I am a college student.
I will be taking summer courses.
I like martial arts.
I teach jiu-jitsu.
I am allergic to dairy.

I love taking walks on the beach.

In my free time, I go on mountain hikes.

I can speak english and spanish fluently.

I'm currently in high school.

I am moving to a new house next week.

I can't travel this summer because I am busy.

This is summer I am taking classes and teaching jiu-jitsu.

I am a college student.

I enjoy walking on the beach.

I do not have vacation plans. I like hiking in the mountains.

I do not play sports. I am in highschool. I enjoy hikes and long walks.

I am moving soon.

[Speaker 1] Hey! How are you doing are you excited yet for summer?

[Speaker 2] Yes I absolutely enjoy walking while on a beach.

[Speaker 1] Do you have vacation plans?

[Speaker 2] Not currently. I like hiking in the mountains so want to travel to a range soon.

[Speaker 1] Neat I am so busy this summer so I can't travel.

[Speaker 2] That is very unfortunate. What is it that is keeping you so busy?

[Speaker 1] Classes and teaching jiu-jitsu. Do you play sports?

[Speaker 2] I hike and go for extended walks. I'm in highschool but not good enough for any teams.

[Speaker 1] Do you know what college you are interested in? I am college student and share info.

[Speaker 2] Something with a good translation program. I am bilingual spanish english and want to use that.

[Speaker 1] Have you been fluent bilingual your whole life?

[Speaker 2] Yes spanish at home and english at school.

[Speaker 1] Neat,any other fun facts?

[Speaker 2] Well I am moving soon.. So if you have a truck...

I am a college student.

I enjoy walking on the beach.

I am moving soon.

[Speaker 1] How are your moving plans going?

[Speaker 2] So far they have been a little slow. It will all come together quickly though. I am also hoping to be in college soon. What do you study in college?

[Speaker 1] Moves are always a little bit stressful, but you get them done and focus on acclimating to your new digs and surroundings. I'm majoring in business and aspiring to get my MBA. With that degree, I could open my own jiu-jitsu studio, start a business in a different arena, or get a good corporate job.

[Speaker 2] That is a good goal! How did you get interested in jiu-jitsu?

[Speaker 1] I took up martial arts in 3rd grade, starting with Tae Kwon Do, which I eventually got a black belt in. I wanted to learn a new discipline in high school, so I took up jiu-jitsu. Jiu-Jitsu is more like grappling and getting your opponent to submit, while Tae Kwon Do focuses more on striking your opponent.

[Speaker 2] I have not participated in these sports, but they sound challenging. I typically like to hike or take walks. Do you like to hike?

[Speaker 1] No, I've never been hiking, believe it or not. Once you get out of high school for the summer, I'm sure you'll be doing a lot of hiking. Are you prepared for your final exams?

[Speaker 2] I think I am ready for my finals. One of them is a fourth year spanish final, so since that is one of my languages I know I will do well. Do you speak more than one language?

[Speaker 1] Well, good luck to you. Just think. Once you ace the exams and get out for the summer, you can relax on the beach, go for a hike, or even plan a vacation. I'm taking German in college because it's required. It's difficult!

[Speaker 2] German sounds difficult. I am not sure I would be able to understand it well. I hope you can try hiking soon even though you are busy with teaching your class.

[Speaker 1] I've heard that Spanish is much easier to learn. I should have gone with that! I might hike. Though I'm busy all summer, I plan to get outside as much as possible.

[Speaker 2] Yes I am going to also try and spend a good amount of time outdoors.

I've never been hiking.

I'm taking German.

I enjoy walking on the beach.

I want to go to a college with a good translation program. I would like to use my language skills later in life. I have spoken both english and spanish my whole life. I speak spanish at home and english at school. I'm taking Spanish.

[Speaker 1] How is packing up for the move going?

[Speaker 2] It's not really going at all! I looked into hiring someone to do the packing and unpacking for me.

[Speaker 1] That makes a lot of sense. I just wish it wasn't so expensive. I find that the packing/moving stinks but unpacking is fun! Are you nervous?

[Speaker 2] I really am, but it's nervousness mixed with excitement. Moving is expensive, but I don't have access to a truck.

[Speaker 1] Do you have any friends that can help you? I find that buying them pizza/food is much cheaper than renting a truck or paying for movers.

[Speaker 2] I hate asking for favors like that. But, talking to you makes me think I'm just being lazy by not doing my own packing.

[Speaker 1] I can certainly help! :) That's not my intention! Just thinking about finances....

[Speaker 2] I know! Perhaps I'll buy myself a little treat if I do my own packing. A little motivation can't hurt.

[Speaker 1] That's a great idea! I hope you get in a couple long senic walks during this whole move. It's important to spend a little time on you, especially during changes/stressful times.

[Speaker 2] There are so many things like that that I want to do. I'm worried that I won't have time for all of them when I'm in college.

[Speaker 1] You will find time. I do a timeboxing planning things, where for the upcoming day, I think about what I need to do and how long it will take me and then block out time for other things. That way I am productive and have time for leisure things.

[Speaker 2] I have a feeling I'm going to just be more of the slacker type of college student, I'll probably just be a communications major.

I've never been hiking.

I'm taking German.

I like unpacking. I hate packing and moving. I think moving is expensive. I buy friends food rather than pay for moving.

I will help you move. I like to save money.

I like long scenic walks when i'm stressed.

I plan times for things. I stay productive and have time for leisure.

I enjoy walking on the beach.

I'm moving and hopefully going to college. I hired someone to pack and unpack for me. I don't own a truck. I think moving is expensive.

I don't like to ask for favors. I feel lazy by not packing my own things. I will spend money on myself rather than on movers.

I am overwhelmed by things I want to do.

I am going to be a lazy student. I will likely major in communications.

[Speaker 1] What city or town are you attending college in?

[Speaker 2] I'll be in San Diego, actually. Kinda nervous about being so far from home but I'm just gonna take the plunge.

[Speaker 1] I am so excited for you!  I know you will love San Diego.  I actually did a JJ seminar in San Diego.  Some of the most appreciative people there.  When do you head down there?

[Speaker 2] Thanks! I'll be heading there in mid-August. I think I'll get the hang of it... eventually.. We have a family friend who will help me settle in, but I feel like it's so much to think about. Did you do your seminar there recently?

[Speaker 1] It was about six months ago over a couple days when school was on a break. I don't like to do any long seminars, just enough to fit in my duffle bag!

[Speaker 2] Haha, that's the right idea. If I could move down there with just my duffle bag I'd be set! No hauling anything. I'm almost getting stressed just thinking about it. I just want to be able to get it over with and chill out.

[Speaker 1] Just take a deep breath!  I get the same way before a competition.  You will get through it and when you get to San Diego it will be like water under the bridge.  You never give yourself enough credit!  You are going to do great!

[Speaker 2] Wow, thanks! I hope so. Somehow I never expect you martial arts types to be so nice, haha. I always think you're big and tough. Or is it because you're a teacher?

[Speaker 1] Thank you for the kind words!  I think being a true martial artist requires discipline and a real sense of accountability. I find that most grapplers are very respectful.  Sure it can be silly to have your arm almost broken off and then the same person offers to help you move or something!

I am a college student.I'm majoring in business. I want to open a jiu-jitsu studio. I've been doing martial arts since third grade. I do martial arts. I think grappler martial artists are very respectful.

I've never been hiking.

I'm taking German.

I have been to San Diego for a seminar. I like San Diego.

I don't like long seminars. I went to the seminar six months ago on a school break.

I get nervous before competitions.

I enjoy walking on the beach.

I am attending college in San Diego. I am not from San Diego. I am nervous about being away from home. I am leaving for San Diego in mid-august. I have a family friend in San Diego. I am stressed about moving.

[Speaker 1] Maybe I'll have another seminar in San Diego, and I can come visit you during college and see how you are adjusting.

[Speaker 2] That would be great, since you have been to San Diego, you could show me around a bit too.

[Speaker 1] yeah definitely, i know some good spots. we could go for a beer at my favourite bar there

[Speaker 2] I won't be old enough to drink but I'd be happy to tag along! My family friend may want to join as well.

[Speaker 1] oh yes of course, I forgot you were still in high school! We could do something else, maybe find somewhere nice to go for a hike

[Speaker 2] That would be great, I hope you have another seminar so we can actually go, when do you find out?

[Speaker 1] I should probably find out by the end of the month, I'll let you know as soon as I know so we can start making a plan

[Speaker 2] Awesome! So how are your jiu-jitsu classes going?


I am short.
I like basketball.
My father drives a truck.
I like to work outside.
My mother is from canada.

I am a gator hunter.

I have an air boat.

I've been in trouble with the law before.

My dream car is an'81 camaro.

I went hungry to buy 33 inch truck tires.

I have been on a tour. I have been near New Orleans.

I have an air boat.

I have been in trouble. I am not allowed to go to Canada.

I like to hunt.

[Speaker 1] Hi. How was your day?

[Speaker 2] Great! Took the air boat out to catch some gators this morning.

[Speaker 1] That sounds like fun. I've seen gators, but never caught one.

[Speaker 2] You gotta try it some day! It's thrilling.

[Speaker 1] I believe that. I do love trying new things outside.

[Speaker 2] Ever been on an air boat before?

[Speaker 1] Once on a swamp tour outside new orleans.

[Speaker 2] Is that where you are from?

[Speaker 1] Yeah, but my mom is from canada.

[Speaker 2] I can't go to canada, got in trouble wth the law too many times.

[Speaker 1] That's too bad. What did you do?

[Speaker 2] I went hunting on private property.

I have an air boat.

I like to hunt.

[Speaker 1] I watched a gator hunting video this week and wanted to ask you some questions.

[Speaker 2] Honestly, other than getting eaten, I think the best feeling is when you experience a hunt first hand. Gator hunting videos are great resources, but it's best to be one with the wild, and not overly research.

[Speaker 1] That is probably a good philosophy to have.  I guess the thing that stood out was how they would jump on the gator and keep its jaws shut.  I heard about it, but I keep thinking they would surely be able to open their mouths.

[Speaker 2] I assure you, it's safe. However, I will say, most creatures find ways to open their mouths just when you don't want them to... (Thinking of my kid who always finds ways to say the most embarrassing things at the most inconvenient time.) Do you have any kids?

[Speaker 1] No kids for me, but I do hope to have a big family some day.  My fiance and I are planning to get married next Summer.  She is finishing up school.  We are hoping to be homesteaders which is a lot different than my life in NO!

[Speaker 2] Congratulations! What is she studying in school. I come from a big family and also hope to have a large family of our own. We have a daughter, with another daughter on the way. We also are foster parents, and had a sibling set of 6 living with us last year. Lots of craziness in our household.

[Speaker 1] Thank you and WOW!  She is going to be a veterinarian.  The plan is to have our own livestock and maybe she can get a side gig helping those in the same region.  She actually grew up on a farm and knows so much already.

[Speaker 2] That's awesome. My grandfather grew up on a farm in Kansas. He always speaks fondly of it. One of my sisters wants to be a veterinarian, but she is only going into 7th grade so who knows if she will change her mind by then.

[Speaker 1] It's possible, but I think your sister can definitely do it.  I once asked my wife when she knew she wanted to be a vet and she said about 3rd grade she just knew.  She had just helped birth a calf.  Has your sister worked at a farm?  They are always looking for volunteers during the summer.

[Speaker 2] No, but she watches a lot of vet shows and documentaries. She also has two dogs, a cat and a bird that she helps take care of, and does extra science and biology assignments to help her learn. She might volunteer with horses soon, but no work experience on a farm, unfortunately.

[Speaker 1] That's a great start though!  You can always mention that Mc

[Speaker 2] Yes, and maybe there will be good programs at her high school to help her get a head start with that career path and make sure it's what she wants to do.

I have no kids. I am engaged to be married. I plan to be a homesteader.

My fiance is a veterinarian.

I have an air boat.

I like to hunt. I hunt gators.

I have a daughter and am going to have another. I am a foster parent.

My grandfather is from Kansas. My sister has several pets.

[Speaker 1] I signed up to join a gator hunt next weekend.

[Speaker 2] Wow! I am excited for you to try it out. Will you be on vacation when you go?

[Speaker 1] Yeah...blasting a gator is a vacation experience and I guess the flip of that is hunting a human trying to hunt me is a gator vacation so it's win win for both sides...may the best creature win I guess

[Speaker 2] Haha true! Good luck! Do you know what to expect?

[Speaker 1] Well I know they will take me out in a fan boat to where gators are known to roam...then I think they just spot it and hand you the gun. If they hand me a knife instead I think the gators going to win the fight

[Speaker 2] Oh wow. I think you will love the experience. Is it a group of friends going with you?

[Speaker 1] Me and my fiance...this is an experience you want to share with the one you will be with forever.

[Speaker 2] Congratulations on the upcoming marriage! Do you have it all planned out?

[Speaker 1] Well the gator hunt has us pretty occupied at the moment, but if all goes well i'll have that gator's head as the centerpiece for our wedding table...here's hoping!

[Speaker 2] That would be amazing! Haha. Your veterinarian fiancee must be thrilled to be out in the wildlife for the gator hunt.

[Speaker 1] You'd think so, but it's one of those "don't tell my patients i'm going out to kill a living animal" scenario. I think my fiance will change their mind when we down that sucker

[Speaker 2] Oh yeah that's interesting. I didn't think of it like that! Sounds like a conundrum for her.

My fiance is a veterinarian.

I would like to decorate my wedding with my kill.

I have an air boat.

I like to hunt. I hunt gators.

[Speaker 1] My fiance said she is very excited about the hunt and showed me pictures from the hunting area.

[Speaker 2] Hey - how's it going? DO they have air boats down there on the bayou? lol

[Speaker 1] They do, indeed. Can you tell me why you're not allowed to go to Canada?

[Speaker 2] Oh- nothing too major. I just crossed the border when I was living in the tip of Maine and I had some drinks over in New Brunswick and when I was driving back home into Maine I did not stop at the border. I was afraid they'd check me for drinking- anyway- not a good thing . So maybe we can get together and hunt some gators. Is the first time for you nex tweek? Do you actually kill them?

[Speaker 1] Sounds like you had a good time! This will be my first time and I'm hoping to get to kill one! How many have you killed?

[Speaker 2] I've killed 4 but at least 10 escaped me. I also love to hunt Moose but when I was living in Maine there was a lottery every year to get a moose license. I never got picked but I have hunted deer a lot. How does your fiance feel about you hunting- being a veterinarian and all??

[Speaker 1] He encourages killing anything we can and will eat. I love deer meat!

[Speaker 2] I'm surprised a vet would encourage hunting. IDK- I would assume the opposite. Yeah venison stew is my favorite. Is a fan boat similar to an air boat? Is it the first time your fiance has gone with you on a hunt?

[Speaker 1] It is essentially the same thing. And yes, he has never gone before. Should be an interesting experience for us both.

[Speaker 2] So your mom is from Canada- where abouts? Do you get to see her or is she now living in the states? I wish I could go there someday but looks unlikely. I used to love to shop over there.

[Speaker 1] She's from Quebec originally, but she now lives close to me.

[Speaker 2] Oh a Frenchie. You must be bilingual then? I tried to learn French but even after taking it in all through school and into college, I still am awful. It is nice to have your mom so close now.

I am from New Orleans. My mom is from Canada. I live close to my mom.

My fiance is a veterinarian.

I am going on a gator hunt next weekend. I will be on vacation next weekend. I will be riding on a fan boat to gator hunt. I am engaged and my fiance is going with me. This is the first time I am hunting with my fiance.

I love deer meat.

I have an air boat.

I like to hunt. I hunt gators.

I used to live in Maine. I crossed the border into Canada, had some drinks, and then did not stop at the border coming back into Maine.

I've hunted gators before, killing 4 but 10 got away. I love to hunt Moose. I never won the lottery for a moose hunting license when I lived in Maine. I've hunted deer many times.

I like venison stew.

I want to go to Canada. I liked to shop there.

I tried to learn to speak French. I'm  not good at it.

[Speaker 1] I entered the Maine moose hunting lottery! You should enter it too!

[Speaker 2] That sounds cool. Have you hunted moose before? I know you have gone gator hunting before, how was that?

[Speaker 1] I haven't. Thought it would be more challenging. What have you been up to?

[Speaker 2] Well, I have been practicing my French and I am still struggling with it. I have been hunting deer around my house, but haven't killed any yet. I always wished I could hunt moose!

[Speaker 1] You've been busy. I find French difficult too. What help me learn was the Dummy's Guide to speaking French book. Have you tasted deer meat?

[Speaker 2] Ya I like venison stew a lot! There are a lot of things to do with deer though. Wait, so I didn't hear if you killed a gator to wear at your wedding - did you?

[Speaker 1] No, I wasn't that lucky. We decided to skip that one for now and save on it. Who knows what surprises expenses would arise from the wedding?

[Speaker 2] Very true, weddings are very expensive in general. What do you do with deer after you kill it? Any favorite recipes?

[Speaker 1] I normally smoke dry the meat. That way we could store it for later but my dadd loves making jerky.

[Speaker 2] Oh those are both great ideas. I will have to remember those for next time I catch a deer. I just built a tree stand to hunt from. Where do you hunt?

[Speaker 1] A tree stand sounds like fun. So do you camp in it, waiting for them to show up?

[Speaker 2] KInd of, I don't sleep there. I just hang out on it and try to not make a sound! It makes me harder to smell I think too since I am up higher.


I am a hunter.

I like to go hunting.

My favorite animal to hunt is deer.

Deer are over populated and that concerns me.

I am generally concerned about wildlife.

I like to draw landscape scenery.

I enjoy walking walking in the nearby parks.

My favorite movie is the dark knight.

I work as an english teacher.

I volunteer at a homeless shelter.

I think wildlife is an important issue. I support donating to charities.

I like to hunt.

I think homelessness is an important issue.

I go to school. I like to walk through parks.

I like to draw landscapes. I sell my drawings for charity.

[Speaker 1] Hey, I think wildlife is an issue..

[Speaker 2] I think homelessness is an issue.

[Speaker 1] Both are valid concerns. Why do you feel that way?

[Speaker 2] Well, as I walk through parks on my way to school, hurting people everywhere.

[Speaker 1] I understand. How can we solve that?

[Speaker 2] I like to draw landscapes and sell them for charity.

[Speaker 1] What does that have to do with homelessness?

[Speaker 2] The money that I receive goes to soup kitchens and shelters.

[Speaker 1] Oh that is great. How much money have you raised?

[Speaker 2] In the past year, I've raised $650.

[Speaker 1] That is great. I like to hunt..

[Speaker 2] What do you like to hunt for?

I like to hunt.

[Speaker 1] I read about a project to help save wild turkeys in a hunting magazine. They estimate there are more wild turkeys now than there were in the 1600's!

[Speaker 2] That's really interesting, but if there are more than there were several hundred years ago, do they really need to be saved?

[Speaker 1] Maybe not turkeys specifically, but I think it can help to show people that these types of projects can make a big difference.

[Speaker 2] Gotcha I see. I love going on walks in parks and other places outside. I love nature, and I agree that these projects are important.

[Speaker 1] Do you ever do any paintings of wild animals while you are out there. Or are your paintings more focused on landscapes.

[Speaker 2] I do a little of both. I don't paint while I am outside, but I take inspiration from things I see in nature and try to re-create them. I have done some drawings if birds sitting in trees and things like that.

[Speaker 1] That sounds really cool! I would love to see one someday. Have you ever thought about doing some paintings of specific endangered birds to raise money for their conservation?

[Speaker 2] I have not, but that is a great idea! What kinds of animals would you recommend I draw that are endangered?

[Speaker 1] There's an owl called a Blakiston’s fish owl which is a gorgeous and massive owl from Asia. I think you would enjoy painting it. It looks super menacing!

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I just looked it up, it's a really cool looking bird. I will definitely have to do something like that in the future. What do you normally like to hunt for?

[Speaker 1] Since conservation is so important to me, I'm always careful about what I hunt for. I really enjoy hunting boar since some places have an overpopulation issue. Farmers will actually pay you to hunt them on their property.

[Speaker 2] Yes I have heard a lot about that. Here in Texas wild boars are a big issue, and a lot of people go hunting for them. I have heard that it is a lot of fun.

I like to hunt.

I am literate.

I have an aesthetic appreciation for owls. I appreciate conservation efforts, so I hunt only overpopulated animals like boars.

I live in Texas.

[Speaker 1] What is your favorite ecosystem to paint?

[Speaker 2] I just love painting happy little trees in the forest! Do you paint?

[Speaker 1] You must be influenced by Bob Ross! No, I don't paint. I like nature paintings though. I like to look at them.

[Speaker 2] I'll have to show you some of my paintings some time. Are you currently hunting any animals?

[Speaker 1] Deer right now because there are way too many of them in this area. Fortunately, I really enjoy venison!

[Speaker 2] There really are alot huh? So you ever feel bad while hunting?

[Speaker 1] No because I have seen starving deer. Starving to death is so horrible. It is more humane to thin the herd before it reaches that point.

[Speaker 2] That is a good way to look at it. I really appreciate your efforts on that front. You must get a lot of meat!

[Speaker 1] Yes I do! Do you like venison? I'd love to share some meat with you!

[Speaker 2] I actually have never tried venison before. What is it like?

[Speaker 1] It's very rich and earthy. You have to be careful how you prepare it though or it will dry out easily!

[Speaker 2] Oh and no one likes dry meat. I bet you have a ton of experience cooking it. I'd love to try it sometime!

I like to hunt. I hunt deer. I enjoy venison. I do not feel bad about hunting. I believe it can be humane to hunt. I know how to prepare venison.

I am literate.

I love nature and care about conservation. I paint natural scenes. I love to paint. I like painting trees in the forest.

I live in Texas.

I have never eaten venison. I would like to try venison.

[Speaker 1] I have hunted  recently and would like to share some venison with you.

[Speaker 2] That is very kind of you to offer.

[Speaker 1] Great, maybe we'll have a barbecue at some point over the next week if the weather is nice. How is your drawing and painting going at the moment?

[Speaker 2] My artwork is going well, thanks for asking. I have sold a couple more drawings and will again donate the $ to charity.

[Speaker 1] That's great, I'm glad you are still enjoying it. And it's so kind that you give the money to charity. What charity are you supporting at the moment?

[Speaker 2] I'm currently donating money to the local Salvation Army because they feed the homeless and help where needed.

[Speaker 1] I think homeless charities are so important. Where I live there are a lot of homeless people and there hasn't been much support for them which is such a shame. Do you enjoy going to art galleries, or do you prefer actually doing the artwork?

[Speaker 2] I enjoy both. I find a great deal of inspiration from other art. But if I had to pick just one, I'd definitely choose doing my artwork any day of the week.

[Speaker 1] Yea that makes sense. I like art galleries too, and whenever I visit them I think about taking up an art but I'm just not very artistic! I wouldn't mind trying out sculpture with clay, I think that would be quite fun! Have you ever used clay before?

[Speaker 2] I have actually and rather enjoy that as well as drawing and painting.

[Speaker 1] Maybe I'll look into it as something else to do, I need more hobbies!

[Speaker 2] I don't believe you have to be an expert at anything, as long as you enjoy doing it, whatever it is. Yes, I'm currently donating profits to charity, but I continue my artwork because I really enjoy it - it's at times therapeutical also.

I like to hunt. I like to go hunting for elk or deer. I enjoy venison. I like to organize barbecues. I do not feel bad about hunting. I believe it can be humane to hunt. I know how to prepare venison.

I am literate.

I do not paint. I enjoy looking at nature paintings. I like to visit art galleries. I would like to be an artist but I feel that I'm not artistic enough. I would like to try out making clay sculptures.

I am troubled by the homelessness problem in my community, especially the lack of support for them.

I want to find new hobbies.

I donate money to soup kitchens and shelters. I've raised $650 for charity with my drawings. I like to donate money to the Salvation Army.

I live in Texas.

I want my charity to support the homeless.

I like to visit art galleries because they inspire my own art. I prefer to work on my own art than look at others, mainly.

I like to make clay sculptures.

I don't think you have to be highly skilled to make art. I like to make art as a therapeutic exercise.

[Speaker 1] Do you just like to paint forest scenes or do you paint the scenery of other landscapes too? I find things like the Aurora Borealis in the tundra to be absolutely beautiful. With how big Texas is, I'm sure there's tons of inspiration for scenery that you could draw just from Texas alone.

[Speaker 2] There is no shortage of wild things running around Texas! As much as I like landscapes I have been considering adding animals into them. Watching wild creatures relaxes me.

[Speaker 1] That sounds very cool. But aren't animals harder to paint? I can imagine it's hard to get their proportions right.

[Speaker 2] They are hard in a way.  I think its just something you have to keep doing until your brain just gets it subconsciously. Time in the saddle. Maybe I'll start small.

[Speaker 1] That makes sense. It's not exactly the same thing, but hunting is like that, too. After enough experience, you don't really have to think about your movements. I bet you'll master the skill quickly. Think you'll try any owls?

[Speaker 2] I would love to try owls! They are difficult to view in the wild. Looking at pictures isn't the same as having something in front of you. Hunting would be good for me on a few levels. I should get out there.

[Speaker 1] That's a good point. I suppose if you want to insert them into a landscape, you'll need to see how they appear in a natural context, not just on a screen. Hunting definitely can teach you a lot about how animals move. Observing them so closely may help your painting!

[Speaker 2] Photos of thing are never as good as seeing them move in front of you. And the landscape in which they appear is equally important. I think hunting immerses you in the wild, makes you part of it. Plus, with the price of meat, it could be worth my while!


I am a senior citizen.
I have eight grandchildren.
My mother was a librarian.
I am a very quiet person.
I like to watch movies on netflix.

My favorite football team is the chicago bears.

I went to a very strict high school.

My father used to be the headmaster in my school.

My siblings are all older than me.

I am a grandmother and I watch Netflix. I like documentaries. I used to be a librarian, like my mother.

My grandchildren are taught by their mother and aunt.

I have seven children.

I love Netflix. The Chicago Bears is my favorite football team.

I have older siblings.

I am currently out of work because I am moving to another state next month.I am moving a few states over.

[Speaker 1] Hello! Netflix watching grammy here! How are you?

[Speaker 2] I love netflix. Im good. Watching my favorite team the chicago bears football.

[Speaker 1] I prefer documentaries, as I used to be a librarian, just like my mother.

[Speaker 2] Nice! I went to a strict h.s. Where dad was the headmaster.

[Speaker 1] That doesn't sound fun. My grandchildren have their mother and aunt as a teacher.

[Speaker 2] It was hard. I also have all older silblings. I was not babied though.

[Speaker 1] I'm an only child, that's why I had seven of my own.

[Speaker 2] Oh wow whats it like having a huge family.

[Speaker 1] Very fun. What do you do for a living?

[Speaker 2] Nothing right now for im moving to another state next month to restart.

[Speaker 1] Very nice, I am working on doing that myself.

[Speaker 2] Great are you going very far away?

[Speaker 1] I am moving cross country. You?

[Speaker 2] Oh my that sounds fun. Im only going afew states over.

I have seven children.

I have older siblings.

[Speaker 1] I have researched different moving companies. There is a lot to moving!

[Speaker 2] Yeah! Seriously! At this point I'm thinking of just renting a truck myself and having some friends help me move.

[Speaker 1] It's so expensive too.  I worry about my things getting broken or lost with movers.  I'd love to be able to do it ourselves, but that's just sooo much!

[Speaker 2] Oh I'm sure! I wonder if your children would be willing to help if they have some spare time, but maybe you'll need to rent out a semi-truck to move your stuff Haha.

[Speaker 1] Yes, too many mementos over the years for me to actually do the moving myself.  And because it's so far, I can't spend that much time in the car.  I'll just have to pay it.  I'm sure my children could pitch in for the cost.  So what do you think the Bears chances are for this coming year?

[Speaker 2] I'd say pretty harsh considering their placement currently. I hear their projected to win 8.7 games moving into post season but we'll see. What do you think we're going to see moving forward?

[Speaker 1] I'm more of a baseball fan than football, so I really don't know about how the Bears are going to do.  I like the Packers, and that's a rival of yours, right?  I'm interested to see what happens with Aaron Rodgers.

[Speaker 2] Yeah we'll see if they can find some way to keep him but I think theres probably a pretty low chance of him leaving. What's your favorite baseball team?

[Speaker 1] I like the Chicago White Sox.  They really have a good team, if they can just stay consistent!  It was a tough series loss this weekend against the Yankees.

[Speaker 2] That sucks! I was raised a Mariners fan myself but I hear they haven't been doing so well recently.

[Speaker 1] Raised a Mariners fan but a Chicago Bears fan.  I know they are different sports, but they are totally different states.  That's very interesting, how did that happen?

[Speaker 2] The boarding school I grew up in was in Washington state but I live in Chicago currently with my older brother!

I have seven children.

I am working on moving across the country.I'm currently researching moving companies.

My favorite baseball team is the Chicago White Sox.

I went to a strict high school. My dad was the headmaster. I went to a boarding school in Washington.

I have older siblings.

I'm a Seattle Mariners fan.

I live with my older brother in Chicago.

[Speaker 1] I found this great new series on Netflix that I think you might like.

[Speaker 2] Great, I need a new series to watch what's it called?

[Speaker 1] It's a sports series called The Playbook; not quite a documentary, but I think it's a good cross between what we both enjoy.

[Speaker 2] Great I haven't seen that yet, I will add it to my list.  How is the move coming along?

[Speaker 1] Slowly but surely! I am trying to go through all my things to determine what I really have an attachment to and what I can get rid of. It's emotionally draining and satisfying at the same time.

[Speaker 2] I can imagine! I'm sure you have accumulated a lot of mementos from your children and grandchildren.  What I've learned is that the memories are still there even if you don't have the physical item to trigger it.

[Speaker 1] I keep trying to remind myself of that. How is your move going?

[Speaker 2] I'm on track to be there by the end of this month.  I'm really looking forward to having my own place and a new job

[Speaker 1] It must be exciting to be at the this turning point in your life! What is the new job?

[Speaker 2] I'll be working for an ecommerce company in their warehouse.  Benefits are great and pay isn't bad for starting out

[Speaker 1] That's great! It's so nice to see a young person acknowledging the importance of good benefits. Do you know anyone else at the company? Or will you be on your own?

[Speaker 2] I will be on my own, but I think a fresh start is what I need.  How about your move? will you be closer to your children?

I have seven children.

I like to watch Netflix. I enjoy watching sports.

I have older siblings.

I'm a Seattle Mariners fan.

I enjoy watching TV series. I like watching Sports on TV.

Family is important to me.

I am getting a new job. I will be moving into my own place. I have been hired to work in a warehouse for an ecommerce company. I am excited to have a fresh start with my new job.

[Speaker 1] I have a lot of extra boxes leftover from packing. Do you want to use them for your up coming move?

[Speaker 2] Heck yeah. I need all the boxes I can get my hands own. It's not like the old days where big box stores had surplus boxes you could get for free.

[Speaker 1] Yeah, it can be a pain! Are you hiring movers?

[Speaker 2] No. Luckily, my siblings are going to help me.

[Speaker 1] That's good. Have you visited your new place yet or only seen pictures?

[Speaker 2] I did a mini tour of the area to get my bearings.

[Speaker 1] What kind of area is it in? Big city or more suburban?

[Speaker 2] It's less than 60K. It's not Chicago but it'll do.

[Speaker 1] What are you going to miss most about Chicago?

[Speaker 2] I'll miss seeing Bears games and hanging out with my brother. I just couldn't pass up this opportunity.

[Speaker 1] Hopefully you'll be able to visit enough. What are you looking forward to about the new place?

[Speaker 2] I like nature and the area has plenty of woods I can hike and ride my dirt bike.

I have seven children.

I have a lot of extra boxes.

I have older siblings.

I'm a Seattle Mariners fan.

Family is important to me.

I am moving and need boxes.

I live in an area with less than 60k population. I used to live in Chicago. I liked going to baseball games.

I like nature. I like to hike and ride my dirt bike.

[Speaker 1] I can drop off the extra boxes I have before the game tonight.

[Speaker 2] That would be great! You think you have enough and then you don't.

[Speaker 1] I'll bring plenty, no worries. The White Sox play the Mariners tonight, are you going to watch it?

[Speaker 2] You bet I am. It will be a much needed break. How about you, got plans for the game?

[Speaker 1] Watching it at home tonight, although 2 of my grandchildren will be visiting!

[Speaker 2] Very nice. Are they baseball fans too? I would put them to work packing!

[Speaker 1] Nah, they're too young. My daughter is a Cubs fan! I'm planning to move in with her in Seattle.

[Speaker 2] That's cool. I do miss going to Cubs games. While I'm not there biggest fan its a wonderful place to see a game. Does the moving company pack too? I have no experience with that sort of thing.

[Speaker 1] They do and it's very expensive. Have you seen a Mariners game in their stadium?

[Speaker 2] I would love to but I haven't. That's a long trip for a game! One day I will. For now the TV will have to do.

[Speaker 1] Is anyone going to help you move?

[Speaker 2] My brother is helping. The good new is I don't have that much big stuff to move. Its taking longer to get rid of the stuff I'm not moving than anything else.


I like hiking.
I'm a kind person.
I wish for equality.
I don't vote.
I love my neighbor john.

I am a college student.
I enjoy playing soccer.
My mother runs a school.
I am an only child.
I am currently unemployed.

I'm retired. I enjoy going on hikes.

I have a neighbor named John. John likes to play soccer.

I long for all people to have equality.

I don't really believe in voting.

I am currently unemployed.

I like playing soccer.

I'm a college student at FDU. My mother runs a high school. She is very kind.

I am an only child.

[Speaker 1] Hi hows it going?

[Speaker 2] Not so great I am unemployed. Are you working?

[Speaker 1] Retired I just spend most days hiking.

[Speaker 2] Great! I don't hike but I do play soccer.

[Speaker 1] My neighbor john loves soccer.

[Speaker 2] Yea I enoy it im in college and play with other students.

[Speaker 1] Where do you go to school?

[Speaker 2] I go to fdu but my mother runs a local high school.

[Speaker 1] Your mother must be very kind.

[Speaker 2] Yea, she is kind and I am her only child.

[Speaker 1] Dont you just wish everyone was treated equally.

[Speaker 2] Yes, that would be great.

[Speaker 1] I don't really care for voting though.

[Speaker 2] Why dont you care to vote?

I'm retired. I enjoy going on hikes.

I long for all people to have equality.

I don't really believe in voting.

I am currently unemployed.

I like playing soccer.

I am an only child.

[Speaker 1] How's the job search been going?

[Speaker 2] Not bad but it's going slow. I am hoping to get an internship in the sports medicine field.

[Speaker 1] That would be awesome. Does your school have any good connections to those type of internships?

[Speaker 2] It isn't the best school in the country for sports medicine, but the program is pretty well regarded. I've spent the past few hours asking some of my professors to write letters of recommendation to a couple of clinics around the area.

[Speaker 1] Ah, that's a great idea. So you study sports medicine, and you play soccer. That is a great match. Are you on your college sport's team, or do you just play for fun nowadays?

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I've been lucky to find 2 things that I love that complement each other so well. I haven't had the time to play on the college team this semester, but I think I'm going to take 1 less class next fall so that I can join the team.

[Speaker 1] Good for you. College sports are so much more competitive now than they were when I was growing up. Then again, at this point, hiking is about the only thing my knees can handle.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, they are huge right now. What kind of places do you like to go hiking?

[Speaker 1] I like to hike along the coast. The ocean is beautiful, and there is a trail that leads down to the beach. Do you ever go to the beach?

[Speaker 2] That sounds so relaxing! I have been going a lot recently. Some of my friends who live on the water in Jersey are teaching me how to surf.

[Speaker 1] Surfing is great! Nowadays, I just collect shells and watch the waves.

[Speaker 2] Did you ever surf when you were younger? I'm absolutely awful at it right now.

I'm retired.

I long for all people to have equality.

I don't really believe in voting.

I have bad knees. Because of my knees, hiking is the only athletic activity I can do. I like coastal hikes.

I am currently unemployed.

I like playing soccer. I'm hoping to play on my college soccer team next fall.

I am an only child.

I'm searching for an internship in sports medicine. I'm currently in school for sports medicine.

[Speaker 1] You inspired me to dig out my old surfboard and take it down to the beach.

[Speaker 2] Oh that's so cool! How was it on your knees?

[Speaker 1] Not too bad; hopefully it isn't one of those things where the soreness shows up a few days later. Maybe it'll come back to me. Are your friends pretty experienced surfers?

[Speaker 2] Yeah they've been surfing their whole lives! So they are pros. But they are good at helping a beginner like me.

[Speaker 1] That's awesome. Perhaps I'll get to the point where I just ask a local for some pointers; feel free to pass some along. How is the soccer season going?

[Speaker 2] I'm just training right now. I really hope to get a walk on spot on the school team this year!

[Speaker 1] Right on; best of luck! How's the training? Lots of drills?

[Speaker 2] Yeah just trying to build up my stamina more than anything, and make sure my reflexes are super sharp! Next time you see John, see if he has any tips for me

[Speaker 1] I'll definitely let him know about you. Would you be okay with him reaching out to you directly? He's always excited to share his soccer knowledge.

[Speaker 2] Oh man, that would be great, thank you! I really want to make the team so I need all the help I can get!

[Speaker 1] Sounds good. Have your professors been pretty receptive to writing letter for you?

[Speaker 2] For the internship? Yeah they've been great. I'm really lucky I've got cool profs this year.

I'm retired.

I long for all people to have equality.

I don't really believe in voting.

I like to go to the beach to collect shells and watch the waves. I have a surfboard. I haven't surfed in a while.

I am currently unemployed.

I am an only child.

[Speaker 1] How's the internship hunt going?

[Speaker 2] It's tough right now to be honest. Not enough internships for too many students.

[Speaker 1] I am sorry to hear that. The job market should pick up soon. The good thing about being in the medical field is that there is always a need for more help!

[Speaker 2] Sports medicine is so popular right now. All the young sports fans grown up I guess.

[Speaker 1] Well, keep confidence in yourself that you are the best of the best and will outshine the competition!

[Speaker 2] I hope so. Everyone else has all these connections through family and stuff. Their dad knows someone, etc. Gotta beat that.

[Speaker 1] Keep up the surfing and maybe you will make some connections that way.

[Speaker 2] That's true. I've heard that a lot of doctors surf on breaks to get their minds clear. Good idea

[Speaker 1] That would be really helpful to link up with a doctor!

[Speaker 2] Maybe I can just pretend to get hurt surfing and one can come check out my knee.

[Speaker 1] Now you are thinking! Must get creative!

[Speaker 2] HAHA. I like how this is going. I'll figure out the beach closest to a hospital.

I'm retired.

I long for all people to have equality.

I don't really believe in voting.

I am in the medical field.

I am currently unemployed.

I am an only child.

I'm searching for an internship in sports medicine but having a hard time finding one. I'm currently in school for sports medicine. I dont know anyone that works in my field.

I have been going to the beach a lot recently. I'm learning how to surf from friends who live on the New Jersey coast. I'm still not very good at surfing. I'm just a beginner surfer. I enjoy surfing.

Im manipulative.

[Speaker 1] I met this guy at work who's wife is an athletic trainer, they asked me to pass their info on to you to discuss possible internships!

[Speaker 2] That would be great- thanks so much!   I have searched online a lot for internships but it is tricky in my field.  What do you do for a living in the medical field?

[Speaker 1] You are so welcome. I am retired now but I was a PA- physician assistant. Now I enjoy hanging out at the beach. With my knees the way they are the ocean water seems to make them feel better. So how much longer before you graduate?

[Speaker 2] I have another year- so this year is really important I get internships and start making connections in the field.   I love going to the beach too.  What happened with your knees that now cause you so much pain?

[Speaker 1] I think age has really been my knees downfall. I also used to hike a lot and I put a lot of pressure on my legs. That is great that you only have a year. Maybe when you graduate you can come hang out on the beach with me. I can't surf but I would love to watch you.

[Speaker 2] That would be fun!  I like collecting shells too so we could do that as well.  I have a small collection of ones I have from around the world.  The farthest away was from Greece.  Have you traveled a lot?

[Speaker 1] I have. I love Europe. I have been to many countries there but I have not gone to Greece yet. I would love to. The scenery and architecture is amazing. Have you gotten to visit other European countries?

[Speaker 2] I have.   I have also been to France and Ireland.  Where have you been in Europe?

[Speaker 1] Oh gosh. I have been to France, England, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Germany, Leichenstein, Spain, and much of Mexico, and Bermuda. I just love to travel but I have not been able to recently and with my knees I cannot sit in coach anymore and first class is so expensive. Do you plan on settling any place in particular once you graduate?

[Speaker 2] That's awesome you have been so many places!   I  am not sure where I will setlle down after graduation.  It probably will depend whether I decide to go further in my education or not and I have any residency requirements with that.   I do like the heat though so  hopefully somewhere sunny!

[Speaker 1] Oh I forgot my most favorite place- Italy. I am sure you will have so many opportunities when you graduate. You will have people knocking down your door. You could go anywhere with that degree. WOuld you like Florida? I personally cannot deal with that much heat but sounds like you would like it there. My brother lives in Cape Coral on one of the canals and he loves it. Other than FLorida what other warm place would you like?

[Speaker 2] Maybe California- I dont think I want to live where hurricanes happen every year!  Does your brother deal with that a lot?


A male human.
He has red hair.
He has a thin build.
He wears casual clothes.
He wears glasses.

My name is mark.
I'm an alcoholic.
My dad was an alcoholic too.
Now I'm a mechanic.
I've got a baby on the way.

I'm a man with red hair and quite thin.
I like fruit cocktails.

I like women.
I have an alcoholic father.
I like to drink.
I like fruity cocktails.

[Speaker 1] Hi there, I am a human of the male variety with red hair and a thin build. What you think?

[Speaker 2] Well, I like women.. But red hair can be nice.

[Speaker 1] Even if I am wearing glasses? And casual clothes? I am very easy going.

[Speaker 2] Hahahha! I genuinely laughed..slightly. Pleasant change from thinking of alcoholic father.

[Speaker 1] We haven't talked about my alcohol consumptions habits yet...

[Speaker 2] Do you drink in excess? Please say no.

[Speaker 1] I prefer not to talk about it.

[Speaker 2] Ok, then I won't go there. But I like to drink..

[Speaker 1] Oh please do go on...

[Speaker 2] I like fruity cocktails.. But I start with shots to be wavy quicker.

[Speaker 1] I also enjoy fruit cocktails..

[Speaker 2] Not fruit cocktails. Fruity! Like sweet mixes. Do you need your car fixed?

[Speaker 1] I got rid of the red hair and dyed it purple.

[Speaker 2] That sounds cool! did you not like the red?

[Speaker 1] It was just time for a change. What color is your hair?

[Speaker 2] i have blonde hair. Do you like to drink?

[Speaker 1] Blonde is the perfect color. Can dye it anything you want. Not too much, no. I'm not a very nice drunk, or so my family says.

[Speaker 2] Yeah my dad is an alcoholic, i like to drink fruit cocktails

[Speaker 1] And what do you like to eat? Perhaps there is a restaurant that we'd both enjoy.

[Speaker 2] I like to eat burgers. Do you like women? maybe we could meet some people

[Speaker 1] I just got a divorce, so not really looking for anything more than friendship at this point. I know you like women. Is there anyone significant in your life right now?

[Speaker 2] No i dont have anyone significant in my life right now. We could always go meet some friends

[Speaker 1] That's true. And you can't go wrong with a burger joint. Hamburger, fries and a milkshake. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

[Speaker 2] Youre right that does sound great! what kind of milkshake are you thinking about getting?

I'm a man with red hair and quite thin.

I like fruit cocktails. I also like burgers.

I dyed my hair purple.

I do not drink much.

I am recently divorced.

I like women. I am single.

I have an alcoholic father.

I like to drink. I like fruity cocktails. I like burgers.

My hair is blonde.

[Speaker 1] I got a stressful message from my ex's lawyer today

[Speaker 2] Oh no, what was it about?

[Speaker 1] Apparently my ex wife is looking for our house in the divorce and wants everything left in it!

[Speaker 2] No!  Why is she trying to take everything from you?

[Speaker 1] I am not sure. I think splitting everything is the right decision. Our divorce wasn't because of wrong doing, so no need to be spiteful.

[Speaker 2] You can't split the house though... Does she want all your money too?

[Speaker 1] I understand the house can't be split, but we could divide everything fairly. She gets the house, I get a few more of our investments. She has not said anything about my money yet.

[Speaker 2] Is this just her excuse to not have to work?

I'm a man with red hair and quite thin.

I dyed my hair purple.

I do not drink much.

I am recently divorced. I have an ex wife. I own a house.

I like women. I am single.

I have an alcoholic father.

My hair is blonde.

[Speaker 1] I spoke with my wife's lawyer again, she also wants most of the money and the house.

[Speaker 2] I am sorry to hear that, are you going to try to fight what she is asking for?

[Speaker 1] I am not agree to give the money and house, but alternatively i wish to give some compensation to her.

[Speaker 2] That is generous of you, how are you doing with the divorce?

[Speaker 1] I am not interested, but she wants to break my relationship. She want to patch up with her new friend.

[Speaker 2] I am sorry to hear that! So have you tried any new fruit cocktails recently?

[Speaker 1] I try cocktails few days ago. The taste is just amaze.

[Speaker 2] Nice! Did you make them yourself or did someone else make them for yo?

[Speaker 1] No, the bar waiter make me the cocktail, after i drink i asked to the waiter to teach me how to do.

[Speaker 2] Oh okay, after you learned did you make it at home?

[Speaker 1] Nope. I invite my friends to my house for a party to make cocktails. Do you like cocktails?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I do. I just tried a lavender blueberry cocktail over the weekend and it was so good!

I'm a man with red hair and quite thin.

I dyed my hair purple.

I do not drink much.

I am not on good terms with my wife. I am going through a divorce.

I like women. I am single.

I have an alcoholic father.

My hair is blonde.

[Speaker 1] Well, the divorce papers are getting finalized and should be here in a day. What kind of cocktail should I make to celebrate?

[Speaker 2] I'm sorry to hear that man. Hope it is going smooth as can be. How about a moscow mule?

[Speaker 1] Maybe something with more fruit!  I got a new grill this weekend.  Looking for good burger ideas.   Any ideas?

[Speaker 2] Do you like spicy burgers? Maybe some pepperjack cheese and red onion on it?

[Speaker 1] Yeah, I do like spicy.  Good idea.   I may try and come up with a spicy sauce to go with it too.   Have you gone on any dates lately?

[Speaker 2] try mixing sriacha and equal parts mayo - it's so good. I did meet a nice girl recently, she's a writer.

[Speaker 1] Oh that is really interesting.  How did you meet her?  I am looking to maybe start dating again soon too.

[Speaker 2] We met through a mutual friend. Someone I knew from college moved into the area and they knew her through some extended family. I've tried dating apps but they never work well for me.

[Speaker 1] Maybe I should start asking around from people I know.  I also have heard dating apps aren't really a place to look for a serious relationship.   I can't tell really if I am ready to get back in there though.

[Speaker 2] I think you shouldn't rush or compare yourself to others. Take the time you feel you need before you look, and don't worry if its not the same as others timelines. I hope you find someone great! It always takes time.

[Speaker 1] yeah, my divorce was so rough.  I am glad it is over though and that we didn't have kids that we brought into it.  So there is a positive at least!

[Speaker 2] Definitely! Sip that moscow mule and think of all the opportunities yet to come.


I walk instead of drive to work.
I live in the city.
I read a novel a week.
My favorite exercise is pilates.
I have one brother.

I am short.
I like basketball.
My father drives a truck.
I like to work outside.
My mother is from canada.

My name is John.
I enjoy doing pilates.
I have an older brother.

[Speaker 1] Hey how you doin?

[Speaker 2] I'm fine. My name is darla. What about you.

[Speaker 1] John, nice to meet ya. I just walked back from work, what's new?

[Speaker 2] I'm about to go play basketball. I'm pretty short but I like it.

[Speaker 1] Oh nice, I mainly just do pilates for exercise. Not that big into sports.

[Speaker 2] Yeah I work outside too. I like it.

[Speaker 1] What do you do for work?

[Speaker 2] I'm a landscaper. Good exercise.

[Speaker 1] Yea, lots of sun too, must be tiring after a long day!

[Speaker 2] Oh it does. My dad's a truck driver but I didn't want to follow those steps..

[Speaker 1] Any brothers and sisters? I have one older brother, he guided me a lot.

[Speaker 2] Nope. Just me mom and dad. Mom is from canada, dad from us.

[Speaker 1] How's the landscaping business treating you?

[Speaker 2] It's good. Long day of work just ended so I'm looking forward to relaxing. How have you been?

[Speaker 1] I've been great! Just walked home from work and got a little workout in. Planning on doing some relaxing myself.

[Speaker 2] Ahh. What do you like to do to relax? I need some ideas. I was thinking of watching some TV or something.

[Speaker 1] I've actually been planning on building my own keyboard for work recently, so I really like to watch YouTube video tutorials on the subject.

[Speaker 2] Oh, that's cool. Some DIY projects. What kind of keyboard? I'm assuming a keyboard for a computer, not the musical instrument? What is your job?

[Speaker 1] Yeah, one for a computer. I do video editing for a local independent editing company. Which means I spend almost all day using a keyboard. I figured I should spice up my job a little bit and build a new keyboard for editing.

[Speaker 2] Well that sounds more productive than my tv watching ideas. You actually know how to edit clips, when all I do is plop down on the couch and watch someone else's finished editing work. Lol. What kind of videos do you edit?

[Speaker 1] All kinds of small commercial projects really. Recently the company I work at has been working with a local law firm to help make a new TV advertisement for them.

[Speaker 2] Oooh, I like to watch shows about lawyers, though I know that's not the same thing. It sounds like your job would be a great way to get to know some of the local community members and businesses.

[Speaker 1] It really is! Before I started working there, I could barely name a locally owned restaurant. Now I can hardly make it home from work without getting stopped by someone I know walking down the street.

[Speaker 2] That's awesome! Hopefully they give you some discounts at the local shops too. What kind of restaurants do you like?

My name is John.

I enjoy doing pilates.

I have an older brother.

I want to build my own keyboard.

I edit videos for a living. We do advertisements for a law firm.

I'm popular about town.

My name is Daria.
I play basketball.
I work as a landscaper.
My dad's a truck driver.
I'm an only child.
I like shows about lawyers.

[Speaker 1] How's the landscaping business treating you?

[Speaker 2] It is really busy this time of year!  Everyone wants their beds cleaned out and mulched!

[Speaker 1] Oh I bet...I usually get really motivated to work on my landscaping at this time of year and one month later i've completely given up and plow it over. You've got to his this month hard for those seldom motivated individuals like myself

[Speaker 2] Yes, the rest of the summer will be spent just dodging rain and making sure all the lawns get cut. Have you started working on building that keyboard yet?

[Speaker 1] It is a lot more technically intensive than I thought it would be and then at the end of the day it's the same thing i've been using for the past 20 years so the motivation is waning

[Speaker 2] I would love a keyboard that is backlit and I always have to have the 10 key number pad.  But I guess other than that there isn't many other options.  I wonder if you could have a talk to text feature built into it

[Speaker 1] I think smarter people can build macros into specific keys for streamlining their work but man if that doens't make you want to walk into the ocean I don't know what

[Speaker 2] I'm definitely not that smart!  Speaking of the ocean, got any vacation plans?

[Speaker 1] Well once my inevitable decline of my garden happens I guess i'll have some free time to visit someplace else so I guess I should start planning that out

[Speaker 2] I can never take vacation in the summer, but I'm looking forward to some time off in the fall before the leaves fall.  The beach is calling my name

[Speaker 1] I burn super easy so it's like an hour routine to get my body ready to not be miserable for the next month with sunburns...i've to psyche myself up to get out in that super sun

[Speaker 2] Sunscreen is always necessary, does your job have any slower times where its easy to take a vacation?

My name is John.

I enjoy doing pilates.

I have an older brother.

I want to build my own keyboard. I know how to build keyboards.

I'm popular about town.

I live in a home with a yard.

I hate creating macros for online work.

I have not made any plans for going on vacation.

I get sunburned very easily

My name is Daria.

I play basketball.

I work as a landscaper. I have a landscaping business. I am very busy at my job this time of year.

My dad's a truck driver.

I'm an only child.

I like shows about lawyers.

I use an old keyboard. I like the 10 key on my keyboards. I prefer keyboards that are backlit.

I rarely go on vacation. I like going to the beach. I wear sunscreen when I go out in the sun.

[Speaker 1] I am making slow progress building my keyboard, but I did decide to customize the keys to make it more colorful. Do you think the letters should be colored or the tiles outlining the letters?

[Speaker 2] I'd like to see it both ways but I'm thinking off the top of my head the letters.

[Speaker 1] Yeah- that was what I was thinking too. So have you got to play basketball lately? i have been so busy that I have not gotten out of the house like I usually do.

[Speaker 2] I have played a little with friends and coworkers but I have been busy too. I saw the beach last week

[Speaker 1] Nice! It has been so hot lately. Must have been good to hit the beach. I gotta get outside. My lawn is ridiculous and needs to be mowed but I don't want to get sunburned so I think I will wait and mow it in the dark-lol- that will really stir up the neighbors with the noise. So have you seen any good law shows? WOuldn't it be funny if one of my ads was on the commercial for one of your shows?

[Speaker 2] I visited the beach briefly with my dad on a trip. That would be great if your ad showed up during one of my shows! That would be great! I wouldn't stir up your neighbors if I was you, they can make you miserable take it from me, try to get along lol

[Speaker 1] haha- yeah I certainly like to keep the peace in the neighborhood. hey- got any suggestions on how to keep weeds away?

[Speaker 2] They say weed killer during the right temp is good. you dig it up and put plastic down  if you're over excited but I've never had that much energy

[Speaker 1] I figured you being a landscaper and all that you may have some secret tips that the average Joe wouldn't know.  Did I ever tell you that my brother John wanted to be a landscaper but unfortunately he suddenly developed sever allergies to cut grass.

[Speaker 2] oh no that's terrible for your brother. some people swear by putting plastic or even carpet down. I just use weed killer and stay on top of it weekly, no secret tips. you can pull weeds and get your vitamin D that way!.

[Speaker 1] Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it. So I know you don't like vacations but any chance you'd want to go on a short trip with me?

[Speaker 2] Maybe, depending on where you want to go. I think we both need to be careful in the sun but we can handle it!

My name is John.

I enjoy doing pilates.

I have an older brother.

I'm popular about town.

I live in a home with a yard.

I hate creating macros for online work.

I get sunburned very easily

I'm making customized colorful keyboard. I'm not leaving in my house I have been busy at my work.

I keep peace with my neighborhood.

My name is Daria.

My dad's a truck driver.

I'm an only child.

I like shows about lawyers.

I play basketball with my friends and co worker.

I visited the beach briefly with my dad on a trip.I think we both need to be careful in the sun.

[Speaker 1] How was your basketball game yesterday? Did you enjoy that?

[Speaker 2] We won! It was a close game, but I had fun!

[Speaker 1] That's great! I'm really happy to hear you won! Hey, I'm nearly finished on the keyboard I'm working on..

[Speaker 2] What colors did you choose, and how loud did you make the keys?

[Speaker 1] I went for electric blue and white, it looks awesome! well, I like a quiet keyboard personally, but just a little noise so it's still satisfying, you know?

[Speaker 2] That's how I feel. I like them to be quiet and easy to press. The loud ones cause me to hate typing.

[Speaker 1] Totally agree! Plus, if I'm in a Zoom meeting or anything I hate it when you can hear nothing but someone's keyboard typing away.

[Speaker 2] I had never considered how that would be on Zoom meetings. I am glad you pointed that out so that I am aware from now on.

[Speaker 1] Great! How have you been finding the hot weather recently? It's it as hot where you are as it is here? I really have to be careful or I burn so easily.

[Speaker 2] It's storming here right now. It has been miserably hot, but the rain has cooled it down. The stick sunscreen is the best one I have found to keep me from burning.

[Speaker 1] Really? I might have to check out the stick kind too. I'm going to have a look on Amazon right now actually, even just going grocery shopping today made my skin pink!

[Speaker 2] Amazon is usually cheaper to buy things like that off of anyway! It's the best option for me a lot of the time.


My favorite song is moonlight sonata by beethoven.

I drive a volkswagen beetle.

My grandmother came from italy.

I own two handguns.

I only watch british television.

I am an artist.
I like to be in nature.
My mom is a nurse.
My favorite music genre is rock.
I work with animals.

I drive a Beetle.
Beethoven is my favorite. I own guns.
I like British television.

I like to paint animals.
Italian rock is my favorite music.
I own guns.
I watch Nova and BBC.
I love Italian food.

[Speaker 1] Im in my beetle listening to moonlight sonata from beethoven.

[Speaker 2] Im painting a portrait of a clydesdale, I love my work but animals dont like staying still.

[Speaker 1] My grandmother used to paint when she lived in italy. She was born there.

[Speaker 2] I simply love italian rock music its my favorite.

[Speaker 1] Beethoven is my go to. I have 2 guns. A 9mm and 40mm.

[Speaker 2] My mother is a nurse so she disproves of my guns.

[Speaker 1] Im watching a nurse show now. Im only into british tv.

[Speaker 2] I like nature so I watch a lot of nova and bbc.

[Speaker 1] Bbc! They always play my favorite song. Moonlight sonata.

[Speaker 2] They dont play enough italian rock music.

[Speaker 1] Did I tell you my grandma was born in itait?

[Speaker 2] You mentioned it, did she cook a lot? I love italian food.

[Speaker 1] I found a great new British TV show!

[Speaker 2] Thats great! i love to watch BBC and Nova. Whats the show about?

[Speaker 1] Well, it isn't a new show, but it is new for me to watch. The Office (UK), have you heard of it?

[Speaker 2] I have heard of it but ive only ever watched the first few episodes.  Do you have any hobbies?

[Speaker 1] I love running and playing football. Those are the main two sports-based ones. Intellectually, I love chess and puzzle books and logic puzzles. What about you?

[Speaker 2] I enjoy painting, specifically animals, i also collect guns.

[Speaker 1] What is your favourite animal to have as a pet? Also, what is your favourite animal to paint?

[Speaker 2] I like to have cats as pets, and enjoy painting turtles. Whats your favorite genre of music?

[Speaker 1] My favourite genre of music is hip-hop. Although, my dad has recently been introducing me to 80s and 90s music. Yourself?

[Speaker 2] Oh i thought you liked classical music, like Beethoven? I enjoy Italian Rock

[Speaker 1] Yes, so Beethoven is my favourite artist. But, genre-wise, I like the impressive use of words and metaphors in hip-hop. It is fascinating, don't you think?

[Speaker 2] I dont really enjoy hip hop myself, so i cannot relate, but it

I drive a Beetle.

I own guns.

I like British television. I've been watching The Office (UK) lately.

I love running. I love playing football. I love playing chess. I love puzzle games.

Hip-hop is my favorite genre of music. I have recently been listening to '80s and '90s music.

Beethoven is my favorite musical artist. I like the word play in hip hop.

I like to paint animals.

Italian rock is my favorite music.

I own guns.

I love Italian food.

I like watching the BBC and Nova. I've only seen the first few episodes of The Office (UK).

I'm not a fan of hip hop.

[Speaker 1] I don't know anything about Italian rock! What are you favorite Italian bands?

[Speaker 2] I'm partial to Litfiba.  They rock harder than anyone else!

[Speaker 1] I will have to listen to some of their music later today! Maybe they will be a great band to listen to when I run! Do you have a favorite song I should start with?

[Speaker 2] I think they're a great one to start out with.  Really any of their songs are going to be a good starting point.  You might be going down a rabbit hole real soon!

[Speaker 1] I love new music experiences, so I look forward to it! Thank you for the advice. Have you been doing any painting lately?

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I just painted my neighbor's cat yesterday.  If you wanted me to paint anything, what would it be?

[Speaker 1] I would love you to paint me something! Maybe a picture of the outdoors?

[Speaker 2] Sure, any specific scene of the outdoors?

[Speaker 1] Are there any mountain scapes around you? Maybe the mountains and trees or something along those lines. A nice outdoor piece I can relax and look at?

[Speaker 2] I do have some nice mountains I can paint!  I'll send it to you by Wednesday.

[Speaker 1] That would be amazing, thank you! No rush. I forgot to tell you, I got a new puzzle with turtles on it and it reminded me of your turtle paintings!

[Speaker 2] Oh that's awesome!  My favorite painting ever was of a turtle filled beach in Costa Rica.

I drive a Beetle.

I own guns.

I don't listen to Italian rock. I like listening to new music.

I would like a painting of the outdoors.

Mountains and tree landscapes are relaxing to me.

I work on puzzles.

I like to paint animals.

Italian rock is my favorite music.

I own guns.

I love Italian food.

I collect guns. I enjoy painting animals. I like having cats as pets. I enjoy painting turtles. I painted a cat yesterday.

I'm not a fan of hip hop.

I like the Italian band Litfiba. I like all of Litfiba's music.

I can paint the outdoors. I live near mountains. My favorite painting is of turtles in Costa Rica. I have painted turtles before.

[Speaker 1] I listened to a couple Litfiba songs on my run! You were right, they are awesome!

[Speaker 2] Oh great, but i am not much interested in music, but i love Italian rock genres.

[Speaker 1] I love listening to new music, thanks for reccomending them! How did you get into Italian rock anyhow?

[Speaker 2] Italy has played a significant role in the history of European music. Many music instruments, such as the violin and piano, were invented in Italy. That's why i dump in to the music

[Speaker 1] Very true! HAve you ever been to Italy? I bet you'd love painting there.

[Speaker 2] No much, i love some Italian foods.

[Speaker 1] So do I, what's your favorite

[Speaker 2] A typical Italian meal begins with an antipasto followed by a primo. Especially pasta

[Speaker 1] Do you ever share the food with your cats? How are they, by the way?

[Speaker 2] Sometime, if i drink too much at that time i shared my food to my cat Hahaha!!!!

[Speaker 1] I bet your cat is happy when that happens..especially with a seafood dish!!

[Speaker 2] Hahahaha!!!! Yeah that time i share fish finger fries.

I drive a Beetle.

I own guns.

I work on puzzles.

I like to go for runs. I enjoy hearing new music.

I like Italian food.

I like to paint animals.

Italian rock is my favorite music.

I own guns.

I love Italian food.

I'm not a fan of hip hop.

I like learning about the history of music.

I enjoy Italian cuisine. I enjoy antipasto and I like pasta.

I have cats. Sometimes I share "people" food with them.

I enjoy drinking alcohol, sometimes to excess.

[Speaker 1] So can you recommend any other Italian rockers that you like?

[Speaker 2] Sure! There is another band called Diaframma that I really like too. You should check them out.

[Speaker 1] Sounds good, I'll have to check them out. How do you prefer to listen to your music? Radio, CD's or old school cassette or vinyl?

[Speaker 2] Well, you can't beat old school vinyl! So, vinyl if I have the option. But, it's not always so convenient so most of the time just digitally! How about you? What is your preference?

[Speaker 1] I'm with you, I like vinyl too, but like you said it's hard to come by.  I'm fairly new to computers so is digital, right now it's all CD's for me.

[Speaker 2] Cool! I do have a CD collection but I find that digitally you can keep up to date with the new releases easily too. I recently signed up to Spotify. Have you heard about it before?

[Speaker 1] Yes I have heard of them. It's a subscription service isn't it? I absolutely love to listen to my music when I'm cooking and doing house work, how about you?

[Speaker 2] Exactly, you stream as much as you want for a monthly subscription. I like it, but at the same time I like the old-school way of actually 'owning' music and contributing to the artist too. I also love listening when I'm cooking and doing chores, music is the best when you've had a tough day and need to relax.

[Speaker 1] Oh I hear you there, especially with a nice glass of wine, and a good plate of pasta doesn't hurt either.

[Speaker 2] You literally read my mind! It doesn't get much better than paired with some good food and a glass or two of good wine! What is your favourite wine?

[Speaker 1] Homemade actually, my father has made it since I was a child, and he always has a couple bottles ready as soon as I'm empty, he's the best! lol

[Speaker 2] Oh wow, homemade wine? I've never tried it. I like a red wine myself, a Merlot is my usual go-to.


I have five tattoos in total.
I like visiting places with graffiti.
My mom owned a little coffee shop.
My favorite tv show is friends.
I do not own a car yet.

I enjoy food and eat meat.

I like snowboarding.

I used to work for cisco.

My favorite performer is charlie parker.

I'm going to buy a new car.

My mom has a coffee shop. My mom sells hamburgers at her coffee shop.

I don't have a car.

I like tattoos. I enjoy hamburgers.

I once worked for Crisco. I snowboard.

I made good money. I am retired. I am buying a new car. I am young.

[Speaker 1] Hey do you like tattoos.

[Speaker 2] Heya. Yes I do. I enjoy hamburgers too mm mm.

[Speaker 1] Yes hamburgers are nice! My mum sells really good one's at her coffee shop.

[Speaker 2] Nice. Tasty. I worked for cisco it was crazy. I just snowboard a lot now.

[Speaker 1] Cool. Cisco.. So it? You must make good money!!

[Speaker 2] Yup. Lots. I'm retired now. So I'm buying a nice new car. What do u drive?

[Speaker 1] I don't have a car yet.. Sponsor me? Lol.

[Speaker 2] Maybe I can. I'm young and retired. I am going to see charlie parker. He's great.

[Speaker 1] Never heard of him. I just watch friends.

[Speaker 2] That's an older show. So you asked about tats. You have any?

[Speaker 1] I actually have five! Full sleeve. One of my mom.

[Speaker 2] Nice. So you two are close then?

[Speaker 1] I only got it so she would give me free items from her coffee shop for life.

[Speaker 2] Wow. That's a pretty sweet deal. Lucky you.

I don't have a car.

I like tattoos. I enjoy hamburgers.

I once worked for Crisco. I snowboard.

[Speaker 1] Do you think you could get me in the door at Crisco?

[Speaker 2] I can definitely try! It has been a few years since I retired though. Some of their employees still use me as a consultant. What type of job are you looking for?

[Speaker 1] Anything that pays well. My mom wants me to get a job and take her out to eat every now and then instead of just mooching off her baked goods. Lol. I don't have much experience. Do think there might be a starter position available?

[Speaker 2] Haha! Mama always knows what's best! I will definitely keep an ear out for any entry-level openings. Have you been working at her coffee shop?

[Speaker 1] Yup! Taste testing. So far so good! I don't think I can put that on my resumé though.

[Speaker 2] I am sure there is a way to make it work on a resume! You should look into some guides on resume writing. You can turn almost anything into experience with the correct wording!

[Speaker 1] In that case, I also have experience with counting the money in the cash register and distributing the proper percentage to myself, and also, I'm good at stealth. I'm able to hide pretty effectively when my grandma (who still squeezes my cheeks and calls me "little bunion") visits the shop... but that could also be because her eye sight has been going for a while. You are making me realize my skills may be better suited as a secret agent. But I suppose Cisco could also be the jump start to that career path.

[Speaker 2] Well it is always good to keep your options open!

[Speaker 1] You should've been a motivational speaker! It's never too late, you know.

[Speaker 2] Well, did you know I do give lectures to college students every now and then!

[Speaker 1] Are your lectures about how you were able to retire young? Or what do you lecture about?

[Speaker 2] It varies! It depends on what type of event school/program hired me for. Most of the events topics are focused on strong leadership.

I don't have a car.

I mooch off of my mother.

I taste taste coffee at my mom's coffee shop.

I'm stealthy.

I like tattoos. I enjoy hamburgers.

I once worked for Crisco. I snowboard.

I give lectures to college students.

[Speaker 1] I think I got a temp job at the local ad agency!

[Speaker 2] Hey good for you! Maybe you can start making your own money and give your mom a break lol!

[Speaker 1] Thanks! And yeah, you're probably right. Maybe soon I can buy a nice new car like you. What model are you getting?

[Speaker 2] A Toyota Camry. I know it's not exciting, but I need something solid that will last a long time!

[Speaker 1] That's smart. Can it fit all of your snowboarding gear?

[Speaker 2] Yeah because the trunk is big and then I can fold the back seats down to fit the longboard. It's pretty sweet!

[Speaker 1] Ah yes, cargo space. Good for road trips. I'm thinking I might get a rental car and go on one to celebrate my new job!

[Speaker 2] Cool where do you want to go? I love a good road trip.

[Speaker 1] I was thinking out west somewhere, maybe Arizona or Montana. I love the scenery out there. The people seem friendly too.

[Speaker 2] Oh yeah the desert is so beautiful and there are so many cool national parks out there too.

[Speaker 1] For sure. Now that my tax dollars are going to keep them open I figured I might as well go and enjoy them.

[Speaker 2] Haha, that's a good way to look at it! Might need to do the same myself!

I don't have a car.

I mooch off of my mother.

I'm stealthy.

I think I got a temp job.

I want to go on a road trip in a rental car to Montana or Arizona, I love the scenery there.

I like tattoos. I enjoy hamburgers.

I once worked for Crisco. I snowboard.

I made good money. I am retired. I am buying a new Toyota Camry. I am young.

I give lectures to college students.

I love road trips. I find the desert beautiful.

[Speaker 1] I just had a phone call from the ad agency, they gave me the temp job. I am soooo happy now.

[Speaker 2] Congratulations!! When do you start?

[Speaker 1] I start next week. I'm so excited. I hope I'll learn a lot of new skills.

[Speaker 2] I hope they put you to work and you're not just doing coffee runs all day, haha! What did your mom say when she found out?

[Speaker 1] no worries! I think I'll be doing a lot more than coffee runs! and I think I can save up money for road trips and maybe meet you somewhere.  My mom just hoped that I would still have time for tastings at her shop.

[Speaker 2] Yes, we still need to take that road trip to Arizona! I'm sure you'll still find time to help your mom out too.

[Speaker 1] Right! Route 66 here we come! It's quite a bit south but Tombstone would be neat to walk around in too! Whatever you are up to! I know she worries but I'll always help my mom out.

[Speaker 2] The good thing about roadtrips is that you don't have to plan them 100%...you can just follow your whims! I was thinking about getting a Rt. 66 tattoo too.  Maybe a full themed sleeve would be cool too, but you have to start somewhere! What tattoo was your first?

[Speaker 1] My first was pretty simple. flower on my upper arm. which grew into a vine. look into it that way, start little and think what can it grow into if you want it too?

[Speaker 2] Maybe mine can be a road instead of a vine! I'm sure together we could come up with tons of ideas.

[Speaker 1] I would love to help you and go with you!  maybe it's a vine symbolic of a road? Tattoos are great

[Speaker 2] I agree - they are great reminders of your life's story! Do you have any coffee tattoos?

I don't have a car.

I have tattoos. I have a full sleeve tattoo. I have a tattoo of my mom. I got my mom tattoo so my mom would give me free  stuff from her coffee shop for life. I like to be able to help out my mom.

I mooch off of my mother.

I'm stealthy.

I think I got a temp job.

I got hired for a temporary job at an advertising agency! The job starts next week. I hope to save enough money to take a road trip on Route 66.

I'd like to visit Tombstone.

I like tattoos. I have a flower tattoo on my upper arm that later became a vine.

I like tattoos. I enjoy hamburgers.

I once worked for Crisco. I snowboard.

I give lectures to college students.

I want to take a road trip to Arizona. I'm considering getting a tattoo of "Route 66." I think tattoos are a great record of one's journey through life.

[Speaker 1] So have you made up your mind yet about your "Route 66" tattoo?

[Speaker 2] I think so!  I think I am going to get it.   I have taken that drive before and it was one of my most memorable trips.    What is your next tattoo going to be?

[Speaker 1] I am going to get a sleeve floral tattoo. I want it to be all black and white. Do you prefer color or greyscale tattoos?

[Speaker 2] I like black and white best.  Are most of your tattoos black and white?

[Speaker 1] I have two that are colored, and the rest are black and white. I will probably only get black and white from now on.

[Speaker 2] I think they look better over time personally.   How is your temp job going?

[Speaker 1] It's going well. I'm hoping to be hired on full time soon. The pay is nice, and I don't mind the work.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, just try and save as much as you can early and then invest it.  That's how I was able to retire so early!  Have you thought anymore about taking a road trip?   I really love Arizona and have good tips if you decide to go.

[Speaker 1] I would love to take a road trip. Arizona seems like it would be a fun trip! You will have to give me ideas of where to visit and what to do.

[Speaker 2] Sedona was my favorite- so many cool hiking areas and it was a lot cooler temps then the rest of Arizona.

[Speaker 1] I'll have to keep that in mind! I want to go to the coolest place in Arizona that I possibly can!

[Speaker 2] Grand Canyon is also amazing- but a pretty touristy.  Honestly just driving through the highways is like being in the movie "Cars".


I'm a fisherman.
I come from new england.
I like watching baseball.
I drive a truck.
My favorite food is lasagna.

I fish.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna.

I like the Red Sox. I like dunkin donuts.

I own a truck.

I fish. I own a truck.
I live in New England.
I love lasagna and baseball.
I don't like the Red Sox.
I am married.

[Speaker 1] Hi how are you.

[Speaker 2] Not too bad. Heading home in the truck after a long day fishing. How about yourself?

[Speaker 1] Me too cant believe it another fisherman.

[Speaker 2] Nice! What you catch today?

[Speaker 1] Some wicked tunas kid! That what we got in new england.

[Speaker 2] Small world man. Same here!

[Speaker 1] Dont you just love the lasagna out here kid!

[Speaker 2] That and baseball, am I right?

[Speaker 1] Nothing like some dunkins to go with my sox games.

[Speaker 2] The red sox aren't that great man.

[Speaker 1] Im about to drive my truck at ya bro!

[Speaker 2] I would turn around and do the same but the wife is making lasagna tonight!

I fish.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna.

I own a truck.

[Speaker 1] I ate some of the tuna I caught yesterday. It was great!

[Speaker 2] Nice! Do you mainly fish for tuna? It's been a while since I've caught a good sized tuna.

[Speaker 1] I usually go for smaller fish if I'm going out by myself, but I'll go for tuna if I can get a larger group together

[Speaker 2] That sounds like a lot of fun. Hey, if you are ever looking for 1 more to join, I'd be more than happy to go with you.

[Speaker 1] I'll keep you in mind. What have you been up to today?

[Speaker 2] I've been working most of day on installing some new lights on the top of my truck for when I take it off-roading. I have some friends who are into off-roading, so I thought I would join them one of these days.

[Speaker 1] What kind of a truck do you have?

[Speaker 2] I have a 2004 Ford F150 raptor that I bought used a few months ago. It's already been roughed up a bit so I'm not too worried about it getting beat up.

[Speaker 1] Sounds perfect for hitting the trails. Do you do any hunting or just off roading?

[Speaker 2] I've been hunting with my father in law the past few years. He's been hunting since before I was alive, so he has been a great teacher.

[Speaker 1] What do you usually hunt?

[Speaker 2] Mostly we hunt deer. Recently we went on a turkey hunt though.

I fish.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna.

I own a truck.

I fish.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna and baseball.

I don't like the Red Sox.

I am married.

I have not caught a tuna in a while.

I go off-roading. I am installing new lights on my truck. I have friends who like to go off-roading and I would like to join them one day.

I have a 2004 Ford F 150 raptor. I bought it used a few months ago. My truck is a bit beat up.

I hunt with my father in law and he has been a great teacher. I usually hunt deer but recently hunted turkey with my father in law.

[Speaker 1] I just found out that I am off from work next weekend and am going fishing. I thought I would invite you if you are available?

[Speaker 2] Heck yeah i'm down to fish. We can take my giant truck to haul our giant fish we are sure to catch

[Speaker 1] Sounds awesome. I've heard good things about those Raptors. Bet it'll look sick with those new lights!

[Speaker 2] Well I wired them wrong initially and they produced bright, piercing red light and it kind of felt like I was driving a chariot from hell, but it's all good now and back to blue

[Speaker 1] Whoa, right on. I'll bring some doughnuts.  Sounds like the Raptor is pretty durable, too.

[Speaker 2] Yeah so far it's held up to all the stuff I keep running into becuase it's gigantic so i'd say that's a plus

[Speaker 1] That's cool. Lots of bed space for all those fish we're going to catch!

[Speaker 2] or lots of space to hold my tears when I catch nothing... win win

[Speaker 1] Ha ha. Your father-in-law ever fish or just hunt?

[Speaker 2] He's more of a hunter...he thinks fishing is a weak man's activity. I think he is foolish in his regards to hunting vs fishing though

[Speaker 1] Ha. Guess they take two different mindsets. Fishing you can kind of just sit back and relax. Hunting you gotta stay alert.

[Speaker 2] Yeah...relaxation is way better than hyper focus and it's not like those turkeys or deer are going to fight me

I fish.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna.

I own a truck.

I went fishing yesterday and caught a tuna. I ate some of the tuna and I liked it. I usually fish for smaller fish than tuna if I fish alone. I fish for larger fish like tuna if I am part of a group. I am going fishing next weekend.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna and baseball.

I don't like the Red Sox.

I am married.

I have not caught a tuna in a while.

I have a 2004 Ford F 150 Raptor. I bought it used a few months ago. My truck is a bit beat up. I got new lights for my truck.

I like to fish.

I like relaxation more than hyper focus.

[Speaker 1] I had to get some doughnuts on the way from work, they had a new flavour in Dunkin donuts. I am gonna bring some of them when we go fishing, I loved the taste.

[Speaker 2] That sounds good. I can't wait to try them. I love doughnuts but I have been trying to avoid the amount of sweets I am eating as I am trying to become fitter. I even started a new workout routine. Do you work out?

[Speaker 1] I used to have a gym membership and worked out a few times a week, but I haven't worked out in the past five years or so. I need to follow your lead and start exercising again! If you don't want to try the donuts, I will gladly eat them all myself!

[Speaker 2] I will definitely try one... or two! What new flavour is that? I hope not strawberry! I am allergic to strawberries.

[Speaker 1] No, don't worry. They are not strawberry. They are hot cinnamon flavored. Does that sound good to you?

[Speaker 2] That sounds great. I like cinnamon. Reminds me of Christmas. Is dunkin donuts your favourite doughnut place?

[Speaker 1] Oh yes, absolutely. I have always favored donuts from Dunkin. But I must admit, the kolaches from my local family-owned donut shop cannot be beaten by anyone.

[Speaker 2] That's so nice that your family owns a donut shop. Maybe you could bring something from there as well, I would love to try it. Do your parents work in the shop?

[Speaker 1] Good idea. I will definitely bring some of the kolaches they make so well. My parent used to work in the shop, but they retired, and now my older brother runs the place.

[Speaker 2] I see. Is he your only brother or do you have any other siblings? I am an only child and I always wished I had a brother.

[Speaker 1] Yes, he is my only sibling. We get along really well. I'm sorry you always wanted a sibling but never had one. It is the most satisfying relationship I have. But hey, I could be your stand-in big brother!

[Speaker 2] Haha, yes! I can already tell we are getting along very well. I cannot wait for our fishing trip!

I fish.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna.

I own a truck.

I have a job.

I used to work out, but stopped about 5 years ago. I want to start exercising again.

My family owns a donut shop. My parents are retired. My older brother runs the family donut shop.

I live in New England.

I love lasagna and baseball.

I don't like the Red Sox.

I am married.

I have not caught a tuna in a while.

I like to fish.

I am working on being healthier. This means that I must avoid one of my favorite foods, donuts.

I'm allergic to strawberries. I enjoy cinnamon flavored food.

I am an only child. I wish I had a brother.

[Speaker 1] Work let out early today, do you want to grab something at the donut shop my brother owns? I can get us a discount.

[Speaker 2] I would love to! Do they have only donuts, or do they do other food too?

[Speaker 1] They do other things too, there are pastries and other stuff available. Even your favourite cinnamon flavour!

[Speaker 2] We should definitely go! I would love to hang out and eat donuts for the day.

[Speaker 1] Sounds great! I'll introduce you to my family too whist where there. Have you been on any more hunting trips recently?

[Speaker 2] I recently went on a hunting trip that allowed us to go to a state I have never been before. It was really fun and we saw some pretty cool animals!

[Speaker 1] That's awesome, I go fishing a lot but never hunting. I think I would like to try it out for myself sometime.

[Speaker 2] It takes a lot of patience, just like fishing. I think you would really enjoy it!

[Speaker 1] Well, fishing really does teach you patience! So, I think I've got that part covered. True! Maybe you could join me sometime and teach me the basics.

[Speaker 2] I would love to! We can do a little hike to a clear section of the woods. I know the perfect place to go! There is even a waterfall.

[Speaker 1] Oh wow! That's one of the best things about fishing too. The nature that you get to experience whilst you're doing it.

[Speaker 2] I love being outdoors so much. It's so nice to have friends that enjoy the same thing!