoe: Do you blitz a lot? Which occurs when a linebacker acts as an extra pass rusher running into any exposed gap. Victor: I do quite a bit when we are losing the game. A blitz is a good idea to hopefully catch up in points! Zoe: I agree, thats why Linebackers are often regarded as the most important position in defense!

i enjoy playing recreational games like cards , darts or billiards.

Cue sports (sometimes written cuesports), also known as billiard sports, are a wide variety of games of skill generally played with a cue stick, which is used to strike billiard balls and thereby cause them to move around a cloth-covered billiards table bounded by elastic bumpers known as . Historically, the umbrella term was billiards. While that familiar name is still employed by some as a generic label for all such games, the word's usage has splintered into more exclusive competing meanings in various parts of the world. For example, in British and Australian English, "billiards" usually refers exclusively to the game of English billiards, while in American and Canadian English it is sometimes used to refer to a particular game or class of games, or to all cue games in general, depending upon dialect and context. There are 3 major subdivisions of games within cue sports: There are other variants that make use of obstacles and targets, and table-top games played with disks instead of balls. Billiards has a long and rich history stretching from its inception in the 15th century, to the wrapping of the body of Mary, Queen of Scots, in her billiard table cover in 1586, through its many mentions in the works of Shakespeare, including the famous line "let's to billiards" in "Antony and Cleopatra" (1606–07), and through the many famous enthusiasts of the sport such as: Mozart, Louis XIV of France, Marie Antoinette, Immanuel Kant, Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, George Washington, French president Jules Grévy, Charles Dickens, George Armstrong Custer, Theodore Roosevelt, Lewis Carroll, W.C. Fields, Babe Ruth, Bob Hope, and Jackie Gleason. Angelina: Do you like cue sports, like Pool or darts? Hunter: Cue sport is also known as billiard sport Angelina: I prefer pool cause it sounds cooler haha. But I enjoy them from time to time but I am terrible at both Hunter: True. Historically, the umbrella term was billiards Angelina: I wonder why., that w0ord never made much sense to me, but it does not matter that much I suppose. Still fun to play! Hunter: The familiar name is still used by some as a generic label for all such games Angelina: In the northeast we call it pool, it is interesting what changes in dialect we have even living in the same country Hunter: lol. It depends on the dialect and context

i love rock music.

Rock music is a broad genre of popular music that originated as "rock and roll" in the United States in the early 1950s, and developed into a range of different styles in the 1960s and later, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, a style which drew heavily on the African-American genres of blues and rhythm and blues, and from country music. Rock music also drew strongly on a number of other genres such as electric blues and folk, and incorporated influences from jazz, classical and other musical styles. Musically, rock has centered on the electric guitar, usually as part of a rock group with electric bass and drums and one or more singers. Typically, rock is song-based music usually with a 4/4 time signature using a verse–chorus form, but the genre has become extremely diverse. Like pop music, lyrics often stress romantic love but also address a wide variety of other themes that are frequently social or political. By the late 1960s "classic rock" period, a number of distinct rock music subgenres had emerged, including hybrids like blues rock, folk rock, country rock, raga rock, and jazz-rock, many of which contributed to the development of psychedelic rock, which was influenced by the countercultural psychedelic and hippie scene. Catherine: Rock music is a broad popular music that started as rock and roll in the USA during the 50's and became more evolved during the 60's. Brayden: Yes that is very true Catherine: With regards musically rock has centered on the electric guitar , mostly as part of a rock group with a electric bass , drums and sometimes other players as well. Brayden: Sounds like you have done your research. When I think about all the different rock songs I enjoy listening to, it always revolves around the guitar Catherine: YEs . A rock song henerally is based with a 4/4/ time signature using the verse chorus but genre has become different over time. Brayden: Just curious, are you involved in the music business? Catherine: pop music lyrcs are the same as romatic love and rock songs generally have those lyrics but can also adress a wide variety of other themes that are frequently political or social. Brayden: Yep I can see that Catherine: Rock music also takes and draws upon different genres such as blues , folk and classical along with jazz. Brayden: Yes I completely agree with that statement

i am a night owl.

A nightclub (or club) is an entertainment venue and bar that usually operates late into the night. A nightclub is generally distinguished from regular bars, pubs or taverns by the inclusion of a stage for live music, one or more dance floor areas and a DJ booth, where a DJ plays recorded music. The upmarket nature of nightclubs can be seen in the inclusion of VIP areas in some nightclubs, for celebrities and their guests. Nightclubs are much more likely than pubs or sports bars to use bouncers to screen prospective clubgoers for entry. Some nightclub bouncers do not admit people with ripped jeans or other informal clothing or gang apparel as part of a dress code. The busiest nights for a nightclub are Friday and Saturday night. Most clubs or club nights cater to certain music genres, such as house music or hip hop. A nightclub may also be called a discothèque or disco (these terms were generally used for 1970s and early 1980s-era venues), dance club, dance bar or live music club. From about 1900 to 1920, working class Americans would gather at honky tonks or juke joints to dance to music played on a piano or a jukebox. Webster Hall is credited as the first modern nightclub, being built in 1886 and starting off as a "social hall", originally functioning as a home for dance and political activism events. Chelsea: Hi, I go to the Nightclub entertainment venue every weekend. Bryan: oh really sounds fun! Chelsea: Yup! If its closed I instead go to pubs or taverns Bryan: i love going to a good pub. Chelsea: Especially if you're like me and get inclusion of VIP areas! Bryan: i would love to get into the vip area. Chelsea: Just dress like one, as in dont be like people with ripped jeans Bryan: yea haha dressing well is important.

i play piano.

The piano is an acoustic, stringed musical instrument invented in Italy by Bartolomeo Cristofori around the year 1700 (the exact year is uncertain), in which the strings are struck by hammers. It is played using a keyboard, which is a row of keys (small levers) that the performer presses down or strikes with the fingers and thumbs of both hands to cause the hammers to strike the strings. The word "piano" is a shortened form of "pianoforte", the Italian term for the early 1700s versions of the instrument, which in turn derives from "gravicembalo col piano e forte" and "fortepiano". The Italian musical terms "piano" and "forte" indicate "soft" and "loud" respectively, in this context referring to the variations in volume (i.e., loudness) produced in response to a pianist's touch or pressure on the keys: the greater the velocity of a key press, the greater the force of the hammer hitting the strings, and the louder the sound of the note produced and the stronger the attack. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range. An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame. Madelyn: Are you familiar with the history of the piano? It was invented in Italy around 1700. Paul: I don't know much about the history of piano. However, I did take lessons for about 11 or 12 years when I was younger. Madelyn: That is awesome! Are you any good? Are you familiar with the piano terms such as "soft and "loud"? Paul: I used to be good, I learned by the Suzuki method until about the age of 11. Then, I learned to actually read soft and loud music. Do you play? Madelyn: I do not play. What exactly is the Suzuki method? I'm not familiar with that method. Paul: It is a method of teaching music totally by ear. I would listen to the music at night whilst going to sleep. Do you play any instruments? Madelyn: I do not play any musical instruments. My music education is limited only to books and visual performances. Paul: I love going to see live music! What is your favorite type of music? Madelyn: I love all types. My favorite would probably be 80's music though.

i love iced tea.

Iced tea (or ice tea; "thé glacé" in French) is a form of cold tea. Though usually served in a glass with ice, it can refer to a tea that has been chilled or cooled. It may or may not be sweetened. Iced tea is also a popular packaged drink. It can be mixed with flavored syrup, with multiple common flavors including lemon, raspberry, lime, passion fruit, peach, orange, strawberry, and cherry. While most iced teas get their flavor from tea leaves ("Camellia sinensis"), herbal teas are sometimes served cold and referred to as iced tea. Iced tea is sometimes made by a particularly long steeping of tea leaves at lower temperature (one hour in the sun versus 5 minutes at 180–212 °F / 80–100 °C). Some people call this "sun tea". In addition, it can be left to stand overnight in the refrigerator. Iced tea is popular in Austria and is commonly known as "Eistee" (ice tea); it is usually drunk heavily sweetened. Pfanner and Rauch are two of the most popular manufacturers. In Belgium, the Netherlands (ijsthee), and other parts of Europe, "Ice-Tea" is the brand name of a carbonated variety of iced tea marketed by Lipton since 1978. They also market other non-carbonated iced teas under the "Ice Tea" brand. Evan: Hi, i like iced tea! Jorge: Me too. Sweet iced tea with lemon reminds me of summer. Evan: have you ever had a flavored iced tea, such as lemon or raspberry? Jorge: Yes. Lemon is my favorite. What flavor do you like most? Evan: I really like Passion fruit, although i don't see it very often! Jorge: I have never tried it. Is Passion fruit sweet? Evan: It's a little sweet, but it is also a little bit tangy or sour. Jorge: It sounds interesting. I keep an eye out for it and give it a try.

i have 3 dogs and a parrot.

Parrots, also known as psittacines , are birds of the roughly 393 species in 92 genera that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropical regions. The order is subdivided into three superfamilies: the Psittacoidea ("true" parrots), the Cacatuoidea (cockatoos), and the Strigopoidea (New Zealand parrots). Parrots have a generally pantropical distribution with several species inhabiting temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere, as well. The greatest diversity of parrots is in South America and Australasia. Characteristic features of parrots include a strong, curved bill, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed zygodactyl feet. Many parrots are vividly coloured, and some are multi-coloured. Most parrots exhibit little or no sexual dimorphism in the visual spectrum. They form the most variably sized bird order in terms of length. The most important components of most parrots' diets are seeds, nuts, fruit, buds, and other plant material. A few species sometimes eat animals and carrion, while the lories and lorikeets are specialised for feeding on floral nectar and soft fruits. Almost all parrots nest in tree hollows (or nest boxes in captivity), and lay white eggs from which hatch altricial (helpless) young. Joseph: i have 3 dogs and a parrot! Parrots consist of about 393 different species from mostly tropical regions. Mine gets in so much trouble! Kendall: Wow that's really cool! I really like parrots. Joseph: Yeah they're really nice. They are divided into three main families. The true parrots, the cockatoos and the New Zealand Parrots. Kendall: I never knew there were so many different types, damn. Joseph: Yep! Most of them are found in South America and Australia. I have a macaw. He like to chase my dogs all the time. Kendall: Must be why I don't see them that often haha. Joseph: True, there are none native to where I live either. They are easy to spot with their vivid colors multicolored feathers. Kendall: Without a doubt, they are so cool looking with all of their colors.

dancing is my passion.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Isaac: I like to dance do you? Abigail: Yes! I'm not a very good dance but I love to do some hip-hop dancing. What kind of dancing do you like? Isaac: I love to do some salsa. Abigail: Salsa is awesome! One of the types of music in Cuba, are you hispanic by any chance? Isaac: I am not but I have traveled to Brazil. Abigail: Brazil is really awesome, but I think Argentina is the best country in South America Isaac: Why do you think that? Abigail: I was born in Argentina so that's a big reason why I think it's the best in South America...we also have the best food! Isaac: What is your favorite Argentinian food? Abigail: It is definitely the steak in Argentina! I think we have the best steak in the world. What is your favorite type of food?

i work for a newspaper.

A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events. Newspapers can cover wide variety of fields such as politics, business, sport and art and often include materials such as opinion columns, weather forecasts, reviews of local services, obituaries, birth notices, crosswords, editorial cartoons, comic strips, and advice columns. Most newspapers are businesses, and they pay their expenses with a mixture of subscription revenue, newsstand sales, and advertising revenue. The journalism organizations that publish newspapers are themselves often metonymically called newspapers. Newspapers have traditionally been published in print (usually on cheap, low-grade paper called newsprint). However, today most newspapers are also published on websites as online newspapers, and some have even abandoned their print versions entirely. Newspapers developed in the 17th century, as information sheets for businessmen. By the early 19th century, many cities in Europe, as well as North and South America, published newspapers. Some newspapers with high editorial independence, high journalism quality, and large circulation are viewed as newspapers of record. Newspapers are typically published daily or weekly. Breanna: I work as an intern for a newspaper company, i really love it, do you know something about journalism? Hunter: Newspapers are a great source for news from a wide variety of fields such as politics, business, sports, art, and weather. Breanna: Yes, but even now as an intern i can see a lot of media manipulation being done, i dont like that, i cant become somebody that tells lies Hunter: I wouldn't like that either. Some tactics used include the use of logical fallacies, deception, manipulations, and rhetorical and propaganda techniques. Breanna: Yes, i think i will change the news agency, the first newspaper was written in ancient greece, on a rock plate, and they changed it every week, or day even Hunter: The oldest direct ancestors of the modern newspaper were handwritten sheets, circulated in Venice as early as 1566. Breanna: Yes i guess to the modern ones, we are a small local newspaper agency, small Town Communities Love Their Local Papers Hunter: The first printed papers were published weekly in Germany beginning in 1609.

my favorite meal is brunch.

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually during the late morning to early afternoon, generally served from 11am up to 3pm and regularly has some form of alcoholic drink (most usually champagne or a cocktail) served with it. The word is a portmanteau of "breakfast" and "lunch". Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States in the 1930s. The 1896 supplement to the "Oxford English Dictionary" cites "Punch" magazine which wrote that the term was coined in Britain in 1895 to describe a Sunday meal for "Saturday-night carousers" in the writer Guy Beringer's article "Brunch: A Plea" in "Hunter's Weekly"' It is sometimes credited to reporter Frank Ward O'Malley who wrote for the New York newspaper "The Sun" from 1906 until 1919, allegedly based on the typical mid-day eating habits of a newspaper reporter. Some colleges and hotels serve brunch. Such brunches are often serve-yourself buffets, but menu-ordered meals may be available instead of, or with, the buffet. The meal usually involves standard breakfast foods such as eggs, sausages, bacon, ham, fruits, pastries, pancakes, waffles, scones, and the like. The United States and United Kingdom militaries often serves weekend brunch in the dining facilities. Edwin: Brunch is my favorite meal out of all. Cody: Brunch is great. It is the combination of breakfast and lunch usually eaten during the late morning. Edwin: Yeah and since I usually don't eat a lot of meals during the day brunch is perfect for someone like me. Cody: Brunch usually has alcoholic drinks such as a champagne or cocktail. No wonder it is so popular. Edwin: Haha, yeah, that's what most people like about it. I myself don't drink alcohol for my brunch but I've seen people doing it. Cody: Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century. Edwin: Oh I didn't know this. Do you know anything else about brunch? Cody: Yeah it became popular in the United States in the 1930s. Edwin: That's quite early, I thought it was a newer thing, it seems to be popular nowadays as well. Cody: Brunches are often in a buffet format but there are also menu-ordered brunches.

i like basketball.

Basketball is a limited-contact sport played on a rectangular court. While most often played as a team sport with five players on each side, three-on-three, two-on-two, and one-on-one competitions are also common. The objective is to shoot a ball through a hoop in diameter and high that is mounted to a backboard at each end of the court. The game was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith. A team can score a field goal by shooting the ball through the basket being defended by the opposition team during regular play. A field goal scores three points for the shooting team if the player shoots from behind the three-point line, and two points if shot from in front of the line. A team can also score via free throws, which are worth one point, after the other team is assessed with certain fouls. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but additional time (overtime) is mandated when the score is tied at the end of regulation. The ball can be advanced on the court by passing it to a teammate, or by bouncing it while walking or running (dribbling). It is a violation to lift, or drag, one's pivot foot without dribbling the ball, to carry it, or to hold the ball with both hands then resume dribbling. Sara: Hello! Jonathan: Hello, do you like basketball? Sara: Yes. Jonathan: Do you have a favorite team? Sara: My favorite team is the Pistons because they are from my home town. Jonathan: Last year the team moved to a new arena called the Little Ceasers Arena? Sara: Really? I haven't watched Basketball in a while since the old team with Chauncey Billups etc. Didn't even know they moved. Jonathan: The Pistons have won 3 championships while they were at the Palace. None since they moved. Sara: Interesting! They should have stayed at the Palace. I believe it's magical : ) Jonathan: I agree. I'm from Michigan too and always root for Detroit teams. My son loved the Pistons and has an autographed ball from them with Mateen Cleeves.

i am in the navy.

A navy or maritime force is a fleet of waterborne military vessels (watercraft) and its associated naval aviation, both sea-based and land-based. It is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake-borne, riverine, littoral, or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions. It includes anything conducted by surface ships, amphibious ships, submarines, and seaborne aviation, as well as ancillary support, communications, training, and other fields. The strategic offensive role of a navy is projection of force into areas beyond a country's shores (for example, to protect sea-lanes, ferry troops, or attack other navies, ports, or shore installations). The strategic defensive purpose of a navy is to frustrate seaborne projection-of-force by enemies. The strategic task of the navy also may incorporate nuclear deterrence by use of submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Naval operations can be broadly divided between riverine and littoral applications (brown-water navy), open-ocean applications (blue-water navy), and something in between (green-water navy), although these distinctions are more about strategic scope than tactical or operational division. Mckenzie: The Navy is almost never mentioned compared to the Army and Marines where I'm from. Mckenzie: Yea the navy or maritime force isnt much up for discussion or popularity even though sea based war is so big Mckenzie: Agreed, maritime war is so big yet it is really under exaggerated at times. Mckenzie: Yep the navy is a branch of the armed forces and used for naval battle but isnt much of a thing Mckenzie: So what makes them so different? Do they just train for sea combat and train to use boats instead of other equipment? Mckenzie: The entire strategic point of the navy is to protect the borders and shores of a country Mckenzie: That makes sense, since all borders eventually end up at some form of water, at least continental wise. Mckenzie: Yep the strategic defense of the navy is a big part of it Mckenzie: I guess I never considered the strategic side of the armed forces as much as the physical side. Mckenzie: Yea though the navy or maritime force is not of much interest to me

i like to play tennis.

Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court. The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return. The player who is unable to return the ball will not gain a point, while the opposite player will. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society and at all ages. The sport can be played by anyone who can hold a racket, including wheelchair users. The modern game of tennis originated in Birmingham, England, in the late 19th century as lawn tennis. It had close connections both to various field (lawn) games such as croquet and bowls as well as to the older racket sport today called real tennis. During most of the 19th century, in fact, the term "tennis" referred to real tennis, not lawn tennis: for example, in Disraeli's novel "Sybil" (1845), Lord Eugene De Vere announces that he will "go down to Hampton Court and play tennis." The rules of modern tennis have changed little since the 1890s. Josiah: I love tennis! My daughters were competitive tennis players. Do you like to play? Vanessa: I don't but my father has played for over 40 years. It's a great sport and it's great that it can be played at almost all ages. Josiah: I played league tennis with a lady in her 80's and she was amazing! Vanessa: It's great that elderly people can find a great athletic activity to be involved with. Even wheelchair users can play! Josiah: Tennis is truly a sport for a lifetime which is one of the reasons I love it so much! Wimbledon started today! Vanessa: Oh I didn't know! Is Serena Williams playing? I know she's always exciting to watch, no wonder she's been ranked #1 eight times by the WTA. Josiah: I am not sure if she is playing but I believe she is and was somehow slighted on "seeding" in the draw. I may have dreamed this! lol Vanessa: Oh yeah I know tennis has some sort of randomized seeding at points I think. I wonder if her sister, Venus Williams, is there too.

i am gong to adopt a dog very soon.

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray dogs. Critics believe the new term "animal shelter" is generally a euphemism for the older term "pound". The word "pound" had its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until claimed by their owners. Some shelters even have sick tropical animals. In the United States there is no government-run organization that provides oversight or regulation of the various shelters on a national basis. However, many individual states do regulate shelters within their jurisdiction. One of the earliest comprehensive measures was the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" of 1986. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of companion animals by a pet store chain in Atlanta. Dominic: An animal shelter is where we can place animals temporarily who may be lost or sick. Andres: I like the mission behind animal shelters, especially the "no kill" shelters. Gives all animals a chance to find a good home. Dominic: Yes! A no kill shelter uses many resources to house and provide medical care to homeless animals. Andres: It's amazing how many stray animals there are, including even exotic animals like snakes! Dominic: Yes The Humane Society was made for such animals to apply strategies that could solve such problems. Andres: I really believe that the Humane Society champions animal rights and helps educate people about them. Dominic: It scopes out animals in rodeos as well, to make sure they care protected. Andres: They probably checked out the circuses because many circuses now do not have animals like elephants or tigers anymore. Dominic: That's right. Someone like Steven Omar was a businessman but also an animal rights activists that lobbied for them. Andres: That's really good to here that powerful people are willing to address animal rights. It is an important cause, and the animals need a voice.

i love animals.

Armadillos are New World placental mammals in the order Cingulata with a leathery armour shell. The Chlamyphoridae and Dasypodidae are the only surviving families in the order, which is part of the superorder Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. The word "armadillo" means "little armoured one" in Spanish. The Aztecs called them "āyōtōchtli" , Nahuatl for "turtle-rabbit": "āyōtl" (turtle) and "tōchtli" (rabbit). The Portuguese word for "armadillo" is "tatu" which derives from the Tupi language. Similar names are also found in other, especially European, languages. About nine extant genera and 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armour. Their average length is about , including tail. The giant armadillo grows up to and weighs up to , while the pink fairy armadillo is a diminutive species, with an overall length of . All species are native to the Americas, where they inhabit a variety of different environments. Recent genetic research suggests that an extinct group of giant armoured mammals, the glyptodonts, should be included within the lineage of armadillos, having diverged some 35 million years ago, much more recently than previously assumed. Edward: Hello. Are you familiar with armadillos? Jade: I know that they are animals. What do you know about them? Edward: Armadillos are in the family of anteaters and sloths. The name means "little armored one" in Spanish. Jade: That is so interesting! Do they come in different colors? Edward: They are usually gray in color but there is a species called the "pink fairy". Jade: I know they have a hard outer shell, is that to protect against predators? Edward: Yes. Interestingly enough, they have been connected with the glyptodonts (extinct) with lineage from 35 million years ago! Jade: Can you describe their main habitat? Edward: That's also interesting. They are native to the Americas, but inhabit a variety of different environments.

i am skilled in computer repair.

A computer repair technician is a person who repairs and maintains computers and servers. The technician's responsibilities may extend to include building or configuring new hardware, installing and updating software packages, and creating and maintaining computer networks. Computer technicians work in a variety of settings, encompassing both the public and private sectors. Because of the relatively brief existence of the profession, institutions offer certificate and degree programs designed to prepare new technicians, but computer repairs are frequently performed by experienced and certified technicians who have little formal training in the field like private sectors A repair technician might work in a corporate information technology department, a central service center, or a retail computer sales environment. A public sector technician might work in the military, national security or law enforcement communities, health or public safety field, or an educational institution. Despite the vast variety of work environments, all computer technicians perform similar physical and investigative processes, including technical support. Experienced technicians might specialize in fields such as data recovery, system administration, or information systems. Nathaniel: I love fixing and maintaining computers. So much so that I work as a computer repair technician. Bryson: Oh wow, that is what my father did, does it take a lot of schooling or training Nathaniel: They do have certificates and degrees in computer repair, but there are a lot of people that don't have much formalized training. Bryson: I see, they just work from their own self businesses. Do they make a lot of moeny Nathaniel: I think that the income can vary quite a bit. Novice technicians do basic repairs, but experienced technicians can specialize in data recover, system administration, or information systems. Bryson: That makes sense, I bet they are able to work in a variety of different places Nathaniel: They do! If you look at just the public sector, a computer repair technician can work in law enforcement, the military, health or public safety, or at educational institutions! Bryson: That could be a good career to go to school for, so much variety and chance to make a lot of money! Have they been around for a long time? Nathaniel: I'm not certain when the field actually started. Bryson: I see, I guess probably as long as computers have been around

my mother and father are both in the church choir.

A choir () (also known as a quire, chorale or chorus) is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform. Choirs may perform music from the classical music repertoire, which spans from the Medieval era to the present, or popular music repertoire. Most choirs are led by a conductor, who leads the performances with arm and face gestures. A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus. The former term is very often applied to groups affiliated with a church (whether or not they actually occupy the choir) and the second to groups that perform in theatres or concert halls, but this distinction is far from rigid. Choirs may sing without instrumental accompaniment, with the accompaniment of a piano or pipe organ, with a small ensemble (e.g., harpsichord, cello and double bass for a Baroque piece), or with a full orchestra of 70 to 100 musicians. The term "Choir" has the secondary definition of a subset of an ensemble; thus one speaks of the "woodwind choir" of an orchestra, or different "choirs" of voices or instruments in a polychoral composition. In typical 18th- to 21st-century oratorios and masses, chorus or choir is usually understood to imply more than one singer per part, in contrast to the quartet of soloists also featured in these works. Cole: Have you ever been a member of a choir? Caitlyn: I have not been a member of an ensemble of singers. Cole: Neither have I have you ever heard one? Caitlyn: Yes, its a body of singers who perform together. Cole: What else can you tell me about a choir, have you ever wanted to be a part of one? Caitlyn: I have not but the term choir is applied to groups associated with churches. Cole: That is true, most baptist churches have choirs. Caitlyn: They may sing without instruments but sometimes a piano is used. Cole: probably to harmonize. Caitlyn: I like acapella due to it not having instrumental accompaniment.

i like the internet.

The Internet is the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link devices worldwide. It is a "network of networks" that consists of private, public, academic, business, and government networks of local to global scope, linked by a broad array of electronic, wireless, and optical networking technologies. The Internet carries a vast range of information resources and services, such as the inter-linked hypertext documents and applications of the World Wide Web (WWW), electronic mail, telephony, and file sharing. The origins of the Internet date back to research commissioned by the United States Federal Government in the 1960s to build robust, fault-tolerant communication via computer networks. The linking of commercial networks and enterprises in the early 1990s marked the beginning of the transition to the modern Internet, and generated rapid growth as institutional, personal, and mobile computers were connected to the network. By the late 2000s, its services and technologies had been incorporated into virtually every aspect of human lives. Most traditional communications media, including telephony, radio, television, paper mail and newspapers are being reshaped, redefined, or even bypassed by the Internet, giving birth to new services such as email, Internet telephony, Internet television, online music, digital newspapers, and video streaming websites. Cheyenne: I really love the internet, In fact it was until the late 2000s, its services and technologies had been put into virtually every aspect of our human lives, pretty crazy. Mariah: That is right. The Internet has changed our lives significantly. I remember when you had to call the movie theater to find out what was showing that day. Cheyenne: I remember that too lol, They say the Internet dates back to research commissioned by the United States Federal Government in the 1960s to build communication lines with computer networks. Mariah: Yeah, it was a government project with a few colleges. So glad it became very popular and rapidly expanded. Cheyenne: Me too, the internet has single handily changed the lives of many people it even serves as our very jobs and people dont even have to leave there homes to buy stuff. Mariah: Internet allows people to work from home and videoconference with their kids. Also allows instant communication on our smartphones. Cheyenne: Yes its truly amazing, Its wild to think that the Internet began with the development of electronic computers way back in the 1950's. Computers back then were the size of a bus! Mariah: I remember how big those vacuum tubes were. These days transistors are thousands of a millimeter! Cheyenne: I believe they were a type of thermionic tube or thermionic valve, But I know we dont use them today, they are mostly im museums. Mariah: They are pretty interesting to look at in museums. There used be spares when one of them shorted out. People had to take turns using the computer because it could only do one thing at a time!

i am the leader of the french fry research department at del taco.

Del Taco is an American fast food restaurant chain which specializes in American-style Mexican cuisine as well as American foods such as burgers, fries, and shakes. Del Taco is led by CEO John D. Cappasola, Jr., and is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. The first Del Taco restaurant was opened by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson in Yermo, California, on September 16, 1964. On the first day of business, Del Taco made $169. Success of the first restaurant led to two in Barstow, one in Needles, and a fifth restaurant in Corona (the first Del Taco with a drive-through window). Dick Naugle, who installed the kitchen equipment in the Corona store, was impressed by the design and joined Hackbarth and Jameson in the fledgling business. In 1966, the trio founded Red-E-Food Systems, Inc., with the idea of franchising the Del Taco brand. That same year, the original Del Taco sun logo was created, and, in 1967, Del Taco introduced their now famous bean and cheese burrito with green or red sauce to their menu. Before long, the restaurants were being founded throughout Southern California. Naugle left the company early in the decade to start his own Mexican fast food chain, Naugles. In 1973, the company dropped “Casa” from its name and Red-E-Food Systems became Del Taco, Inc. By that time, the company was enjoying a remarkable growth spurt; during one period, they were opening a new restaurant every month. Trevor: Have you ever tried Del Taco? I love their food, especially the burgers Isaac: YES, I have eaten it Trevor: They have some drive thru locations too, so convenient to pick up something to eat quickly. Isaac: I have not use drive tru to pick up taco before, seems taco bell has a good one Trevor: Ooh, I like taco bell too. I like their variety of menu items. The quesadillas and the naked chicken chalupa are great! Isaac: oh really? I have not been to taco bell before, since you said they have great meal, I will try it Trevor: Yeah, I like a lot of fast food, because my work life is so busy. But I'm trying to eat healthier everyday. Isaac: oh what do you do, my work life is so busy also Trevor: I work with computers. It's a lot of sitting everyday. So I often don't eat very well and I don't have a lot of free time for myself. Isaac: Oh i got you, thats cool, nice to talk to you

i prefer headsets over earbuds.

Headphones (or head-phones in the early days of telephony and radio) are a pair of small loudspeaker drivers worn on or around the head over a user's ears. They are electroacoustic transducers, which convert an electrical signal to a corresponding sound. Headphones let a single user listen to an audio source privately, in contrast to a loudspeaker, which emits sound into the open air for anyone nearby to hear. Headphones are also known as earspeakers, earphones or, colloquially, cans. Circumaural and supra-aural headphones use a band over the top of the head to hold the speakers in place. The other type, known as earbuds or earpieces consist of individual units that plug into the user's ear canal. In the context of telecommunication, a headset is a combination of headphone and microphone. Headphones connect to a signal source such as an audio amplifier, radio, CD player, portable media player, mobile phone, video game console, or electronic musical instrument, either directly using a cord, or using wireless technology such as bluetooth, DECT or FM radio. The first headphones were developed in the late 19th century for use by telephone operators, to keep their hands free. Initially the audio quality was mediocre and a step forward was the invention of high fidelity headphones. Micah: I love my beats by dre headphones, the best headphones I have ever had Jose: Beats electronics is a subsidiary of apple and they charge a lot. Are they a good value? Micah: I think they are really good, but they may have better options like Bose Jose: I have an original Bose home audio system and think they make a good value product Micah: I bet that sounds really nice! So do you prefer using headphones or speakers Jose: I prefer headphones because they let me listen to a single audio source without letting others hear Micah: Yes, It is such a great way to escape, turn it up and drift away. Jose: I love that song, Mentor Williams doesn't get enough credit for his album, reunion Micah: When did he make that album? Jose: In his 1972 recorded by John Henry Kurtz. It become the Dobie Grey biggest hit the following year

i have braces.

Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them with regard to a person's bite, while also aiming to improve dental health. They are often used to correct underbites, as well as malocclusions, overbites, open bites, deep bites, cross bites, crooked teeth, and various other flaws of the teeth and jaw. Braces can be either cosmetic or structural. Dental braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances to help widen the palate or jaws and to otherwise assist in shaping the teeth and jaws. According to scholars and historians, braces date back to ancient times. Around 400-300 BCE, Hippocrates and Aristotle contemplated ways to straighten teeth and fix various dental conditions. Archaeologists have discovered numerous mummified ancient individuals with what appear to be metal bands wrapped around their teeth. Catgut, a type of cord made from the natural fibers of an animal's intestines, performed a similar role to today’s orthodontic wire in closing gaps in the teeth and mouth. The Etruscans buried their dead with dental appliances in place to maintain space and prevent collapse of the teeth during the afterlife. Colton: Hey there! I had braces on my teeth for 5 years! Have you had them? Breanna: no, i've never had braces. i actually know nothing about them but i'm curious to learn more Colton: Oh okay, well, dental braces are devices that are cemented to your teeth and tied together with a mechanism, usually a metal wire, to straighten your teeth and align your bite for both cosmetic purposes and dental health Breanna: cemented? it doesn't damage the teeth? Colton: Actually, no as long as you keep your teeth clean while having them on. Many people I see who had them end up having discoloration or stains around where the brackets are but I didnt have that problem. Also braces are almost always used with other appliances that are attached to them to help widen jaws or shape the teeth and jaws correctly. Breanna: that's good. do you know who invented braces? Colton: Well Im going to say the caveman because scholars date braces back to ancient times! Breanna: wow! how interesting! do you know any other interesting facts?

i have a 7 year old daughter.

Parenting or child rearing is the process of promoting and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood. Parenting refers to the intricacies of raising a child aside from the biological relationship. The most common caretaker in parenting is the biological parent(s) of the child in question, although others may be an older sibling, a grandparent, a legal guardian, aunt, uncle or other family member, or a family friend. Governments and society may have a role in child-rearing as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised in foster care, or placed in an orphanage. Parenting skills vary, and a parent with good parenting skills may be referred to as a "good parent". The English pediatrician and psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott described the concept of "good-enough" parenting in which a minimum of prerequisites for healthy child development are met. Winnicott wrote, "The good-enough mother...starts off with an almost complete adaptation to her infant's needs, and as time proceeds she adapts less and less completely, gradually, according to the infant's growing ability to deal with her failure." Miguel: Parenting seems like it would be tough, there are a lot of intracacies of child care, and we do not know them by heart Alexa: Yeah I am a parent so I can confirm it is very hard hah! But the rewards are well worth the difficulty involved in my opinion. Miguel: I am sure it has its rewards, what is your view on the government having a role in child rearing? Alexa: Unfortunately it is sometimes necessary for the government to intervene when parents are not doing their job. Also, when orphans need a place to home the government plays an important role. Miguel: Yeah that is true, very sad, an orphanage has to house kids with parents sometimes unwilling to take care of them, there are not many more things sadder than that Alexa: I agree, unfortunately many parents do not plan very well well when they bring children into the world. I am a big advocate for birth control lol! Miguel: Yeah, it starts at the education of children unfortunately, when I was in middle school, I knew people having inter course, and they never even took a health course, that is a bad mix Alexa: There is so much misinformation about preventing pregnancy. Of course the safest is abstinence but it is pretty unrealistic in today's world!

i love comics.

A comic book or comicbook, also called comic magazine or simply comic, is a publication that consists of comic art in the form of sequential juxtaposed panels that represent individual scenes. Panels are often accompanied by brief descriptive prose and written narrative, usually dialog contained in word balloons emblematic of the comics art form. Although some origins in 18th century Japan and 1830s Europe, comic books were first popularized in the United States during the 1930s. The first modern comic book, "Famous Funnies", was released in the United States in 1933 and was a reprinting of earlier newspaper humor comic strips, which had established many of the story-telling devices used in comics. The term "comic book" derives from American comic books once being a compilation of comic strips of a humorous tone; however, this practice was replaced by featuring stories of all genres, usually not humorous in tone. Comic books are reliant on their organization and appearance. Authors largely focus on the frame of the page, size, orientation, and panel positions. These characteristic aspects of comic books are necessary in conveying the content and messages of the author. The key elements of comic books include panels, balloons (speech bubbles), text (lines), and characters. Stephanie: I love comic books!! And with all these comic book movies coming out, I'm so excited! It's like my childhood is coming to life! Joseph: Right! Do you collect comic books as a hobby? Stephanie: Yep! I have a whole file cabinet full of them! Most of them are reprints though, so I don't think they are worth too much. Joseph: Oh ok. Yea, comic books have to be preserved in order to be worth something. Stephanie: Yep! My brother's collection is HUGE though, and he has several original prints. I think the most valuable one he has is worth $175 and he only paid $17 for it! Joseph: That is crazy! I like the Star Wars comics. Stephanie: That's cool! I didn't even know they had a comic series. I collect Marvel comics, and my favorite series is Xmen. Joseph: Maybe I am mistaken. Marvel comics are awesome tho! They started in 1939 by the name of Timely Publications then in the early 50s they were known as the Atlas Comics.

my favorite band is radiohead.

Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke (vocals, guitar, piano, keyboards), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backing vocals), Phil Selway (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and brothers Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboards, other instruments) and Colin Greenwood (bass). They have worked with producer Nigel Godrich and cover artist Stanley Donwood since 1994. After signing to EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992. It became a worldwide hit after the release of their debut album, "Pablo Honey" (1993). Their popularity and critical standing rose in the United Kingdom with the release of their second album, "The Bends" (1995). Radiohead's third album, "OK Computer" (1997), propelled them to international fame; noted for its complex production and themes of modern alienation, it is often acclaimed as a landmark record of the 1990s and one of the best albums in popular music. The group's next albums "Kid A" (2000) and "Amnesiac" (2001), recorded simultaneously, marked a dramatic change in style, incorporating influences from experimental electronic music, 20th-century classical music, krautrock, and jazz. Raymond: I really love Radiohead, I know these guys formed a rock band in Abingdon, Oxfordshire way back in 1985 before I was born. Do you like them too? . Anna: I am really bad with band names, I'm not sure if I have ever heard of them. Could you tell me the names of some of their songs? Raymond: Well i dont knot the name of their songs but I do know they released an album called Pablo Honey in 1993 and that one was a worldwide hit. Anna: Oh wow that's impressive to have a big hit like that. I wonder what the names of the band members are? Raymond: Well there is Thom Yorke who does the lead vocals, guitar, piano, and keyboard, Ed O'Brien on guitar and backing vocals, Phil Selway on drums, and brothers Jonny Greenwood who is the lead guitar, keyboards, and Colin Greenwood on bass Anna: It sounds like a lot of those guys has more than one talent. Did they have any other hits besides Pablo Honey? Raymond: There is another one called My Iron Lung that was released as an EP with all eight songs but only in Australia, it eventually came out worldwide. Anna: Well they sound really interesting. I am going to have to check them out on yoututbe later.

i love to read.

Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension. Amanda: I really love reading, I have been catching up on some goosebump books from my childhood, Have you ever read them? Sara: i have. i learned in school that Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning Amanda: It can definitely be complex depending on what books you read, I like to keep it simple and read a lot of books that remind me of my childhood and relive those fine moments. Sara: yeah it is true that Reading is a means of language acquisition. Amanda: Indeed it is, I used books and reading as a way to increase my understanding of english as well, I am now fully proficient in english and reading. Its a good life skill for sure Sara: exactly! Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge. Amanda: Yep and some books actually helped me learn new words that I never seen before, I remember I could never pronounce island or sweater properly but in school there was books that taught me that. Sara: one thing that has never been more true is The reading process requires continuous practice

i think food trucks are awesome.

A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. Sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries, and other regional fast food fare is common. In recent years, associated with the pop-up restaurant phenomenon, food trucks offering gourmet cuisine and a variety of specialties and ethnic menus, have become particularly popular. Food trucks, along with portable food booths and food carts, are on the front line of the street food industry that serves an estimated 2.5 billion people every day. In the United States, the Texas chuckwagon is a precursor to the American food truck. In the later 1800s, herding cattle from the Southwest to markets in the North and East kept cowhands on the trail for months at a time. In 1866, the "father of the Texas Panhandle," Charles Goodnight, a Texas cattle rancher, fitted a sturdy old United States Army wagon with interior shelving and drawers, and stocked it with kitchenware, food and medical supplies. Food consisted of dried beans, coffee, cornmeal, greasy cloth-wrapped bacon, salt pork, beef, usually dried or salted or smoked, and other easy to preserve food stuffs. Alexa: I love to eat from the food trucks in the city, do you? Rylee: Yes, I love eating from a food truck that is equipped to cook and sell food. Alexa: Yes and some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. Sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries I love it all Rylee: Me too! Some food trucks nowadays are starting to offer high quality gourmet cuisine and a variety of specialties. You'd be surprised at how good some food trucks are in some foreign countries. Alexa: In my area the food trucks offer regional fast food fare like gumbo and boiled shrimp! Rylee: That sounds so good, and I think food trucks can be pretty profitable, if done right. Alexa: Food trucks, along with portable food booths and food carts, are on the front line of the street food industry that serves an estimated 2.5 billion people every day! Rylee: See, there you go. 2.5 billion people know what's good. Some food trucks like we've mentioned have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. No wonder why everyone loves them!

i wish i was taller so i could reach the cookie jar.

Cookie jars are utilitarian or decorative ceramic or glass jars often found in American and Canadian kitchens. In the United Kingdom, they are known as biscuit barrels or biscuit jars. If they are cans made out of tinplate, they are called biscuit tins. While used to store actual cookies or biscuits, they are sometimes employed to store other edible items like candy or dog treats, or non-edible items like currency (in the manner of a piggy bank). Cookie jars, also known as biscuit barrels or jars, have been used in England since the latter part of the 18th century. They were often made of glass with metal lids. Cookie jars became popular in America around the time of the Great Depression in 1929. Early American cookie jars were made of glass with metal screw-on lids. In the 1930s, stoneware became predominant as the material for American cookie jars. Early cookie jars typically have simple cylindrical shapes and were often painted with floral or leaf decorations or emblazoned with colorful decals. The Brush Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio is generally recognized as producing the first ceramic cookie jar. The jar was green with the word "Cookies" embossed on the front. Most cookie jar manufacturers followed Brush's move to ceramics in the late 1930s, and designs became more innovative with figures, fruits, vegetables, animals, and other whimsical interpretations such as the Hull "Little Red Riding Hood" predominating. Sophie: I can't keep my hand off the cookie jar. Its just too tempting to eating the sugary goodies all day. Claire: I feel you. Is your jar glass or ceramic? Sophie: Its glass, so that I can see how many are left before I need to refill. I would hate to run out of cookies. Claire: What kind of cookies do you usually have in your jar? Cookie jars can also be used to store candy or dog treats. Sophie: I usually have chocolate chip cookies for myself and a separate jar for dog treats, as you said. Claire: In the United Kingdom they are called biscuit barrels which is kinda catchy Sophie: Biscuit barrels?! You can always trust our English friends to come up with the most absurd nick names. Claire: Yep! If the jar is tinplate, they call it a biscuit tin.

i eat more junk food than i really should.

McDonald's is a fast food company that was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand. The first time a McDonald's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but has approved plans to move its global headquarters to Chicago by 2018. McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across approximately 36,900 outlets as of 2016. Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. Edward: Do you know what I really enjoy when I'm starving? A Big Mac from McDonald's! Blake: I am starving right now and that would really hit the spot. Or a Crunchwrap Supreme from Taco Bell. Fast food is always my goto even when it's unhealthy. Edward: McDonald's is such a big corporation now that they serve in over 119 countries to over 68 million customers? I wish I bought some of their stocks back in the day! Blake: Could you imagine? How many employees do they have? Edward: I would have no idea - but they have employees all over the world. Every McDonald's in each country cater to their own local taste and menu. Blake: I know in Japan they have some sort of pork and ginger burger that is special to that area. Edward: Yummy! I also know their happy meal toys are different depending on which country they are from as well. Blake: That's something new! For some reason, I didn't they they had happy meal toys everywhere.

i can t eat shrimp.

Seafood is any form of sea life regarded as food by humans. Seafood prominently includes fish and shellfish. Shellfish include various species of molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms. Historically, sea mammals such as whales and dolphins have been consumed as food, though that happens to a lesser extent in modern times. Edible sea plants, such as some seaweeds and microalgae, are widely eaten as seafood around the world, especially in Asia (see the ). In North America, although not generally in the United Kingdom, the term "seafood" is extended to fresh water organisms eaten by humans, so all edible aquatic life may be referred to as seafood. For the sake of completeness, this article includes all edible aquatic life. The harvesting of wild seafood is usually known as fishing or hunting, and the cultivation and farming of seafood is known as aquaculture, or fish farming in the case of fish. Seafood is often distinguished from meat, although it is still animal and is excluded in a strict vegetarian diet. Seafood is an important source of protein in many diets around the world, especially in coastal areas. Most of the seafood harvest is consumed by humans, but a significant proportion is used as fish food to farm other fish or rear farm animals. Carson: Hi, I am not a huge fan of seafood. Henry: thats cool. do you not like shellfish? Seafood includes fish and shellfish Carson: Nope, I've never been able to eat any of it! Do you like seafood? Henry: I do like salmon. I don't like that seafood can be mislabelled and misleading Carson: Oh, really? I didn't know that! How is it mislabeled? Henry: I'm not super sure about how exactly, but its been a topic of concern Carson: I know that in Japan sometimes dolphin will be sold as fish. I saw that in the documentary "The Cove". Henry: Yes that is unfortunate. Whaling in general has been bad over there since the 12th century

my favorite tv show is dancing with the stars.

Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series "Strictly Come Dancing", which is distributed by BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 42 territories. Versions have also been produced in dozens of countries across the world. As a result, the series became the world's most popular television program among all genres in 2006 and 2007, according to the magazine "Television Business International", reaching the Top 10 in 17 countries. The show pairs a number of well known celebrities with professional ballroom dancers, who each week compete by performing one or more choreographed routines that follow the prearranged theme for that particular week. The dancers are then scored by a panel of judges. Viewers are given a certain amount of time to place votes for their favorite dancers, either by telephone or (in some countries) online. The couple with the lowest combined score provided by the judges and viewers is eliminated. This process continues until there are only two or three couples left; when they have competed for the last time one couple is declared the champion and wins a trophy. Chase: I enjoy watching dancing with the stars, what about you? Landon: I've only watched a few times, it was based on a British TV series Strictly Come Dancing. Chase: I thought it was an original show, I didn't know it was based on another show. Landon: Yes, and the format has now been licensed to over 42 terriroties. Chase: Do they use celebrities in each region or just the show from the U.S.? Landon: It pairs celebrities with professional dancers in all areas I believe. Chase: Oh ok, it's fun watching the popular people either do really well or fail splendidly. Landon: It became the world's most populate TV program in 2006 and 2007 Chase: Do you know any other fun facts about the show? Landon: Well, they reached the top 10 in 17 different countries - so it's a very popular show

i work at amazon.

Amazon.com, Inc., doing business as Amazon (), is an American electronic commerce and cloud computing company based in Seattle, Washington that was founded by Jeff Bezos on July 5, 1994. The tech giant is the largest Internet retailer in the world as measured by revenue and market capitalization, and second largest after Alibaba Group in terms of total sales. The amazon.com website started as an online bookstore and later diversified to sell video downloads/streaming, MP3 downloads/streaming, audiobook downloads/streaming, software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys, and jewelry. The company also produces consumer electronics—Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TV, and Echo—and is the world's largest provider of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS and PaaS). Amazon also sells certain low-end products under its in-house brand AmazonBasics. Amazon has separate retail websites for the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Japan, China, India, and Mexico. In 2016, Dutch, Polish, and Turkish language versions of the German Amazon website were also launched. Amazon also offers international shipping to certain other countries for some of its products. Austin: I work for Amazon. It's nice there. How about you? Derek: Wow! I would love to work at Amazon. I buy so many things from them, including books, video games, and most recently, food! I work at a boring law office. Austin: Yes I buy so many things there now, I don't even think twice about searching any other place. Derek: The discounts are really great. I don't remember what life was like before Amazon. I remember when they first started in 1999. They had an auction website, but it failed because eBay was way bigger. Austin: Oh yeah, I wouldn't have used Amazon for that. I love how I can just type anything in the search bar and they have it. Derek: Yeah! I love how fast the ship too. I've even ordered stuff off of their international websites, like Amazon EU, Japan, and UK. I don't have to struggle to import things anymore! Austin: Yes, customer service is great too! We always strive to make everyone happy. Derek: How do they treat their employees? Do you work at the headquarters in Seattle, Washington? Austin: I think they treat them very well. They usually go out of there way to help people out. Derek: It makes sense, given that they are the largest Internet retailer in the world. I would think they offered great benefits.

i have a cat.

The Maine Coon is one of the largest domesticated breeds of cat. It has a distinctive physical appearance and valuable hunting skills. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America, specifically "native" to the state of Maine (though the feline was simply introduced there), where it is the official state cat. No records of the Maine Coon's exact origins and date of introduction to the United States exist, so several competing hypotheses have been suggested. The breed was popular in cat shows in the late 19th century, but its existence became threatened when long-haired breeds from overseas were introduced in the early 20th century. The Maine Coon has since made a comeback and is now one of the more popular cat breeds in the world. The Maine Coon is a large and sociable cat, hence its nickname, "the gentle giant." It is characterized by a prominent ruff along its chest, robust bone structure, triangular body shape, an uneven two layered coat with longer guard hairs with a silky satin under layer undercoat, and a long, bushy tail. The breed's colors vary widely, with only lilac and chocolate disallowed for pedigree. Reputed for its intelligence and playful, gentle personality, the Maine Coon is often cited as having "dog-like" characteristics. Audrey: mainecoons are cool cats, also make sure to spell it as one word or you get flagged for racism Colton: They are one of the largest domesticated breeds. Thank you for that information. Audrey: no problem, they are very fluffy and cute Colton: They are also one of the olderst natural breeds! Specifically to maine! That makes sense given the name eh? haha Audrey: oh really thats cool Colton: Its true! It's also one of the more popular cat breeds in the world at this time Audrey: i used to have one Colton: I see. I've had a few cats before. But never one of the "gentle giants" Audrey: thanks fot the infp Colton: What color was yours. They vary wildly. Only lilac and chocolate are disallowed due to pedigree

i am allergic to lactose.

Lactose intolerance is a condition in which people have symptoms due to the decreased ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk products. Those affected vary in the amount of lactose they can tolerate before symptoms develop. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, and nausea. These symptoms typically start between half and two hours after drinking milk or eating milk products. Severity depends on the amount a person eats or drinks. It does not cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Lactose intolerance is due to the lack of enzyme lactase in the small intestines to break lactose down into glucose and galactose. There are four types: primary, secondary, developmental, and congenital. Primary lactose intolerance occurs as the amount of lactase declines as people age. Secondary lactose intolerance is due to injury to the small intestine such as from infection, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or other diseases. Developmental lactose intolerance may occur in premature babies and usually improves over a short period of time. Congenital lactose intolerance is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which little or no lactase is made from birth. Diagnosis may be confirmed if symptoms resolve following eliminating lactose from the diet. Malachi: I have lactose intolerance, a decreased ability to digest lactose in dairy products. Gives me pretty awful gas, honestly. Madeline: That sounds bad, can you eat cheese or that cause symptoms too? Malachi: Cheese is no good, although honestly it depends on how much I eat or drink of a given dairy product. If I eat a little, I'm usually fine. Madeline: Do you take anything to help you digest lactose? Malachi: Yeah, I can eat Lactaid, which basically is just supplemental lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. With that, I'm golden. Madeline: Do you know what percentage of population is lactose intolerant in the U.S.? Malachi: I can't speak to the US specifically, but about 65% of the world's population has lactose intolerance to SOME degree. Madeline: That is a lot! Thank god I don't have trouble with lactose I love dairy! Malachi: I hear ya. You definitely don't want to deal with the pain, bloating, gas, and sometimes nausea associated with it. Not fun at all. Madeline: I imagine, it sounds painful and incovenient, specially when eating with other people.

i love watching game of thrones.

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is "A Game of Thrones". It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in 2019. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, "Game of Thrones" has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne. The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm. Catherine: DO you watch Game of Thrones, the American fantasy drama TV series ? Benjamin: i have watched a few episodes! i liked it Catherine: It is actually based off a series of fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin. Benjamin: oh cool, i like some of his other work too Catherine: He is good. I didn't realize until recently that it is filmed in Belfast mostly, and elsewhere in the UK. Benjamin: thats really cool, i love fantasy and sci fi Catherine: Me too! I'm upset that next season, season 8, will be the last season of GoT. Benjamin: thats sad, i will have to watch the whole thing sometime soon! Catherine: You should. Hard to believe it's been around since April 17, 2011. Benjamin: it has really become popular since then

i am colorblind.

Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is the decreased ability to see color or differences in color. Color blindness can make some educational activities difficult. Buying fruit, picking clothing, and reading traffic lights can be more challenging, for example. Problems, however, are generally minor and most people adapt. People with total color blindness, however, may also have decreased visual acuity and be uncomfortable in bright environments. The most common cause of color blindness is an inherited fault in the development of one or more of the three sets of color sensing cones in the eye. Males are more likely to be color blind than females, as the genes responsible for the most common forms of color blindness are on the X chromosome. As females have two X chromosomes, a defect in one is typically compensated for by the other, while males only have one X chromosome. Color blindness can also result from physical or chemical damage to the eye, optic nerve, or parts of the brain. Diagnosis is typically with the Ishihara color test; however a number of other testing methods also exist. There is no cure for color blindness. Diagnosis may allow a person's teacher to change their method of teaching to accommodate the decreased ability to recognize colors. Nicholas: I suffer from color blindness. It is not a really big deal for me, just a little frustrating sometimes. Do you know anyone that is color blind? Andrea: Yes, me i cant see green and red very good, color blindness can make some educational activities difficult for me Nicholas: Do the colors get crossed up for you, or do they just look the same? Andrea: They are not the same, but i just know they are not the same for other people, im a male and males are more likely to have this problem Nicholas: I have heard that. When did you learn of this condition? Do you think most people catch it early? Andrea: Yes, but i was certain of it on my driving test medical exam, color blindness can also result from physical or chemical damage to the eye, but i dont think thats the case Nicholas: Do you have a special notation on your drivers license. I don't feel like it would interfere with driving. Do you think it is an obstacle? Andrea: Well i failed the so called Ishihara color test, but the medical examiner let me pass it, i had a lot of luck

i have been to a few renaissance fairs.

A Renaissance fair, Renaissance faire, or Renaissance festival is an outdoor weekend gathering, usually held in the United States, open to the public and typically commercial in nature, which purportedly recreates a historical setting for the amusement of its guests. Some are permanent theme parks, while others are short-term events in a fairground, winery, or other large public or private spaces. Renaissance fairs generally include an abundance of costumed entertainers or fair-goers, musical and theatrical acts, art and handicrafts for sale, and festival food. Some offer campgrounds for those who wish to stay more than one day. Many Renaissance fairs are set during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. Some are set earlier, during the reign of Henry VIII, or in other countries, such as France, and some are set outside the era of the Renaissance; these may include earlier Medieval periods (including Vikings), or later periods, such as 17th-18th Century pirates. Some engage in deliberate "time travel" by encouraging participants to wear costumes representing several eras in a broad time period. Renaissance fairs encourage visitors to enter into the spirit of things with costumes and audience participation. Lindsey: i have been to a few renaissance fairs. They're pretty fun outdoor gatherings and we recreate historical settings. Have you ever tried it? Evan: I have not but have always wanted to go. They seem like so much fun Lindsey: It is! There are some places that are permanent theme parks, but I've mainly participated in short-term events on the weekends. Evan: Yeah ours are open for about a month. What else can you tell me about them? Lindsey: Sometimes there are campgrounds at the events. So you can stay in the environment for multiple days. It gets really interesting! Evan: Oh that sounds awesome! You could really immerse yourself over a couple of days Lindsey: A lot of these events like to be set during the time of Queen Elizabeth I of England. People wear all the old clothes and really get into character. Evan: I love the people who get into character and clothes. It is so fun

i live in a rural area.

In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "...all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural." Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas are commonly rural, as are other types of areas such as forest. Different countries have varying definitions of "rural" for statistical and administrative purposes. In Canada, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines a "predominantly rural region" as having more than 50% of the population living in rural communities where a "rural community" has a population density less than 150 people per square kilometre. In Canada, the census division has been used to represent "regions" and census consolidated sub-divisions have been used to represent "communities". Intermediate regions have 15 to 49 percent of their population living in a rural community. Predominantly urban regions have less than 15 percent of their population living in a rural community. Hailey: I live in a rural area and love it. It's located outside of the city, making it so peaceful Thomas: That sounds peaceful, but don't think I could live to far from shopping and entertainment. Hailey: The U.S. defines rural as encompassing. All housing and population not in an urban area is rural. Technically I am rural but only 7 minutes away from urban Thomas: That is not too bad then. I do enjoy falling asleep to the sounds of the city though. I can't sleep if it's creepy quiet. Hailey: I grew up in the city of Baltimore. It took me a long time to get used to the low population and small settlements here Thomas: Yeah I bet that was an adjustment. I am used to falling asleep to honking horns, people yelling, and sirens. Hailey: Don't forget a gunshot every now and again. I used to just think of rural as farm areas but it's considered the forests too. Pretty much anything not in the city Thomas: Oh yes that too. That one scares me though.

i want a dog , but that is a lot of commitment.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Olivia: Do you have a dog? I have a mixed breed dog called Spike. He's such a fun dog to play with. Ellie: I used to have a shetland sheepdog. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated and they have been selectively bred forever for behaviors, capabilities and physical qualities. I love my sheltie! Olivia: That is so interesting. Do you know how long ago did dogs live with humans? Ellie: Archaeological records show that the first dog remains buried with humans was 14,700 years ago. I'm not sure how long they have been pets. Olivia: Wow, that is a very long time ago. Do scientists know the direct ancestor of dogs? It's not the wolf is it? Ellie: Domestic dogs are members of the genus "Canis" which comes from wolf like canids. Olivia: I see. That explains why some breeds appear wolf-like. I think blue heelers are part dingo, which is pretty close to a wolf! Ellie: Dingos basically exist in the wild although it associates with humans but hasn't been bred like other domesticated animals.

i love lasagna like i m garfield.

Garfield is an American comic strip created by Jim Davis. Published since 1978, it chronicles the life of the title character, the cat Garfield; Jon Arbuckle, his owner; and Jon's dog, Odie. As of 2013, it was syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals, and held the Guinness World Record for being the world's most widely syndicated comic strip. Though this is rarely mentioned in print, "Garfield" is set in Muncie, Indiana, the home of Jim Davis, according to the television special "Happy Birthday, Garfield". Common themes in the strip include Garfield's laziness, obsessive eating, coffee, and disdain of Mondays and diets. The strip's focus is mostly on the interactions among Garfield, Jon, and Odie, but other recurring minor characters appear as well. Originally created with the intentions to "come up with a good, marketable character", "Garfield" has spawned merchandise earning $750 million to $1 billion annually. In addition to the various merchandise and commercial tie-ins, the strip has spawned several animated television specials, two animated television series, two theatrical feature-length live-action/CGI animated films, and three fully CGI animated direct-to-video movies. Kyle: DO you like Garfield? Such a cute cat :) It's also an American comic strip Jaden: I do he was so cute, but could be a jerk haha Kyle: i know he was so lazy! Also obsessed with food, coffee and hated Mondays and diets Jaden: Yes, I remember! He used to give the dog Odie a hard time too. I loved Odie he was my favorite haha Kyle: lol i remember he has a large tongue and slobbers so much :) Jaden: I loved Garfield's bright orange color! It made me want an orange cat in real life Kyle: 'i know! and he was so popular a couple of years ago. "garfield" has spawned merchandise earning 750 million dollars! Jaden: Oh wow! That is a lot of money, I had no idea! Kyle: yup, and in addition to the various mechandise and commercials the strip has spawned several tv specials, tv series and movies Jaden: That is awesome. I haven't watched it in years, but this has made me want to look up some old episodes!

i enjoy dressing up to go out clubbing.

Disco is a musical style originating in the early 1970s. It began to emerge from America's urban nightlife scene, where it had been curtailed to house parties and makeshift discotheques from the middle of the decade onwards, after which, it began making regular mainstream appearances, gaining popularity and increasing airplay on radio. Its popularity was achieved sometime during the mid-1970s to the early 1980s. Its initial audiences in the U.S. were club-goers, both male and female, from the African American, Italian American, Latino, and psychedelic communities in Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Disco can be seen as a reaction against both the domination of rock music and the stigmatization of dance music by the counterculture during this period. Several dances styles were also developed during this time including the Bump and the Hustle. The disco sound often has several components, a "four-on-the-floor" beat, an eighth note (quaver) or 16th note (semi-quaver) hi-hat pattern with an open hi-hat on the off-beat, and a prominent, syncopated electric bass line. In most disco tracks, string sections, horns, electric piano, and electric rhythm guitars create a lush background sound. Carlos: I wish I was around for the disco era, disco is a musical style that originated in the early 1970s. Isaiah: i was a mere lad when the disco hit, i remember it Carlos: Oh lucky you, do you remember the dance moves that developed during that time like thr Bump and the Hustle? Isaiah: yea, I do remember those dances but never did them Carlos: I wish I was around to learn them, I heard the popularity of disco even extended into the early 1980s, does that sound right to you? Isaiah: it was basically killed of by the disco demolition in a baseball stadium but do not remember the exact date Carlos: Ah, I do remember hearing about that ill-fated baseball promotion that took place in 1979 in Chicago, Illinois, what a strange idea. Isaiah: going back to disco, since I was a kid, our favorite song was Disco Duck

my favorite basketball team is the vancouver grizzlies.

The Vancouver Grizzlies were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They were part of the Midwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team was established in 1995, along with the Toronto Raptors, as part of the NBA's expansion into Canada. Following the 2000–01 season, the team relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and are known as the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies played their home games at General Motors Place for the entirety of their 6 seasons in Vancouver. Like most expansion teams, the Grizzlies struggled in their early years. The team finished last in the division in five of its seasons, and never managed to win more than 30 percent of its games in any of the team's seasons in Vancouver. In total, the team won 101 games, lost 359, and never qualified for the NBA playoffs. The two expansion teams were denied early draft picks in the first season, but the Grizzlies secured Shareef Abdur-Rahim in 1996. The team continued to lose games despite high draft picks. After they selected Steve Francis as second pick in 1999, he refused to play in Vancouver and was traded away. After the 1998–99 lockout, lower attendance and a weak Canadian dollar caused the owner Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment to start losing money on the franchise. Dylan: i'm a big fan of the Vancouver Grizzlies. do you have a favorite NBA team? Vincent: I'm a fan of the OKC Thunder. Dylan: Who is your favorite player on the Thunder? Vincent: I like Paul George but I really like Westbrook. Who is your favorite player on the Grizzlies? Dylan: I suppose Kevin Durant or maybe Russel Westbrook Vincent: They are not Grizzly players. Dylan: my bad, i thought you had written the OKC Thunder Vincent: That makes sense.

i go to the pool every thursday for three hours.

Thursday is the day of the week following Wednesday and before Friday. According to the ISO 8601 international standard, it is the fourth day of the week. "See Names of the days of the week for more on naming conventions. " The name is derived from Old English "Þūnresdæg" and Middle English "Thuresday" (with loss of -n-, first in northern dialects, from influence of Old Norse "Þorsdagr") meaning "Thor's Day". It was named after the Norse god of Thunder, Thor. "Thunor, Donar" (German, "Donnerstag") and "Thor" are derived from the name of the Germanic god of thunder, "Thunraz", equivalent to Jupiter in the "interpretatio romana". Estonians did not work on Thursdays (days of Thor) and Thursday nights were called "evenings of Tooru". Some sources say Estonians used to gather in holy woods (Hiis) on Thursday evenings, where a bagpipe player sat on a stone and played while people danced and sang until the dawn. In most Romance languages, the day is named after the Roman god Jupiter, who was the god of sky and thunder. In Latin, the day was known as "Iovis Dies", "Jupiter's Day". In Latin, the genitive or possessive case of Jupiter was "Iovis"/"Jovis" and thus in most Romance languages it became the word for Thursday: Italian "giovedì", Spanish "jueves", French "jeudi", Sardinian jòvia, Catalan "dijous", Galician "xoves" and Romanian "joi". Lilly: Hi! Happy Thursday, the day of the week following Wednesday and before Friday!! Isabel: Happy Thursday! I can't wait for the weekend. Do you have any plans? Lilly: Yes! I'm going to watch Nandini! It's exciting because it's the second biggest budgeted series on Indian television after Naagin? it's also the first in South India. Isabel: I never heard of Nandini before, what is the series about? Lilly: I haven't watched it yet, but Nithya Ram, Malavika Wales, Rahul Ravi and Adhitri are the main characters so looking forward to it Isabel: Well I hope you enjoy it. Lilly: Thanks! What TV & Film's do you like? Isabel: I usually like suspense and psychological thrillers. How about yourself? Lilly: I love Thrillers! Such a broad genre of literature, film and television, having numerous, often overlapping subgenres. Isabel: Very true. Do you have a favorite thriller? Lilly: I would probable say old school films, such as the ones by Alred Hitchcock. There's a reason they are still so successful and loved. Have you watched any of them? Isabel: I think the only Alfred Hitchcock film I've seen is Psycho. I have been meaning to watch Birds for years now though. Lilly: I would really reccomend The Birds. It's really good. I love Tippi Hedren in it, she actually received a Golden Globe for it Isabel: Is it a slow pace movie, with a lot of suspense?

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Nathan: My favorite food is pizza. Valerie: Me too. Although it can be topped with many vegetables, meats and condiments, my favourite is pepperoni. What about you? Nathan: I like just plain cheese. Valerie: I dont mind that either. Modern pizza was actually invented Nathan: When was it invented? Valerie: sorry sent that message before I had finished typing. apologies, well it was actually invented back in Naples in the late 18th century. I never knew it was that old! Nathan: That is old! I did not know that either. Valerie: What do you think of frozen pizzas you can buy in supermarkets?

my favorite store is american eagle.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an American clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silverman's Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interests in 1991 to Jacob Price of Knoxville, Tennessee. American Eagle Outfitters is also the parent company of Aerie. The brand targets male and female college students, although older adults wear the brand, with 949 American Eagle Outfitters stores and 97 stand-alone and 67 side-by-side Aerie stores. In 1977, the first American Eagle Outfitters store opened in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. Some of the brand's popular products are jeans (especially the low rise jeans type), polo shirts, graphic T-shirts, sweatpants, henley shirts, vanity boxers, boxer briefs and briefs, outerwear, and swimwear. American Eagle's beginning was with the Silverman family, which owned and operated Silvermans Menswear. By the mid-1970s, two of the Silverman brothers—from the third generation of Silvermans in the family business—were running the family business. Addison: Do you still go to the mall? American Eagle Outiftters was one of my favorite clothing retailers. Alejandro: Yes sometimes to window shop. Addison: Abercrombie & Fitch had similar clothing to American Eagle, I guess both are for a younger consumer. Alejandro: Yes. I take it you like the preppy look. Addison: Yes, I would buy Hollister Co. online sometimes. What fashion style do you like? Alejandro: I dont really have a style. All of my clothes are from yard sales Addison: That's cool. Do you like to ever go to thrift stores for clothes? Alejandro: Yes. You can get great clothes for a few bucks. Addison: Places like Goodwill could have a good selection of vintage t-shirts, torn jeans, sweaters. I guess anything that is trendy now! Alejandro: You have to go to nice area goodeills to get the good vlothes.

i am very athletic.

Weightlifting, also called Olympic-style weightlifting, or Olympic weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic programme in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of a barbell loaded with weight plates. The two competition lifts in order are the snatch and the clean and jerk. Each weightlifter receives three attempts in each, and the combined total of the highest two successful lifts determines the overall result within a bodyweight category. Bodyweight categories are different for male and female competitors. A lifter who fails to complete at least one successful snatch and one successful clean and jerk also fails to "total", and therefore receives an "incomplete" entry for the competition. The clean and press was once a competition lift, but was discontinued due to difficulties in judging proper form. In comparison with other strength sports, which test limit strength (with or without lifting aids), weightlifting tests aspects of human ballistic limits (explosive strength); the lifts are therefore executed faster—and with more mobility and a greater range of motion during their execution—than other strength movements. Properly executed, the snatch and the clean and jerk are both dynamic and explosive while appearing graceful, especially when viewed from a recording at a slowed speed. Kayla: I love the Olympics and my favorite sport to watch is the weighlifting. Benjamin: Olympic weightlifting, is an athletic discipline in the modern Olympic programme in which the athlete attempts a maximum-weight single lift of Kayla: Watching those athletes is very awe inspiring. How long has weighlifting been an Olympic sport? Benjamin: Not sure of the actual dating! We also have the Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: Kayla: I have seen that! It makes me sore just to watch. Are there any well known Olympic lifters I should be aware of? Benjamin: Mark Jerrold Henry is an American powerlifter, Olympic weightlifter, strongman, and professional wrestler, Kayla: Sounds like a guy I would not want to get into a bar fight with! Has he won any gold medals? Benjamin: He was a two-time Olympian in 1992 and 1996 and a gold, silver, and bronze medalist at the Pan American Games Kayla: He seems pretty accomplished. I wonder if weighlifting like that can cause any long term problems down the road Benjamin: weightlifting tests aspects of human ballistic limits

i like to live off of the land.

Agriculture is the cultivation and breeding of animals, plants and fungi for food, fiber, biofuel, medicinal plants and other products used to sustain and enhance life. Agriculture was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the development of civilization. The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science. The history of agriculture by humans dates back thousands of years, and its development has been driven and defined by greatly different climates, cultures, and technologies; industrial agriculture based on large-scale monoculture farming has become the dominant agricultural method. Although generally understood to denote the practices of humans, other animals—for example, fungus-growing ants—have also been found to engage in agriculture. Modern agronomy, plant breeding, agrochemicals such as pesticides and fertilizers, and technological developments have in many cases sharply increased yields from cultivation, but at the same time have caused widespread ecological damage and negative human health effects. Selective breeding and modern practices in animal husbandry have similarly increased the output of meat, but have raised concerns about animal welfare, environmental damage (such as massive drainage of resources such as water and feed fed to the animals, global warming, rainforest destruction, leftover waste products that are littered), and the health effects of the antibiotics, growth hormones, artificial additives and other chemicals commonly used in industrial meat production. Alexander: Haven't you planted a garden this year. I did a few things. I think agriculture is interesting. Marissa: It is. I'm interested in the study of agriculture or agricultural science. what plans do you like to grow? Alexander: I like tomatoes , cucumbers and a few other things that are easy to grow. Marissa: I love cucumbers. I didn't even know they were pickes for a while lol. It is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family too! Alexander: I hadn't thought how important the sun and water, etc. are to our survival, before reading some things. Marissa: Yeah there's a lot of info on agriculture or the cultivation an breeding of animals plant and fungi for some time. Alexander: There is a doomsday shelter in Antarctica that houses samples of all seeds. Marissa: That's crazy to hear.It makes me think of the fictional super villain in American comics. Alexander: We need seed to survive, but we need other things too I guess, along with them Marissa: Yeah we definitely need agriculture because it was key in the development and rise of sedentary human civilzation.

i love dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Tyler: I love dogs. Natalie: dogs were the first species to be domesticatd and have been selectively bred for over millenia for various behaviors or phhysical attriubutes. Tyler: Cool, I like poodles the best. Natalie: yes dogs vary widely by shape color and size. i like poodles too especially miniature ones. very holdable. Tyler: I use to have a German Shepard also. Natalie: dogs have influenced humans so much theyve been nicknamed "mans best friend" Tyler: Yes, my dogs are my best friends. Natalie: thats very nice! research seems to suggest that dogs have mutations similar to genetic region in humans. these chanes can trigger high sociability and/or somewhat reduced intelligence. ifind that very shocking.

i have 3 small dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Bryce: Do you have any dogs? Eli: I have a domestic dog. Bryce: What kind of domestic dog? Eli: I'm from Greece, so I have a Kokoni dog. They are dogs for daughters who live in the house. You? Bryce: I love Greece, I went there once for vacation. Eli: Travel is easy from there because it's at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Bryce: Cool, where do you like to travel to? Eli: I really like going south to the Med Sea. Not many dogs on the beach there, though.

i love dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Daniela: hi i love dogs Mary: What is the breed that you like. You know they vary widely in shape, size and colors. Daniela: i love all dogs but mostly german shepards Mary: Oh that is cool. The German shepherded is a good guide dog school located in the United States, Daniela: they are very playful Mary: Do you know the body language of the dogs? It is a form of visual communication is generally used for identifying emotions and intentions of domestic dogs, Daniela: i think i know when they give you a certain look Mary: Not only the eyes, Such movements primarily involve the tail, the ears and so on Daniela: yes i know Mary: And we have out way of talking to them too by using dogs by using vocalization, hand signals, body posture and touch.

i love to play softball.

Softball is a variant of baseball played with a larger ball on a smaller field. It was invented in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois, United States as an indoor game. It was at various times called indoor baseball, mush ball, playground, softball, kitten ball, and because it was also played by women, ladies' baseball. The name "softball" was given to the game in 1926, because the ball used to be soft. A tournament held in 1933 at the Chicago World's Fair spurred interest in the game. The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America (founded 1933) governs the game in the United States and sponsors annual sectional and World Series championships. The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) regulates rules of play in more than 110 countries, including the United States and Canada; before the WBSC was formed in 2013, the International Softball Federation filled this role. Women's fast pitch softball became a Summer Olympic sport in 1996, but it and baseball were dropped from the 2012 Games; they will be reinstated for the 2020 Games. There are three types of softball. In the most common type, slow-pitch softball, the ball, which can measure either 11 or 12 inches in circumference depending on gender and league, must arch on its path to the batter, and there are 10 players on the field at once. Megan: I love softball. It was actually invented in 1887 in Chicago, Illinois as an indoor only game. Devin: I use to pay softball in the summer. Megan: That sounds great, Summer time usually is the best time to play it, In fact the name "softball" was given to the game in the year 1926, because the balls used to be very soft. Devin: They aren't soft now. I got hit with a line drive and it hurt. Megan: Ouch that sounds painful. It wasnt until a large tournament held in the year 1933 at the Chicago World's Fair until it spurred interest in the game. Devin: I love Chicago, one of my favorite cities. Megan: Indeed its bascially the baseball capital of the world, The very first rules for softball were not published until 1889 Devin: Who invented the game? Megan: George Hancock invented it, In fact there are a total of three types of softball. Devin: What types are there?

before i die , i want to skydive.

Parachuting, or skydiving, is a method of transiting from a high point to Earth with the aid of gravity, involving the control of speed during the descent with the use of a parachute. It may involve more or less free-falling which is a period during the parachute has not been deployed and the body gradually accelerates to terminal velocity. The first parachute jump in history was made by André-Jacques Garnerin, the inventor of the parachute, on October 22, 1797. Garnerin tested his contraption by leaping from a hydrogen balloon above Paris. Garnerin's parachute bore little resemblance to today's parachutes, however, as it was not packed into any sort of container and did not feature a ripcord. The first intentional freefall jump with a ripcord-operated deployment was not made until over a century later by Leslie Irvin in 1919. While Georgia Broadwick made an earlier freefall in 1914 when her static line became entangled with her jump aircraft's tail assembly, her freefall descent was not planned. Broadwick cut her static line and deployed her parachute manually, only as a means of freeing herself from the aircraft to which she had become entangled. The military developed parachuting technology as a way to save aircrews from emergencies aboard balloons and aircraft in flight, and later as a way of delivering soldiers to the battlefield. Miranda: Skydiving has always been on my bucket list. I'd love to parachute. You? Shelby: I wouldn't mind trying, since I have a little bit of simulator training because aircrews in the military required it. Miranda: Well, once you get over the fear I imagine it's nothing short of mind blowing. I'm eager to try, but no one ever wants to do it with me Shelby: Maybe you can convince them to do regular parachuting off of something. All you really need is some high point. Miranda: Most of the people around me aren't so thrilled about heights, though, so that's a no go. I need more friends :D Shelby: You can tell them that at least the parachutes don't look like the old, unpacked Garnerin models, where you're just lugging the parachute over your shoulder. Miranda: Hah, maybe. Where did you get simulator training? Shelby: I received it at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola Florida. That's where all Navy aircrews and pilots get their initial training. Miranda: Ha! I was literally just in Pensacola for 4th of July. I had no idea it was such a major area Shelby: I was surprised myself. The town looks pretty run down last time I was there, but there's over 400,000 people living there apparently.

i am a student living at home while pursuing my music industry degree.

Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments and circuitry-based music technology. In general, a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means (electroacoustic music), and that produced using electronics only. Electromechanical instruments include mechanical elements, such as strings, hammers, and so on, and electric elements, such as magnetic pickups, power amplifiers and loudspeakers. Examples of electromechanical sound producing devices include the telharmonium, Hammond organ, and the electric guitar, which are typically made loud enough for performers and audiences to hear with an instrument amplifier and speaker cabinet. Pure electronic instruments do not have vibrating strings, hammers, or other sound-producing mechanisms. Devices such as the theremin, synthesizer, and computer can produce electronic sounds. The first electronic devices for performing music were developed at the end of the 19th century, and shortly afterward Italian futurists explored sounds that had not been considered musical. During the 1920s and 1930s, electronic instruments were introduced and the first compositions for electronic instruments were made. Andrea: I love electronic music! It was developed in the early 19th century believe it or not! Andres: Oh ya, what is your favorite instrument? Andrea: Usually Electronic Dance Music (also called EDM) is played with synthesizers and loops from a DJ. It's usually made for nightclubs, raves and festivals. Andres: That sounds exciting! Do you go to a lot of nightclubs? Andrea: I don't usually go to nightclubs, but when I go, I dress up. Usually they don't admit people with ripped jeans or other informal clothing and have a dress code. Andres: Wow, that is contradictory. When I think EDM, that is exactly what i envision. Andrea: In the late 1980s and early 1990s raving and pirate radio really made EDM take off into mainstream Europe. Andres: When did it takeoff in the US?

i live in celebration , florida.

Florida (; Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama, to the north by Alabama and Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive, the 3rd-most populous, and the 8th-most densely populated of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States (due to the consolidation of Jacksonville with Duval County). The Miami metropolitan area is Florida's most populous urban area. Tallahassee is the state's capital. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately , not including the contribution of the many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the state is at or near sea level and is characterized by sedimentary soil. Florida has the lowest high point of any U.S. state. The climate varies from subtropical in the north to tropical in the south. Jasmin: hello, i just moved here, i live in Celebration , Florida Caleb: Well thats great florida is the "land of flowers". Jasmin: always thought it was the "land of oranges" Caleb: The best part of Florida is Miami, with the most populous urban area and the best beaches on south beach. Jasmin: from where I live Miami is kind of too far but i would like to visit it Caleb: Yeah depending where you are it can be pretty fair Florida has the longest coastline in the US. Jasmin: i live close to the east coast of Florida Caleb: Nice, its a pretty rare state it's the only state that borders the Gulf and the Atlantic. Jasmin: one cool thing, I live close to Disney World but have not visit it yet Caleb: Well you should go and go fast, much of the sea is near sea level and with rising oceans someday it will be underwater!

i play the guitar.

The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that usually has six strings. The sound is projected either acoustically, using a hollow wooden or plastic and wood box (for an acoustic guitar), or through electrical amplifier and a speaker (for an electric guitar). It is typically played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers, thumb or fingernails of the right hand or with a pick while fretting (or pressing against the frets) the strings with the fingers of the left hand. The guitar is a type of chordophone, traditionally constructed from wood and strung with either gut, nylon or steel strings and distinguished from other chordophones by its construction and tuning. The modern guitar was preceded by the gittern, the vihuela, the four-course Renaissance guitar, and the five-course baroque guitar, all of which contributed to the development of the modern six-string instrument. There are three main types of modern acoustic guitar: the classical guitar (nylon-string guitar), the steel-string acoustic guitar, and the archtop guitar, which is sometimes called a "jazz guitar". The tone of an acoustic guitar is produced by the strings' vibration, amplified by the hollow body of the guitar, which acts as a resonating chamber. Zoey: hey do you know much about guitar, ive been wanting to learn more. Jonathan: The main thing I know about guitars is that they have 6 strings. Zoey: do you know how long theyve been used? when were they first used/invented? Jonathan: I actually don't know much about the history, but I do know the sound is projected with the acoustics from the wooden body. Zoey: thats interesting, are there other types of guitars besides acoustic? Jonathan: There are steel-string, classical, and jazz guitars. Zoey: wow well thanks for all the info on guitars. Jonathan: Do you want to know about electric guitars? They convert the vibration of the strings into signals of electricity.

i like baths.

Bathing is the washing of the body with a liquid, usually water or an aqueous solution, or the immersion of the body in water. It may be practiced for personal hygiene, religious ritual or therapeutic purposes. By analogy, especially as a recreational activity, the term is also applied to sun bathing and sea bathing. Bathing can take place in any situation where there is water, ranging from warm to cold. It can take place in a bathtub or shower, or it can be in a river, lake, water hole, pool or the sea, or any other water receptacle. The term for the act can vary. For example, a ritual religious bath is sometimes referred to as immersion, the use of water for therapeutic purposes can be called a water treatment or hydrotherapy, and two recreational water activities are known as swimming and paddling. Throughout history, societies devised systems to enable water to be brought to population centres. Ancient Indians used elaborate practices for personal hygiene with three daily baths and washing. These are recorded in the works called grihya sutras which are in practice even today in some communities. Ancient Greece utilized small bathtubs, wash basins, and foot baths for personal cleanliness. Trinity: I like taking baths rather than taking showers because they are more relaxing and therapeutic. Alex: Me too, when i have time of course, i also like putting up some candles and putting some bath bombs in the water :D Trinity: I've never had a bath bomb but I have gifted them to other people cause they like the scents. Alex: You should try it sometimes, if you like relaxing in the bath, they fizz and release salts and scents, and coloring water :D Trinity: Are bath salts the same thing as bath bombs? They also add minerals to the water. Alex: Well they put salt in bombs so it feels like the ocean :D, also you can try making a bot of bubbles and diving in them Trinity: The bubbles can help keep the water warmer for longer too! Alex: I didnt know that, but its kinda logical thing, all that air insulation :D also i like putting some rose petals in the water if im with a girl :D

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Isaiah: Hi there, my favorite color is blue! Joel: Same here! What shade of blue do you like most? Isaiah: Hmm, I think azure is my favorite, which contains some green in it. Do you have a favorite? Joel: I think sky blue looks so good! Isaiah: Definitely. The clear daytime sky and the color of the deep sea appear the way that they are because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. Joel: I had no idea! Any idea how that illusion works? Isaiah: I believe it has to do with the elastic scattering of light or other electromagnetic radiation by particles much smaller than the wavelength of radiation. It occurs through transparent liquids/solids. Joel: Hmm that's really interesting! Isaiah: Indeed it is. Blue is such an interesting color, another effect which deals with blue is called Tyndall scattering, which explains blue eyes in humans! Joel: So much science behind something so simple!

i don t know how to swim.

Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running. Mackenzie: I love to swim, I go to the lake all the time when I can, Do you know anything about swimming? Cooper: It's a rather low-impact exercise activity compared to running or lifting weights, and it's used often in physical rehab because of that. Mackenzie: Oh yes I have heard of that, Doesnt swimming give you more excersize though? How many calories do you burn? Cooper: It is great exercise, and it's quite a popular recreational activity too. Generally if you swim for an hour (not just leisurely but seriously) you can burn about 600 calories. Mackenzie: That is a lot wow, Ive been wanting to get into competitive swimming, How fast do Olympic swimmers go anyways? Cooper: In international competitions and the Olympics, you can expect the average pro swimmer to swim about 5.3 mph, which is pretty fast in water! Mackenzie: Wow thats impressive, most people cant even run that fast lol. Any other cool swimming facts I should know? Cooper: You might have heard this before, but you can hold your breath and sort of swim at a basic level within weeks of being born. It's part of human evolution. Mackenzie: Wow really? thats wild! maybe humans were meant to be born in water? fascinating! Cooper: Even if we weren't, we seem pretty well suited to play in it at least, which is great considering 75% of the planet is water!

i like to cook.

Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption with or without the use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice. Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago. The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new ingredients. New inventions and technologies, such as the invention of pottery for holding and boiling water, expanded cooking techniques. Gabriela: Hey! I'm Michelle and I love to cook. Kelsey: I do too. I didn't know that humans have cooked food for 2 million years. Gabriela: No way! I wonder how it all began. Kelsey: They say that archaeological evidence stretches back 1 million years. Gabriela: What kind of evidence have they found? Kelsey: Apparently they've found evidence like pottery that was used for holding and boiling water. Gabriela: That's so cool! The history of cooking is fascinating. Kelsey: Speaking of boiling, I like to make stews in a pressure cooker. Gabriela: What kind of stews do you make? Kelsey: I like to make potato stew, softened with trapped steam.

the appalachian trail is my favorite.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, generally known as the Appalachian Trail or simply the A.T., is a marked hiking trail in the Eastern United States extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail is estimated around 2,200 miles (3,500 km) long, though the exact length changes over time as parts are modified or rerouted. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims that the Appalachian Trail is the longest hiking-only trail in the world. More than 2 million people are said to take a hike on part of the trail at least once each year. The idea of the Appalachian Trail came about in 1921. The trail itself was completed in 1937 after more than a decade of work, although improvements and changes continue. It is maintained by 31 trail clubs and multiple partnerships, and managed by the National Park Service, United States Forest Service, and the nonprofit Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The majority of the trail is in forest or wild lands, although some portions traverse towns, roads and farms. It passes through 14 states: Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Erica: I love the Appalachian Trail! Emma: Me too! The Appalacian National Scenic Trail extends between Spring Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katadin in Maine Erica: Wow, that seems really long Emma: 2,200 mils is the estimated length of the trail Erica: Wow, I bet it attracts a lot of people Emma: Approximately 2 million people are estimated to hike on the trail each year Erica: That's a lot, it must be really pretty Emma: It primarily goes through forest but some portions pass through towns and farms Erica: Wow, I never knew that! Emma: Yeah it also goes through a total of 14 states!

i work at a hospital.

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment. The best-known type of hospital is the general hospital, which typically has an emergency department to treat urgent health problems ranging from fire and accident victims to a heart attack. A district hospital typically is the major health care facility in its region, with large numbers of beds for intensive care and additional beds for patients who need long-term care. Specialised hospitals include trauma centres, rehabilitation hospitals, children's hospitals, seniors' (geriatric) hospitals, and hospitals for dealing with specific medical needs such as psychiatric treatment (see psychiatric hospital) and certain disease categories. Specialised hospitals can help reduce health care costs compared to general hospitals. A teaching hospital combines assistance to people with teaching to medical students and nurses. The medical facility smaller than a hospital is generally called a clinic. Hospitals have a range of departments (e.g. surgery and urgent care) and specialist units such as cardiology. Some hospitals have outpatient departments and some have chronic treatment units. Jonathan: Have you ever been in the hospital or the emergency department to treat urgent health problems? Hope: I was hospitalized once - I was living and working somewhere remote and got some kind of virus from something I had eaten that just wiped me out. Ironically, the hospital I was taken to was one where I had worked previously, so it was an emergency visit but also a reunion with old friends! How about you? Jonathan: I'm glad you're ok! Did you have to go to one of the trauma centres? Hopefully you weren't admitted to the psychiatric hospital! Hope: I had a very atypical hospital experience, I think - I arrived on foot, just walked into the emergency room, and because they were busy I ended up showing myself to a room and beginning my own admission process. Luckily it was a physical stay - I think being admitted for psych would be more scary, since the problems and lengths of stay aren't always as discretely identifiable, and a patient might feel more out of control. Jonathan: Well it's good you knew how to admit yourself. Psychiatric hospitals in the Soviet Union are even scarier. There was political abuse of psychiatry and saw these people as dissidents. Hope: Wow, that is really upsetting. The history of psychiatry is full of these kinds of ethical violations - electroshock therapy, political motivations, gender bias, etc. Jonathan: Yes but at least after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia now provides psychiatric care as a special law that guarantees treatment for the citizens. Hope: Wow, that's a real turnaround from how things were. I wish every country could offer some kind of universal, subsidized, or guaranteed mental health care. So many people are suffering these days. Jonathan: Yes me too. Health care in the United States is mostly owned and operated by private sector businesses. They won't want that to happen. Hope: Yes. Psychiatric care in the United States is reserved to the direst emergencies for many people *with* insurance. Those who have money are able to invest in their mental wellbeing for less severe issues or in advance of horrible problems. And those without insurance get no care at all. It's not a very fair system.

one of my favorite shows is face off on say.

Face Off is an American reality television game show on the Syfy cable network in which a group of prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses such as those found in science fiction and horror films. Each episode features one or more challenges, with the work reviewed by a panel of judges and eliminating one or more artists each week until a final winner is chosen. Actress McKenzie Westmore, known for her role as Sheridan Crane on the former NBC/DirecTV soap opera "Passions" and a member of the Westmore family of makeup artists, serves as the show's host. For each assignment, the contestants' work is individually evaluated by a panel of professional special effects makeup artists who serve as judges. These judges have included Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill, and television and film makeup artist Glenn Hetrick, creature designer and director Patrick Tatopoulos (Season 1 - 3), and Neville Page (Season 3 - present). Industry figures and artists including Brian Grazer, Kevin Smith, Paul W. S. Anderson, Greg Nicotero, Rick Baker, Doug Jones, Len Wiseman and Gale Anne Hurd have served as guest judges. "Face Off" premiered January 26, 2011 on Syfy. Giovanni: Have you ever seen the TV show Face Off? Robert: Face Off is an American reality television game show on the Syfy cable network Giovanni: What exactly is the premise? Robert: Please can you break down for simpler understanding? Giovanni: What is the show about? Robert: Now your talking! Each episode features one or more challenges, with the work reviewed by a panel of judges and eliminating one or more artists each week Giovanni: What are they competing to do? Robert: The contestants' work is individually evaluated by a panel of professional special effects makeup artists who serve as judges.

i have never had candy in my life.

Candy, also called sweets or lollies, is a confection that features sugar as a principal ingredient. The category, called "sugar confectionery", encompasses any sweet confection, including chocolate, chewing gum, and sugar candy. Vegetables, fruit, or nuts which have been glazed and coated with sugar are said to be "candied". Physically, candy is characterized by the use of a significant amount of sugar or sugar substitutes. Unlike a cake or loaf of bread that would be shared among many people, candies are usually made in smaller pieces. However, the definition of candy also depends upon how people treat the food. Unlike sweet pastries served for a dessert course at the end of a meal, candies are normally eaten casually, often with the fingers, as a snack between meals. Each culture has its own ideas of what constitutes candy rather than dessert. The same food may be a candy in one culture and a dessert in another. Candy is a sweet food product. Sugar candies include hard candies, soft candies, caramels, marshmallows, taffy, and other candies whose principal ingredient is sugar. Commercially, sugar candies are often divided into groups according to the amount of sugar they contain and their chemical structure. Dalton: I just love eating candy. Do you like it too? Alexis: More then anything else in life. I love the sugar confectionery candy like chocolate. What's your favorite? Dalton: I like skittles and fruity candies the most! Alexis: Candy in one culture and a dessert in another Dalton: Haha! I do love chocolate and caramel candy too though Alexis: I used to eat a lot of Caramel but I have bad jibbers now. I love how sweet the candy was. Dalton: Candy will always be one of my favorite guilty pleasures! Alexis: candies are normally eaten casually but i eat them as a meal. lol

i drink a lot of tea.

Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the "Camellia sinensis", an evergreen shrub (bush) native to Asia. After water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. There are many different types of tea; some, like Darjeeling and Chinese greens, have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral or grassy notes. Tea originated in Southwest China, where it was used as a medicinal drink. It was popularized as a recreational drink during the Chinese Tang dynasty, and tea drinking spread to other East Asian countries. Portuguese priests and merchants introduced it to Europe during the 16th century. During the 17th century, drinking tea became fashionable among Britons, who started large-scale production and commercialization of the plant in India to bypass the Chinese monopoly. The term herbal tea refers to drinks not made from "Camellia sinensis": infusions of fruit, leaves, or other parts of the plant, such as steeps of rosehip, chamomile, or rooibos. These are sometimes called "tisanes" or "herbal infusions" to prevent confusion with tea made from the tea plant. Jesus: i drink a lot of tea maybe because it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. Jacob: Me too, especially in the evening with biscuits. What kind of tea do you like? Jesus: Well my two favorite are the Darjeeling and Chinese greens as they have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour Jacob: I have never heard of Darjeeling tea, perhaps I will try it some day. i really dont like bitter tea thought Jesus: You can try other teas that have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral or grassy notes. Jacob: Yes I prefer sweet teas. Do you know of any sweet teas? Jesus: Well i am not sure if Taiwanese tea is one but it can be categorized as oolong tea, black tea and green tea. Jacob: I see, its probably called Taiwanese tea because its made in Taiwan? Jesus: Of course yes. the earliest one are found in Taiwan Jacob: Okay, perhaps I will go to Taiwan and buy some authentic tea for once

i am a great baker.

A muffin is an individual-sized, baked product. It can refer to two distinct items, a part-raised flatbread and a cupcake-like quickbread. The flatbread is of British or European derivation, and dates from at least the early 18th century, while the quickbread originated in North America during the 19th century. Both are common worldwide today. Quickbread muffins (known in Britain as “American muffins” or simply as “muffins”) originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. They are similar to cupcakes in size and cooking methods, the main difference being that cupcakes tend to be sweet desserts using cake batter and which are often topped with sugar frosting. Muffins are available in both savory varieties, such as cornmeal and cheese muffins, or sweet varieties such as blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon or banana flavours. Muffins are often eaten as a breakfast food. Coffee may be served to accompany muffins. Fresh baked muffins are sold by bakeries, donut shops and some fast food restaurants and coffeehouses. Factory baked muffins are sold at grocery stores and convenience stores and they are also served in some coffee shops and cafeterias. Recipes for quick bread muffins are common in 19th-century American cookbooks. Kelsey: I love to eat muffins in the morning but i know nothing about them Jordyn: Cupcake can be two different things. A flatbread from Britain or a quick bread from North America. Kelsey: Wow, do you know when muffins originated? Jordyn: Yeah I meant muffin. Oops! The British one was made around the 1700s and the American version during the 1800s. Kelsey: i din't know it was that old hahaha my favorite one is blueberry muffin Jordyn: Muffins are available in a variety of tastes. There is the cornbread, the cheese, blueberry, chocolate chip, lemon, and banana. Kelsey: I have to defenetly try the cheese one i dint even know they existed Jordyn: Muffins are usually eaten as breakfast. I recommend having a cup of coffee with them.

i enjoy crosswords , crocheting , and football.

A crossword is a word puzzle that usually takes the form of a square or a rectangular grid of white-and black-shaded squares. The game's goal is to fill the white squares with letters, forming words or phrases, by solving clues, which lead to the answers. In languages that are written left-to-right, the answer words and phrases are placed in the grid from left to right and from top to bottom. The shaded squares are used to separate the words or phrases. Crossword grids such as those appearing in most North American newspapers and magazines feature solid areas of white squares. Every letter is checked (i.e. is part of both an "across" word and a "down" word) and usually each answer must contain at least three letters. In such puzzles shaded squares are typically limited to about one-sixth of the total. Crossword grids elsewhere, such as in Britain, South Africa, India and Australia, have a lattice-like structure, with a higher percentage of shaded squares (around 25%), leaving about half the letters in an answer unchecked. For example, if the top row has an answer running all the way across, there will often be no across answers in the second row. Another tradition in puzzle design (in North America, India, and Britain particularly) is that the grid should have 180-degree rotational (also known as "radial") symmetry, so that its pattern appears the same if the paper is turned upside down. Eli: I love doing crosswords, particularly the NY Times. Daisy: I love the New York Times crossword puzzle too! I love how it becomes increasingly difficult throughout the week. Saturdays are the most difficult, I love the challenge! Eli: I particularly like the giant Sunday puzzles as well! Daisy: The Sunday crossowrd is an icon in American culture. It is typically as difficult as a Thursday puzzle. Lots of fun! Eli: Cool, do you know when crosswords were first invented? Daisy: They were invented in 1913! Will Shortz has edited the NY puzzle since 1993. Eli: Interesting! What other famous crosswords are there? Daisy: There are cryptic crosswords where each clue is a word puzzle of itself. Extra challenging!

i like to cook.

Italian cuisine is food typical from Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, maize and sugar beet, this last introduced in quantity in the 18th century. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, especially between the north and the south of the Italian peninsula. It offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and copied in the world. It influenced several cuisines around the world chiefly that of the United States. Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, have proliferated with variations throughout the country. Pasta, vegetables, olive oil and fish are a major part of the Italian cuisine. Italian cuisine is probably the most important expression of the Mediterranean diet. Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries. Although the country known as Italy did not unite until the 19th century, the cuisine can claim traceable roots as far back as the 4th century BCE. Sierra: I love Italian food, it's so good! Alexander: The variety of tastes make it one of the most popular and copied foods in the world. Sierra: Yeah, there are different styles all over Italy Alexander: Italian Cuisine tries to be simple. It usually only uses two to four ingredients at a time. Sierra: Wow, I didn't know that Alexander: Pasta is an example of one such food. It originally dates back to 1154 in Sicily. Sierra: You're right, pasta is so simple and versatile! Alexander: Some pastas don't use wheat at all and instead substitute rice flour. Sierra: I've used rice pasta before, it's very good Alexander: The rice flour is made by steeping rice in lyre.

my favorite band is metallica.

Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield. The band's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding "big four" bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax and Slayer. Metallica's current lineup comprises founding members Hetfield and Ulrich, longtime lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who formed Megadeth) and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton and Jason Newsted are former members of the band. Metallica earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and won critical acclaim with its first five albums. The band's third album, "Master of Puppets" (1986), was described as one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums; its eponymous fifth album, "Metallica" (1991), the band's first to root predominantly in heavy metal, appealed to a more mainstream audience, achieving substantial commercial success and selling over 16 million copies in the United States to date, making it the best-selling album of the SoundScan era. After experimenting with different genres and directions in subsequent releases, the band returned to its thrash metal roots with the release of its ninth album, "Death Magnetic" (2008), which drew similar praise to that of the band's earlier albums. Jacqueline: Hey, my favorite band is Metallica. Have you seen them before? Isabelle: Yeah they are really great! They are a heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Jacqueline: Yeah, I've been listening to them for the past year but I don't know much about them. Do you know when they formed? Isabelle: Sure, they were formed in 1981 by drummber Lars Ulrich with guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield. They are still making music today! Jacqueline: Wow, they've been around for a long time! Any idea who many albums they released? Isabelle: They released their 9th album in 2008. They have experimented with different genres and directions in their albums but have come home to their thrash metal roots. Jacqueline: Whoa, that's a lot of music! Do you have a favorite song? Isabelle: I really like "Master of Puppets" which was released in 1986. The album was one of the heaviest and most influential thrash metal albums. Jacqueline: Nice! I would love to see them play live some time. I bet it's a blast! Isabelle: Metallica won a growing fan base in the underground music community and have won critical acclaim for their performances.

i m an ovo vegetarian.

Ovo vegetarianism is a type of vegetarianism which allows for the consumption of eggs but not dairy products, in contrast with lacto vegetarianism. Those who practice ovo vegetarianism are called ovo-vegetarians or "eggetarians". "Ovo" comes from the Latin word for egg. Ethical motivations for excluding dairy products are based on issues with the industrial practices behind the production of milk. Concerns include the practice of keeping a cow constantly pregnant in order for her to lactate and the slaughter of unwanted male calves. Other concerns include the standard practice of separating the mother from her calf and denying the calf its natural source of milk. This contrasts with the industrial practices surrounding egg-laying hens, which produce eggs for human consumption without being fertilized. Ovo-vegetarians often prefer free-range eggs, that is, those produced by uncaged hens. Many ovo-vegetarians refuse to eat fertilized eggs, with balut being an extreme example where the egg has developed. Some vegetarians are lactose intolerant, and are therefore unwilling to consume milk or other dairy products. Carbon emissions associated with keeping hens are less than those associated with cattle, a factor significant to those practicing environmental vegetarianism. Cassandra: I'm trying out a new diet called ovo vegetarianism. I've cut out all dairy but I can still have my eggs in the morning. Daisy: That sounds great. I am trying to become a vegan, myself! Cassandra: Are you an ethical vegan? Like did you stop because of how animals are treated? Daisy: Yes, and I do it for health reasons. I'm glad those values coincide! Cassandra: Good for you! I wish I could go vegan, but I love my eggs for breakfast too much. Daisy: Eggs have been one of the toughest things to give up. Believe me, I love eggs, too. Cassandra: My diet is also because of terrible industry practices behind animal abuse. It's also helping me lose weight. Daisy: That's great to hear. More people need to get in that mindset - both ethically and health-wise.

i love to read.

Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension. Aaron: It makes me feel smarter to tell people I enjoy a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols in order to construct meaning lol (reading) That's right... I love love to read. Are you big on it? Jayla: I am not quite sure I understood all of that. But yes, I, too, am a scholar who enjoy reading. Aaron: I'm sorry, I should of said that more clearly. What reading is, is a complex process of decoding symbols in order to construct meaning. Instead of telling my friends I love to read that is how I put it... but going from your response lol, no wonder they give me the looks they do when I say that. Do you like to read much? Jayla: I see, thanks for clearing that up. I read whenever I get the chance, which is usually not very often! I read on quantum mechanics. What about you? Aaron: Yes, absolutely. I get so much information and share information this way. It's a great way to communicate Jayla: I agree, has reading been around for a long time? Or is it a recent development? Aaron: I am not sure really, I suppose it depends in which language. The English language was the first spoken in early Medieval England and now the third most widespread native language Jayla: That is a long time ago. Im glad reading exists. It makes people knowledgable. Aaron: What I really love about it is there are no concrete laws in reading. It allows readers an escape (we all want that) to produce their own products introspectively Jayla: I agree, I feel like I am in a different world when I read.

i like to write poetry.

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886) was an American poet. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Although part of a prominent family with strong ties to its community, Dickinson lived much of her life in reclusive isolation. After studying at the Amherst Academy for seven years in her youth, she briefly attended the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary before returning to her family's house in Amherst. Considered an eccentric by locals, she developed a noted penchant for white clothing and became known for her reluctance to greet guests or, later in life, to even leave her bedroom. Dickinson never married, and most friendships between her and others depended entirely upon correspondence. Dickinson was a recluse for the later years of her life. While Dickinson was a prolific private poet, fewer than a dozen of her nearly 1,800 poems were published during her lifetime. The work that was published during her lifetime was usually altered significantly by the publishers to fit the conventional poetic rules of the time. Dickinson's poems are unique for the era in which she wrote; they contain short lines, typically lack titles, and often use slant rhyme as well as unconventional capitalization and punctuation. Robert: Emily Dickinson always seemed like an interesting person and poet Thomas: Yes, Ms Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was a very famous poet from America who was born in December of 1830 and passed away in May of 1886. Robert: 56 years isnt too bad for back then. Thomas: Good point! That was probably OLD for the time! lol She was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Robert: Oh so New England? Makes sense since that was where we started off. Thomas: Yes, Ms. Dickinson came from a very prominent family. She did live most of her life, however, in isolation. Robert: Thats too bad, she made such great work though. Thomas: It is very sad. Most considered her to be quite eccentric and she developed a penchant for wearing white and her reluctance to meeting with guests and later in life to even leave her bedroom. Robert: Nothing worse for an extrovert than isolation. Thomas: She never married and her few friendships pretty much consisted of only written correspondence.

i sometimes wonder why i m not married.

Marriage, also called matrimony or wedlock, is a socially or ritually recognised union between spouses that establishes rights and obligations between those spouses, as well as between them and any resulting biological or adopted children and affinity (in-laws and other family through marriage). The definition of marriage varies around the world not only between cultures and between religions, but also throughout the history of any given culture and religion, evolving to both expand and constrict in who and what is encompassed, but typically it is principally an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. When defined broadly, marriage is considered a cultural universal. A marriage ceremony is known as a wedding. Individuals may marry for several reasons, including legal, social, libidinal, emotional, financial, spiritual, and religious purposes. Whom they marry may be influenced by socially determined rules of incest, prescriptive marriage rules, parental choice and individual desire. In some areas of the world, arranged marriage, child marriage, polygamy, and sometimes forced marriage, may be practiced as a cultural tradition. Karina: Hi, I sometimes feel lonely because I am not in any matrimony or wedlock. Alexandria: I'm also not married. It can be hard to find the right person to make such a commitment. Karina: I agree, but in some cultures, marriage is recommended and unmarried folks are frowned upon! Alexandria: Oh my. Can you tell me anything else about marriage in other cultures? Karina: Well, across cultures marriage may be influenced by socially determined rules, prescriptive marriage rules, parental choice and other factors! Alexandria: I wonder about the history of marriage and when it became such an important part of life. Karina: Marriage has always been a part of human life, it has been practiced as a cultural tradition for centuries. Alexandria: Interesting. It does seem like fewer people are getting married these days and living alternative lifestyles not bound by tradition. Karina: I agree, even though marriage is considered a cultural universal. people are now starting to adopt independent lives! Alexandria: Yes, it will be interesting to see what the future brings when it comes to such a widely accepted tradition.

i play the guitar.

The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that usually has six strings. The sound is projected either acoustically, using a hollow wooden or plastic and wood box (for an acoustic guitar), or through electrical amplifier and a speaker (for an electric guitar). It is typically played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers, thumb or fingernails of the right hand or with a pick while fretting (or pressing against the frets) the strings with the fingers of the left hand. The guitar is a type of chordophone, traditionally constructed from wood and strung with either gut, nylon or steel strings and distinguished from other chordophones by its construction and tuning. The modern guitar was preceded by the gittern, the vihuela, the four-course Renaissance guitar, and the five-course baroque guitar, all of which contributed to the development of the modern six-string instrument. There are three main types of modern acoustic guitar: the classical guitar (nylon-string guitar), the steel-string acoustic guitar, and the archtop guitar, which is sometimes called a "jazz guitar". The tone of an acoustic guitar is produced by the strings' vibration, amplified by the hollow body of the guitar, which acts as a resonating chamber. Jake: I love knowing that there are three main types of modern acoustic guitar. Edward: Can you tell me more about that? Jake: I would be happy to, they are: the classical (nylon strings), the steel-string acoustic guitar, and the archtop guitar which is sometimes called a jazz guitar. Edward: That is amazing, I think my girlfriend actually owns one of those. Jake: I have tried to play the guitar but right now I'm focusing on another stringed instrument: The Ukulele. Edward: I can not play anything, but I do love to hear people play. It's the best thing ever. Jake: I agree, music technology is at an amazing level right now and there are great things to listen to. Edward: Music is not only the gateway to the soul. I think music is the soul. It truly is magical. Just like disneyworld at christmas. Jake: Oh! I would love to experience disney world at christmas! (or anytime for that matter). Edward: Disney world is amazing, i think we are going right before christmas this year and I truly can not wait.

i am a professional basketball player.

The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at the Capital One Arena, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The franchise was established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers based in Chicago, and were renamed to Chicago Zephyrs the following season. In 1963, they relocated to Baltimore, Maryland and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking the name from previous team of the same name. In 1973, the team changed its name to the Capital Bullets to reflect their move to the Washington metropolitan area, and then to Washington Bullets in the following season. In 1997, they rebranded themselves as the Wizards. The Wizards have appeared in four NBA Finals, and won in 1978. They have had a total of 28 playoff appearances, won four conference titles (1971, 1975, 1978, 1979), and seven division titles (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 2017). Their best season came in 1975 with a record of 60-22. Wes Unseld is the only player in franchise history to become the MVP (1969), and win the Finals MVP award (1978). Molly: Have you heard of the Washington Wizards? We are an American professional basketball team based here in the wonderful Washington, D.C., Do you like our team? Jack: No, I've never heard of you guys! How long has your team been around for? Molly: Our franchise was established way back in 1961, We were originally the Chicago Packers, and then renamed to Chicago Zephyrs the following season. Its been a crazy time. Jack: Woah. Do you know why you were renamed so much? Molly: the team kept changing its name to other things like the "Capital Bullets" to reflect their move to the Washington area, and then to Washington Bullets in the following season. Jack: That makes sense! Who is your team's current head coach? Molly: Our head coach now is Scott Brooks. Jack: Nice. Have you guys had any luck winning any championships?

i eat more junk food than i really should.

McDonald's is a fast food company that was founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand. The first time a McDonald's franchise used the Golden Arches logo was in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald's had its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but has approved plans to move its global headquarters to Chicago by 2018. McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across approximately 36,900 outlets as of 2016. Although McDonald's is known for its hamburgers, they also sell cheeseburgers, chicken products, french fries, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their food, the company has added to its menu salads, fish, smoothies, and fruit. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. Eli: I really love McDonald's breakfast even though I know it's unhealthy Grant: It's not as unhealthy as other places like Burger King. Eli: That's true, I know Jack in the Box's breakfast sandwiches are really bad for you Grant: Everything at Jack in the box is garbage, even their breakfast sandwiches. Eli: I do think that McDonald's egg mcmuffins are the best fast food breakfast sandwich Grant: Yes it is. McMuffin should be bigger and cheaper. Eli: I think it's a good price and size. Although I always get it with hashbrowns. Grant: I usually grab a couple at the window. it's pretty much a Bacon, egg and cheese sandwich

my mother is a ballet dancer.

Ballet () is a type of performance dance that originated during the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century and later developed into a concert dance form in France and Russia. It has since become a widespread, highly technical form of dance with its own vocabulary based on French terminology. It has been globally influential and has defined the foundational techniques used in many other dance genres/cultures. Ballet has been taught in various schools around the world, which have historically incorporated their own cultures to evolve the art. See glossary of ballet. A ballet, a work, consists of the choreography and music for a ballet production. A well-known example of this is "The Nutcracker", a two-act ballet originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a music score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Ballets are choreographed and performed by trained ballet dancers. Traditional classical ballets usually are performed with classical music accompaniment and use elaborate costumes and staging, whereas modern ballets, such as the neoclassical works of American choreographer George Balanchine, often are performed in simple costumes (e.g., leotards and tights) and without the use of elaborate sets or scenery. Addison: Are you a ballet fan at all? My mother was a trained ballet dancer and she performed in many ballets choreographed by great artists Adriana: I actually love ballet I did it for 4 years in elementary and now my daughter is dancing so happy. Addison: Hooray, fellow ballet fan! Do you ever go to see the Royal Ballet in London? My favourite dancer there is Zenaida Yanowsky. She has fantastic stage presence Adriana: I have never been it sounds so lovely is it a known play like the nut cracker or swan lake? Addison: Yes, she has performed as Odette in Swan Lake - strangely enough, Swan Lake was not an initial success; it had to be restaged completely Adriana: I actually learned that it was restated back in ballet class even though it is interesting to watch I would love to see the original. Addison: here are many ballet history books which document the details of the original production. For example, the original choreographer was called Julius Reisinger Adriana: Thank you so much I heard he is known as the father of Czech professional ballet.

i m a vegetarian.

Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Some vegans also avoid other animal products such as beeswax, leather or silk clothing, and goose-fat shoe polish. Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additions. Catherine: I'm skeptical of the practice, but it may be adopted for various reasons. Tyler: Which of the particles are you talking about? Catherine: I was referring to vegetarianism. It's the practice of abstaining from poultry, seafood, and any animal flesh. Tyler: I see. I have never been one or met one before but I do not believe in vegetarians Catherine: Vegetarianism is an old idea dating back to ancient India and Greece. Tyler: I see. Many things comes from the Greek people. Which of other things do you know comes from Greece. Catherine: Greece is so cool. I want to visit the nation's capital and largest city of Athens. Tyler: I have read a lot about the Great Athens. However can you ever consider being a vegetarian?

i am dating my boss.

Workplace relationships are unique interpersonal relationships with important implications for the individuals in those relationships, and the organizations in which the relationships exist and develop. Workplace relationships directly affect a worker's ability and drive to succeed. These connections are multifaceted, can exist in and out of the organization, and be both positive and detrimental. One such detriment lies in the nonexistence of workplace relationships, which can lead to feelings of loneliness. Workplace relationships are not limited to friendships, but also include superior-subordinate, romantic, and family relationships. Friendship is a relationship between two individuals that is entered into voluntarily, develops over time, and has shared social and emotional goals. These goals may include feelings of belonging, affection, and intimacy. People spend approximately 50 hours per week in the workplace. Friendships often develop due to the great deal of time co-workers spend time together, their shared experiences, and their desire for a built-in support system. Blended friendships are friendships that develop in the workplace and can have a positive impact on an employee's productivity. Sarah: I always had problems with workplace relationships, have you? Caitlyn: Yes It has been a problem since the industrial revolution. Sarah: they directly affect how a worker succeeds and their ability you know Caitlyn: That is fascinating! I have had some issues in the past myself. Please tell me more!!!! Sarah: well these connections exist in and out of the the organization! Caitlyn: Im sure they extend to the parking lot. Can you tell me something else? Sarah: well people experience loneliness if they don't make the effort to build relationships Caitlyn: That is true. It would make a bad work experience. Sarah: it is true, without friendship you might not have emotional goals in the workplace Caitlyn: I have a couple of friends at work do you?

i like to play video games.

A video game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface to generate visual feedback on a video device such as a TV screen or computer monitor. The word "video" in "video game" traditionally referred to a raster display device, but as of the 2000s, it implies any type of display device that can produce two- or three-dimensional images. Some theorists categorize video games as an art form, but this designation is controversial. The electronic systems used to play video games are known as platforms; examples of these are personal computers and video game consoles. These platforms range from large mainframe computers to small handheld computing devices. Specialized video games such as arcade games, in which the video game components are housed in a large, typically coin-operated chassis, while common in the 1980s in video arcades, have gradually declined due to the widespread availability of affordable home video game consoles (e.g., PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Wii U) and video games on desktop and laptop computers and smartphones. The input device used for games, the game controller, varies across platforms. Common controllers include gamepads, joysticks, mouse devices, keyboards, the touchscreens of mobile devices, and buttons, or even, with the Kinect sensor, a person's hands and body. Eric: What type of video games do you play Andres: I play arcade games Eric: Nice what have you been playing layey Andres: I have been playing An amusement arcade Eric: What do you do in that game Andres: it is a game where where people play arcade games such as video games, pinball machines, electro-mechanical games, redemption games, merchandisers Eric: Oh okay that sounds fun, any 9ther games you like to play Andres: I like pinball as a type of arcade game Eric: I love the star wars pinball games. Andres: Is it part of a a list of "Star Wars" video games

i kayak at the lake on weekends.

Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water. It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler and the number of blades on the paddle. A kayak is a low-to-the-water, canoe-like boat in which the paddler sits facing forward, legs in front, using a double-bladed paddle to pull front-to-back on one side and then the other in rotation. Most kayaks have closed decks, although sit-on-top and inflatable kayaks are growing in popularity as well. Kayaks were created thousands of years ago by the Inuit, formerly known as Eskimos, of the northern Arctic regions. They used driftwood and sometimes the skeleton of whale, to construct the frame of the kayak, and animal skin, particularly seal skin was used to create the body. The main purpose for creating the kayak, which literally translates to "hunter's boat" was for hunting and fishing. The kayak's stealth capabilities, allowed for the hunter to sneak up behind animals on the shoreline, and successfully catch their prey. By the mid-1800s the kayak became increasingly popular and the Europeans became interested. German and French men began kayaking for sport. In 1931, a man named Adolf Anderle became the first person to kayak down the Salzachofen Gorge, this is where the birthplace of modern-day white-water kayaking is believed to have begun. Kiara: Kayaking is the use of a kayak for moving across water, plus the kayaking in rapids is really extreme and fun to do Aubrey: I love kayaking. Have you been? Kiara: Yes, It is distinguished from canoeing by the sitting position of the paddler Aubrey: I am kayaking in Alaska next week Kiara: Wow that is awesome i wish i could say the same. What type of Kayaking are you doing? Aubrey: Ocean kayaking! It will be beautiful to kayak around the mountains. I can't wait Kiara: Some modern boats vary considerably from a traditional design but still claim the title "kayak" cool fact Aubrey: I can't imagine seeing a big boat and calling it a kayak haha Kiara: imagine having inflated air chambers surrounding the boat; replacing the single hull by twin hulls, and replacing paddles with other human-powered propulsion methods. Aubrey: that is just too weird

rita hayworth is the woman of my dreams.

Rita Hayworth (born Margarita Carmen Cansino; October 17, 1918May 14, 1987) was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during the 1940s as one of the era's top stars, appearing in a total of 61 films over 37 years. The press coined the term "The Love Goddess" to describe Hayworth after she had become the most glamorous screen idol of the 1940s. She was the top pin-up girl for GIs during World War II. Hayworth is perhaps best known for her performance in the 1946 film noir, "Gilda", opposite Glenn Ford, in which she played the "femme fatale" in her first major dramatic role. Fred Astaire, with whom she made two films, called her his favorite dance partner. Her greatest success was in the Technicolor musical "Cover Girl" (1944), with Gene Kelly. She is listed as one of the top 25 female motion picture stars of all time in the American Film Institute's survey, AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars. In 1980, Hayworth was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which contributed to her death at age 68. The public disclosure and discussion of her illness drew attention to Alzheimer's, and helped to increase public and private funding for Alzheimer's research. Hayworth was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1918 as Margarita Carmen Cansino, the oldest child of two dancers. Tyler: Rita Hayworth is so beautiful. Do you agree? Maya: Yes! She is one of my favorite actresses from the 1940s. What is your favorite movie of hers? Tyler: Oh there are so many but i did love Cover Girl or Pal Joey. She starred in a total of 61 films. Isnt that amazing? Maya: Oh nice! I love Frank Sinatra in Pal Joey. My favorite is Gilda, the 1946 film noir. Have you seen it? Tyler: I have, a long time ago. You have made me want to watch it again though! She wasnt just an amazing actress though she was also a brilliant dancer too. Maya: That is true! She was the daughter of two dancers and Fred Astaire called her his favorite dance partner. Tyler: I can understand why. She was such a classic beauty. There just isnt enough like her anymore. Maya: I know. Sadly she passed away from Alzheimer's. Tyler: That is very sad. It is a terrible illness. her memory certainly lives on though. Maya: Absolutely. I remember that her diagnosis spread awareness about Alzheimer's back in the 80's because of her fame. Tyler: Is that right? I suppose it was an unknown illness back then. She had two beautiful daughters too though i think one of them has since passed aswell.

i am a professional basketball player.

The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast Division. The team plays its home games at the Capital One Arena, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The franchise was established in 1961 as the Chicago Packers based in Chicago, and were renamed to Chicago Zephyrs the following season. In 1963, they relocated to Baltimore, Maryland and became the Baltimore Bullets, taking the name from previous team of the same name. In 1973, the team changed its name to the Capital Bullets to reflect their move to the Washington metropolitan area, and then to Washington Bullets in the following season. In 1997, they rebranded themselves as the Wizards. The Wizards have appeared in four NBA Finals, and won in 1978. They have had a total of 28 playoff appearances, won four conference titles (1971, 1975, 1978, 1979), and seven division titles (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1979, 2017). Their best season came in 1975 with a record of 60-22. Wes Unseld is the only player in franchise history to become the MVP (1969), and win the Finals MVP award (1978). Adriana: Practice has me exhausted this morning, I am a great basketball player for the Washington Wizards. You know the American basketball team. The coach was really on us today Omar: I love basket ball at least I used to back when Michael Jordan and John Stockton etc used to play Adriana: I met Jordan! He is also in the NBA (National Basketball Association) Omar: That is a once in a lifetime opportunity, sounds like you have had a full career Adriana: Ever since we were re-branded as the Wizards in 1997 Omar: you must be an older player, at what age do players usually retire Adriana: Hopefully not too young. I'm getting up there in age! I hope not to for a while. I have been watching basketball since 1978 when the Wizards won NBA Finals, I knew what I wanted to do with my whole life. Omar: that is really coll most people dont have a clue never the less able to make it pro

i started working at google last week on self driving car research.

An autonomous car (also known as a driverless car, self-driving car, robotic car) and unmanned ground vehicle is a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input. Autonomous cars use a variety of techniques to detect their surroundings, such as radar, laser light, GPS, odometry and computer vision. Advanced control systems interpret sensory information to identify appropriate navigation paths, as well as obstacles and relevant signage. Autonomous cars must have control systems that are capable of analyzing sensory data to distinguish between different cars on the road. The potential benefits of autonomous cars include reduced mobility and infrastructure costs, increased safety, increased mobility, increased customer satisfaction and reduced crime. Specifically a significant reduction in traffic collisions; the resulting injuries; and related costs, including less need for insurance. Autonomous cars are predicted to increase traffic flow; provide enhanced mobility for children, the elderly, disabled and the poor; relieve travelers from driving and navigation chores; lower fuel consumption; significantly reduce needs for parking space; reduce crime; and facilitate business models for transportation as a service, especially via the sharing economy. Christopher: I start working with google last month on vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input. Hannah: That is awesome - was it scary at first? Christopher: There is nothing about it to make it scary. Many techniques were asopted to detect their surroundings, such as radar, laser light, GPS, odometry and computer vision. Hannah: Do you ever feel like you would rather be in control yourself? Christopher: If you want a stress free drive, you should consider an autonomous cars. They have control systems that are capable of analyzing sensory data to distinguish between different cars on the road. Hannah: Are they very expensive? I have never really looked into one. Christopher: Well, not really when we consider their benefits such as significant reduction in traffic collisions; the resulting injuries; and related costs, including less need for insurance. Hannah: I really think that they are going to start becoming quite common in the next few years. Are you thrilled with yours?

i believe the rich should not be taxed as much.

A tax (from the Latin "taxo") is a mandatory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed upon a taxpayer (an individual or other legal entity) by a governmental organization in order to fund various public expenditures. A failure to pay, or evasion of or resistance to taxation, is punishable by law. Taxes consist of direct or indirect taxes and may be paid in money or as its labour equivalent. Most countries have a tax system in place to pay for public/common/agreed national needs and government functions: some levy a flat percentage rate of taxation on personal annual income, some on a scale based on annual income amounts, and some countries impose almost no taxation at all, or a very low tax rate for a certain area of taxation. Some countries charge a tax both on corporate income and dividends; this is often referred to as double taxation as the individual shareholder(s) receiving this payment from the company will also be levied some tax on that personal income. The legal definition and the economical definition of taxes differ in that economists do not regard many transfers to governments as taxes. For example, some transfers to the public sector are comparable to prices. Ricardo: How do you feel about paying tax? Adriana: I hate that time of the year, but it has to be done or the world wouldn't function. How do you feel? Ricardo: About the same, honestly. It's pretty stressful, but the income tax return is nice at the end of it all. Adriana: Yeah I couldn't agree more, it's defiantly worth it in the end. Ricardo: Right? This is random, but did you ever watch TRL aka Total Request Live? Adriana: Nope, never heard of it. What can you tell me about it? Ricardo: It's an old MTV show that featured popular music videos and artists. It was iconic. Adriana: Oh, I am sure I've seen it, just the name doesn't ring a bell.

i went to college in chicago.

The University of Chicago (U of C, Chicago, or UChicago) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. It holds top-ten positions in various national and international rankings. The university is composed of the College, various graduate programs and interdisciplinary committees organized into five academic research divisions and seven professional schools. Beyond the arts and sciences, Chicago is also well known for its professional schools, which include the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Booth School of Business, the Law School, the School of Social Service Administration, the Harris School of Public Policy Studies, the Divinity School and the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies. The university currently enrolls 5,971 undergraduate students, and 16,016 students overall. University of Chicago scholars have played a major role in the development of many academic disciplines, including sociology, law, economics, literary criticism, religion and the behavioralism school of political science. Chicago's physics department and the Met Lab helped develop the world's first man-made, self-sustaining nuclear reaction (Chicago Pile-1) beneath the viewing stands of university's Stagg Field, a key part of the classified Manhattan Project effort of World War II. Chelsea: Have you ever been to the University of Chicago? Its a great uni. Donovan: No, actually I haven't. How long has it been around? Chelsea: The university of chicago was established in 1890 so almost 130 years. Donovan: Wow, it must be a very prestigious university. Chelsea: Its quite a high quality uni, it holds the top ten in various national rankings. Donovan: Impressive! What are some of the programs that they offer? Chelsea: Mainly arts and sciences, but its got a medical, law, and business school as well so quite a large pool of choices. Donovan: Have any celebrities attended the University of Chicago? Chelsea: Yes actually, James Comey and Bernie Sanders both graduated from the University of Chicago. Donovan: That's awesome! I love Bernie. Do they offer any sports programs?

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Chloe: I'm obcessed with the violt beams and green I see in Blue. Blue has to be the best color Gracie: Blue is a great color! It sounds like you know a lot about it! Is the sky really blue? Chloe: The clear daytime sky and deep sea (both) "appear" blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. Pretty cool huh? Gracie: That's very cool! It's amazing how many shades of blue exist. How are some blues so pale and others so bold? Chloe: I am not going to say upbring here... and I may still be wrong on my answer to you, but I think most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors: azure contains some green while ultramarine contains violet Gracie: That's very interesting! Is blue considered to be a primary color? Chloe: Absolutely! Blues is actually one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory Gracie: Who knew blue was so fascinating! What else should I know about the color blue? Chloe: I will tell you my favorite things (besides how amazing it looks for my sons eye color) Distant objects appear blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Not many people know that Gracie: I didn't know that! Blue is certainly complicated!

i have a shopping addiction.

Shopping addiction is defined as the deficiency of impulse control which appears as the eagerness for constantly making new purchases of unnecessary or superfluous things. It is a concept similar to "compulsive buying disorder" and "oniomania", although these terms usually have a more clinical approach, related to a psychological individual disorder of impulse control. The phrase “shopping addiction” usually has a more psychosocial perspective . or it is placed among drug-free addictions like the addiction to gambling, Internet, or video-games. There are three kinds of behavioural manifestations of shopping addiction, with different repercussions. These can be displayed together or independently and in more or less intense ways. Nevertheless, they are closely related and appear joined in people who seriously suffer from this disorder. First is the attraction towards the consumer stimulus, which is the addiction to purchasing as a leisure activity. This is about the uncontrolled and excessive draw to use shopping as a leisure activity, usually in an exclusive and overwhelming way. While activities such as window-shopping, visiting shops or spending time in commercial centres is a common and socially accepted desire activity, an addict is differentiated as one in whom this excessive attraction to purchase interferes with the normal development of life and damages their relationships with others, becoming an obsessive and uncontrolled activity. Collin: I love to go shopping! It is therapeutic for me! Do you enjoy it? Noah: I hate to shop. I have poor impulse control, but not with making new purchases of unnecessary things. Do you have a problem? Collin: I don't think I have a problem. On the other hand, I can't wait to go shopping every day! how can I tell if I do have a problem? Noah: Well, compulsive buying disorder happens when your shopping behavior has negative consequences. Does your shopping do that? Collin: I guess racking up my credit card would be a negative consequence, right? Noah: Yes. Incurring unsecured debt (like with a credit card) means you could be a compulsive debtor as well. Collin: Ouch! I guess I do have a problem then! What should I do to correct this? Noah: You might start with attending a meeting for Debtors Anonymous. It's a 12 step program. That would probably help the shopping, too. Collin: Wow! I didn't even know that existed! I will have to look into it. Noah: DA stresses careful record keeping so you can monitor your finances. I think it could really help!

my favorite color is blue.

Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. An optical effect called Tyndall scattering explains blue eyes. Distant objects appear more blue because of another optical effect called atmospheric perspective. Blue has been an important colour in art and decoration since ancient times. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was used in ancient Egypt for jewellery and ornament and later, in The Renaissance, to make the pigment ultramarine, the most expensive of all pigments. In the eighth century Chinese artists used cobalt blue to colour fine blue and white porcelain. In the Middle Ages, European artists used it in the windows of Cathedrals. Europeans wore clothing coloured with the vegetable dye woad until it was replaced by the finer indigo from America. Skylar: Blue is so beautiful. Lapis lazuli is a beautiful shade of blue. Noah: I love blue. It is in fact my favorite color. Skylar: There are many different shades that mix in other colors. What is your favorite? Noah: Light blue. Please tell me what color needs to be added to blue in order to make lapis lazuli? Skylar: It is actually a true deep blue. It has an intense color. Noah: My grand daughter asked me how to make a purple color. What color needs to be added to blue? Skylar: Purple is an intermediate on the color wheel. It takes red and blue to make. Noah: Thank you for your information. Skylar: Blue actually is between violet and green on the light spectrum. Noah: Okay. Thank you. You are a real wizard in this subject.

my weekends are filled with bird watching.

Birdwatching, or birding, is a form of wildlife observation in which the observation of birds is a recreational activity or citizen science. It can be done with the naked eye, through a visual enhancement device like binoculars and telescopes, by listening for bird sounds, or by watching public webcams. Birdwatching often involves a significant auditory component, as many bird species are more easily detected and identified by ear than by eye. Most birdwatchers pursue this activity for recreational or social reasons, unlike ornithologists, who engage in the study of birds using formal scientific methods. The first recorded use of the term "birdwatcher" was in 1891; "bird" was introduced as a verb in 1918. The term "birding" was also used for the practice of "fowling" or hunting with firearms as in Shakespeare's "The Merry Wives of Windsor" (1602): "She laments sir... her husband goes this morning a-birding." The terms "birding" and "birdwatching" are today used by some interchangeably, although some participants prefer "birding", partly because it includes the auditory aspects of enjoying birds. In North America, many birders differentiate themselves from birdwatchers, and the term "birder" is unfamiliar to most lay people. Francisco: I like birdwatching! It can be a very fun recreational activity or citizen science. Taylor: My boss loves it too. I don't know much about it, although I do enjoy seeing unusual birds from time to time. Francisco: I like it because you don't necessarily need anything special to birdwatch, unless you would like to buy binoculars or a telescope. But they aren't necessary! Taylor: Do you use bird feeders or anything else to attract them? I know some people like to attract hummingbirds to their gardens. Francisco: I do! I have a very nice birdfeeder in my yard that my grandfather built. It attracts all kinds of different birds! Taylor: We have one that the squirrels keep getting into! Francisco: Yep, squirrels will get into the bird food, I guess they enjoy the same things! I enjoy the auditory aspects of birds, their singing etc Taylor: Some have very distinctive songs. I guess when you're really good at this you know the bird just by hearing its song. Francisco: Birdwatching has been popular since 1918, but the first recorded use of the term was even earlier - 1891! Taylor: I am not too surprised that it goes back that far. In those days there were fewer distractions from technology, LOL!

my favorite food is steak.

A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak that is cut from the plate, the flank steak that is cut from the abdominal muscles, and the famous Silverfinger steak that is cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a larger sense, there are also fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak and many more varieties of steaks. Steaks are usually grilled, but they can be pan-fried, or broiled. Steak is often grilled in an attempt to replicate the flavor of steak cooked over the glowing coals of an open fire. Steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers. Steaks are also cut from grazing animals, usually farmed, other than cattle, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey, deer and zebu as well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large pelagic fish such as swordfish, shark and marlin. For some meats, such as pork, lamb and mutton, chevon and veal, these cuts are often referred to as chops. Juliana: Steak is one of my very favorite things to eat! Hunter: Me too! There are so many kinds - fish steaks, ground meat, my favorite is pork steak. Juliana: My favorite is beef steak. Nothing like a nice T-Bone! It is so tender! Hunter: Agreed. I recently read that there used to be a male dining club called the Beefsteak Club. Juliana: That is hilarious! hahaha! Do you eat anything on your steak? Like A1 Sauce or Heinz 57? Hunter: Oh yes, I love steak sauce. My favorite brand is Lea & Perrins, it is the perfect flavor. Juliana: I have never tried that one! I prefer Heinz 57 to A1, but I'll eat either one. Steak is good without sauce though if it is cooked right. Do you take yours well done or rare? Hunter: I like mine in between, I usually order it medium. I have never actually tried rare steak. Juliana: I've never had rare either, I always get mine well done. I tried medium one time, it wasn't so bad. Hunter: One of my friends really likes his cooked "Pittsburgh rare" - charred on the outside but raw on the inside.

i used to be able to run really fast.

The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. The reigning 100 m Olympic champion is often named "the fastest man in the world". The World Championships 100 metres has been contested since 1983. American Justin Gatlin and Tori Bowie are the reigning world champions; Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson are the Olympic champions in the men's and women's 100 metres, respectively. On an outdoor 400 metres running track, the 100 m is run on the home straight, with the start usually being set on an extension to make it a straight-line race. Runners begin in the starting blocks and the race begins when an official fires the starter's pistol. Sprinters typically reach top speed after somewhere between 50–60 m. Their speed then slows towards the finish line. The 10-second barrier has historically been a barometer of fast men's performances, while the best female sprinters take eleven seconds or less to complete the race. The current men's world record is 9.58 seconds, set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt in 2009, while the women's world record of 10.49 seconds set by American Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988 remains unbroken. Devin: My favorite race is the 100meter dash Alexis: Are you a runner? have you ever witness a 100meter dash race? Devin: Yeah,especially in the Olympics,its a sprint race in track and field competitions. Alexis: It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1928 for women. Devin: The race is run In track and field event derived from the sport's typical venue: a stadium with an oval running track enclosing a grass field Alexis: Wow, that is amazing i dint know that about the 100meter dash Devin: It would interest you to know that the world record is 9.58 seconds, set by Jamaica's Usain Bolt in 2009, while. omen's world record of 10.49 seconds set by American Florence Griffith-Joyner in 1988 Alexis: yeah Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world i remember when he set that record on the 100meter dash Devin: Justin Gatlin had beat bolt to it in the 100 meter dash ,hes the reigning 100 m World Champion, after beating rival Usain Bolt at the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Alexis: wow, that is amazing i dint know that Usain Bolt was not the current WR holder of the 100m dash

my favorite color is yellow.

Yellow is the color between green and orange on the spectrum of visible light. It is evoked by light with a dominant wavelength of roughly 570590 nm. It is a primary color in subtractive color systems, used in painting or color printing. In the RGB color model, used to create colors on television and computer screens, yellow is a secondary color made by combining red and green at equal intensity. Carotenoids give the characteristic yellow color to autumn leaves, corn, canaries, daffodils, and lemons, as well as egg yolks, buttercups, and bananas. They absorb light energy and protect plants from photodamage. Sunlight has a slight yellowish hue, due to the surface temperature of the sun. Because it was widely available, yellow ochre pigment was one of the first colors used in art; the Lascaux cave in France has a painting of a yellow horse 17,000 years old. Ochre and orpiment pigments were used to represent gold and skin color in Egyptian tombs, then in the murals in Roman villas. In the early Christian church, yellow was the color associated with the Pope and the golden keys of the Kingdom, but was also associated with Judas Iscariot and was used to mark heretics. In the 20th century, Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe were forced to wear a yellow star. Melissa: My favorite color is yellow Christopher: I like yellow too! It is one of the primary colors I believe. Melissa: You're right! It is thought yellow can help lift your mood. Christopher: Yes, it does! Sunlight has a yellow hue due to the surface temperature of the sun. Melissa: Wow, how interesting. I wouldn't typically think of yellow with heat. Christopher: Yes, Carotenoids give the characteristic yellow color to autumn leaves and corn etc. Melissa: I didn't know that! Thank you for informing me. Christopher: Because it was widely available, yellow pigment was also one of the fist colors used in art. Melissa: That's great, given that it makes people happy. I'm sure it made good artwork. Christopher: Yes, it does make good artwork. It is also the color associated with the Pope and golden keys of the kingdom.

i have been in band all four years of high school.

A rock band or pop band is a small musical ensemble which performs rock music, pop music or a related genre. The four-piece band is the most common configuration in rock and pop music. Before the development of the electronic keyboard, the configuration was typically two guitarists (a lead guitarist and a rhythm guitarist, with one of them singing lead vocals), a bassist, and a drummer (e.g. the Beatles, KISS, Franz Ferdinand). Another common formation is a vocalist who does not play an instrument, electric guitarist, bass guitarist, and a drummer (e.g. the Who, the Monkees, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and U2). Instrumentally, these bands can be considered as trios. The smallest ensemble that is commonly used in rock music is the trio format. Two-member rock and pop bands are relatively rare, because of the difficulty in providing all of the musical elements which are part of the rock or pop sound (vocals, chords, bass lines, and percussion or drumming). In a hard rock or blues-rock band, or heavy metal rock group, a "power trio" format is often used, which consists of an electric guitar player, an electric bass guitar player and a drummer, and typically one or more of these musicians also sing (sometimes all three members will sing, e.g. Naomi: Rock bands are really interesting. Often the singer doesn't play an instrument. Nevaeh: They are really interesting - I love rock music. Didn't realize that about the singer. What's your favorite band? Naomi: I really enjoy grunge music. It got really big in the 1990s. Nevaeh: Don't know much about grunge, but I think I'd like it. I like older bands like the Stones, Queen, Zeppelin. Naomi: Those bands were huge influences on other bangs like Nirvana, one of the most known grunge bands. Nevaeh: Oh, I've heard of Nirvana - they're pretty cool. Yes, the older bands really shaped today's music scene. Naomi: After Nirvana bands like Muddle of Mud and Matchbox Twenty got bigger. IMany millineals listened to their music. Nevaeh: I wonder if any of their fans realize the connection between the old timers and the new bands - it would be interesting to compare styles of music.

i like pepsi.

Pepsi is a carbonated soft drink produced and manufactured by PepsiCo. Originally created and developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham and introduced as Brad's Drink, it was renamed as Pepsi-Cola on August 28, 1898, and then as Pepsi in 1961. The drink Pepsi was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold. It was renamed Pepsi-Cola in 1898 after the root of the word "dyspepsia" and the kola nuts used in the recipe. The original recipe also included sugar and vanilla. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was appealing and would aid in digestion and boost energy. In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore to a rented warehouse. That year, Bradham sold 7,968 gallons of syrup. The next year, Pepsi was sold in six-ounce bottles, and sales increased to 19,848 gallons. In 1909, automobile race pioneer Barney Oldfield was the first celebrity to endorse Pepsi-Cola, describing it as "A bully drink...refreshing, invigorating, a fine bracer before a race." The advertising theme "Delicious and Healthful" was then used over the next two decades. In 1926, Pepsi received its first logo redesign since the original design of 1905. Marissa: Pepsi is my favourite soda, whats your opinion of it? Jeremy: Well, I know people love it but i dislike the fact that it was first introduced as "Brad's Drink" in New Bern, North Carolina, United States, in 1893 . Were they confused that time Marissa: I didnt know it originated in the US I always thought it was a German drink. Jeremy: No, it was created by Caleb Bradham and he renamed it Pepsi-Cola on August 28, 1898, and then as Pepsi in 1961 Marissa: Whats your opinion on the Pepsi v Coke debate? Jeremy: I believe the coke is still the original recipe for cola drink. They made it from its original ingredients, which were kola nuts (a source of caffeine) and coca leaves. Marissa: I dont know about the ingredients in it apart from the massive amounts of sugar. Jeremy: Yes but the real formula of Coca-Cola remains a trade secret Marissa: That must be why its so popular, like the famous KFC gravy. Jeremy: Yes and the inventor John Pemberton shared his original formula with at least four people before his death in 1888.

i would also like to study abroad in spain.

Madrid (, , ) is the capital of Spain and the largest municipality in both the Community of Madrid and Spain as a whole. The city has almost 3.166 million inhabitants with a metropolitan area population of approximately 6.5 million. It is the third-largest city in the European Union (EU) after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan area is the third-largest in the EU after those of London and Paris. The municipality itself covers an area of . Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the centre of both the country and the Community of Madrid (which comprises the city of Madrid, its conurbation and extended suburbs and villages); this community is bordered by the autonomous communities of Castile and León and Castile-La Mancha. As the capital city of Spain, seat of government, and residence of the Spanish monarch, Madrid is also the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. The current mayor is Manuela Carmena from the party Ahora Madrid. The Madrid urban agglomeration has the third-largest GDP in the European Union and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, environment, media, fashion, science, culture, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. Zachary: I am planning a trip to Madrid this fall. I have always wanted to go to Spain Daisy: Madrid is beautiful. It is the capital of Spain and the largest city. Zachary: That's why I picked it over anywhere else in Spain. I'm especially excited to see the Prado museum Daisy: I imagine it would be an amazing place to visit. It is believed to have one of the world's finest collections of european art dating from the 12th to the 20th century. Zachary: That's exciting! I love seeing ancient artwork, especially sculptures Daisy: I assume there would be fascinating sculptures there. Madrid in general will have amazing sites to visit. Its one of the worlds major global cities due to its culture, arts, fashion and science. Zachary: The fashion doesn't interest me as much, but I can also say I'm looking forward to having some authentic paella Daisy: I just love paella too! Although there are many types including vegetable, chicken my favourite is definitely seafood paella. Zachary: The seafood is also my favorite. I imagine most all of the seafood dishes there are delicious Daisy: There cuisines are influenced by the ingredients that are quite ofen available locally so they would be so beautiful and fresh.

i am a night owl.

A night owl, evening person or simply owl, is a person who tends to stay up until late at night. The opposite of a night owl is an early bird, a lark as opposed to owl, someone who tends to begin sleeping at a time that is considered early and also wakes early. In several countries, especially in Scandinavia, early birds are called "A-people" and night owls are called "B-people". Researchers traditionally use the terms "morningness" and "eveningness" for the two chronotypes or diurnality and nocturnality in animal behavior. The term is derived from the primarily nocturnal habits of the owl. Usually, people who are night owls stay awake past midnight and extreme night owls may stay awake until just before or after dawn. Night owls tend to feel most energetic just before they go to sleep at night. Some night owls have a preference or habit for staying up late, or stay up to work the night shift. Night owls who work the day shift often have difficulties adapting to standard day-time working hours. Researchers have found that the genetic make-up of the circadian timing system underpins the difference between early and late chronotypes, early birds and night owls. Some night owls who have great difficulty adopting normal sleeping and waking times may have delayed sleep-phase disorder. Camila: Are you a night owl or a morning person? Morgan: I am a night owl which is a person who tends to stay up late at night how about you? Camila: I am the same way, I wish I could get my required sleep still though Morgan: The opposite of night owl is an early bird which is something i am not ! Camila: I certainly am not either, not even a little bit Morgan: In other parts of the world such as scandinavia early birds are called A- People Camila: What is an A+ person over there? Morgan: Not much information on that but a b person is considered a night owl

i used to be a meat eater but i am now a vegan.

A carnivore , meaning "meat eater" (Latin, "caro", genitive "carnis", meaning "meat" or "flesh" and "vorare" meaning "to devour"), is an organism that derives its energy and nutrient requirements from a diet consisting mainly or exclusively of animal tissue, whether through predation or scavenging. Animals that depend solely on animal flesh for their nutrient requirements are called obligate carnivores while those that also consume non-animal food are called facultative carnivores. Omnivores also consume both animal and non-animal food, and, apart from the more general definition, there is no clearly defined ratio of plant to animal material that would distinguish a facultative carnivore from an omnivore. A carnivore that sits at the top of the food chain is termed an apex predator. The word "carnivore" sometimes refers to the mammalian order Carnivora, but this is somewhat misleading. While many Carnivora meet the definition of being meat eaters, not all do, and even fewer are true obligate carnivores (see below). For example, most species of bears are actually omnivorous, except for the giant panda, which is almost exclusively herbivorous, and the exclusively meat-eating polar bear, which lives in the Arctic, where few plants grow. Reagan: I love meat, so I guess you would consider me a carnivore. Do you eat meat? Lucas: I do as well, I think humans are naturally born carnivores to be honest. What about you? Reagan: I do, but many people claim that isn't true since many people especially in third world countries do not need meat to survive. Lucas: I don't think it is a case of needing. It is man's natural instinct to hunt and gather, most things man hunts are animals with flesh. That's just my opinion. Reagan: So do you consider yourself an obligate carnivore (meaning that you only eat meat), or a facultative carnivore (meaning you also consume non-animal food)? Lucas: I am definitely a facultative carnivore then, I do like to eat salads with greens and fruit. I think a lot of people fall into that category. What about you? Reagan: Most certainly. I may even be considered an omnivore considering it seems quite difficult to cite a ratio between facultative carnivore and an omnivore. I would find it impossible to live off only meat or only veggies. Lucas: I agree 100%. I enjoy a good steak now and then and I don't feel ashamed about it. I totally those who forgo, I just could not do it unless I was forced to by other circumstances.

i like basketball.

The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Western Conference Southwest Division. The team plays its home games at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. The Spurs are one of four former American Basketball Association (ABA) teams to remain intact in the NBA after the 1976 ABA–NBA merger and the only former ABA team to have won an NBA championship. The Spurs' five NBA championships are the fourth most in history (tied with the Golden State Warriors) behind only the Boston Celtics (17), Los Angeles Lakers (16), and Chicago Bulls (6). The Spurs currently rank first among active franchises for the highest winning percentage in NBA history, and have a winning head-to-head regular season record against every active NBA franchise. In their 40 NBA seasons since 1976–77, the Spurs have won 22 division titles. They have made the playoffs in 27 of the last 28 seasons (since 1989–90) and have only missed the playoffs four times since entering the NBA; they have not missed the playoffs in the 20 seasons since Tim Duncan was drafted by the Spurs in 1997. With their 50th win in the 2016–17 season, the Spurs extended their record for most consecutive 50-win seasons to 18 (the 1998–99 season was shortened to 50 games because of a lockout and based on their win percentage of .740, would have easily surpassed 50 wins in an 82-game season, and thus extend the record by 2 more seasons). Jasmine: I am a big fan of the San Antonio Spurs. They play in the Western Confrence of the NBA Jayla: I love watching NBA! How old is that team? Jasmine: They actually came from the old ABA and moved over to the NBA in 1976 after the merger. Jayla: What is the ABA? I am unfamiliar with that term. Jasmine: The ABA was the AMerican Basketball Association. It began in 1967 to challenge the NBA. Jayla: Oh! That makes sense! I NBA the most popular sport in America? Jasmine: They might not be the most popular sport, but the NBA does have the highest paid athletes by average annual salary. So they are doing something right Jayla: Really! Who are some of the highest paid NBA players? Jasmine: LeBron James is one of the highest paid players and has won 4 NBA MVP awards and 3 championships Jayla: LaBron is an amazing athlete and deserves the high pay! I he your favorite player?

i love watching greys anatomy.

Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama television series that premiered on March 27, 2005, on American Broadcasting Company (ABC) as a mid-season replacement. The fictional series focuses on the lives of surgical interns, residents, and attending physicians, as they develop into seasoned doctors while trying to maintain personal lives and relationships. The title is a play on "Gray's Anatomy", a classic human anatomy textbook first published in 1858 in London and written by Henry Gray. Shonda Rhimes developed the pilot and continues to write for the series; she is also one of the executive producers, along with Betsy Beers, Mark Gordon, Krista Vernoff, Rob Corn, Mark Wilding, and Allan Heinberg. Although the series is set in Seattle (at the fictional Seattle Grace, later known as the Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital), it is filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California. The show was originally titled "Complications", a double-edged reference to both the complicated medical procedures and personal lives of the characters. The series was designed to be racially diverse and used color-blind casting. It revolves around the title character, Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo, first featured as an intern. Kaleb: i love grey anatomy. im watching it right now, it makes me sad they killed off so many charaters Devon: i cant believe its still on since march 2005 Kaleb: how long do you think it will run for Devon: until dr. meredith grey is too old to do it i suppose Kaleb: or until they kill her off, because i doubt anymore would watch it then Devon: i dont think they would kill her she is the main character Kaleb: well if they wanted to end the show i think they would because then there is nothing left Devon: they would be a good ending. from intern til her death Kaleb: yes it would. whats your favorite episode ? Devon: i love the episodes that are produced by mark gordon

i love my impala.

The Chevrolet Impala ) is a full-size car built by Chevrolet for model years 1958–85, 1994–96, and since 2000 onwards. The Impala was Chevrolet's most expensive passenger model through 1965, and had become the best-selling automobile in the United States. For its debut in 1958, the Impala was distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights, which returned from 1960–96. The Caprice was introduced as a top-line Impala Sport Sedan for model year 1965, later becoming a separate series positioned above the Impala in 1966, which, in turn, remained above the Bel Air and the Biscayne. The Impala continued as Chevrolet's most popular full-size model through the mid-1980s. Between 1994–96, the Impala was revised as a 5.7-liter V8–powered version of the Caprice Classic sedan. In 2000, the Impala was reintroduced again as a mainstream front-wheel drive Hi-Mid sedan. As of February 2014, the 2014 Impala ranked #1 among Affordable Large Cars in "U.S. News & World Report"s rankings. When the current tenth generation of the Impala was introduced for the 2014 model year, the ninth generation was rebadged as the Impala Limited and sold only to fleet customers through 2016. As of the 2015 model year, both versions are sold in the United States and Canada, with the current-generation Impala also sold in the Middle East, the People's Republic of China, and South Korea. Kayla: I am thinking of getting the Impala, I hear its the most expensive passenger model car. Patrick: Really? Kayla: Yep! The unique thing is that it can be distinguished from other models by its symmetrical triple taillights. Patrick: What is the cost? Kayla: The Impala was reintroduced again last month at the cost of $31000 for the the highest model. Patrick: 31,000? Kayla: Thats right! The 5.7-liter V8–powered version is not cheap. Patrick: It really cheap Kayla: You're right, thats why its #1 among Affordable Large Cars in "U.S. News & World Report"s rankings. Patrick: That is cool