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i love role play.

A role-playing game (sometimes spelled roleplaying game and abbreviated to RPG) is a game in which players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. Players take responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative, either through literal acting or through a process of structured decision-making or character development. Actions taken within many games succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules and guidelines. There are several forms of RPG. The original form, sometimes called the tabletop role-playing game (TRPG), is conducted through discussion, whereas in live action role-playing games (LARP) players physically perform their characters' actions. In both of these forms, an arranger called a game master (GM) usually decides on the rules and setting to be used, acting as referee, while each of the other players plays the role of a single character. Several varieties of RPG also exist in electronic media, such as multi-player text-based MUDs and their graphics-based successors, massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs). Role-playing games also include single-player role-playing video games in which players control a character or team who undertake quests, and may include capabilities that advance using statistical mechanics. Lillian: which online game have you play before? Jason: I love role playing games, Fallout is my favorite rpg Lillian: oh, thats cool, I love asphalt my favourite Jason: Most role playing games are really cool, rpgs give a lot of freedom its great Lillian: yes, do you play call of duty also? Jason: I used to play call of duty though that isnt really a role playing game Lillian: what is now a role playing game? Jason: A role playing game has an element of freedom and personal expression to roam around and make your character

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. Charlotte: Just wanted to let you know that yellow is my favorite color how about you? Colby: Nice! Yellow is actually my favorite color as well. It's one of the primary colors too! Charlotte: Can you tell me a bit more about the color yellow ? Colby: Yellow, as it so happens, is made by carotenoids on things like autumn leaves, corn, and egg yolks. I guess you could say those are naturally occuring yellows. Charlotte: I learn something new everyday thank you for the information . Colby: Of course ;) Yellow is also the color between green and orange. You know how it goes, ROYGBIV? Red, orange, yellow, green...etc :) Charlotte: Yeah i have heard that before . Anything else you can tell me about other colors ? Colby: Definitely! So you know the colors ROYGBIV on the spectrum, well, on rainbows it's a continuous span of those same colors. There is no actual separation of the bands! Charlotte: Oh i did not know that thank you for the informative information! Colby: No problem!

i like to ride my scooter.

A scooter (also referred to as a motor scooter to avoid confusion with kick scooter) is a type of motorcycle with step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet. Elements of scooter design have been present in some of the earliest motorcycles, and motorcycles identifiable as scooters have been made from 1914 or earlier. Scooter development continued in Europe and the United States between the World Wars. The global popularity of scooters dates from the post-World War II introductions of the Vespa and the Lambretta. These scooters were intended to provide economical personal transportation (engines from ). The original layout is still widely used in this application. Maxi-scooters, with engines from have been developed for Western markets. Scooters are popular for personal transport, partly due to being more affordable, easy to operate and convenient to park and store. Licensing requirements for scooters are easier and cheaper than for cars in most parts of the world, and insurance is usually cheaper. A motor scooter is a motorcycle similar to a kick scooter with a seat, a floorboard, and small or low wheels. The United States Department of Transportation defines a scooter as a motorcycle that has a platform for the operator's feet or has integrated footrests, and has a step-through architecture. Marco: Hi. How are you? Alexis: Hi I'm doing well! Are you a fan of motorcycles? Marco: I used to like them when I was younger. Not anymore Alexis: I used to have a dirt bike, but don't anymore either. Some of my family ride in groups and events. Marco: It was a lot of fun to go out riding on a nice day. I enjoyed it. Would you want to go back to riding again? Alexis: Yes I think it's always great to get out and enjoy being oustide. Espically on a nice day! How about you? Marco: Yeah, that was my favorite time to go out. Nice, warm sunny day. Now they seem to dangerous to me Alexis: Yeah I can agree with that. You never know what could happen. But, there are classes available to make sure you're up on safety. Maybe it would be good to attend one someday. Marco: Nah, I'm done with that part of my life. I'm looking for other hobbies now. Walking on the beach sounds nice. Alexis: That's totally understandable. Hobbies definitely change over the years. It's always great to find what makes you happiest! Marco: Enjoy your day! Alexis: You as well! Thank you!

i used to smoke.

Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Most commonly the substance is the dried leaves of the tobacco plant which have been rolled into a small square of rice paper to create a small, round cylinder called a "cigarette". Smoking is primarily practiced as a route of administration for recreational drug use because the combustion of the dried plant leaves vaporizes and delivers active substances into the lungs where they are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and reach bodily tissue. In the case of cigarette smoking these substances are contained in a mixture of aerosol particles and gasses and include the pharmacologically active alkaloid nicotine; the vaporization creates heated aerosol and gas to form that allows inhalation and deep penetration into the lungs where absorption into the bloodstream of the active substances occurs. In some cultures, smoking is also carried out as a part of various rituals, where participants use it to help induce trance-like states that, they believe, can lead them to spiritual enlightenment. Smoking generally has negative health effects, because smoke inhalation inherently poses challenges to various physiologic processes such as respiration. Catherine: I am a smoker and smoking is burning substance breathed in to be tasted, nasty habit Im trying to quit Ariana: That is not a good habit to have. Catherine: In some cultures smoking is part of their rituals but is a hard habit to break for me Ariana: You should quit it will save your life. Catherine: I agree smoking has horrible negative health affects and can kill Ariana: I have never smoked in my life. Catherine: Smoking is very bad and damaging to respitory system Ariana: Yes, that is the main reason I do not smoke.

i live in a big city.

The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about , New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world with an estimated 23.7 million residents as of 2016. A global power city, New York City has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world, and exerts a significant impact upon commerce, entertainment, research, technology, education, politics, and sports. The city's fast pace defines the term "New York minute". Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy. Situated on one of the world's largest natural harbors, New York City consists of five boroughs, each of which is a separate county of New York State. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island – were consolidated into a single city in 1898. The city and its metropolitan area constitute the premier gateway for legal immigration to the United States, and as many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. Lucas: I live in a very large city. Kayla: Oh really? So do I! I live in New York City, the most populated city in the U.S of A! Lucas: I love New York! It's my favorite place to visit. Kayla: Well I can see how that is- it just happens to be the cultural, financial and media capital of the world! Lucas: And they have great shopping too! Kayla: Shopping is awesome! It also is home to the United Nations! How cool? Lucas: That is very neat! Kayla: It is so fast pace too! Hence the term: new york minute!

i enjoy watching mystery movies.

A mystery film is a genre of film that revolves around the solution of a problem or a crime. It focuses on the efforts of the detective, private investigator or amateur sleuth to solve the mysterious circumstances of an issue by means of clues, investigation, and clever deduction. The plot often centers on the deductive ability, prowess, confidence, or diligence of the detective as they attempt to unravel the crime or situation by piecing together clues and circumstances, seeking evidence, interrogating witnesses, and tracking down a criminal. Suspense is often maintained as an important plot element. This can be done through the use of the soundtrack, camera angles, heavy shadows, and surprising plot twists. Alfred Hitchcock used all of these techniques, but would sometimes allow the audience in on a pending threat then draw out the moment for dramatic effect. This genre has ranged from early mystery tales, fictional or literary detective stories, to classic Hitchcockian suspense-thrillers to classic private detective films. A related film subgenre is spy films. Mystery films mainly focus with solving a crime or a puzzle. The mystery generally revolves around a murder which must then be solved by policemen, private detectives, or amateur sleuths. Summer: I love Mystery films, how about you? Ashlyn: I love mystery films! They are so interesting and keep you guessing until the end. Summer: Yea exactly, I really like the ones with big time detectives and private investigators like Sherlock Holmes. Ashlyn: Yes I like those too. I love seeing the different crimes and how they get solved. Summer: It's always great watching them use their amazing deductive abilities or ability to read people and situations. Ashlyn: Yes! That is what keeps the viewers watching! Sherlock Holmes especially is a great detective. Summer: The ones centered around murder are always the real nail biters since they hook you with a very heavy and morbid premise with big consequences. Ashlyn: Exactly. Those are the ones I get the most personally invested in.

my favorite book is the bible.

The Bible (from Koine Greek τὰ βιβλία, "tà biblía", "the books") is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Jews and Christians consider to be a product of divine inspiration and a record of the relationship between God and humans. Many different authors contributed to the Bible. What is regarded as canonical text differs depending on traditions and groups; a number of Bible canons have evolved, with overlapping and diverging contents. The Christian Old Testament overlaps with the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Septuagint; the Hebrew Bible is known in Judaism as the Tanakh. The New Testament is a collection of writings by early Christians, believed to be mostly Jewish disciples of Christ, written in first-century Koine Greek. These early Christian Greek writings consist of narratives, letters, and apocalyptic writings. Among Christian denominations there is some disagreement about the contents of the canon, primarily the Apocrypha, a list of works that are regarded with varying levels of respect. Attitudes towards the Bible also differ amongst Christian groups. Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Eastern Orthodox Christians stress the harmony and importance of the Bible and sacred tradition, while Protestant churches focus on the idea of "sola scriptura", or scripture alone. Sabrina: Hello, have you ever seen a bible? Christopher: I have seen a Bible and know of many authors that contributed to the Bible. Sabrina: Please tell me, I really want to know. Maybe I might just be convinced to be a follower Christopher: What would you like for me to tell you about? The Proverbs? The Old Testament? The New Testament? Sabrina: I would like to know about proverb and songs of solomon since it was written by the richest man that ever lived and also the wisest Christopher: Songs of Solomon is awesome. Primarily because it literally is all lyrical when you break it down. It's a true song! Sabrina: Amazing. I think it's the collection of books that make the bible awesome Christopher: It's interesting because there is a lot of debate as to what is canon in the Bible because so many different authors wrote it. Sabrina: Where can i see the original manuscript that the current editions was translated from? Christopher: The easiest to read that is closest in translation currently in English would be the King James Bible. However, a true translation has to be pulled from both Greek and Hebrew text.

i am constantly drinking.

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems. The disorder was previously divided into two types: alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. In a medical context, alcoholism is said to exist when two or more of the following conditions is present: a person drinks large amounts over a long time period, has difficulty cutting down, acquiring and drinking alcohol takes up a great deal of time, alcohol is strongly desired, usage results in not fulfilling responsibilities, usage results in social problems, usage results in health problems, usage results in risky situations, withdrawal occurs when stopping, and alcohol tolerance has occurred with use. Risky situations include drinking and driving or having unsafe sex, among other things. Alcohol use can affect all parts of the body, but it particularly affects the brain, heart, liver, pancreas, and immune system. This can result in mental illness, Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome, an irregular heartbeat, cirrhosis of the liver, and an increase in the risk of cancer, among other diseases. Drinking during pregnancy can cause damage to the baby resulting in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Miranda: Alcoholism is very scary. Risky situations have to be watched such as drinking and driving or doing scary things you cannot remember Madelyn: yes it is a very scary problem too many people are hit by drunk drivers every year Miranda: Yes! Alcohol can also affect parts of your body, such as the brain, liver or immune system Madelyn: yes it is always good to drink alcohol like anything in moderation it can do damage to you're body Miranda: Definitely. Long-term use of alcohol can damage nearly every organ and system in the body. Very scary stuff Madelyn: yes it is crazy the health aspects of drinking considering how much it is marketed in the u.s. Miranda: Also drinking during pregnancy can cause damage to the baby which could also be born with fetal alcohol spectru Madelyn: yes drinking during pregnancy is a horrible thing the mother is just asking for problems

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. Evan: hello, you know i think my favorite food is pizza Alexia: Me too! I like it with little tomato sauce and a lot of cheese though. Evan: that is what i like, a simple cheese pizza Alexia: Of course I sometimes like to top it with vegetables and condiments. Evan: once in awhile I like meat, olives and mushroom condiments topping my pizza Alexia: Those are great, interesting that in 2009 Neapolitan pizza was registered with the Europen Union as a Traditionally Specialty, like wine or cheese I guess. Evan: Neapolitan pizza, im not sure what kind of pizza that is Alexia: It is the original modern pizza that was invented in Naples and that have become popular everywhere. Evan: okay it was named after Naples, next time I am going to specifically order a Neapolitan pizza ans see what i get :) Alexia: I believe the one that got the official name can only be made in Naples, but you can try that anyway.

i own 9 guitars.

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. Brittany: I am looking at buying a guitar. Can you tell me more about them? Hannah: Yes absolutely! They are a nice fretted stringed instrument. Usually six strings but you can also get a 12 string. Brittany: Ok. I heard there is acoustic and electric. What is the difference? Hannah: Well for the acoustic, the body is hallow wood. The electric has an electrical amplifier and played through a speaker. Brittany: I think I will go with acoustic so I don't have to buy more equipment. What else can you tell me? Hannah: Well it takes some practice. But you can learn to play by strumming or plucking the strings. You can use your thumb and fingernails. In the beginning your fingers will probably get a little sore. Brittany: Yeah I heard some people use a plastic "pick" so they don't have to use their fingers. Hannah: Yes this is true. They are made of plastic or sometimes wood or even glass. Brittany: Wow I will have to decide what is best for me. Thanks for your help getting me started! Hannah: No problem. Also there are different types of acoustics. There is the modern acoustic, as well as the classical acoustic which has nylon strings. I love the sound of nylon, but typically it's only used for classical music.

my brother is an archaeologist.

Archaeology, or archeology, is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts, and cultural landscapes. Archaeology can be considered both a social science and a branch of the humanities. In North America, archaeology is considered a sub-field of anthropology, while in Europe archaeology is often viewed as either a discipline in its own right or a sub-field of other disciplines. Archaeologists study human prehistory and history, from the development of the first stone tools at Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades. Archaeology as a field is distinct from the discipline of palaeontology, the study of fossil remains. Archaeology is particularly important for learning about prehistoric societies, for whom there may be no written records to study. Prehistory includes over 99% of the human past, from the Paleolithic until the advent of literacy in societies across the world. Archaeology has various goals, which range from understanding culture history to reconstructing past lifeways to documenting and explaining changes in human societies through time. Carlos: Hello, I am an archaeologist, I recover and analyze material culture. Paige: Good, a person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites Carlos: Yep, I studied it as a social science and a branch of the humanities back in college. Paige: Ok good. from the development of the first stone tools at Lomekwi in East Africa 3.3 million years ago up until recent decades. Carlos: It is really different from the field of paleontology, which is the study of fossil remains, but people still get confused between the two! Paige: Oh oh.Archaeology has various goals, which range from understanding culture history to reconstructing past lifeways to documenting and explaining changes in human societies through time Carlos: I agree, I love learning about prehistoric societies, I was part of one at my previous job. Paige: Ok buddy,The purpose of archaeology is to learn more about past societies and the development of the human race.

i prefer texting over phone calls.

Text messaging, or texting, is the act of composing and sending electronic messages, typically consisting of alphabetic and numeric characters, between two or more users of mobile phones, tablets, desktops/laptops, or other devices. Text messages may be sent over a cellular network, or may also be sent via an Internet connection. The term originally referred to messages sent using the Short Message Service (SMS). It has grown beyond alphanumeric text to include multimedia messages (known as MMS) containing digital images, videos, and sound content, as well as ideograms known as emoji (happy faces, sad faces, and other icons). As of 2017, text messages are used by youth and adults for personal, family and social purposes and in business. Governmental and non-governmental organizations use text messaging for communication between colleagues. As with emailing, in the 2010s, the sending of short informal messages has become an accepted part of many cultures. This makes texting a quick and easy way to communicate with friends and colleagues, including in contexts where a call would be impolite or inappropriate (e.g., calling very late at night or when one knows the other person is busy with family or work activities). Vanessa: Text messages have gotten out of hand are used by youth and adults for personal, family and social purposes and in business. Hector: Yes, it seems someone always has a phone in their hand, everywhere you go! Vanessa: Today, text messages may be sent over a cellular network, or may also be sent via an Internet connection. This allows for messaging through a computer as well. It is crazy. Hector: Yes, it really has made interaction to become so impersonal! Vanessa: Yes it has. No direct communication anymore with most people. It is also causing a lot of relationship issues between couples. Hector: Oh, I can see that! When there is a constant text dinging, it often makes the significant other worry that it's the wrong kind texting! Vanessa: Texting while driving has become another major problem and is considered extremely dangerous by many people, including authorities, and in some places have either been outlawed or restricted. Hector: Yes, I know where I live that one can be arrested if they have a traffic accident and the police are suspicious of texting while driving. They will check their phone records and arrest them if they were texting at the time of the accident. Vanessa: It is bad to text and drive and be distracted like that. Texting while driving creates a crash risk 23 times higher than driving while not distracted." Hector: That's such a crazy high number! But, I'm not surprised, they say it's almost like being illegally intoxicated, to text and drive!

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. Brendan: Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory Adriana: oh blue is my favorite color Brendan: It can be found in between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. Adriana: what else can you tell me Brendan: It has a wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Adriana: oh wow that small? Brendan: Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colors Adriana: thats cool

i own a french bulldog.

The French Bulldog, also known as the Frenchie, is a small breed of domestic dog. Frenchies were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris (France). In 2014, they were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United Kingdom and in the U.S. the sixth most popular AKC registered dog breed. They were rated the third most popular dog in Australia (for 2017). They are also on the higher side price-wise. The cost around $3,000-7,000. The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician traders. British Molossian dogs were developed into the Mastiff. A sub-family of the Mastiff were the Bullenbeisser, a type of dog used for bull-baiting. Blood sports such as bull-baiting were outlawed in England in 1835, leaving these "Bulldogs" unemployed. However, they had been bred for non-sporting reasons since at least 1800, and so their use changed from a sporting breed to a companion breed. To reduce their size, some Bulldogs were crossed with terriers, while others were crossed with pugs. By 1850 the Toy Bulldog had become common in England, and appeared in conformation shows when they began around 1860. Rebecca: I have a French Bulldog. They are a small breed of dogs. Steven: Yes, they are very sweet! The are similar to the Pug right? Rebecca: I kind of doubt it since they are direct descendants of an ancient Greece breed. Steven: Oh okay wow. How long have people been breeding them? Were they used for a specific purpose? Rebecca: They have been bred since the 1800s and are a cross between bulldogs from England and ratters of France. Steven: Interesting! I had no idea they were ratting dogs. How old is yours? Rebecca: My dog is three years old. The dogs cost between $3000 and $7000. Steven: Gee, that's a pretty big investment, but I guess they make good companions?

i like to garden.

Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, ornamental plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use. Gardening is considered by many people to be a relaxing activity. Gardening ranges in scale from fruit orchards, to long boulevard plantings with one or more different types of shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants, to residential yards including lawns and foundation plantings, to plants in large or small containers grown inside or outside. Gardening may be very specialized, with only one type of plant grown, or involve a large number of different plants in mixed plantings. It involves an active participation in the growing of plants, and tends to be labor-intensive, which differentiates it from farming or forestry. Forest gardening, a forest-based food production system, is the world's oldest form of gardening. Forest gardens originated in prehistoric times along jungle-clad river banks and in the wet foothills of monsoon regions. In the gradual process of families improving their immediate environment, useful tree and vine species were identified, protected and improved while undesirable species were eliminated. Gabriella: I love being able to reap the benefits of growing my own fresh vegetable. Nathan: Growing and cultivating plants are exciting. Gabriella: I love being able to bring the vegetables that I cared for and have my family enjoy them. Nathan: In addition, I consider gardening to be a relaxing activity. Gabriella: yes and very rewarding too. What kinds of vegetables would like to grow in a garden? Nathan: I grow fruit trees and some shrubs. Gabriella: That sounds great. Do you ever make fruit pies with it? Nathan: I wish I could make pies but some type of animals are often ahead of me in consuming my fruits and vegetables.

my favorite singer is kid rock.

Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, musician, record producer, activist and actor. In a career spanning over 20 years, Kid Rock's music has encompassed rock, hip hop and country. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist who can play every instrument in his backing band, Kid Rock has overseen his own production on nine of his eleven studio albums that he released with his band, Twisted Brown Trucker. Kid Rock started his professional music career as a self-taught rapper and DJ, releasing his debut album "Grits Sandwiches for Breakfast" in 1990 on the major record label Jive; his subsequent independent releases "The Polyfuze Method" and "Early Mornin' Stoned Pimp" saw him developing a more distinctive style which was fully realized on his 1998 album "Devil Without a Cause"; this and his subsequent album "Cocky" were noted for blending elements of hip hop, country, rock and heavy metal. Starting with his 2010 album "Born Free", the country music style has dominated Kid Rock's musical direction, and since 2003's self-titled album, Kid Rock has largely stopped rapping. Kid Rock was born Robert James Ritchie on January 17, 1971, in Romeo, Michigan, to father William Ritchie, owner of multiple car dealerships, and mother Susan Ritchie. Kayla: One of my favorite music artists is Kid Rock. Are you familiar with him at all? Kaitlyn: Are you kidding my? Kid Rock is one of my favorite American musicians. Kayla: He has a lot of variety to his music. He started mostly as a rap artist, but has transitioned to southern rock and country music as of late Kaitlyn: He's also a self taught instrumentalist. He can play ever instrument in his band Twisted Brown Trucker. Kayla: I did not know that. He is a lot more talented than some give him credit for Kaitlyn: His career has spanned over 20 years for a reason. Kayla: And it does not show any signs of slowing down. Even if he does end up running for office! Kaitlyn: I think my favorite album of his would have to be " Devil without a Cause".

i am a vegan.

Vegetarianism has its roots in the civilizations of ancient India and ancient Greece. Vegetarianism is the theory and practice of voluntary non-consumption of the flesh of any animal (including sea animals), with or without also eschewing other animal derivatives (such as dairy products or eggs). The earliest records of vegetarianism as a concept and practice amongst a significant number of people concern ancient India and the ancient Greek civilizations in southern Italy and Greece. In both instances the diet was closely connected with the idea of nonviolence toward animals (called "ahimsa" in India), and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers. Following the Christianization of the Roman Empire in late antiquity (4th-6th centuries), vegetarianism nearly disappeared from Europe. Several orders of monks in medieval Europe restricted or banned the consumption of meat for ascetic reasons, but none of them abstained from the consumption of fish; these monks were not vegetarians, but some were pescetarians. Vegetarianism was to reemerge somewhat in Europe during the Renaissance, and became a more widespread practice during the 19th and 20th centuries. The figures for the percentage of the Western world which is vegetarian varies between 0.5% & 4% per Mintel data in September 2006. Avery: I have been reading a lot about vegetarianism. Are you on any special diet. Breanna: I just try to watch what I eat. I have heard vegetarianism has its roots in India and Greece Avery: I am a environmental vegetarian I guess. Industrial animal places are bad for the environment and meat isn't good for humans , or so I've read. Breanna: I understand why people practice veganism. Most people do no want to harm animals and prefer a plant based diet. Avery: Supposedly the human digestion system or colon is much longer than an animals because we are supposed to have a plant based diet as opposed to the short colons animals that eat meat have. Breanna: I remember reading about some monks who did not eat any meet or use any animals products. But they did choose to eat fish so I guess they were not full vegan. Avery: Yes there seems to be a lot of different varieties of it. Some don't eat packaged or processed foods that have animal ingredients. Breanna: It has changed by now i'm sure but in 2006 the Mintel data showed that the vegan rate in the U.S was between 0.5% and 4%.

i am writing my first novel and hope to finish before the end of the year.

A novel is any relatively long work of narrative fiction, normally in prose, and typically published as a book. The genre has been described as having "a continuous and comprehensive history of about two thousand years," with its origins in classical Greece and Rome, in medieval and early modern romance, and in the tradition of the novella. The latter, an Italian word for a short story to distinguish it from a novel, has been used in English since the 18th century for a work that falls somewhere in between. Ian Watt, in "The Rise of the Novel", suggested in 1957 that the novel first came into being in the early 18th century. Miguel de Cervantes author of "Don Quixote" (the first part of which was published in 1605), is frequently cited as the first significant European novelist of the modern era. The romance is a closely related long prose narrative. Walter Scott defined it as "a fictitious narrative in prose or verse; the interest of which turns upon marvellous and uncommon incidents", whereas in the novel "the events are accommodated to the ordinary train of human events and the modern state of society". However, many romances, including the historical romances of Scott, Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights" and Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick", are also frequently called novels, and Scott describes romance as a "kindred term". Derek: nocels are great and fun to read. Trenton: Novels, you mean? I agree though, novels are relatively long works of fiction. Derek: yea and they are quite cool, i love reading. Trenton: I love reading too, especially reading fictional novels. Derek: yea fiction is where it gets really fun Trenton: Agreed! The origins of novels are all the way back in classical Greece. Derek: I can imagine they have been around as long as writing. Trenton: Pretty much, it was also prevalent in Rome and in medieval times.

i am always the one who buys the beers.

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic drinks in the world, and the third most popular drink overall after water and tea. Beer is brewed from cereal grains—most commonly from malted barley, though wheat, maize (corn), and rice are also used. During the brewing process, fermentation of the starch sugars in the wort produces ethanol and carbonation in the resulting beer. Most modern beer is brewed with hops, which add bitterness and other flavours and act as a natural preservative and stabilizing agent. Other flavouring agents such as gruit, herbs, or fruits may be included or used instead of hops. In commercial brewing, the natural carbonation effect is often removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation. Some of humanity's earliest known writings refer to the production and distribution of beer: the Code of Hammurabi included laws regulating beer and beer parlours, and "The Hymn to Ninkasi", a prayer to the Mesopotamian goddess of beer, served as both a prayer and as a method of remembering the recipe for beer in a culture with few literate people. Beer is distributed in bottles and cans and is also commonly available on draught, particularly in pubs and bars. Naomi: I like beer. do you drink? Miguel: I do. Beer is usually distributed in bottles and cans. I prefer bottles. How about you? Naomi: Yes I always prefer bottle but sometimes can't afford to. Miguel: Beer is one of the most popular beverages. It is the third most popular drink after water and tea. I'm surprised that it beats coffee. Naomi: Wow me too. I wonder how many brands are out there? Miguel: There are so many. I have no idea! Some beer have fruity flavoring agents. I sometimes enjoy this. Naomi: I like the ones with the wheat berry too. I think every culture has figure out how to make beer one way or another. Miguel: I believe so too. There is even a Mesopotamian goddess of beer. Naomi: LOL, of coarse there is! That's pretty cool! Miguel: I just learned that in commercial brewing, the natural carbonation is removed during processing and replaced with forced carbonation later. That's pretty interesting. Naomi: That is interesting. I never knew that but it makes sense

i like tacos.

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. The origins of the taco are not precisely known, and etymologies for the culinary usage of the word are generally theoretical. According to the Real Academia Española, publisher of "Diccionario de la Lengua Española", the word "taco" describes a typical Mexican dish of a maize tortilla folded around food. This meaning of the Spanish word "taco" is a Mexican innovation, but in other dialects "taco" is used to mean "wedge; wad, plug; billiard cue; blowpipe; ramrod; short, stocky person; [or] short, thick piece of wood." As used in this non-culinary way, the word "taco" has cognates in other European languages, including the French word "tache" and the English word "tack (nail)." According to one etymological theory, the culinary meaning of "taco" derives from its "plug" meaning as employed among Mexican silver miners, who used explosive charges in plug form consisting of a paper wrapper and gunpowder filling. Jorge: Tacos are quick meals. Cheyenne: Tacos are amazing! my favorite food! Although origins of the taco are not precisely known, and etymologies for the culinary usage of the word are generally theoretical. Jorge: Tacos are also a fast food in USA. Cheyenne: Yes. they have taco bell. Taco Bell is an American chain of fast food restaurants based out of Irvine, California... a subsidiary of Yum! Brands; I like taco bell!! Jorge: Taco can be used with condiments of mild and spicy sauces. Cheyenne: Yes they can. This meaning of the Spanish word "taco" is a Mexican innovation, but in other dialects "taco" is used to mean "wedge; wad, plug; billiard cue; blowpipe; ramrod; short, stocky person; [or] short, thick piece of wood; funny!! Jorge: Taco can be folded or rolled, like a taquito is a rolled taco. Cheyenne: Yes. Taquitos are amazing. do you like tacos? According to one etymological theory, the culinary meaning of "taco" derives from its "plug" meaning as employed among Mexican silver miners, who used explosive charges in plug form consisting of a paper wrapper and gunpowder fillin' Jorge: Love tacos, Especially with hamburger meat. Cheyenne: A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce; also hamburger, steak or chicken.

my parents are both dead.

Notable orphans and foundlings include world leaders, celebrated writers, entertainment greats, figures in science and business, as well as innumerable fictional characters in literature and comics. While the exact definition of orphan varies, one legal definition is a child bereft through "death or disappearance of, abandonment or desertion by, or separation or loss from, both parents". According to the United Nations, the definition of an orphan is anyone that loses one parent, either through death or abandonment. "See also " See also for lists of notable people who have been adopted (including by step-parents): many adoptees are neither orphans nor foundlings. Morgan: My parents are both dead. I'm an orpahan Elias: Oh that's very sad. You can also be an orphan through abandonment. Morgan: Right. It can be hard, but a lot of orphans have great step-parents! Elias: Did you have to live in an orphanage, which is a residental institution? Morgan: Yes! I had some friends there, but I think it would have been better to be in a normal family situation. Elias: I guess that some children in a orphanage would have parents who just weren't able to take care of them, as well as deceased parents. Morgan: Right, that makes sense. Do you know any orphans personally? Elias: I do, I'm a teacher and I have several students whose parents are wither dead or they became a ward of the state.

i have a french bulldog.

The French Bulldog, also known as the Frenchie, is a small breed of domestic dog. Frenchies were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris (France). In 2014, they were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United Kingdom and in the U.S. the sixth most popular AKC registered dog breed. They were rated the third most popular dog in Australia (for 2017). They are also on the higher side price-wise. The cost around $3,000-7,000. The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician traders. British Molossian dogs were developed into the Mastiff. A sub-family of the Mastiff were the Bullenbeisser, a type of dog used for bull-baiting. Blood sports such as bull-baiting were outlawed in England in 1835, leaving these "Bulldogs" unemployed. However, they had been bred for non-sporting reasons since at least 1800, and so their use changed from a sporting breed to a companion breed. To reduce their size, some Bulldogs were crossed with terriers, while others were crossed with pugs. By 1850 the Toy Bulldog had become common in England, and appeared in conformation shows when they began around 1860. Jason: I love French Bulldogs, they just cost so much, usually between $3,000-7,000. Jeffrey: They're so cute! I have always wanted one. How many varieties are there? Jason: I'm not sure how many types there are but they originated from an ancient Greek Tribe. Jeffrey: Why are they called French Bulldogs? Jason: I'm sure it has to do with how they were imported from Paris, but I cannot be certain. Jeffrey: Do you know how many puppies are typically in a litter? Jason: I am not sure how many are in a litter but to make them smaller, they were crossed with terriers and pugs Jeffrey: That's so cool! Are they still called French Bulldogs when they are cross bred?

my favorite artist was prince.

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and director. He was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won eight Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the 1984 film "Purple Rain". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Prince was born in Minneapolis and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 17, and released his debut album "For You" in 1978. His 1979 album "Prince" went platinum, and his next three records—"Dirty Mind" (1980), "Controversy" (1981), and "1999" (1982)—continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released "Purple Rain", the soundtrack album to his film debut. Serenity: I really enjoy Prince's music, I had a roommate in college that would put it on while she got ready to go out. Natalia: I adore Prince, too! Every time I hear his music it takes me back to my teenage years. Serenity: Do you have a favorite song? I never bought any albums I just like the songs I hear on the radio. Natalia: I have a couple. Purple Rain is a given. That song is so emotional. Also, When Doves Cry. I can not hear it without tearing up a lil. And, the one I love is Darling Niki. Its not PG though. haha Serenity: Oh wow, I guess I will have to look that up. I like Kiss the most I think. I always think of my roommate when I hear it. Natalia: That is a great song too! The whole Purple Rain album is excellent, really. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the tracks. Kiss is a great hype up song. I can see why your roommate would play it. Serenity: Yeah, I did enjoy the music. I wish I would have seen him in concert, sounds like he would have be fun to see in person. Natalia: Me too! I feel like I really missed out on a fantastic concert when The Revolution came to my state in the early 80 Serenity: I don't think I was even born then. Anything I saw of him was on tv, or heard on the radio. Natalia: If you haven't seen it already, The movie Purple Rain is a really good look into his life and the band. It covers a lot of the back story for his songs. Even though its old, it stands the test of time for a movie.

i have more then 10 tattoos.

A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. Tattoos fall into three broad categories: purely decorative (with no specific meaning); symbolic (with a specific meaning pertinent to the wearer); pictorial (a depiction of a specific person or item). Tattoos have historically been regarded in the West as 'uncivilised', and over the last 100 years the fashion has been associated mainly with sailors, working men and criminals. By the end of the 20th Century many Western stigmas of the tattoo culture had been dismissed and the practice has become more acceptable and accessible for people of all trades and levels of society. The word "tattoo", or "tattow" in the 18th century, is a loanword from the Polynesian word "tatau", meaning "to write". The "Oxford English Dictionary" gives the etymology of tattoo as "In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Samoan, Tahitian, Tongan, etc.) tatau. In Marquesan, tatu." Before the importation of the Polynesian word, the practice of tattooing had been described in the West as painting, scarring, or staining. This is not to be confused with the origins of the word for the military drumbeat or performance — see "military tattoo". Brody: I was thinking of getting a tattoo. Can you tell me anything about them? Gabriel: A design is permanently put on the body using ink its a form of body modification Brody: Oh interesting. I wonder if it hurts. Gabriel: It does, tattoos are in three basic categories symbolic, purely decorative and pictorial Brody: I wonder what category my "Mom" tattoo would be in. Gabriel: Symbolic because it has special meaning toyou :) Brody: That makes sense. Thanks for sharing these interesting facts. Gabriel: Sure. the world tattoo in 18th century translates from Polynesian to "to write"

i like to work puzzles.

A puzzle is a game, problem, or toy that tests a person's ingenuity or knowledge. In a puzzle, the solver is expected to put pieces together in a logical way, in order to arrive at the correct solution of the puzzle. There are different genres of puzzles, such as crossword puzzles, word-search puzzles, number puzzles, or logic puzzles. Puzzles are often created to be a form of entertainment but they can also arise from serious mathematical or logistical problems. In such cases, their solution may be a significant contribution to mathematical research. J The 1989 edition of the "Oxford English Dictionary" dates the word "puzzle" (as a verb) to the end of the 16th century. Its first documented use (to describe a new type of game) was in a book titled "The Voyage of Robert Dudley...to the West Indies, 1594–95, narrated by Capt. Wyatt, by himself, and by Abram Kendall, master" (published circa 1595). The word later came to be used as a noun. The word puzzle comes from "pusle", meaning "bewilder, confound", which is a frequentive of the obsolete verb "pose" (from Medieval French "aposer") in the sense of "perplex". The use of the word to mean "a toy contrived to test one's ingenuity" is relatively recent (within mid-19th century). Angela: I like to use puzzles as a way to sharpen my mind. Do you have a favorite type of puzzle? Edwin: I do too. My favorites are crossword puzzles and logic-type puzzles, like Tetris. What about you? Angela: I like doing word puzzles and Sudoku mostly Edwin: Some of the Sudoku puzzles are hard, the 9x9 grid ones, but they are fun to do. Angela: I like doing crossword puzzles too. But I can only do the easy ones. I don't have patience for the ones that take hours. Edwin: The New York Times Crossward intentionally increases the difficulty of the puzzle through the week. I get stuck on Wednesdays! Angela: In our paper we have a "daily commuter" puzzle that usually takes 30 minutes or so to do. I prefer that one because I know I can do it and it won't take me all day. Edwin: Well if you stay active with those puzzles, who knows you may end up on Wheel of Fortune and win a ton of cash and prizes. Angela: That would be amazing. You should look up videos of Wheel of Fortune contestants that mess up easy answers. It's very amusing. Edwin: Well I bet there is a lot of videos of that because that show has been around since January of 1975!

i used to own a casino.

A casino is a facility which houses and accommodates certain types of gambling activities. The industry that deals in casinos is called the gaming industry. Casinos are most commonly built near or combined with hotels, restaurants, retail shopping, cruise ships or other tourist attractions. There is much debate over whether the social and economic consequences of casino gambling outweigh the initial revenue that may be generated. Some casinos are also known for hosting live entertainment events, such as stand-up comedy, concerts, and sporting events. The term "casino" is a confusing linguistic false friend for translators. "Casino" is of Italian origin; the root "casa" (house) originally meant a small country villa, summerhouse, or social club. During the 19th century, the term "casino" came to include other public buildings where pleasurable activities took place; such edifices were usually built on the grounds of a larger Italian villa or palazzo, and were used to host civic town functions, including dancing, gambling, music listening, and sports; examples in Italy include Villa Farnese and Villa Giulia, and in the US the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island. In modern-day Italian—the source-language of the word—a "casino" is either a brothel (also called "casa chiusa", literally "closed house"), a mess, or a noisy environment, while a gaming house is spelt "casinò", with an accent.. Not all casinos were used for gaming. Caroline: Casinos are a fascinating place, and are places that acommodate certain types of gambling, though I don't gamble personally, do you? Juliana: Yes i find it very fun to gamble responsably i love playing 21 at the casino Caroline: That's good that you gamble responsibly, I know there is a lot of debate over whether the consequences of gambling outweigh the initial revenue that may be generated. Juliana: Yea you have to have a little expirience in casino's specially in cards if you actually want to proffit Caroline: That's true, the house always has an advantage. Casinos are typically built near hotels and restaurants, do you ever go to restaurants when you go to a casino? Juliana: Yes i love the buffets on the casinos they are always so cheap and really good Caroline: Buffets are quite good, usually buffets have some hot dishes so I try to go for those often, what about you? Juliana: I tend to go for the sea food and sushi that is my favorite thing about all buffets Caroline: Oh yeah I love sushi, especially when it's served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce, as it often is. Juliana: i dont like the fact that casinos just want you to keep gambling no matter wahat

i want to find out what its like to eat grasshoppers.

Grasshoppers are insects of the suborder Caelifera within the order Orthoptera, which includes crickets and their allies in the other suborder Ensifera. They are likely the oldest living group of chewing herbivorous insects, dating back to the early Triassic around 250 million years ago. Grasshoppers are typically ground-dwelling insects with powerful hind legs which enable them to escape from threats by leaping vigorously. They are hemimetabolous insects (they do not undergo complete metamorphosis) which hatch from an egg into a nymph or "hopper" which undergoes five moults, becoming more similar to the adult insect at each developmental stage. At high population densities and under certain environmental conditions, some grasshopper species can change colour and behaviour and form swarms. Under these circumstances they are known as locusts. Insects in the group are plant-eaters, with a few species at times becoming serious pests of cereals, vegetables and pasture, especially when they swarm in their millions as locusts and destroy crops over wide areas. They protect themselves from predators by camouflage; when detected, many species attempt to startle the predator with a brilliantly-coloured wing-flash while jumping and (if adult) launching themselves into the air, usually flying for only a short distance. Angelica: I love grasshoppers. I learned in school that they've been around for about 250 million years? Tiffany: Oh really! Their long legs freak me out! Angelica: Their legs are kind of gross. I remember reading that grasshoppers need them to escape from predators. Tiffany: I could understand that! They also have wings to escape from predators. I wonder what their predators are other than birds. Angelica: Maybe frogs? They also have freakish legs. I ate frog legs once - I wonder what grasshopper legs taste like? Tiffany: Grass? Angelica: If grasshopper legs tasted like grass, I could handle it. If they tasted like frog legs, no thanks. Filled with vitamins, but gross. Tiffany: What did frog legs taste like? Can you compare them to some other type of food? Angelica: They tasted like a mix of chicken and rubber. Supposedly the French love them, but they must be an acquired taste.

i make cars for a living.

Tesla, Inc. (formerly Tesla Motors) is an American company that specializes in electric automotives, energy storage and solar panel manufacturing based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in electric cars, lithium-ion battery energy storage, and residential photovoltaic panels (through the subsidiary company SolarCity). The additional products Tesla sells include the Tesla Powerwall and Powerpack batteries, solar panels and solar roof tiles. CEO Elon Musk said that he envisions Tesla as a technology company and independent automaker, aimed at eventually offering electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer. The company was named after the Serbian-American electrical engineer and physicist Nikola Tesla by company co-founders Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. The company's Model S was the world's best-selling plug-in electric car in 2015 and 2016. Global sales of the Model S reached the 200,000 unit milestone during the fourth quarter of 2017. In September 2015, the company released its Model X, a crossover SUV. The Model 3 was released in July 2017. Tesla global sales passed 250,000 units in September 2017. Tesla operates multiple production and assembly plants, notably Gigafactory 1 near Reno, Nevada and its main vehicle manufacturing facility at Tesla Factory in Fremont, California. Trinity: are you familiar with Elon Musk? Matthew: I have heard of it. Is there more you can tell me about it? Trinity: He is the developer of SpaceX Exploration Matthew: What does SpaceX exploration do? Trinity: They use three orbital lauch sites to send aircraft into space for reshearch Matthew: oh wow. I enjoy learning about space, we've learned so much in the past 10 years. Trinity: Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002 and has been working vigorously on space exploration Matthew: are there any major milestones in their history? Trinity: The SpaceX reusable luanch system was funded by Elon Musk and can be used repeatedly Matthew: That is really interesting. I'll have to look him up and read more about him.

i love cheese cake.

Cheesecake is a sweet dessert consisting of one or more layers. The main, and thickest layer, consists of a mixture of soft, fresh cheese (typically cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, and sugar; if there is a bottom layer it often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies (or digestive biscuits), graham crackers, pastry, or sponge cake. It may be baked or unbaked (usually refrigerated). Cheesecake is usually sweetened with sugar and may be flavored or topped with fruit, whipped cream, nuts, cookies, fruit sauce, or chocolate syrup. Cheesecake can be prepared in many flavors, such as strawberry, pumpkin, key lime, chocolate, Oreo, chestnut, or toffee. Smooth fresh unripened cheese sweetened with honey must be almost as old as cheese-making itself, and "land of milk and honey" is a deep-rooted idiom. An ancient form of cheesecake may have been a popular dish in ancient Greece even prior to Romans' adoption of it with the conquest of Greece. The earliest attested mention of a cheesecake is by the Greek physician Aegimus (5th century BCE), who wrote a book on the art of making cheesecakes (—"plakountopoiikon suggramma"). The earliest extant cheesecake recipes are found in Cato the Elder's "De Agri Cultura", which includes recipes for two cakes for religious uses: "libum" and "placenta". Katelyn: Hello! Do you enjoy cheesecake? Nathan: Yes I love it. I like pie a little more though Katelyn: Pie is really good too! I personally think that cheesecake is much sweeter though, Nathan: Yes that is true. Do you like cake or ice cream? Katelyn: I do! Especially ice cream cake. Its spongy and creamy at the same time! Nathan: Angel food cake is very spongey. Do you enjoy that? Katelyn: I do, but I prefer red velvet cake over any other type of cake. Nathan: That's an interesting choice. A very bold set of flavors, indeed! Katelyn: The only thing I dislike about red velvet cake is the cream cheese frosting. Im lactose intolerant so it gives me a stomach ache. Nathan: That's unfortunate. Does that mean you do not eat pizza? Katelyn: Well I'm not supposed to eat pizza but I do anyways. it's worth the sickness!

so i started a small business.

Small businesses are privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships that have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation. Businesses are defined as "small" in terms of being able to apply for government support and qualify for preferential tax policy varies depending on the country and industry. Small businesses range from fifteen employees under the Australian "Fair Work Act 2009", fifty employees according to the definition used by the European Union, and fewer than five thousand employees, to qualify for many U.S. Small Business Administration programs. While small businesses can also be classified according to other methods, such as annual revenues, shipments, sales, assets, or by annual gross or net revenue or net profits, the number of employees is one of the most widely used measures. Small businesses in many countries include service or retail operations such as convenience stores, small grocery stores, bakeries or delicatessens, hairdressers or tradespeople (e.g., carpenters, electricians), restaurants, guest houses, photographers, very small-scale manufacturing, and Internet-related businesses such as web design and computer programming. Adam: So I started a small business. Kylie: Very nice. Small businesses are owned privately. You must be happy. Adam: It can be a challenge at times! I started my own pie business. We deliver pie to clients. Kylie: That sounds awesome. Make sure your small business takes advantage of preferential tax policies. You may even be able to apply for government support. Adam: Yes it is! What tax policies are best for small businesses? Kylie: You should speak to someone more knowledgeable on that subject. Is your small business a partnership, corporation, or sole proprietorship? Adam: Right now it is a sole proprietorship, but I'd like to incorporate the business. Kylie: The number of employees is what can categorize if a business is a small business or not. It can also be classified by annual revenue, sales, and net profit.

i m really excited to see how game of thrones ends.

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. Jack: Do you watch Game of Thrones TV show? Max: I do! It is a fantastic epic fantasy show. You? Jack: Yes i watched all seasons.After that i decided to read a book too.Such a fantastic masterpiece,both show and books. Max: I have not read the books. Should I start? Jack: If you liked the TV show,then definitely! Even knowing the plot the book is interesting.Also there are much more details in characters,as well as some differences in plots. Max: I heard the books are even more dense with the stories Jack: Yes,there are more details about the world.Such as stories and legends. Max: You are so right. I cannot wait for the next season

i like tailgate parties.

A tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. Tailgating, which originated in the United States, often involves consuming alcoholic beverages and grilling food. Tailgate parties occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas, before and occasionally after games and concerts. People attending such a party are said to be 'tailgating'. Many people participate even if their vehicles do not have tailgates. Tailgate parties also involve people bringing their own alcoholic beverages, barbecues, food etc. which is sampled and shared among fans attending the tailgate. Tailgates are intended to be non-commercial events, so selling items to the fans is frowned upon. Tailgate parties have spread to the pre-game festivities at sporting events besides football, such as basketball, hockey, soccer, and baseball, and also occur at non-sporting events such as weddings, barbecues, and concerts. Tailgating typically involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages or soft drinks and the grilling of various meat products. Popular tailgate party foods include picnic staples such as hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, and cold salads like coleslaw or potato salad. Some food products were created because of tailgate parties. Stephen: I like tailgate parties Destiny: Hi! So do i actually, there fun because they're a social event held around the open tailgate of a vehicle Stephen: I loved going to them at football games. Destiny: I'm not surprised :) they originated in the US, they involve consuming alcohol and grilling food, perfect to have at a football game! Stephen: Sometimes they get rowdy! Destiny: True, but i guess that's normal to have at a large social event. Also because many people attend Tailgate parties even if they don't have a vehicle with tailgates ! Stephen: Yes, I do not own a tailgate haha Destiny: Me neither, but we're still tailgating! as that's what people are referred to who attend these partys Stephen: the party never stops! Destiny: haha thats right! I love these tailgate parties because they involve people bringing their own alcohol, barbecues, food etc.

i work for a magazine.

Us Weekly is a weekly celebrity and entertainment magazine based in New York City. "Us Weekly" was founded in 1977 by The New York Times Company, who sold it in 1980. It was acquired by Wenner Media in 1986. The publication covers topics ranging from celebrity relationships to the latest trends in fashion, beauty, and entertainment. Along with Jann Wenner, the individuals currently in charge of "Us Weekly" are editor-in-chief James Heidenry and publisher Victoria Lasdon Rose. As of 2013, its circulation averaged over two million. The magazine currently features a sharply different style from its original 1977–2000 format. Originally a monthly industry news and review magazine along the lines of "Premiere" or "Entertainment Weekly", it switched format in 2000 to its current themes of celebrity news and style. The web site Usmagazine.com was launched in fall 2006. In addition to features from the magazine, the site has a breaking celebrity news blog, exclusive photos, red carpet galleries from premieres and events, plus games, videos, quizzes and polls. "Us Weekly" has several signature issues each year, including the Hot Hollywood special issues, in the spring and the fall celebrating young Hollywood; the Best Bodies issue and the Best Makeovers issue. Ryan: Do you ever read US Weekly? It is a popular weekly celebrity magazine. Alondra: I never read US Weekly. What is it all about? Ryan: The magazine covers lots of celebrity news as well as tips on fashion and beauty. It is very trendy! Alondra: Oh cool, I might try to look into it. Do you know anything more about it? Maybe you can encourage me to read it. Ryan: Us Weekly also launched a website in fall 2006, so you can access all of their articles and any breaking news on the web. That is fast and convenient. Alondra: Awesome! I'm all in for some fashion and celebrity news! Ryan: It is interesting how Us Weekly was originally more of an entertainment industry magazine like "Entertainment Weekly" and then decided to cover celebrities extensively. Alondra: That is interesting indeed, so nowadays it's covering more of celebrity topics? Ryan: Yes, the magazine focuses more on celebrities and their relationships to capitalize on society's growing interest in everything celebrity. Alondra: I see, so it's targeting topics that most people are interested in. I think even fashion trends nowadays are inspired mainly by celebrities.

i like to go to bars and people watch.

People watching or crowd watching is the act of observing people and their interactions, usually without their knowledge. It involves picking up on idiosyncrasies to try to guess at another person's story. This includes speech in action, relationship interactions, body language, expressions, clothing and activities. Eavesdropping may accompany the activity, though is not required. For some people it is considered a hobby, but for many others it is a subconscious activity they partake in everyday without even realizing. People watching is not to be confused with naturalistic observation. Naturalistic observation is used for scientific purposes, whereas people watching is a casual activity, used for relaxation or inspiration for characters or characters' mannerisms in their own creative works. It should also not be confused with street photography; while the street photographer necessarily does people watching, he or she does so for the purpose of taking photographs of the people for art and documentary purposes. Proper People Watching should follow Expectation of Privacy principles, as well not be unethical or degrading the subjects. The legislation concerning non-consented pictures of people varies between countries and should also be observed, such as with Wikipedia's own Commons page. Emily: Do you ever go to the mall and go people watching? Sara: I find myself people watching all the time. Especially when we're out to eat. Emily: Yeah people watching is always fun. Especially at Walmart! lol Sara: I haven't shopped at walmart in years. The don't pay fairly and their prices are killing small business. Even though they deny it... Emily: Yeah I agree with you. I don't actually shop there either for the reason that there are some bizarre people to watch! Lol I prefer Target. Sara: I've always liked Target's quality. They are usually our first stop on Black Friday. They have the best deals. Emily: They do on most household things, I agree. For electronics, I like to go to Best Buy. They have good deals too. Sara: Best Buy's best deals are on Cyber Black Friday. It's been getting a lot more popular. Emily: Yeah and Thanksgiving night too. There was a line around the whole building. Sara: I'd be fine with that, when I've seen tablets for $50. That's too good to pass up.

i love hockey.

Hockey is a sport in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. There are many types of hockey such as bandy, field hockey and ice hockey. Often one variation of the sport, such as field hockey or ice hockey, will predominate in a certain area and be known simply as "hockey". The first recorded use of the word "hockey" is in the 1773 book "Juvenile Sports and Pastimes, to Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of the Author: Including a New Mode of Infant Education" by Richard Johnson (Pseud. Master Michel Angelo), whose chapter XI was titled "New Improvements on the Game of Hockey". The belief that hockey was mentioned in a 1363 proclamation by King Edward III of England is based on modern translations of the proclamation, which was originally in Latin and explicitly forbade the games "Pilam Manualem, Pedivam, & Bacularem: & ad Canibucam & Gallorum Pugnam". The English historian and biographer John Strype did not use the word "hockey" when he translated the proclamation in 1720. The word "hockey" itself is of unknown origin. One supposition is that it is a derivative of "hoquet", a Middle French word for a shepherd's stave. Nevaeh: Hockey is so much fun Shane: I don't know much about hockey. It looks fun but I wouldn't know how to play it. Nevaeh: There are so many types. I think most people think of ice hockey though. Shane: That is the type of hockey I was envisioning. My nephew played for a while. Nevaeh: It seems to be most popular in countries and states that are cold weather Shane: I think the goalie has the toughest job of any hockey player. Nevaeh: The goalie does seem to be the hardest job out of the six players. Shane: I wonder how they avoid getting hit with the hockey pucks? Ha. Nevaeh: They have quite a bit of padding on. Shane: That's true. Their uniforms look very durable.

i have a golden retriever puppy.

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom. Vanessa: shall we start our chat Malachi: Do you like golden retrievers? They were bred as gun dogs to retrieve waterfowl Vanessa: yes i know Malachi: They have a love of water and are easy to train. Vanessa: no dogs don't love water Malachi: They are really well suited to be in a suburban or country environment Vanessa: yes Malachi: They make great search and rescue dogs. Vanessa: yes thats really good to search things Malachi: Because of their gentle temperament, they are great family dogs.

i collect bugs in jars.

Entomology () is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology. In the past the term "insect" was more vague, and historically the definition of entomology included the study of terrestrial animals in other arthropod groups or other phyla, such as arachnids, myriapods, earthworms, land snails, and slugs. This wider meaning may still be encountered in informal use. Like several of the other fields that are categorized within zoology, entomology is a taxon-based category; any form of scientific study in which there is a focus on insect-related inquiries is, by definition, entomology. Entomology therefore overlaps with a cross-section of topics as diverse as molecular genetics, behavior, biomechanics, biochemistry, systematics, physiology, developmental biology, ecology, morphology, and paleontology. At some 1.3 million described species, insects account for more than two-thirds of all known organisms, date back some 400 million years, and have many kinds of interactions with humans and other forms of life on earth. Entomology is rooted in nearly all human cultures from prehistoric times, primarily in the context of agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping), but scientific study began only as recently as the 16th century. Adriana: So what do you think about Entomology..The study of insects. Andres: I think insects are gross, but I am glad there are people that study them. Adriana: As do I actually. Entomology is actually a branch of zoology Andres: What kinds of things do they study about insects? Adriana: a diverse group of topics actually including molecular genetics, behavior, biomechanics, biochemistry, systematics, physiology, and devolopmental biology Andres: Do they study them in nature and in a lab? Adriana: yes they do and at some 1.3 million species, insects account for more than two-thirds of all known organisms Andres: That sounds so gross that there are so many creepy crawlers.

i love to cook ethnic foods.

Indian cuisine comprises a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines native to the Indian subcontinent. Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic groups, and occupations, these cuisines vary substantially from each other and use locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits. Indian food is also heavily influenced by religion, in particular Hindu, and cultural choices and traditions. Also, Middle Eastern and Central Asian influences have occurred on North Indian cuisine from the years of Mughal rule. Indian cuisine is still evolving, as a result of the nation's cultural interactions with other societies. Historical incidents such as foreign invasions, trade relations, and colonialism have played a role in introducing certain foods to the country. For instance, potato, a staple of the diet in some regions of India, was brought to India by the Portuguese, who also introduced chillies and breadfruit. Indian cuisine has shaped the history of international relations; the spice trade between India and Europe was the primary catalyst for Europe's Age of Discovery. Spices were bought from India and traded around Europe and Asia. Indian cuisine has influenced other cuisines across the world, especially those from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, the British Isles, Fiji, and the Caribbean. James: indian cuisine with all of the spices and indian flavors is awesome Alicia: Indian food is so delicious! James: Given the range of diversity in soil type, climate, culture and other stuff you get a lot of ranged in flavor Alicia: I'd really like to try authentic Indian food so I could taste that for myself. James: it really is so good, indian cuisine is just amazing and unique Alicia: That's exactly why I love it so much too. James: indian food is also heavily religion influence Alicia: I had no idea, that's really interesting. James: its just so tasty tho oh my gosh Alicia: I haven't had any in a while, so I really need to get some sometime.

i love dogs and cats.

A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, protection, or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. Pets provide their owners (or guardians) both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can supply both the human and pet with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people, as well as to other people who are living alone. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans, such as children in hospitals or elders in nursing homes. Pet therapy utilizes trained animals and handlers to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive, and emotional goals with patients. Some of the most popular pets are likely dogs and cats; other animals commonly kept may include (but are not limited to) pigs, ferrets, and rabbits; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as parrots, passerines, and fowl; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; aquatic pets, such as fish, freshwater and saltwater snails, and frogs; arthropod pets, such as tarantulas and hermit crabs. Aaron: Do you have any pets? Sabrina: Yes I have a dog names Sam is he a lab. There are so many varities of dogs its hard to pick Aaron: I love the pitbull personally. Sabrina: My dog Sam is retired now but at one point he was a care dog for a childrens hospital. He would keep the kids happy and play with them Aaron: Thats cool, how old is Sam? Sabrina: Sam is five years old now. Dogs are great with people and offer great emotional benefits for us. Aaron: Yes they are. I prefer dogs over cats. Sabrina: Dogs and cats are the most popular pets on the planet Aaron: That does not surprise me. Do you know what is second. Sabrina: If I recall other than cats and dogs the next animals that are kept are rodents like gerbils and hamsters

we have 4 children and 2 dogs.

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom. Cesar: I am thinking about getting a dog and wonder if Golden Retriever's are good with kids. Do you have any idea? Levi: I believe they are. They are gentle and friendly and are not known for being a guard dog. Cesar: I think that is my first pick. I wonder if there are other popular breeds for being gentle and friendly. Levi: I'm not sure, a beagle maybe. Golden Retrievers do tend to shed a lot so beware of that. Cesar: Hadn't thought about shedding, ugh. Maybe I should think about a breed that doesn't shed as much? Levi: Maybe a golden doodle. They dont shed and are hypoallergenic. Cesar: Oh, right! The golden doodle is a great match. It hasn't been too long since that breed was introduced. Levi: Golden Retrievers are well suited for life in suburbia or country environments. Don't totally rule them out. Cesar: Oh, I won't. they are adorable and i need a good dog for the kids. Levi: They are also popular as a guide dog or hearing dog. I don't think you can go wrong choosing one as a family dog.

i am also a fulltime student studying radiology at local college.

Radiology is the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose and sometimes also treat diseases within the body. A variety of imaging techniques such as X-ray radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), nuclear medicine including positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used to diagnose and/or treat diseases. Interventional radiology is the performance of (usually minimally invasive) medical procedures with the guidance of imaging technologies. The acquisition of medical images is usually carried out by the radiographer, often known as a "Radiologic Technologist". The Diagnostic Radiologist, a specially trained doctor, then interprets or "reads" the images and produces a report of their findings and impression or diagnosis. In some places, a Reporting Radiographer, a radiographer with advanced training, may also interpret basic images. This report is then transmitted to the Clinician who requested the imaging. The report can initially be made as a "wet-read" which is a rapid preliminary response to a clinical question, which will generally followed later by a final report. Medical images are stored digitally in the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) where they can be viewed by all members of the healthcare team within the same health system and compared later on with future imaging exams. Antonio: Hi! I am a fulltime student studying Radiology at a local college. Nolan: Ah - the science that uses medical imaging to diagnose diseases within the body. I'm actually a radiologist, let me know what I can help you with. Antonio: Oh really? I just only started myself, maybe you can tell me some more about the technical aspects of it. Nolan: Sure thing - first things first -- we use a variety of imaging techniques with the most popular being X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs to usually see what is the disease affecting the individual. Antonio: Are those something that a Radiologist diagnoses or is that something the doctor decides? Nolan: It is 100% always requested by the family doctor, we just help with the general practitioner diagnose what's ailing an individual. All reports are then transmitted back to the doctor who requested the imaging. Antonio: That is interesting. So you really have to study the image to find out. Nolan: Definitely - the report that we generate can initially be made as a "wet-read", which is a quick short version if it's in response to an urgent question. We will generally send the full detailed report after.

i am looking for krav maga classes near my home.

Krav Maga (; , "lit." "contact-combat") is a military self-defence and fighting system developed for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israeli security forces (Shin Bet and Mossad) that derived from a combination of techniques sourced from Boxing, Wrestling, Aikido, Judo, Karate along with realistic fight training. Krav Maga is known for its focus on real-world situations and its extreme efficiency. It was derived from the street-fighting experience of Hungarian-Israeli martial artist Imi Lichtenfeld, who made use of his training as a boxer and wrestler as a means of defending the Jewish quarter against fascist groups in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, in the mid-to-late 1930s. In the late 1940s, following his migration to Israel, he began to provide lessons on combat training to what was to become the IDF. From the outset, the original concept of Krav Maga was to take the most simple and practical techniques of other fighting styles (originally European boxing, wrestling and street fighting) and to make them rapidly teachable to military conscripts. Krav Maga has a philosophy emphasizing aggression, and simultaneous defensive and offensive maneuvers. Krav Maga has been used by the Israel Defense Forces' special forces units, the security apparatus, and by regular infantry units. Brandon: I've only ever trained as a boxer, have you trained with any fighting styles? Genesis: I have never trained in any fighting styles although I understand Krav maga is known for focusing on real-world situations. Brandon: That's what I've heard also. I am interested in learning further about Krav Maga, perhaps even take a lesson. Genesis: It was developed for the Israel Defense Forces and it's a combination of boxing, wrestling judo and other styles. Brandon: Wow! At least it includes boxing. Do Krav Maga gyms usually offer the first lesson free? Genesis: I am not sure about what the gyms charge but I know it has a philosophy which emphasizes aggression and offensive maneuvers. Brandon: Interesting, I hope the training isn't super unsafe. Even though with whatever fighting style you practice, there's always a chance for injury. How long has this fighting style existed? Genesis: This style of fighting came into existence in the late 1940s. Brandon: Wow, it's been around for some time then. What would be the ideal level of fitness would someone need to have in order to start training in Krav Maga? Genesis: I believe that an individual would need to be in good physical condition to train for this style of fighting.

i love to read true crime books.

True crime is a non-fiction literary and film genre in which the author examines an actual crime and details the actions of real people. The crimes most commonly include murder, with tales of serial killers dominating the genre (about 40% in a 2002 survey), but true crime works have also focused on other subjects, for instance policemen memoirs, and more recently reality police TV shows. Depending on the writer, true crime can adhere strictly to well-established facts in journalistic fashion, or can be highly speculative. Some true crime works are "instant books" produced quickly to capitalize on popular demand; these have been described as "more than formulaic" and hyper-conventional. Others may reflect years of thoughtful research and inquiry and may have considerable literary merit. Still others revisit historic crimes (or alleged crimes) and propose solutions, such as books examining political assassinations, well-known unsolved murders, or the deaths of celebrities. Although the genre examines real historical events, true crime TV series typically use reenactments to help draw in viewers. "Helter Skelter" (1974), the true story of the Manson murders by Vincent Bugliosi, is the biggest selling true crime book in publishing history; Truman Capote's "In Cold Blood" (1966) is number two. Caitlyn: Hello, do you like true crime books at all? Hayden: sometimes, depending on the writer Caitlyn: Do you have a favorite wirter? Hayden: yes his name is Daniel W. Drezner Caitlyn: What books of their is your favorite? Hayden: not's not only an author but also a blogger and a commentator Caitlyn: Oh wow, are his stories set in the last decade? Hayden: no, he's born in 1960's Caitlyn: Oh, that would be fun to read!

i cry when i watch gone with the wind.

Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film, adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of the same name. The film was produced by David O. Selznick of Selznick International Pictures and directed by Victor Fleming. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era, the film tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, from her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes, who is married to his cousin, Melanie Hamilton, to her marriage to Rhett Butler. The leading roles are played by Vivien Leigh (Scarlett), Clark Gable (Rhett), Leslie Howard (Ashley), and Olivia de Havilland (Melanie). Production was difficult from the start. Filming was delayed for two years because of Selznick's determination to secure Gable for the role of Rhett Butler, and the "search for Scarlett" led to 1,400 women being interviewed for the part. The original screenplay was written by Sidney Howard and underwent many revisions by several writers in an attempt to get it down to a suitable length. The original director, George Cukor, was fired shortly after filming began and was replaced by Fleming, who in turn was briefly replaced by Sam Wood while Fleming took some time off because he was exhausted. Marco: Have you seen the film Gone with the Wind? Emma: I have but it has been many years. It's a classic, epic historical romance from 1939! Marco: I have not seen it. I have heard it has some Confederate bias. Is that true? I have relatives that fought for the Confederacy so it likely will not bother me. Emma: I am not really sure about bias exactly. It was set in the American South during the Civil War. Scarlett O'Hara is the main character, the daughter of a plantation owner. Marco: What kind of personality does Scarlett O'Hara have? Emma: Scarlett is very strong-willed and spoiled, at least at the beginning. Marco: I imagine she changes throughout the film. Would you say it is for the better or for the worse? Emma: She changes for the better, for sure. She has to claw her way out of poverty during and after the Civil War, after being a super spoiled girl.

i currently suffer from social anxiety.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is an anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life. These fears can be triggered by perceived or actual scrutiny from others. Physical symptoms often include excessive blushing, excess sweating, trembling, palpitations, and nausea. Stammering may be present, along with rapid speech. Panic attacks can also occur under intense fear and discomfort. Some sufferers may use alcohol or other drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at social events. It is common for sufferers of social phobia to self-medicate in this fashion, especially if they are undiagnosed, untreated, or both; this can lead to alcoholism, eating disorders or other kinds of substance abuse. SAD is sometimes referred to as an "illness of lost opportunities" where "individuals make major life choices to accommodate their illness". According to ICD-10 guidelines, the main diagnostic criteria of social phobia are fear of being the focus of attention, or fear of behaving in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, avoidance and anxiety symptoms. Lindsey: I have suffered from social anxiety in the past, mainly in the form of panic attacks and generalized anxiety. Have you ever experienced this? Breanna: I used to have crippling social anxiety disorder, my fear of social situations crippled me to my core. Lindsey: Me too! I was agoraphobic for a year! I barely left my house. I never thought I would recover but this was 30 years ago and I'm doing great today. How are you? Breanna: Social phobias are becoming increasingly more common and it's because more kids spend more and more time at home on social media rather than interacting. The fear is real. Lindsey: This is a great point you make and one I have never considered before. I can see how social media and kids spending all their free time away from social interactions could produce an agoraphobic society. Breanna: Social media creates virtual interaction but these websites are literally skinnerboxes for dopamine hits, every notification, it get's ANYONE addicted, kids aren't an exception. Lindsey: Wow! Please tell me more about these dopamine hits. I'm very interested! Breanna: Your body releases dopamine as a "novelty" chemical, sort of like a reward for trying something new. These devices work on those things, not maliciously, just by their nature. Our phones are addicting, try leaving the house without it!

i like to work with acrylics.

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted with water, or modified with acrylic gels, media, or pastes, the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting, or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other media. Acrylic paint is typically used for crafting, or in art classes in schools because it does not require any chemicals, and rinses away with just water. It also is less likely to leave a stain on clothes than oil paint. As early as 1934, the first usable acrylic resin dispersion was developed by German chemical company BASF, which was patented by Rohm and Haas. The synthetic paint was first used in the 1940s, combining some of the properties of oil and watercolor. Between 1946 and 1949, Leonard Bocour and Sam Golden invented a solution acrylic paint under the brand Magna paint. These were mineral spirit-based paints. Acrylics were made commercially available in the 1950s. Following that development, Golden came up with a waterborne acrylic paint called "Aquatec". Otto Röhm invented acrylic resin, which was quickly transformed into acrylic paint. Maxwell: I have recently gotten into painting rock with acrylic paint and then hiding them all over the country. Melanie: That's really neat! Sounds like fun! Did you choose to use acrylic paint because it's more water-resistant when dry? Maxwell: Yes, it's more durable and dries fast when your painting. There're Facebook pages dedicated to rock painting. Some are amazing. Melanie: I'll look into that. What kind of things do you like to paint on the rocks? Do you use a paintbrush or something else like a sponge? Maxwell: I do it with my little ones. So they tend to be Disney themed. Melanie: I'll bet they enjoy that! Which Disney characters do you paint? Have you ever painted Belle? Maxwell: The simpler the better. Although acrylic dries quickly, it doesn't dry as fast as they change colors. Melanie: Painting is definitely a skill I wish that I had. How did you learn how to paint?

my favorite band is tool.

Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up includes drummer Danny Carey, guitarist Adam Jones, and vocalist Maynard James Keenan. Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist since 1995, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour. Tool has won three Grammy Awards, performed worldwide tours, and produced albums topping the charts in several countries. The band emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, "Undertow" (1993), and later became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement, with the release of their second album, "Ænima" in 1996. Their efforts to unify musical experimentation, visual arts, and a message of personal evolution continued, with "Lateralus" (2001) and the most recent album, "10,000 Days" (2006), gaining the band critical acclaim, and commercial success around the world. Due to Tool's incorporation of visual arts and very long and complex releases, the band is generally described as a style-transcending act and part of progressive rock, psychedelic rock, and art rock. The relationship between the band and today's music industry is ambivalent, at times marked by censorship, and the band's insistence on privacy. Sergio: I love the band Tool. Are you familiar with them? Peyton: Yes. They are an American rock band originally from Los Angeles, California! Sergio: I remember their first big hit was Sober. Peyton: Yes they are quite popular. Tool has won three Grammy awards, performed in tours worldwide, and have had albums that were at the top of the charts in more than one country Sergio: Their singer is currently the singer of the band A Perfect Circle. Peyton: Yeah, A perfect circle is another american rockgroup formed in 1999 what has a guitarist named billy howedel and the Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan you are right! Sergio: I forget, what is the name of Tool's second album? Peyton: Ænima is considered their second album made in 1996! Sergio: That was such a good album even better than Undertow. Peyton: Yeah Ænima was really the album that put their mark in the alternative metal movement. A lot of people will agree with you!

my dad is journalist for the new york times.

The New York Times (sometimes abbreviated as The" "NYT or The Times) is an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in 1851, the paper has won 122 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper. As of September 2016, it had the largest combined print-and-digital circulation of any daily newspaper in the United States. "The New York Times" is ranked 18th in the world by circulation. The paper is owned by The New York Times Company, which is publicly traded but primarily controlled by the Ochs-Sulzberger family through a dual-class share structure. It has been owned by the family since 1896; A.G. Sulzberger the paper's publisher and, his father, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. the company's chairman, is the fourth and fifth generation of the family to helm the paper. Nicknamed "The Gray Lady", "The New York Times" has long been regarded within the industry as a national "newspaper of record". The paper's motto, "All the News That's Fit to Print", appears in the upper left-hand corner of the front page. Since the mid-1970s, "The New York Times" has greatly expanded its layout and organization, adding special weekly sections on various topics supplementing the regular news, editorials, sports, and features. Katie: my dad is journalist for the new york times. It is an american newspaper based in NYC. ever read it? Manuel: Awesome, when was it founded? Katie: 1851. So quite old! It has also won 122 Pulitzer Prizes. Manuel: nice, who founded NYT Katie: Not sure about who founded it, but the Ochs-Sulzberger family has owned it since 1896. Manuel: They have survived so much any remarkable story that you should tell me about? Katie: It is actually nicknamed 'the gray lady' because it is regarded as a newspaper of record. Manuel: Tell me more about NYT

i am an only child.

An only child is a person with no siblings, either biological or adopted. The term "only child" is generally applied only to those individuals who have never had siblings. Some children may have half-siblings or step-siblings, either living at the same house or a different house - especially those who were born considerably later - may have a similar family environment to only children, as may children who have younger siblings from both of the same parents (generally ten or more years). Throughout history, only children were relatively uncommon. From around the middle of the 20th century, birth rates and average family sizes fell sharply, for a number of reasons including increasing costs of raising children and more women having their first child later in life. The proportion of families in the U.S. with only children increased during the Great Depression but fell during the Post–World War II baby boom. After the Korean War ended in 1953, the South Korean government suggested citizens each have one or two children to boost economic prosperity, which resulted in significantly lowered birth rates and a larger number of only children to the country. From 1979 to 2015, the one-child policy in the People's Republic of China restricted most parents to having only one child, although it was subject to local relaxations and individual circumstances (for instance when twins were conceived). Gabriel: I'm not an only chid but my daughter is. It is a very different expereince from not having siblings. Kelly: Yes, very few people grow up without a sibling, either biological or adopted Gabriel: I think being an only child can have pros and cons. You get the full attention of your parents, for example. Kelly: I am kind of an only child however, the true defination says someone who has never had a sibling, I have one but we were seperated when we were 6 Gabriel: Yes, you must definitely feel like an only child. Did you get to reconnect later in life? Kelly: we do not really speak, my understanding is that being an only child throughout history is pretty uncommon, except for in china I guess Gabriel: I guess that's true, due to China's strict one child policy. Has that changed in the past few years, or is that poicy still in place? Kelly: it ran from 1979 until 2015, so I think it is over now, can you imagine the government telling you how many kids to have?

my father used to be a butcher.

A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat, or participate within any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments. A butcher may be employed by supermarkets, grocery stores, butcher shops and fish markets, slaughter houses, or may be self-employed. An ancient trade, whose duties may date back to the domestication of livestock, butchers formed guilds in England as far back as 1272. Today, many jurisdictions offer trade certifications for butchers. Some areas expect a three-year apprenticeship followed by the option of becoming a master butcher. Butchery is a traditional line of work. In the industrialized world, slaughterhouses use butchers to slaughter the animals, performing one or a few of the steps repeatedly as specialists on a semiautomated disassembly line. The steps include stunning (rendering the animal incapacitated), exsanguination (severing the carotid or brachial arteries to facilitate blood removal), skinning (removing the hide or pelt) or scalding and dehairing (pork), evisceration (removing the viscera) and splitting (dividing the carcass in half longitudinally). Bryson: My father used to be a butcher. How about you? Andres: No, my father wasn't a butcher. He was a candlestick maker. Was being a butcher difficult for your father? Bryson: Well, he seemed to enjoy it I suppose. Butchers slaughter animals and sell their meat Andres: We have meat processing places here who sell their meat, but at the grocery stores I don't think the butchers slaughter the moo cows. That would be emotionally hard! Bryson: Yea, but you get used to it over time. Not that it's a good thing, but it happens. Butchers usually prepare standard cuts of meat for sale in shops or food establishments Andres: So did you learn the types of cuts of meat from your dad? Bryson: I did, but too many to list. There are many variations. Funny enough, some places expect a butcher to have a three year apprenticeship before coming a master butcher Andres: Hopefully a master butcher makes more money than an apprentice. Bryson: One can only assume :) Andres: HaHa. I think being a candlestick maker's daughter is better. No emotional attachment to wax. I'd name a cow and she would never be able to be killed.

i like to run.

Running is a method of terrestrial locomotion allowing humans and other animals to move rapidly on foot. Running is a type of gait characterized by an aerial phase in which all feet are above the ground (though there are exceptions). This is in contrast to walking, where one foot is always in contact with the ground, the legs are kept mostly straight and the center of gravity vaults over the stance leg or legs in an inverted pendulum fashion. A characteristic feature of a running body from the viewpoint of spring-mass mechanics is that changes in kinetic and potential energy within a stride occur simultaneously, with energy storage accomplished by springy tendons and passive muscle elasticity. The term running can refer to any of a variety of speeds ranging from jogging to sprinting. It is assumed that the ancestors of humankind developed the ability to run for long distances about 2.6 million years ago, probably in order to hunt animals. Competitive running grew out of religious festivals in various areas. Records of competitive racing date back to the Tailteann Games in Ireland in 1829 BCE, while the first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BCE. Running has been described as the world's most accessible sport. Danielle: I enjoy running. Not only is it fun, but it's great for your health! Claire: I know that it's really good for you and I'm trying to get into it, but it's hard! Are there any tips you can give a new runner? Danielle: Running is pretty easily accessible, but to make it more enjoyable I would start out slow and make sure to buy shoes that allow you to run without discomfort. Claire: That's true! It's very accessible! It seems like a very popular form of exercise. Do you agree? Danielle: Oh yes! Running for exercise and for competition has been around since 1829 BCE. Claire: Oh really? I had no idea it has been that long! Is running an Olympic event? Danielle: Yup! We have marathons and also things like sprinting. Very competitive sport! Claire: That sounds like fun! I love competition! I better get started training! Should I start by running outside or is it better to run on a treadmill? Danielle: I personally feel like nothing beats running on actual ground if you're training to become a better runner! Claire: Thanks for the advice! Is there anything else I should know before I get started?

i have been held hostage in a store robbery situation.

A hostage is a person or entity which is held by one of two belligerent parties to the other or seized as security for the carrying out of an agreement, or as a preventive measure against war. However, in contemporary usage, it means someone who is seized by a criminal abductor in order to compel another party such as a relative, employer, law enforcement, or government to act, or refrain from acting, in a particular way, often under threat of serious physical harm to the hostage(s) after expiration of an ultimatum. A person who seizes one or more hostages is known as a hostage-taker; if the hostages are present voluntarily, then the receiver is known as a host. The English word "hostage" derives from French "ostage", modern "otage", from Late Latin "obsidaticum" (Medieval Latin "ostaticum, ostagium"), the state of being an "obses" (plural "obsides"), "hostage", from Latin "obsideō" ("I haunt / frequent / blockade / besiege"), but an etymological connection was later supposed with Latin "hostis" ("stranger," later "enemy"). This long history of political and military use indicates that political authorities or generals would legally agree to hand over one or usually several hostages in the custody of the other side, as guarantee of good faith in the observance of obligations. Makayla: I was a hostage of a two person cash register robbery at a Target once, very traumatizing. Madison: I'm sorry, did the police arrive? Makayla: The NCR specialist came to check how much was taken and to see if the hardware was damaged but the cops didn't come until the thieves had taken off. Madison: were they armed with guns? Makayla: They did, their armored cruiser blew a hole in the ceiling and they rappelled a rope and escaped. Madison: that sounds like a lot of work to rob a target Makayla: It was a 3 floored target, so maybe that's why. Nothings more stange than being held at gunpoint while This Is What the Truth Feels Like by Gwen Stifani plays in the background. Madison: lol I bet that song brings up some memories now Makayla: Yeah, Gwen Stefani is literally the only pop singer that gives me fear when her music comes on. Madison: I don't doubt it!

drawing in traditional style is my pasion.

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a person uses various drawing instruments to mark paper or another two-dimensional medium. Instruments include graphite pencils, pen and ink, inked brushes, wax colored pencils, crayons, charcoal, chalk, pastels, various kinds of erasers, markers, styluses, various metals (such as silverpoint) and electronic drawing. A drawing instrument releases a small amount of material onto a surface, leaving a visible mark. The most common support for drawing is paper, although other materials, such as cardboard, plastic, leather, canvas, and board, may be used. Temporary drawings may be made on a blackboard or whiteboard or indeed almost anything. The medium has been a popular and fundamental means of public expression throughout human history. It is one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas. The wide availability of drawing instruments makes drawing one of the most common artistic activities. In addition to its more artistic forms, drawing is frequently used in commercial illustration, animation, architecture, engineering and technical drawing. A quick, freehand drawing, usually not intended as a finished work, is sometimes called a sketch. Brayden: Do you like drawing? i am not very good at it but I still enjoy doing it! Hope: I'm not really good at drawing either, but I like to mess around with crayons or wax colored pencils sometimes. Brayden: I like to use colored pencils for whatever reason, I cannot use anything more intensive Hope: I wish I was better at drawing, it's such a fundamental means of public and self-expression, I wish I could express myself better in my drawings. Brayden: Yeah I wish that as well, some people are just so great and artistic it makes me sad that I will never be as good Hope: I guess it just takes practice, and making a lot of quick, free hand drawings, or sketches, and then working up from there. Brayden: I suppose, maybe I lack the patience for that, I just want everything quickly, its a millenial thing I guess Hope: I do suppose everyone has lost some patience these days. Drawing has such a cool history, considering it's one of the simplest and most efficient means of communicating visual ideas, it must have been developed early in human history. Brayden: That is true, with all of those cave paintings, we really nailed that art at a very developmental stage! Hope: Cave paintings have been dated even as far back as 40,000 years ago! How cool!

i like to work out at the gym to christian electronic dance music.

Ecstatic Dance is a free form dance event loosely based on Gabrielle Roth’s "5Rhythms" guided dance practice. The general term "ecstatic dance" is used to describe transcendental and sacred dance, and other practices of movement meditation. Ecstatic Dance events are differentiated by being a "talk free space" and by featuring a live DJ, and electronic dance music (EDM) amongst various musical genres, with little to no direction from Facilitators to what ways community members should dance. The events are inclusive of all ages and are drug and alcohol free. Ecstatic Dance is used to describe "intentional" dance events all over the world. There is no single format or guidelines that all events called Ecstatic Dance adhere to. The term "Ecstatic Dance" was first used to describe this particular dance Format in 2001. The founder, Max Fathom, was a volunteer at Kalani Honua, in Puna on the Big Island of Hawaii. Ecstatic Dance at Kalani was a "Community hosted" event until 2009. Originally, it was spelled "Ex-Static Dance" and eventually was known by either spelling as the same event. In 2005, Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms™ guided dance practice was released as a video series titled, The Ecstatic Dance. Sofia: I am interested in Ecstatic Dance. Do you know anything about this type of dance? Miguel: I think it's based on Gabrielle Roth’s "5Rhythms" dance series Sofia: I'm not familiar with Roth or the dance series. Can you tell me more about that? Miguel: Gabrielle Roth was a theater dancer with a focus on Shamanism Sofia: Was she from the United States? I'm curious. Miguel: Yes she is an american Dancer. She also studied Yoga Sofia: Well, I just learned about Ecstatic Dance and was interested in how it developed. Knowing about Roth helps me understand it more. I love Yoga too. Miguel: She studied at a Yoga School in India

i love to eat pita bread with hummus.

Mediterranean cuisine is the foods and methods of preparation by people of the Mediterranean Basin region, especially those of Southern Europe. The idea of a Mediterranean cuisine originates with the cookery writer Elizabeth David's book, "A Book of Mediterranean Food" (1950). She and other writers including the Tunisian historian Mohamed Yassine Essid define the three core elements of the cuisine as the olive, wheat, and the grape, yielding olive oil, bread and pasta, and wine; other writers emphasize the diversity of the region's foods and deny that it is a useful concept. The geographical area covered broadly follows the distribution of the olive tree, as noted by David and Essid. The region spans a wide variety of cultures with distinct cuisines, in particular (going anticlockwise around the region) the Maghrebi, Egyptian, Levantine, Ottoman (Turkish), Greek, Italian, Provençal (French), and Spanish. However, the historical connections of the region, as well as the impact of the Mediterranean Sea on the region's climate and economy, mean that these cuisines share dishes beyond the core trio of oil, bread, and wine, such as roast lamb or mutton, meat stews with vegetables and tomato (for example, Spanish andrajos and Italian ciambotta), and the salted cured fish roe, bottarga, found across the region. Audrey: I love Mediterranean cuisine, especially pita bread with hummus. Parker: I like Mediterranean cousine as well. I enjoy gyros. Audrey: Yes I like gyros as well. It's funny to me how Mediterranean cuisine idea came from Elizabeth David's book "A Book of Mediterranean Food" in 1950. Parker: I never read that book but have heard of the Mediterranean Diet. I think it is mostly used for losing weight. Audrey: That's interesting. I think Mediterranean Diet is inspired mainly by Greece, Southern Italian and Spanish food. Parker: Yeah it sounds super healthy. I know people that have tried it and said it helped them lose weight. Audrey: Yes this diet contains a lot of olive oil, legumes, unrefined cereals and fruits and vegetables. It's all healthy, especially with moderate consumption of fish. Parker: They say fish is really good for you, with Omega 3 vitamins. I'm not that into it though. Audrey: Yes and also Mediterranean diet is said to lower the risk of heart disease and early death. Parker: That is very good to hear. Maybe it has saved some lives.

i love 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. Gracie: I really enjoy cooking. Grilling, oven cooking, stoves - I love it all. Do you cook much? Derek: I can't cook alot at all! What is the easiest way to cook stove, oven or grilling? Gracie: Using an oven is pretty easy if you have instructions. Grilling can cook meat and veggies quickly, but it requires a lot of attention. Derek: I am recently trying to eat healthier, is one of them healthier for you? Gracie: I would say grilling is good because you're usually cooking lean meat or veggies. When I use my oven, I typically use it for baking sweets! Derek: Can you buy premade grill kits of food? Gracie: I haven't seen any, but they might be out there. You're generally just applying dry heat from above or below the food, so you can use it with all kinds of stuff. My fave is chicken. Derek: I love chicken, since I don't have a grill, can I cook it on the stove? Gracie: You can, but I prefer chicken in an oven - 1 hour covered, it comes out juicy and flavorful.

i fell in love this summer.

Courtship is the period in a couple's relationship which precedes their engagement and marriage, or establishment of an agreed relationship of a more enduring kind. During courtship, a couple get to know each other and decide if there will be an engagement or other such agreement. A courtship may be an informal and private matter between two people or may be a public affair, or a formal arrangement with family approval. Traditionally, in the case of a formal engagement, it has been perceived that it is the role of a male to actively "court" or "woo" a female, thus encouraging her to understand him and her receptiveness to a proposal of marriage. The average duration of courtship varies considerably throughout the world. Furthermore, there is vast individual variation between couples. Courtship may be completely omitted, as in cases of some arranged marriages where the couple do not meet before the wedding. In the United Kingdom, a poll of 3,000 engaged or married couples resulted in an average duration between first meeting and accepted proposal of marriage of 2 years and 11 months, with the women feeling ready to accept at an average of 2 years and 7 months. Regarding duration between proposal and wedding, the UK poll above gave an average of 2 years and 3 months. Ashley: I'm in the dating world not. Courtship is so hard. I'm hoping to find something that ends in engagement and marriage. Ellie: Yeah I hear you. I did the courtship and marriage now I am divorced so back to square 1 lol. Ashley: It's rough when you have to get to know each other and pretend to care even if you don't. Ellie: Well if you don't care then you probably should end it pretty soon, hah. Ashley: Some people just share to much to soon. Do you like private dates or do you like to make it a public affair? Ellie: I like to go on double dates. That way if your date is boring you can talk to the other one instead. Ashley: The protocols and practices of dating freak me out. Ellie: On my last date I wore my 1970s polyester suit which was slightly out of fashion. My date ended up going to the bathroom and never returning. At least I got to finish her chicken cordon bleu. Ashley: I normally go in drag. I've heard that the average person dates 2 years and 11 months before marriage. So 3 years is the end goal. Ellie: I got one better. Try huffing some helium first. If that doesn't scare her off then she is a keeper.

i got married to my highschool friend.

Childhood sweetheart is a reciprocating phrase for a relationship (but not a partnership) between young persons. This may come about by an extension of friendship, physical attraction or develop from natural affinity. The relationship is usually platonic and lasts a short to medium period of time. This experience forms the basis of subsequent future relationships later in childhood and/or adulthood. Usually, an individual will have no more than one childhood sweetheart as this term is indicative of a milestone in the growth, development and maturity of a young person. In ideal circumstances, the term applies mutually to both parties and corresponds both ways, hence the plural being childhood sweethearts. The relationship may involve romantic love or may be an extension of a close friendship. Often, intimacy by way of kissing will occur in order to show affection. This is in addition to hugging/cuddling, holding hands, etc. The term first love may also apply in certain situations. Occasionally in later years, these friendships are "rekindled" following separations or passing of their adult partners which lead to a later life marriage, union etc. These instances are notable as they are made popular by media coverage. Makenzie: I recently married my childhood sweetheart. Alan: That is awesome, did this come out of about by an extension of friendship or physical attraction? Makenzie: I would say by an extension of friendship. Do most teenage relationships last? Alan: Not really, because it is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development Makenzie: I see, so what percentage of high school sweethearts end in divorce? Alan: That is difficult to ascertain due to the nature of such marriages and the dissolution the bonds of matrimony are more variable at that age. Makenzie: How do childhood sweethearts show affection for each other? Alan: Usually in a more platonic way as they last only a short to medium period of time. Makenzie: Do childhood relationships that end ever get rekindled later in life? Alan: It does not happen very often as such relationships mainly serve as experience for subsequent future relationships.

i listen to podcasts.

The Joe Rogan Experience is a free audio and video talk podcast hosted by American comedian, actor, sports commentator, and television host Joe Rogan. It was launched on December 24, 2009 by Rogan and his friend, comedian Brian Redban who also produced and co-hosted. It has grown to become one of the world’s most popular podcasts, spawning a community of listeners around the globe. On August 18, 2017, it reached its 1,000th episode with Joey Diaz and Tom Segura as guests. Around 2003, Rogan hired Brian Redban, a self-taught video editor and an employee at a Gateway computer store in Ohio, to work for him full time to film, produce, and edit videos for his website. Redban, a fan of Rogan and comedian Doug Stanhope who had tried stand-up at open mic nights in Ohio, met and befriended the two through the Internet. He then started to produce videos for Stanhope, which led to Rogan offering him trips to film at his own stand-up gigs. Redban accepted Rogan's offer to work with him, and relocated to California in the process, following Rogan with a camera "and recording everything". After several years, Redban later said Rogan's fans wanted more content and delivered faster, and sought new ways to make the lengthy editing process easier and more interactive for the audience. Eli: The Joe rogan podcast is quite fun to listen to. Molly: It was launched on December 24, 2009 by Rogan and his friend, comedian Brian Redban and it's my favorite podcast Eli: It really is quite a funny show to listen to, i like podcasts in general. Molly: Yeah no wonder it has grown to become one of the world’s most popular podcasts. Eli: Yep, i hope to see it around for years to come. Molly: On August 18, 2017, it reached its 1,000th episode so i think it will be around for more Eli: wow that is so many episodes, so much content to watch. Molly: Yeah he has had many guests over the years Eli: Yea im surprised he can keep it up. Molly: Around 2003, Rogan hired Brian Redban, a self-taught video editor so he has some help

i used to smoke.

Smoking is a practice in which a substance is burned and the resulting smoke breathed in to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Most commonly the substance is the dried leaves of the tobacco plant which have been rolled into a small square of rice paper to create a small, round cylinder called a "cigarette". Smoking is primarily practiced as a route of administration for recreational drug use because the combustion of the dried plant leaves vaporizes and delivers active substances into the lungs where they are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and reach bodily tissue. In the case of cigarette smoking these substances are contained in a mixture of aerosol particles and gasses and include the pharmacologically active alkaloid nicotine; the vaporization creates heated aerosol and gas to form that allows inhalation and deep penetration into the lungs where absorption into the bloodstream of the active substances occurs. In some cultures, smoking is also carried out as a part of various rituals, where participants use it to help induce trance-like states that, they believe, can lead them to spiritual enlightenment. Smoking generally has negative health effects, because smoke inhalation inherently poses challenges to various physiologic processes such as respiration. Paul: I used to smoke, but that is in the past for me. Antonio: Well smoke is absorbed in the blood stream so how do you feel about that? Paul: I feel quit smoking was the best decision of my life. Antonio: Yeah because of all the negative effects especially physiological I can imagine that. Paul: After i quit, my life change for the better.I was a new man. Antonio: It must have been hard since smoking is culturally very prominent in the United States Paul: It was not easy for me at the beginning, but i wont the battle in the end. Antonio: You know there is a bunch of smoking bans in some countries it's pretty crazy. Paul: The more smoking bans the better. Antonio: Yeah it's banned in pubs, restaurants, and mostly public areas so that's pretty good

i am in a jazz band and play the saxophone.

The saxophone (also referred to as the sax) is a family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones are usually made of brass and played with a single-reed mouthpiece similar to that of the clarinet. Like the clarinet, saxophones have holes in the instrument which the player closes using a system of key mechanisms. When the player presses a key, a pad either covers a hole or lifts off a hole, lowering or raising the pitch, respectively. The saxophone family was invented by the Belgian instrument maker Adolphe Sax in 1840. Adolphe Sax wanted to create a group or series of instruments that would be the most powerful and vocal of the woodwinds, and the most adaptive of the brass instruments, that would fill the vacant middle ground between the two sections. Mr. Sax patented the saxophone on June 28, 1846, in two groups of seven instruments each. Each series consisted of instruments of various sizes in alternating transposition. The series pitched in B and E, designed for military bands, have proved popular and most saxophones encountered today are from this series. Instruments from the so-called "orchestral" series, pitched in C and F, never gained a foothold, and the B and E instruments have now replaced the C and F instruments when the saxophone is used in an orchestra. Paul: How do you feel towards the saxophone? Jennifer: I have never been able to play instruments but I like the sound of that one. Paul: Yeah, it takes a lot of skill for a player to press those little keys on them correctly Jennifer: The only musician I know is Kenny G and he isn't a new artist. Paul: Yes, Kenny G is currently 52 years old Jennifer: Oh, WOW! That is a flashback and where has the time went! Musicians have a way of seeming timeless. Paul: I agree with you, it's weird seeing some of my favorite artists start getting old Jennifer: My husband and I just bought tickets to see Elton John's Farewell Tour. We can't wait! Paul: That sounds like fun. I love Crocodile Rock Jennifer: That is great! I have been practicing singing all the words to the songs while driving ALONE in my car!

i live in chicago.

The Chicago metropolitan area, or Chicagoland, is the metropolitan area that includes the city of Chicago, Illinois, and its suburbs. With an estimated MSA population of 9.5 million people and CSA population of 9.9 million people, it is the third largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Chicago metropolitan area is one of the world's largest and most diversified economies, with more than four million employees and generating an annual gross regional product (GRP) of over $561 billion. The region is home to more than 400 major corporate headquarters, including 31 in the Fortune 500. There are several definitions of the area, including the area defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as the Chicago–Joliet–Naperville, IL–IN–WI Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), and the area under the jurisdiction of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) (a metropolitan planning organization). The Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was originally designated by the United States Census Bureau in 1950. It comprised the Illinois counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and Will, along with Lake County in Indiana. As surrounding counties saw an increase in their population densities and the number of their residents employed within Cook County, they met Census criteria to be added to the MSA. Sean: I love the city of Chicago. The Chicago metropolitan area is an area that includes Chicago, Illinois and the suburbs. Charlotte: I love Chicago as well. But the winter's are bad there. Sean: Chicago is actually the third largest metro area with between 9.5 and 9.9 million people. Charlotte: That's cool. What else is unique about it>? Sean: The area is known to be home to more than 400 big corporate headquarters as well as 31 companies that into the label fortune 500. Charlotte: Wow. It is a big city then. Do they have any professional sports teams? Sean: It includes the following counties such as Kane, Lake , Will, Cook , Dupage and Lake County in Indiana. Charlotte: What food is popular in Chicago?

i like to go swimming.

The butterfly (colloquially shortened to the fly) is a swimming stroke swum on the chest, with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick (also known as the "dolphin kick"). While other styles like the breaststroke, front crawl, or backstroke can be swum adequately by beginners, the butterfly is a more difficult stroke that requires good technique as well as strong muscles. It is the newest swimming style swum in competition, first swum in 1933 and originating out of breaststroke. The peak speed of the butterfly is faster than that of the front crawl, or freestyle due to the synchronous pull/push with both arms and legs. Yet since speed drops significantly during the recovery phase, it is overall slightly slower than front crawl, especially over longer distances. Another reason it is slower is because of the extremely different physical exertion it puts on the swimmer compared to the freestyle. The breaststroke, backstroke, and front crawl can all be swum easily even if the swimmer's technique is flawed. The butterfly, however, is unforgiving of mistakes in style; it is very difficult to overcome a poor butterfly technique with brute strength. Many swimmers and coaches consider it the most difficult swimming style. Makayla: I've been practicing swimming more often now because I'm trying to get healthier. I've utilized the butterfly stroke a lot, and it's been one of my favorites. Just a simple stroke where you swim on the chest, using both of your arms moving symmetrically, and then pairing it with what's called a dolphin kick.. It makes me feel so athletic. Julian: That looks like a hard swimming stroke to master. You must have been working really hard. How many laps do you swim at a time? Makayla: It varies, since I do other exercises on different days, and can only do so much on some days. I usually aim for 30 laps overall, which actually isn't that many. But you're right, the butterfly is one of the more difficult strokes because of the necessary detail concerning good technique, and you also need to have built up stronger muscles. It did take me a while to get good at it. I had to start with the breaststroke and the front crawl, and sometimes the backstroke, since they're more geared for beginners. Julian: Do you think you'll ever swim competitively, like in the Olympics? Makayla: Haha.. no way. I'm an older geezer. I just do it to maybe live a little longer. I just started doing the butterfly stroke more because it's more advanced and also because the technique of it allows you to move/swim faster than others, because of the synchronous push/pull of both arms and legs. Julian: I guess swimming would be a good activity to get in to if you're older since it's low impact, right? Makayla: Yeah, you're absolutely right. Helped me with my knee and hip pain, since there was no punishment on them when doing it. That contributes to it being one of the top public recreational activities. Heck, some countries even make it compulsory for you to have swimming lessons and make it a part of your education. Julian: That is great they make it part of your education, although I dont know how I would feel being in my bathing suit around my classmates. I guess when you're young it doesn't matter though Makayla: Yeah, sometimes it seems a little rigid, too. Like a lot of countries have an actual defined swimming level that children need to have met by the end of their primary education. But I guess the upside is it helps with preventing infant drowning, since a lot of these lessons start even before the age of 4. Julian: I think infant swim lessons are a great idea. I may try swimming as a new activity. I think it would be good for me.

my favorite music genre is pop.

Pop music is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s. The terms "popular music" and "pop music" are often used interchangeably, although the former describes all music that is popular and includes many different styles. "Pop" and "rock" were roughly synonymous terms until the late 1960s, when they became increasingly differentiated from each other. Although much of the music that appears on record charts is seen as pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Pop music is eclectic, and often borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country; nonetheless, there are core elements that define pop music. Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a basic format (often the verse-chorus structure), as well as common use of repeated choruses, melodic tunes, and hooks. David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop music as "a body of music which is distinguishable from popular, jazz, and folk musics". According to Pete Seeger, pop music is "professional music which draws upon both folk music and fine arts music". Although pop music is seen as just the singles charts, it is not the sum of all chart music. Mikayla: I love listening to pop music! It actually originated in its modern form in the United States and United Kingdom during the mid-1950s Sadie: Me too. Pop is one of my favorite genres. Mikayla: I find it to be eclectic, and sometimes borrows elements from other styles such as urban, dance, rock, Latin, and country Sadie: I agree. Who is the most famous pop star currently? Mikayla: I don't know who is the most famous, but pop music has been described as a body of music which is distinguishable from popular, jazz, and folk musics Sadie: That's really interesting. What else is something that's not a common fact known about pop? Mikayla: Even though a lot of music on the record charts is pop music, the genre is distinguished from chart music. Sadie: How is it distinguished from pop music?

i have beard that is longer.

A beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of humans and some animals. In humans, usually only pubescent or adult males are able to grow beards. From an evolutionary viewpoint the beard is a part of the broader category of androgenic hair. It is a vestigial trait from a time when humans had hair on their face and entire body like the hair on gorillas. The evolutionary loss of hair is pronounced in some populations such as indigenous Americans and some east Asian populations, who have less facial hair, whereas people of European or South Asian ancestry and the Ainu have more facial hair. Societal attitudes toward male beards have varied widely depending on factors such as prevailing cultural-religious traditions and the current era's fashion trends. Some religions (such as Sikhism) have considered a full beard to be essential for all males able to grow one, and mandate it as part of their official dogma. Other cultures, even while not officially mandating it, view a beard as central to a man's virility, exemplifying such virtues as wisdom, strength, sexual prowess and high social status. However, in cultures where facial hair is uncommon (or currently out of fashion), beards may be associated with poor hygiene or a "savage", uncivilized, or even dangerous demeanor. Caitlin: Hi, have you ever had a beard? I have tried to grow one but it didn't look right. Paul: I love beards but can't grow one myself. In some cultures they are a sign of a mans virility and strength Caitlin: I am tired of shaving my facial hairs. I wish I could join the beard club. They are becoming quite hip as of late. Paul: Thats why I prefer the clean shaven look, I have my beard entirely removed because the one I grew wasn't impressive anyways Caitlin: Well at least we are keeping the razor companies in business. I swear they build razors to fail after moderate use. Paul: Absolutely, that's why a lot of people go with the straight razor, the blade folds right into the handle and they usually last twice as long and can be resharpened or repurchased for very cheap Caitlin: Yeah, they give a very close shave. I'm just too scared to try one because I will probably slit my throat, lol. Paul: Yeah I use safety razors, it's like a straight razor but it has a guard between the edge of the blade and your skin to prevent cuts Caitlin: Yeah, same here. Although when I go to the barber I get a shave with a straight razor. He even warms up the shaving cream first. Very relaxing. Paul: Shaving itself is relaxing for me, I don't know it's the removal of the hair or just the ritualistic aspect

my mom is an osteopath.

Osteopathic medicine is a branch of the medical profession in the United States. Osteopathic doctors (D.O.s) can become fully licensed physicians (medical doctors) able to practice medicine and surgery in all 50 states and are recognized in 65 other countries, including all Canadian provinces. Frontier physician Andrew Taylor Still founded the profession as a rejection of the prevailing system of medical thought of the 19th century. Still's techniques relied on manipulation of joints and bones, to diagnose and treat illness, and he called his practices "osteopathy". By the middle of the 20th century, the profession had moved closer to mainstream medicine, adopting modern public health and biomedical principles. American "osteopaths" became "osteopathic medical doctors", ultimately achieving full practice rights as medical doctors in all 50 states, including serving in the U.S. armed forces as physicians. The practice has been referred to as the new "jazz of medicine", a term coined by Dr. Wolfgang Gilliar, an osteopathic physician who is the Dean of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. In modern medicine, any distinction between the M.D. and the D.O. professions has eroded steadily. Ivan: i want to know more about Osteopathic medicine Ian: The system of Osteopathic medicine was founded by Andrew Taylor Still. Ivan: when was it founded and was it in the US ? Ian: It was first founded in the 19th century. Ivan: oh thats cool. do they do certain types of surgeries ? Ian: No it relies on the manipulation of joints within the body. Ivan: ah, are there any meds or devices that were created for this issue ? Ian: You are seeing the practice less and less now days with jobs in the field eroding Ivan: why are they eroding? did they solve the issue ? Ian: By the middle of the 20th century new and more effective techniques were discovered.

i believe in leprechauns.

A leprechaun (/ luchorpán) is a type of fairy of the Aos Sí in Irish folklore. They are usually depicted as little bearded men, wearing a coat and hat, who partake in mischief. They are solitary creatures who spend their time making and mending shoes and have a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. If captured by a human, they often grant three wishes in exchange for their freedom. Like other Irish fairies, leprechauns may be derived from the Tuatha Dé Danann. Leprechaun-like creatures rarely appear in Irish mythology and only became prominent in later folklore. Modern depictions of leprechauns are largely based on derogatory 19th-century caricatures and stereotypes of the Irish. The name "leprechaun" is derived from the Irish word , defined by Patrick Dinneen as "a pigmy, a sprite, or leprechaun". The further derivation is less certain; according to most sources, the word is thought to be a corruption of Middle Irish "luchrupán", from the Old Irish , a compound of the roots lú (small) and corp (body). The root "corp", which was borrowed from the Latin "corpus", attests to the early influence of Ecclesiastical Latin on the Irish language. The alternative spelling "leithbrágan" stems from a folk etymology deriving the word from "leith" (half) and "bróg" (brogue), because of the frequent portrayal of the leprechaun as working on a single shoe. Rylee: i believe in leprechauns, the fairy type thing from Irish Folklore. Have you ever seen one? Jeremiah: no since they dont exist but i know of them Rylee: Are you sure? They usually are small and have a beard. Usually wearing a coat and get into mischief. They are hard to see sometimes. Jeremiah: oh yea like the lucky charms guy Rylee: Yes but I think they're real. The are solitary beings, and usually work fixing shoes. They usually have hidden gold too. I'm trying to find one so I can get their gold. Jeremiah: yea id love some gold to pay off these student loans Rylee: Well try and find one! If you get one, they'll grant you three wishing in exchange for releasing them. You could always wish for 100 wishes too. Then you'll have a big supply. Jeremiah: yea maybe one day, for now ill just push through the pain of no money Rylee: It might just be a fairy tale though i guess... the story was derived from the Tuatha Dé Danann. So who knows for sure. Jeremiah: huh not sure what that or who that is

i have been to every state except alaska.

Alaska () is a U.S. state located in the northwest extremity of North America. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east, its most extreme western part is Attu Island, and it has a maritime border with Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. To the north are the Chukchi and Beaufort seas–the southern parts of the Arctic Ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies to the south and southwest. It is the largest state in the United States by area and the seventh largest subnational division in the world. In addition, it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States; nevertheless, it is by far the most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel in North America, its population (the total estimated at 738,432 by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015) more than quadrupling the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance. Military bases and tourism are also a significant part of the economy. Sabrina: Do you know that Alaska is a State in the USA? Lucas: I did, actually. When was Alaska added to the United States? Sabrina: I'm exactly sure about the date but I know for sure that it has a maritime border with Russia to the west across the Bering Strait Lucas: What else can you tell me about Alaska? Have you been there? Sabrina: It would also interest you to know that it is the 3rd least populous and the most sparsely populated of the 50 United States Lucas: That's what it looks like, from TV shows. What's the main industry of Alaska? Sabrina: Alaska's economy is dominated by the fishing, natural gas, and oil industries, resources which it has in abundance Lucas: Which fish do they produce or harvest in Alaska? Sabrina: im not sure buddy but I know that it's population is 738,432 as measured by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2015 Lucas: What's the state bird of Alaska?

i daydream about cafes in paris.

Parisian cafés serve as a center of social and culinary life in Paris. They have been around since the 17th century, and serve as the meeting place, neighborhood hub, conversation matrix, rendez-vous spot, and networking source, a place to relax or to refuel - the social and political pulse of the city. Parisian cafés show the Parisian way of sitting undisturbed for a couple of hours, watching things happening and people going by. Typical Paris cafés are not coffee shops. They generally come with a complete kitchen offering a restaurant menu with meals for any time of the day, a full bar and even a wine selection. Among the drinks customarily served are the "grande crème" (large cup of white coffee), wine by the glass, beer ("un demi", half a pint, or "une pression", a glass of draught beer), "un pastis" (made with aniseed flavour spirit), and "un espresso" (a small cup of black coffee). Drinking at the bar is cheaper than doing so at one of the tables. The café sometimes doubles as a "bureau de tabac", a tobacco shop that sells a wide variety of merchandise, including metro tickets and prepaid phone cards. Some of the most recognizable Paris cafés include Café de la Paix, Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, Café de la Rotonde, La Coupole, Le Fouquet's, Le Deauville, as well as a new wave represented by Café Beaubourg and Drugstore Publicis. Juliana: One of my favourite things in life is to sit in Parisian cafes and drink espresso and people-watch. Have you ever been to a Parisian cafe? Cesar: I've not actually been to one, though they seem very relaxing, they've been around since the 1600s I've heard! Juliana: Yes. They are quite old. There is something so lovely about the entire mentality of Parisians and their cafes. Do you like to drink coffee in cafes? Cesar: Yes I do quite enjoy drinking at cafes! For some reason I enjoy seeing how the baristas make my coffee! I've learned a few skills from them myself. Juliana: That is very cool! That is a great skill to have. Parisian cafes are different than American cafes as they don't do all the fancy drinks in Paris that Americans like to drink. Do you like fancy coffee or european espresso? Cesar: Very true, I agree! I personally prefer espresso, since it has a much stronger/concentrated taste so it really gives me a kick in the morning! Do you have any favourite coffeehouses to go to? Juliana: I don't have any specific favourite cafes in Paris. I like to wander and see where my feet take me. There is one I have gone to more than once which is where Hemingway used to write that is quite nice. What are your favourite cafes? Cesar: I don't have any favorites myself, though I prefer cafes which don't only serve coffee, understandably! Sometimes I switch it up and drink some tea or a hot chocolate Juliana: I agree. I love a good cup of earl grey tea. I also love when they add milk and sugar to it and its called a London Fog. Cesar: I've never personally tried that. Have you ever tried bubble tea? It tastes strangely nice, they have the standard tea base but mix it with fruit/milk, and fruit jelly

i am a vegan.

Veganism is both the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of either the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan ( ). Distinctions are sometimes made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (or strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who not only follow a vegan diet but extend the philosophy into other areas of their lives, and oppose the use of animals for any purpose. Another term is "environmental veganism", which refers to the avoidance of animal products on the premise that the harvesting or industrial farming of animals is environmentally damaging and unsustainable. Well-planned vegan diets can reduce the risk of some types of chronic disease, including heart disease. They are regarded as appropriate for all stages of life including during infancy and pregnancy by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the British Dietetic Association. The German Society for Nutrition does not recommend vegan diets for children, adolescents nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Laura: im thinking about being a vegan Edward: Are you considering being a dietary vegan, which refrains from consuming animal products not only meat but also eggs and dairy and other animal by products? Laura: yes i want to go full vegan, i dont play games. Edward: Well there are alot of different categories but the most hard core are definitely ethical vegans. Laura: yea im all about eating animals that are ethically killed. Edward: No ethical vegans refuse to eat any animals and refuse to use animals for any purpose at all, even pets, or labor, or zoos Laura: ohhhh .. well now that changes my whole thought process. Edward: Right the most hard core vegans even believe animals should have their own bill or rights and constitutional documents Laura: i can get with that Edward: They maintain that animals should no longer be viewed as property or used for food, clothing research subjects, entertainment or beasts of burden

i prefer summer over winter.

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. Fernando: I prefer summer over winter. So i can enjoy staying in Florida among my favorite southernmost state in the southeastern region of the United States. Mia: That is true. The summer is a good time to visit the beach Fernando: Have you ever been to Florida. It 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 Mia: That is true. Florida is a centered state with good beaches Fernando: I love florida. You can enjoy Sea bathing at most places in the sea or in sea water. sea bath is a protective enclosure for sea bathing. Mia: I don't like sea bathing that much though I like getting close to the waves Fernando: How about Nudy swimming or skinny dipping as some people call it. You will have to bath naked. Mia: lol. I like covering myself up in sunscreen to relax by the beach Fernando: Sunscreen is very essential for out skin. It slow or temporarily prevent the development of wrinkles and sagging skin. Mia: Yes that is true, especially during summer time

my father is a preacher.

A preacher is usually a person who delivers sermons or homilies on religious topics to an assembly of people. Less common are preachers who preach on the street, or those whose message is not necessarily religious, but who preach components such as a moral or social worldview or philosophy. Preachers are common throughout most cultures. They can take the form of a Christian minister on a Sunday morning, or an Islamic Imam. A Muslim preacher in general is referred to as a "dā‘ī", while one giving sermons on a Friday afternoon is called a "khatib". The sermon or homily has been an important part of Christian services since Early Christianity, and remains prominent in both Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Lay preachers sometimes figure in these traditions of worship, for example the Methodist local preachers, but in general preaching has usually been a function of the clergy. The Dominican Order is officially known as the "Order of Preachers" ("Ordo Praedicatorum" in Latin); friars of this order were trained to publicly preach in vernacular languages, and the order was created by Saint Dominic to preach to the Cathars of southern France in the early thirteenth century. The Franciscans are another important preaching order; Travelling preachers, usually friars, were an important feature of late medieval Catholicism. Trenton: My father is a preacher. He delivers sermons to the local community. I'm so proud of him! Tanner: Oh wow, that's so cool. Do you go to all his sermons? Trenton: Yes, but all his messages are not religious sometimes he just likes to talk about his philosophy on life. Tanner: I would probably love to talk to him. I like to philosophy about life and things. He sounds very knowledgeable. Trenton: Yes, you can learn a lot from him. He's even been trained to preach in many vernacular languages. Tanner: That is interesting. Tell me more. Trenton: When he was younger he used to travel around the world and preach his sermons much like the Franciscans during Medieval times. Tanner: It would have been cool to get to travel with him during those days. So much culture.

i will study computer science.

Computer science is the study of the theory, experimentation, and engineering that form the basis for the design and use of computers. It is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications and the systematic study of the feasibility, structure, expression, and mechanization of the methodical procedures (or algorithms) that underlie the acquisition, representation, processing, storage, communication of, and access to, information. An alternate, more succinct definition of computer science is the study of automating algorithmic processes that scale. A computer scientist specializes in the theory of computation and the design of computational systems. Its fields can be divided into a variety of theoretical and practical disciplines. Some fields, such as computational complexity theory (which explores the fundamental properties of computational and intractable problems), are highly abstract, while fields such as computer graphics emphasize real-world visual applications. Other fields still focus on challenges in implementing computation. For example, programming language theory considers various approaches to the description of computation, while the study of computer programming itself investigates various aspects of the use of programming language and complex systems. Chelsea: I am studying computer science because I want to learn how to design and use computers. Brody: Thats great i love working on computers. You will love going to school for this Chelsea: Yes even if it sounds difficult to study the automating algorithmic processes that scale Brody: Yeah thats true. Can you tell me more about computers ? Why you have an interest in them ? Chelsea: Well I am more interested in the real-world visual applications such as computer graphics than in the highly abstract like complexity theory Brody: Very interesting i dont know too much about visual applications but i might look into it Chelsea: There is also programming language theory that I find very interesting Brody: I do know a little bit about programming such as java

my favorite food is sushi.

Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients, and many others are vegetarian. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish is popular as a garnish. Sushi is often confused with sashimi, a related Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat, and an optional serving of rice. Sushi originates in a Southeast Asian dish, known today as "narezushi" ( – "salted fish"), stored in fermented rice for possibly months at a time. The lacto-fermentation of the rice prevented the fish from spoiling; the rice would be discarded before consumption of the fish. This early type of sushi became an important source of protein for its Japanese consumers. The term "sushi" comes from an antiquated grammatical form no longer used in other contexts, and literally means "sour-tasting"; the overall dish has a sour and umami or savoury taste. Narezushi still exists as a regional specialty, notably as "funa-zushi" from Shiga Prefecture. Vinegar began to be added to the preparation of narezushi in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) for the sake of enhancing both taste and preservation. Ruby: I love eating at sushi restaurants. Have you have ever had sushi? Sierra: Hi yes I love sushi especially with brown rice and crab what is your favorite? Ruby: I love anything that has eel. The flavor is amazing. Have you ever had a baked roll? Sierra: No what is in the baked role and I prefer my sushi with Daikon radish. Ruby: Basically, its a standard sushi roll, but its topped with either a salmon or tuna, then topped with sesame seeds. Then, they use a hand torch to bake the meat on top. Sierra: Sounds delicious I prefer the Daikon only because I am a fan of Southeast foods and flavors and it is originated from there as well as in South Asia. Ruby: I'm not super familiar with Daikon. What is it made with? Sierra: Daikon is made with white radish some times others all it long white radish try it so good.

my hobbies include photography and hiking.

Photography is the science, art, application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film. Typically, a lens is used to focus the light reflected or emitted from objects into a real image on the light-sensitive surface inside a camera during a timed exposure. With an electronic image sensor, this produces an electrical charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing. The result with photographic emulsion is an invisible latent image, which is later chemically "developed" into a visible image, either negative or positive depending on the purpose of the photographic material and the method of processing. A negative image on film is traditionally used to photographically create a positive image on a paper base, known as a print, either by using an enlarger or by contact printing. Photography is employed in many fields of science, manufacturing (e.g., photolithography), and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film and video production, recreational purposes, hobby, and mass communication. Jade: I love photography, though I'm not that good at it. Christopher: Well it is the science, art application and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation. Jade: Yes, I really admire people who can capture incredible moments on film. Christopher: Yeah, it is enjoyed and employed y many fields of science, manufacturing, and business, as well as its more direct uses for art, film, and video production, as well as recreational purposes. Jade: Ah, I see. I suppose it isn't always used for artistic purposes. Christopher: yes thats true, you can use it for recreational purposes, as a hobby and even mass communication applications Jade: Maybe there is a place for me to make a living with photography after all. Christopher: perhaps not but you could always work on the inside of cameras, such as the electronic image sensor, that produces an electrial charge at each pixel, which is electronically processed and stored in a digital image file for subsequent display or processing.

i enjoy broadway shows.

Broadway theatre, commonly known as Broadway, refers to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theater District and Lincoln Center along Broadway, in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Along with London's West End theatre, Broadway theatre is widely considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English-speaking world. The Theater District is a popular tourist attraction in New York City. According to The Broadway League, for the 2016–2017 season (which ended May 21, 2017), total attendance was 13,270,343 and Broadway shows had US$1,449,399,149 in grosses, with attendance down 0.4%, grosses up 5.5%, and playing weeks down 4.1%. The great majority of Broadway shows are musicals. Historian Martin Shefter argues, "'Broadway musicals,' culminating in the productions of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, became enormously influential forms of American popular culture" and helped make New York City the cultural capital of the nation. New York did not have a significant theatre presence until about 1750, when actor-managers Walter Murray and Thomas Kean established a resident theatre company at the Theatre on Nassau Street, which held about 280 people. Bryson: Broadway seems so cool, I love theatre. Chelsea: Yes, and there are so many interesting shows right now on Broadway. Bryson: Broadway is also made up of 41 professional theatres. Chelsea: Wow, that is really impressive! Are there some that have been running for years? Bryson: Most of these broadway theatres have over 500 seats too. Chelsea: That must make getting tickets very difficult at times! Especially for shows like Hamilton. Bryson: Oh I'm sure, since Broadway is really popular and expensive too to get into any of the 41 professional theatres. Chelsea: Ticket prices must be in the hundreds of dollars for the more popular shows, too. Bryson: Yeah, but there are so many tickets sold since there are so many seats in these Broadway professional theatres. Chelsea: I actually really love watching the Tony Awards that celebrate all of Broadway's accomplishments.

i love to knit and crochet.

Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric for use in many types of garments. Knitting creates multiple loops of yarn, called stitches, in a line or tube. Knitting has multiple active stitches on the needle at one time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive rows of intermeshing of loops. As each row progresses, a newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row, placed on the gaining needle, and the loops from the prior row are then pulled off the other needle. Knitting may be done by hand or by using a machine. Different types of yarns (fibre type, texture, and twist), needle sizes, and stitch types may be used to achieve knitted fabrics with different properties (color, texture, weight, heat retention, look, water resistance, and/or integrity). Like weaving, knitting is a technique for producing a two-dimensional fabric made from a one-dimensional yarn or thread. In weaving, threads are always straight, running parallel either lengthwise (warp threads) or crosswise (weft threads). By contrast, the yarn in knitted fabrics follows a meandering path (a "course"), forming symmetric loops (also called bights) symmetrically above and below the mean path of the yarn. Caleb: I enjoy knitting sometimes. Oliver: Knitting with yarn to make garments isnt something i care for Caleb: I have made blankets to donate to a foster kids program and to the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital. Oliver: Thats nice, knitting requires a lot of time with all the stitches and needle work so that mustve taken a while Caleb: Yes, that's why I am not able to do it very often. It does take awhile. Oliver: knitting by hand probably takes a lot longer than using a machine Caleb: Yes it really does take some time. Oliver: If I were to do it i would use a machine to knit Caleb: That would definitely be more efficient. Oliver: Yep, machines make knitting so much quicker

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". Colby: Are you a dog person or a cat person? Or neither?? I'm nto much of an animal person, but I prefer dogs. Guess that's why they're "man's best friend" Jeremiah: I am a dog person for sure! I have a yellow lab and he is indeed my best friend! Colby: I used to have a black lab. He was a good dog. they're known for sports and hunting Jeremiah: They are great! Is that why they are called retrievers? Colby: Yes! They were bred to retrieve the kills that hunters shot down. Jeremiah: They are so smart! Are labs the most popular dog breed? Colby: Defintely one of the most popular at least in the UK, US and Canada. Jeremiah: I think they are probably one of the most family friendly dogs as well, right? Colby: Yes, and actually dogs in general have been shown to be part of human families for as far back as 36,000 years ago! Jeremiah: Wow! I bet they were good for protection as well!

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". Makayla: Do you have a dog. I'm more of dog person, than a cat person, Jacqueline: Yes I do have a golden retriever! He's getting old though! What about you? Makayla: Yeah, I have a beagle mix. The dog was the first species to be domesticated over millenia Jacqueline: Haha, and they're probably still the hardest to train. They're crazy, and have so much energy. Very sweet though. Makayla: They have a long association with humans which led them to be uniquely attuned to our behaviour Jacqueline: Yeah, I always thought they were adapted to hunt with people riding on horses. So they need to run a lot to burn all their energy. Makayla: Yeah, and they come in such a wide variety of sizes, shapes, breeds, Jacqueline: My favorite is probably the Burmese Mountain Dog. They're like giant teddy bears! Makayla: That would be a shedding nightmare, but probably worth it. They aren't called Man's Best Friend for nothing. Jacqueline: Yes, I agree... I have a friend who has one. He looks like a Woolly Mammoth!

my uncle use to work on fish boats in 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. Cristian: Florida's a pretty great state, what do you think of it? Trenton: So Florida means "Land of Flowers" in Spanish Cristian: I did not know that. There is a lot of Spanish influence in the state. Trenton: There is. Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon explored the land in the 1500s. Cristian: I heard he was a highly influential figure in the shaping of America Trenton: He was. In fact he was helped set up the first Spanish colony in the United States Cristian: He was one of the conquistadores, no? Trenton: Yes, the Spanish founded several colonial towns Cristian: St. Augustine is the oldest known settlement in the USA Trenton: Yes, and it is part of Florida's First Coast Region.

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. Jessica: I love me some armadillos, they are cute Addison: I think they're cute too, even the name is cute. In Spanish, armadillo means "little armored one" Jessica: oh i didnt know what, what else can you tell me about them. I see them a lot here in Texas but I dont know a lot of details about them Addison: They're found in lots of different environments in the Americas. Jessica: how long do they typically live if they dont end up as roadkill ? Addison: Armadillos don't live very long. Jessica: how big do they typically get ? Addison: They range in size but the largest is the Giant Armadillo. They're pretty rare, they're considered vulnerable to extinction. Jessica: I've never heard of the Giant line of armadillos, that is very interesting Addison: They're not native to the United States but there is a zoo in Columbia called Los Ocarros that's dedicated to the Giant Armadillo.

i love chickens.

The chicken ("Gallus gallus domesticus") is a type of domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the red junglefowl. It is one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, with a total population of more than 19 billion as of 2011. Humans commonly keep chickens as a source of food (consuming both their meat and eggs) and as pets. Genetic studies have pointed to multiple maternal origins in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia, but with the clade found in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa originating in the Indian subcontinent. From India, the domesticated chicken was imported to Lydia in western Asia Minor, and to Greece by the fifth century BC. Fowl had been known in Egypt since the mid-15th century BC, with the "bird that gives birth every day" having come to Egypt from the land between Syria and Shinar, Babylonia, according to the annals of Thutmose III. In the UK and Ireland, adult male chickens over the age of one year are primarily known as cocks, whereas in the United States, Australia and Canada, they are more commonly called roosters. Males less than a year old are "cockerels". Castrated roosters are called "capons" (surgical and chemical castration are now illegal in some parts of the world). Malachi: How do you feel about chicken? I have a small farm with a bunch.. Ryan: You mean the domesticated fowl? Malachi: Yes! That's the one. The ancestor of the dinosaur. Ryan: Are they really an ancestor of the dinosaur? They are the most common widespread domestic animals today. Malachi: I think that's the theory. We own heritage breeds which can lay eggs for up to 8 years. Ryan: Are heritage chickens like heritage turkeys? They are a domestic turkey which retains historic characteristics no longer present in 20th century chickens. Malachi: Yes exactly. And they are exclusively kept by small farmers. Large farm operations use production hens. Ryan: Wow you know a lot about this, however were you aware that more than 50 billion chickens are raised annually for consumption>? Malachi: Wow! It must be human beings consumption of them that keeps their population higher than any other bird in the world? Ryan: Yeah I'm not a very big fan of the way we mass produce chickens for consumption. We aren't considering any of those animals rights when we pack them into small cages and force feed them, ignoring their basic interests.

i like smoking weed.

Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the "Cannabis" plant intended for medical or recreational use. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract. Cannabis is often used for its mental and physical effects, such as a "high" or "stoned" feeling, a general change in perception, euphoria (heightened mood), and an increase in appetite. Onset of effects is within minutes when smoked, and about 30 to 60 minutes when cooked and eaten. They last for between two and six hours. Short-term side effects may include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, red eyes, and feelings of paranoia or anxiety. Long-term side effects may include addiction, decreased mental ability in those who started as teenagers, and behavioral problems in children whose mothers used cannabis during pregnancy. Studies have found a strong relation between cannabis use and the risk of psychosis, though the cause-and-effect relationship is debated. Cannabis is mostly used recreationally or as a medicinal drug, although it may also be used for religious or spiritual purposes. Mya: I like smoking cannabis to relax Shelby: yea marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use Mya: I have anxiety as well as some health issues and cannabis helps more than other medications with less side effects Shelby: well the main psychoactive part of cannabis is THC, one of the 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Mya: Yes and cannabis helps with inflammation as well Shelby: cannabis can be smoked, put in food, used with vapor, or as an extract Mya: The edibles are good as well and the effects last longer with the edibles Shelby: the effects can be felt within minutes when smoked, about 30 to 60 minutes when cooked an eaten

i drive a prius.

A hybrid vehicle uses two or more distinct types of power, such as internal combustion engine to drive an electric generator that powers an electric motor, e.g. in diesel-electric trains using diesel engines to drive an electric generator that powers an electric motor, and submarines that use diesels when surfaced and batteries when submerged. Other means to store energy include pressurized fluid in hydraulic hybrids. Power sources for hybrid vehicles include: Mopeds, electric bicycles, and even electric kick scooters are a simple form of a hybrid, powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and the rider's muscles. Early prototype motorcycles in the late 19th century used the same principle. The first published prototype of an SHB is by Augustus Kinzel (US Patent 3'884'317) in 1975. In 1994 Bernie Macdonalds conceived the Electrilite SHB with power electronics allowing regenerative braking and pedaling while stationary. In 1995 Thomas Muller designed and built a "Fahrrad mit elektromagnetischem Antrieb" for his 1995 diploma thesis. In 1996 Jürg Blatter and Andreas Fuchs of Berne University of Applied Sciences built an SHB and in 1998 modified a Leitra tricycle (European patent EP 1165188). Ryan: I recently bought my first hybrid vehicle ever. Abby: That is great! They use two or more types of power to get the engine going. Ryan: Really? What types of power are those? Abby: Internal combustion engine. What do you use for a power source? I've heard you can use mopeds, electric bicycles, even kick scooters. Ryan: Since it's a hybrid it still takes gas and i guess the engine charges the battery, I'm not sure. Abby: Do you need to plug it in? There are hybrids you plug in to recharge which I think are interesting. Ryan: No, mine doesn't need to be plugged in. Abby: Not only are there hybrid electric cars, they actually have trucks and buses too! Ryan: Now that's something I did not know. That's so good for the environment. Abby: Yeah it is. Now if you were to get a plug in hybrid you could get a government incentive for it.

i prefer vinyl records to any other music recording format.

A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English, or record) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac; starting in the 1950s polyvinyl chloride became common. In recent decades, records have sometimes been called vinyl records, or simply vinyl, although this would exclude most records made until after World War II. The phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century. It had co-existed with the phonograph cylinder from the late 1880s and had effectively superseded it by around 1912. Records retained the largest market share even when new formats such as the compact cassette were mass-marketed. By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market share, and the vinyl record left the mainstream around 1991. From the 1990s to the 2010s, records continued to be manufactured and sold on a much smaller scale, and were especially used by disc jockeys (DJs), released by artists in some genres, and listened to by a niche market of audiophiles. Jeremy: I wonder how Phonograph recorders work. Victoria: I have never used one, because they are before my time. But they work by storing sound on a round disk. A needle spins around and plays the music off the spiraled grooves. Jeremy: Interesting, the are now antiques I guess or are they still produced? Victoria: They are antiques now, but a few bands still produce their music on them. Now they are called vinyl records. Jeremy: Yes i know many people collect those and they value the difference in sound that they get. Victoria: Yeah, vinyls are kind of a niche now. I know a few audiophiles who swear they can hear an improvement on sound when they used them over CDs and MP3s. Jeremy: I bet there is some nostalgia too for those who used them in their youth. Victoria: For sure, which it is probably why it is mainly people in their 40s and 50s that use them. Most people now would prefer the convenience of digital media, over the improved sound of vinyl.

i enjoy all things my little pony.

"" is an animated television series produced by Hasbro as part of the "My Little Pony" toy franchise, which is tied in with the 2010 launch of dolls and play sets, and original programming for U.S. cable channel Discovery Family (formerly Hub Network). Lauren Faust was selected as the creative developer and executive producer for the show, based on her previous animation experience with shows like "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends". Under Hasbro's guidance, Faust developed the show to appeal to the target demographic of young girls and their parents, but created characters and settings that challenged formerly stereotypical norms of "girly" images, and added adventure and humorous elements to keep parents interested. The show received praise from television critics and parental groups. It also found an unlikely audience in a large group of adult Internet users in late 2010 and early 2011, forming a subculture. These fans, mostly male, were drawn to the show's characters, stories, animation style, and influence of the show's propagation as an Internet meme. The fandom adopted the name brony (plural bronies), a portmanteau of "bro" and "pony". Though initially considered to propagate the humorous and ironic concept of people enjoying a show for young girls, the fandom has shown deeper appreciation for the show far beyond this concept, and is considered part of a New Sincerity trend. Rachel: My sister really liked My Little Pony when she was younger - do you remember what those were? Alondra: Wasn't my little pony an entertainment franchis developed by Hasbro to sell merchandise to vulnerable schoolgirls? Rachel: Ha Ha! pretty much - except I think it was the parent's pocketbooks that got lighter. Alondra: But the ponies did have attractive colorful bodies and a unique symbol that allowed the children to pick an individual favorite. Rachel: Yeah, and now they've come back around again - along with Strawberry Shortcake. Alondra: I love strawberry shortcake. That crumbly bread is delicious. Rachel: Well, I meant the doll, but I know what you mean - it is good!! Alondra: Oh, you mean the character originally used to sell greeting cards, but lter was turned into merchandise to make the moola for the originators.

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. Austin: There are three primary colors and blue is one of the three Alexis: Cool! Blue is one of my favorite colors. What's yours? Austin: Green. Which is on the RGB color model. RGB stands for red, green, blue Alexis: I remember learning about that in art class! My favorite is purple. Austin: Magenta which looks purplish red is made by mixing equal parts of blue and red on computer screens. Alexis: Magenta is also a great color! Another one of my favorites. I enjoy maroon too. Austin: Cool, purple colors are any colors between red and violet. Alexis: Right! Violet is a great color. Do you enjoy the color black? Austin: Yes, black is the darkest color and is the absence of light! Alexis: And black clothing goes fantastic with everything!

i collect stamps.

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service. Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for collectors because there was a never ending stream of new stamps as each country sought to advertise its distinctiveness through its stamps. Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term "philatelist" to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents. Charles: My neighbor collects stamps. I don't really understand why. Brian: Stamp collecting is considered a hobby to some. It has been popular since the late 19th century. Charles: That is a long time! Brian: Stamp collecting is fairly easy also. There are always new stamps being created. Each country used stamps to differentiate from each others. Charles: It sounds kinda interesting. Do people just collect stamps from different places they visit? Brian: Sure. They also trade with others. Stamp collecting collect purely for the enjoyment and relaxation. The casual collectors do not worry about the small details. Charles: Hmmm. That's very interesting. Brian: Stamp collecting is also done because stamps have historical value and geographical aspects. Some also depict horses, ships, birds, kings, and queens.

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". Tanner: I love dogs and I have three of them. Andrew: Dogs are great. They are a member of the "Canis" genus and are the most abundant terrestrial carnivore. Tanner: One of my dogs is a livestock guard dog, he is super smart and keeps the cattle and goats safe Andrew: Your dog is one that performs a role for people. Other uses are assisting police, hunting, and aiding handicapped individuals. Tanner: That is right but the other two are just spoiled pets that love being pampered lol Andrew: They are busy being "man's best friend". We sure love our furry companions. Tanner: Yes they provide a lot of companionship and they let me know if unwanted visitors are around too Andrew: That's great. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated. I saw a movie about it recently.

i am a meat eater.

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used primarily to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. Normally, the carbohydrates contained in food are converted into glucose, which is then transported around the body and is particularly important in fueling brain-function. However, if there is little carbohydrate in the diet, the liver converts fat into fatty acids and ketone bodies. The ketone bodies pass into the brain and replace glucose as an energy source. An elevated level of ketone bodies in the blood, a state known as ketosis, leads to a reduction in the frequency of epileptic seizures. Almost half of children, and young people, with epilepsy who have tried some form of this diet saw the number of seizures drop by at least half, and the effect persists even after discontinuing the diet. There is some evidence that adults with epilepsy may benefit from the diet, and that a less strict regimen, such as a modified Atkins diet, is similarly effective. The most common adverse effect is constipation, affecting about 30% of patients—this was due to fluid restriction, which was once a feature of the diet, but this led to increased risk of kidney stones, and is no longer considered beneficial. Mariah: I've lost 26 pounds eating keto! Christian: Really? Thats the high fat low carb diet? Mariah: That's the one! It's worked very well for me Christian: I read it forces the body to burn fat instead of carbs? Mariah: Yeah that's what they say, very healthy Christian: yeah the liver converts fat in to fatty acids and it burns that instead of carbs Mariah: Oh hmm, what about fat on your liver? Will it burn that? Christian: Yes and the ketones pass to the brain and brain uses that as energy instead of glucose

i love eating kale.

Kale () or leaf cabbage are certain cultivars of cabbage ("Brassica oleracea") grown for their edible leaves. A kale plant has green or purple leaves and the central leaves do not form a head (as with headed cabbages). Kales are considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms of "Brassica oleracea". "Kale" bears semblance to "kail", a variant of "cawul" (from Scotland and northern England) for various cabbages. Until the end of the Middle Ages, kale was one of the most common green vegetables in Europe. Curly-leaved varieties of cabbage already existed along with flat-leaved varieties in Greece in the fourth century BC. It was also used as medicinal food source. Disocorides wrote that it could be used to treat bowel ailments. These forms, which were referred to by the Romans as Sabellian kale, are considered to be the ancestors of modern kales. Kale was brought to North America by the colonists in the 16th century. Later, Russian kale was introduced into Canada, and then into the United States, by Russian traders in the 19th century. During World War II, the cultivation of kale (and other vegetables) in the U.K. was encouraged by the Dig for Victory campaign. The vegetable was easy to grow and provided important nutrients missing from a diet because of rationing. Caitlyn: Kale is my favorite vegetable. It is a leaf cabbage with edible leaves. Caroline: I cannot stomach kale, I like regular lettuce though Caitlyn: Lettuce is good too. Kale has green or purple leaves which do not form a head. Caroline: Yeah I do not like those very much, do you use them to make healthy meals? Caitlyn: Kale was very popular in the Middle Ages. I make salads and use it as garnishment. Caroline: What is garnishment? Caitlyn: It is a legal mechanism to allow the seizure of money. It is also when you use plants to decorate dishes. Caroline: Oh, so do you still eat it when you use it as a decoration? Caitlyn: No I usually just set it aside. Kale was brought to North America in the 16th century by colonists. Caroline: That is always cool to me how people bring foods to new places, it is like an animal in a way haha

my mommy makes me a picnic lunch to eat outside.

A picnic is a meal taken outdoors ("al fresco") as part of an excursion – ideally in scenic surroundings, such as a park, lakeside, or other place affording an interesting view, or else in conjunction with a public event such as preceding an open-air theatre performance, and usually in summer. Picnics are usually meant for the late mornings or midday breakfasts, but could also be held as a luncheonette or a dinner event. Descriptions of picnics show that the idea of a meal that was jointly contributed and was enjoyed out-of-doors was essential to a picnic from the early 19th century. Picnics are often family-oriented but can also be an intimate occasion between two people or a large get together such as company picnics and church picnics. It is also sometimes combined with a cookout, usually a form of barbecue; either grilling (griddling, gridironing, or charbroiling), braising (by combining a charbroil or gridiron grill with a broth-filled pot), baking, or a combination of all of the above. On romantic and family picnics, a picnic basket and a blanket (to sit or recline on) are usually brought along. Outdoor games or some other form of entertainment are common at large picnics. In established public parks, a picnic area generally includes picnic tables and possibly other items related to eating outdoors, such as built-in grills, water faucets, garbage containers, and restrooms. Emily: I would love to go on a picnic. The kind with a basket and blanket that are brought along. Evan: That sounds nice. What would you bring or go? Emily: I would probably take things for a bbq or grilling. I need to find a nice gourmet picnic basket. They make some that are really nice. Evan: I never thought about the picnic basket varieties. Emily: Well some are quite elaborate. They have compartments for hot and cold foods, and some even have the dinnerware included. Evan: Wow, there would be a lot of options depending on the situation. Emily: Yes, and you could find a place to cook the food like a public park with a picnic area. They normally have grills, water faucets, garbage cans, and restrooms. Evan: And hope for great weather, for sure. It sounds ideal!

i have a cat named felix and a small terror names emmy.

The domestic cat ("Felis silvestris catus" or "Felis catus") is a small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal. They are often called house cats when kept as indoor pets or simply cats when there is no need to distinguish them from other felids and felines. They are often valued by humans for companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin. There are more than seventy cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. Cats are similar in anatomy to the other felids, with a strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey. Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche. Cats can hear sounds too faint or too high in frequency for human ears, such as those made by mice and other small animals. They can see in near darkness. Like most other mammals, cats have poorer color vision and a better sense of smell than humans. Cats, despite being solitary hunters, are a social species and cat communication includes the use of a variety of vocalizations (mewing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting), as well as cat pheromones and types of cat-specific body language. Cats have a high breeding rate. Under controlled breeding, they can be bred and shown as registered pedigree pets, a hobby known as cat fancy. Samuel: I have and know a lot about cats. They are a lot like humans but have a better sense of smell Kaylee: I like cats. It was good domestic animal Samuel: Cats have either a mutual relationship with humans. they evolved from the same ancestor 10 million years ago! Kaylee: Good, Cats have strong flexiable body, sharp teeth and good sense Samuel: definetly! whats funny is difference between domestic and wild populations. there are more than 70 breeds recognized Kaylee: Yes,cats are good indoor pets. Samuel: oh yes which is why there are close to 600 million of them everywhere except antartica Kaylee: ok good, It is tiger family. very good pet Samuel: yes unfortunately because of poaching they are not a lot of them but have a lot of protections now Kaylee: Oh yes, Can you please explain more about that. Samuel: oh yes. if you steal a domestic animal then its stealing but if you do the same with a wild one then its poaching

i enjoy hitchhiking.

Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, hitching, or autostop) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking people, usually strangers, for a ride in their automobile or other vehicle. A ride is usually, but not always, free. Itinerants have also used hitchhiking as a primary mode of travel for the better part of the last century, and continue to do so today. The hitchhikers' methods of signaling to drivers differ around the world. Many hitchhikers use various hand signals. If the hitchhiker wishes to indicate that he needs a ride, he may simply make a physical gesture or display a written sign. In North America, United Kingdom and most of Europe, the gesture involves extending the arm toward the road and sticking the thumb of the outstretched hand upward with the hand closed. For example, in the US and UK, they point their thumb up. In some African countries, the hand is held still with the palm facing upwards. In other parts of the world, such as Australia, it is more common to use a gesture where the index finger is pointed at the road. Hitchhiking is a historically common (autonomous) practice worldwide and hence there are very few places in the world where laws exist to restrict it. Nicole: Even when I would want to, I don't dare to pick up strangers who are hitchhiking. Andres: Me neither! There are too many crazy people out there! Doesn't it seem like hitchhiking used to be more popular? Nicole: It seems that hitchhiking is still pretty common worldwide. Andres: Is it really? Do you have any idea how that term came to be? Nicole: I am not sure, but I find it interesting that different countries use different gestures to hitchhike. Andres: I never knew that What types of gestures are common? Nicole: Well in some African countries the hand is held still with the palm facing up. Andres: That's different than the thumbs up sign hitchhikers use in the US. What else do you know about hitchhiking? Nicole: I know that itinerants used hitchhiking as their main transportation for the better part of the past century. Andres: I guess if you need to get somewhere, sometimes you have no choice but to hitchhike! Thankfully, I've never had to!

i got a scholarship for playing soccer.

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries and dependencies, making it the world's most popular sport. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The object of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing goal. Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms while it is in play, unless they are goalkeepers (and then only when within their penalty area). Other players mainly use their feet to strike or pass the ball, but may also use any part of their body except the hands and the arms. The team that scores the most goals by the end of the match wins. If the score is level at the end of the game, either a draw is declared or the game goes into extra time or a penalty shootout depending on the format of the competition. The Laws of the Game were originally codified in England by The Football Association in 1863. Association football is governed internationally by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA; ), which organises World Cups for both men and women every four years. Kathryn: As most a fan of college football in America, I am not familiar with Association football. Skylar: Same here, I never knew association football was known as soccer as well, with 11 players on the field. Kathryn: What countries are associated with this "association football" league? Skylar: The Laws of soccer were originally made back in 1863 in England, but now soccer is enjoyed by the whole world. Kathryn: I saw a major increase in the popularity of soccer in the United States in the late 1980s. Skylar: Yes, soccer has grown so much in the US, over 24.4 million people play soccer in the US now! Kathryn: That statistic surprises me as I had no idea the sport was so popular here in America. Skylar: It really started to pick up when the United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Nowadays FIFA soccer video game is very popular as well. Kathryn: I had a good friend from Norway who loved to play video soccer as well as playing on the field. Skylar: That's cool! The latest versions of FIFA soccer video games include exclusively-licensed leagues and teams from all over the globe, makes it extra exciting to play.

i live in a tiny house to save money.

The tiny house movement (also known as the "small house movement") is a description for the architectural and social movement that advocates living simply in small homes. There is currently no set definition as to what constitutes as a tiny house; however, a residential structure under is generally accepted to be a tiny home. In the United States, the average size of new single family homes grew from in 1978 to in 2007, and to in 2013, despite a decrease in the size of the average family. Reasons for this include increased material wealth and prestige. The small house movement is a return to houses of less than . Frequently, the distinction is made between "small" (between and ), and "tiny" houses (less than ), with some as small as . Sarah Susanka has been credited with starting the recent countermovement toward smaller houses when she published "The Not So Big House" (1997). Earlier pioneers include Lloyd Kahn, author of "Shelter" (1973) and Lester Walker, author of "Tiny Houses" (1987). Henry David Thoreau and the publication of his book "Walden" is also quoted as early inspiration. A Wisconsin producer, Escape Homes was founded in 1993. Tiny houses on wheels were also popularized by Jay Shafer who designed and lived in a 96 sq ft house and later went on to offer the first plans for tiny houses on wheels, initially founding Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, and then Four Lights Tiny House Company (September 6, 2012). Carter: Do you know what a tiny house is? Kaden: Yes! My city is building them for the homeless. Carter: Interesting! Yeah, there's a "small house movement" going on right now in the country Kaden: I agree. A lot of people are also choosing to build/buy tiny homes because it's cheaper. Carter: True, I guess that's what makes it easier for social workers to build for the homeless people and others in poverty. Kaden: It's a cool idea but I dont think I could ever live in a tiny house. Way too cramped. Carter: Haha honestly me too but it's a pretty cool concept for the well-being of others, just not myself. Kaden: I agree. Still a lot better than living out on the street.

i love to dance.

A street dance is a dance style—regardless of country of origin—that evolved outside dance studios in any available open space such as streets, dance parties, block parties, parks, school yards, raves, and nightclubs. The term is used to describe vernacular dances in urban context. Vernacular dances are often improvisational and social in nature, encouraging interaction and contact with spectators and other dancers. These dances are a part of the vernacular culture of the geographical area that they come from. Examples of street dance include b-boying (or breakdancing), which originated in New York City. Clogging is thought to be considered a very early form of street dance, since it evolved in the streets and factories of northern England in the mid-19th century. Marcus: I made my living as a street dancer in the park for three years as a teenager. William: Neat! I also panhandled in my younger years. It was quite fun! Marcus: I loved it. It was a hard way to make a living but interacting with the crowd and getting them to interact was a blast! What did you do? William: I'm a singer songwriter. I used to walk the beach and play little ditties for people Marcus: That is so cool. I did b-boy or break dancing. I used to end up by spinning on my head and that always got the people throwing a dollar in my bucket. William: Wow , that's pretty cool too. my brother used to break dance but he wasn't very good. What else could you do? Marcus: I did a little clogging when I first started, but that didn't get the duckets flowing to well as you might imagine. Hahahaha. William: LOL, yeah! I used to be a pretty good dancer. Don't know what style you might call it but I went to alot of raves.

i paint with watercolors.

Watercolor (American English) or watercolour (British English; see spelling differences), also aquarelle (French, diminutive of Latin "aqua" "water"), is a painting method in which the paints are made of pigments suspended in a water-based solution. "Watercolor" refers to both the medium and the resulting artwork. Aquarelles painted with water-soluble colored ink instead of modern water colors are called “aquarellum atramento” (Latin for “aquarelle made with ink”) by experts. However, this term has been more and more passing out of use. The traditional and most common "support"—material to which the paint is applied—for watercolor paintings is paper. Other supports include papyrus, bark papers, plastics, vellum, leather, fabric, wood and canvas. Watercolor paper is often made entirely or partially with cotton, which gives a good texture and minimizes distortion when wet. Watercolors are usually translucent, and appear luminous because the pigments are laid down in a pure form with few fillers obscuring the pigment colors. Watercolors can also be made opaque by adding Chinese white. In East Asia, watercolor painting with inks is referred to as brush painting or scroll painting. In Chinese, Korean and Japanese painting it has been the dominant medium, often in monochrome black or browns. Trinity: I love watercolor painting. It's one of my favorite hobbies. Nevaeh: Thats great! I have been painting watercolor paintings all my life, I do both medium shades and dark shades, My resulting artwork is always so pretty. Trinity: I bet! What types of watercolor paintings do you do? Nature? Abstract? Nevaeh: Im more of a nature type, although it changes some time. Trinity: I love doing nature portraits, especially of old barns and streams. Nevaeh: Thats fantastic, I even seen that some watercolors can be made opaque by adding Chinese white.It is what I use to make the clouds in my paintings. Trinity: I never thought of that! I'll have to try that next time I get in the mood to paint. Nevaeh: Indeed and here is a tip, I often dab my painting entirely or partially with cotton balls, which gives it a good texture and minimizes distortion when wet.

i am an aspiring singer.

American Idol is an American singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by FremantleMedia North America. It began airing on Fox on June 11, 2002, and ended its first run on April 7, 2016. On March 11, 2018, the show will make its debut on ABC. It started off as an addition to the "Idols" format based on the British series "Pop Idol", and became one of the most successful shows in the history of American television. The concept of the series involves discovering recording stars from unsigned singing talents, with the winner determined by the viewers in America through telephones, Internet, and SMS text voting. Winners chosen by viewers in its fifteen seasons were Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, Kris Allen, Lee DeWyze, Scotty McCreery, Phillip Phillips, Candice Glover, Caleb Johnson, Nick Fradiani, and Trent Harmon. "American Idol" employed a panel of judges who critiqued the contestants' performances. The original judges were record producer and music manager Randy Jackson, pop singer and choreographer Paula Abdul and music executive and manager Simon Cowell. Cheyenne: Do you like American Idol? Lilly: Yes I have watched it since it first aired on fox in June 2002 Cheyenne: Yes, my husband and I really like the show to. who is your favorite idol? Lilly: I like Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell Cheyenne: Simon could be a little mean sometimes Lilly: My favorite winners were Fantasia and Carrie Underwood, and yes Simon is cruel at times Cheyenne: I liked Carrie Underwood as well. Lilly: I liked Randy Jackson one of the original judges, he was nice to contestants Cheyenne: yes, he was very nice and fair in judging Lilly: I like the way viewers call in by phone and vote for a winner

my favorite thing to eat is a burrito.

A burrito (, ) is a dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that consists of a large wheat tortilla with various fillings. It is wrapped into a closed-ended cylinder, in contrast to a taco, where the tortilla is simply folded around the fillings. The tortilla is sometimes lightly grilled or steamed to soften it, make it more pliable, and allow it to adhere to itself when wrapped. A wet burrito is covered in sauce and therefore cannot be picked up. In Mexico, meat and refried beans are frequently the only fillings. In the United States, however, burrito fillings may include a combination of ingredients such as Mexican-style rice or plain rice, boiled beans or refried beans, lettuce, salsa, meat, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and various vegetables. Burrito sizes vary greatly and some can be very large. The word "burrito" means "little donkey" in Spanish, as a diminutive form of "burro", or "donkey". The name "burrito", as applied to the dish, possibly derives from the appearance of bedrolls and packs that donkeys carried. In other regions of Mexico such as in the state of Tamaulipas, similar types of food are known as "flauta" (flute). Before the development of the modern burrito, the Mesoamerican peoples of Mexico used corn tortillas to wrap foods, with fillings of chili peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, squash, and avocados. Connor: My favorite things to eat are burritos. It' the best Mexican dish with the delicious wheat tortilla. So good! Do you like them? Zoe: yes what kind of info do you have on them Connor: Well you wrap the tortilla around the fillings. You can use beans and rice and guacamole. What do you eat in them? Zoe: I like ground beef and nacho cheese Connor: Nice! I like a wet burrito covered in sauce sometimes. You can't pick them up and just use a fork and knife. Zoe: that sounds good is it spicy Connor: Yeah. I add a whole bunch of stuff although in Mexico, meat and beans are usually the only things the put inside them. Zoe: that sounds good also