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

I get tired of people calling me a'ginger.

'I work hard to support my family.

I'm thinking about quitting my job.

I like old punk music.

I like to cook out on the grill on the weekends.

I live in New England.

I own a pickup. I go camping.

I listen to Metallica and Nine Inch Nails. I listen to old school punk at times.

I am thinking about quitting my job. I am bullied at my job.

I have red hair and a fair complexion.

I like cooking on the weekends. I don't like it when it is too cold.

I like listening to old punk.

[Speaker 1] Hey there! Tell me about yourself!

[Speaker 2] I am about to quit my job. I am getting bullied.

[Speaker 1] I'm sorry to hear that. I would quit too!

[Speaker 2] Yeah. I been getting called a ginger and im tired of it.

[Speaker 1] You should come out to new england, we don't tolerate bullying here!

[Speaker 2] Its too cold up there. I like to cook out on weekends.

[Speaker 1] I do too, I haul around in my pickup while camping.

[Speaker 2] What type of music you play in you pickup?

[Speaker 1] I learn towards metallica, nine inch nails, etc. What type of music do you like?

[Speaker 2] More of an old punk guy.

[Speaker 1] I don't mind old school punk myself sometimes.

[Speaker 2] So yeah. I wanr to quit. But I have to support my family.

I live in New England.

I own a pickup. I go camping.

I have red hair and a fair complexion.

I like listening to old punk.

[Speaker 1] I was talking to a friend the other day, and they mentioned that someone they know experienced a similar instance of bullying at their job as well. My friend mentioned that the person ended up getting an attorney to claim harassment in their workplace, perhaps you should consider legal help for your job as well?

[Speaker 2] I think I would consider it, but I am worried about losing my job.  Did your friend's friend received any backlash for hiring an attorney?

[Speaker 1] she didn't, because her company knew it would be even worse for them if they retaliated. there's laws against that. do you thikn you'd be retaliated against?

[Speaker 2] I do worry about retaliation.  I'd like to quit, but that would be on my terms and would be only if I found a replacement job before quitting.  Is your friend's friend happier at work now?

[Speaker 1] yeah, much. it makes a big difference, I think, to defend yourself and let people know you won't settle for bad treatment. and quitting is a tough call because as you said you wanna make sure you still have a paycheck coming in! do you have any interest in starting a job search?

[Speaker 2] I do.  However, I think if hiring an attorney would make my work environment better, I would rather hire an attorney.  Do you think it is expensive?

[Speaker 1] It depends on how many hours they have to put into it. so I guess if you had all your materials and a detailed outline together for them before you went the first time, you'd save some money that way

[Speaker 2] That's a really good idea.  Have you ever experienced harrassment at work?

[Speaker 1] I have, and it sucked. I felt like I was on the outside looking in all the time and like I dind't have what I needed to do my job well

[Speaker 2] Did you quit, or did you file a suit?

[Speaker 1] I ended up finding a different job, thankfully -- it wasn't worth suing over

[Speaker 2] That's why I think I am hesitant to file.  I'll probably just need to talk more to my family about it.

I live in New England.

I own a pickup. I go camping.

My friend knows someone who has experience bullying at their job. I think it's important for job satisfaction to defend yourself at work and let people know you won't settle for bad treatment. I think quitting a job can be tough because one typically wants to make sure they have a steady paycheck. My friend is now happier at work.

I have experienced harassment at work. I felt like I was outside looking in all the time. I felt like I didn't have what I needed to do my job well. I didn't sue over the harassment I experienced at work. I found a different job.

I have red hair and a fair complexion.

I like listening to old punk.

I am thinking about quitting my job. I have experienced bullying at my job. I am worried about losing my job if I hire an attorney.

I'd like to quit my job. I only want to quit my job on my terms and after I have found a new job. I worry about retaliation if I hire an attorney to address the bullying I've experienced at my job. I'll hire an attorney if that would make my work environment better.

I have a family that I support with my job. I need to talk to my family more about filing a suit or quitting my job.

[Speaker 1] Hey--have you talked to your family about filing a suit at all?

[Speaker 2] I haven't yet. I'm afraid that despite this being a move that I need to make for my mental health, they're going to be scared that I won't be able to support them anymore - which is a real possibility.

[Speaker 1] Yeah -- it's a tough situation. I'm glad I got out of there when I could, you should consider doing the same.

[Speaker 2] I'm definitely considering it. Where were you working before? And where are you working now?

[Speaker 1] I was working with you! I can't believe you don't remember! But now I sell fruit off of I95 for a living. You should come run it with me!

[Speaker 2] Yes I know we worked together, I just didn't remember which department. How lucrative is selling fruit?

[Speaker 1] Very, your red hair will act as a beacon to it and attract attention! It's a great fit

[Speaker 2] My hair is blonde so I don't know how well that will help attract people.

[Speaker 1] I bet if we play some punk rock that will get the foot traffic flowing.

[Speaker 2] That's true. I just recently dyed my hair blonde when I was interviewing for other jobs. The red can be a little bit jarring. I could let it go back. The red hair plus the punk rock would certainly be a look.

[Speaker 1] When you settle with our old company, we can use that money and this thing can really take off!

[Speaker 2] How much are you averaging a day in sales?

I live in New England.

I own a pickup. I go camping.

I like punk rock music.

I have red hair and a fair complexion.

I like listening to old punk.

I have mental health concerns. I have a family that relies on me for financial support.

I dyed my hair blonde while looking for new jobs. I used to have red hair.

[Speaker 1] I just got the new Metallica album and I think you would really enjoy listening to it.

[Speaker 2] Is that old punk? I thought they were heavy metal.

[Speaker 1] They are heavy metal, yes. I still think you should try giving it a listen. I know you're more of a old punk person.

[Speaker 2] Alright, even if they are metal I will listen to them on the way to work. Maybe I can yell my frustrations away.

[Speaker 1] Haha yes! I'm telling you it's a great way to burn off some steam. How's work treating you lately? Any better?

[Speaker 2] Not really, I've been looking for a new one, but no luck so far. I'm hoping to quit soon.

[Speaker 1] Yeah it's probably for the best if you get out of there. Doesn't seem like a good environment.

[Speaker 2] I've had some harrassment at work how is that working out for you?

[Speaker 1] Well besides not making much money it's going well. Not so stressful and I can work on my own time at the fruit stand.

[Speaker 2] Sounds great not having a boss and doing your own thing. Need any help with that? Maybe I can learn to grow some fruit.

[Speaker 1] Yeah if this business continue to grow I would for sure hire you! Need to make some more money first so I can afford to pay you lol

[Speaker 2] How are the customers? Are they always trying to get a better deal?

I live in New England.

I own a pickup. I go camping.

I have experienced harassment at work. I felt like I was outside looking in all the time. I felt like I didn't have what I needed to do my job well. I didn't sue over the harassment I experienced at work. I had a job but left to sell fruit off of I95. I do not make much money.

I like punk rock music.

I like Metallica. I just got their new album.

I release frustration by yelling as well. I like to make jokes to ease tension.

I have red hair and a fair complexion.

I like listening to old punk.

I thought Metallica was a heavy metal band. I will listen to Metallica in order to yell away my frustrations.

I really do not like my job. I have been looking for a new one but haven't had much luck.

I am willing to work at your fruit stand. I do not know how to grow fruit.

[Speaker 1] I talked to my friend about your job situation. He would talk with you about yours if you wanted to.

[Speaker 2] That would be great! Thank you for your help! Send me the info and I will give them a calL!

[Speaker 1] Sure, no problem. We should get together soon and listen to some music.

[Speaker 2] I would be up for that! Maybe you pick an album and I will as well! We can share our current favorite albums!

[Speaker 1] That sounds amazing. So I have to ask, what made you go blonde from your typically red hair?

[Speaker 2] I think I was just looking for something new and different! Since I am looking for a new job, I wanted to start fresh! What color do you prefer? Blonde or Red?

[Speaker 1] I think it's all about confidence, and how you present yourself to the world. What makes you feel best is what I prefer!

[Speaker 2] I agree! I am feeling great now with blonde, though I will likely go back to red at some point! What color is your hair right now?

[Speaker 1] Black with purple undertones. You know, keeping it natural, working with fruit and all. lol

[Speaker 2] That sounds amazing! I wish I had the nerve to do something fun like that!

[Speaker 1] I figure I can pull it off until I need to go get a real job again, have to be presentable and all.

[Speaker 2] I understand that! Do you like your current job?


I just graduated high school.

I've been stuck in this tiny town for too long.

I'm going on a cross-country trip and never coming back.

I might write my parents a post card some time.

Whatever, I can't wait to be staying under the stars.

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

I like camping. I like the stars.

I graduated high school.

I am shy. I am on a cross country journey. I am looking for ajob.

I don't care about voting.

I like camping. I go hiking.

I am kind, caring, and hope for group equality.

I don't vote.

I love my neighbour John.

[Speaker 1] I'm just camping at the moment. Can't wait for the stars tonight. Hello!

[Speaker 2] I like to camp! I also go hiking a lot..

[Speaker 1] Nice. I just finished high school. Left my small hamlet behind. Never going back.

[Speaker 2] What kind of person are you. I am kind, caring and and hopeful for group equality!

[Speaker 1] That's cool. I'm a loner, shy. I'm on a cross country journey. Looking for jobs.

[Speaker 2] So, I assume your an adult. Do you vote? I don't!

[Speaker 1] No I don't care about voting. I may send my parents a post card. Not sure.

[Speaker 2] Would you write one to my neighbor john? I love him!

[Speaker 1] Sure what should it say.

[Speaker 2] I wish for group equality!

[Speaker 1] To your neighbour john? You love him... But it will just say group equality?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I also want him to know I do not choose to vote.

I like camping. I like the stars.

I graduated high school.

I don't care about voting.

I like camping. I go hiking.

I don't vote.

I love my neighbour John.

[Speaker 1] I set up a hammock at my camp site.

[Speaker 2] I love hammocks and have one in my backyard.  The problem is that my dog loves it more than me and I can never get to it before him!

[Speaker 1] He's hogging the hamock? Adorable LOL, wish I had a fun pet too

[Speaker 2] He hogs everything.  In my house, the pecking order is children, dog, and then me.  I guess that's why I like hiking so much, I don't have to compete with anyone when out on the trail.

[Speaker 1] Haha what, aren't you all about equality? It's kind of you to let them ahead lol Where do you hike?

[Speaker 2] The Columbia Trail runs fairly close to my home.  I like it there and it is not usually crowded.  Have you ever been there?

[Speaker 1] I haven't but it sounds lovely. Maybe I'll see if I can do a camping and hiking trip there sometime.

[Speaker 2] It is really nice.  If you decide to do it, let me know...my favorite part is Ken Lockwood Gorge near High Bridge.

[Speaker 1] Will do and thanks for the tip! Hopefully I can find a job soon and buy some new camping gear

[Speaker 2] If you are looking for new gear, my lovely neighbor John is looking to sell his.  He bought it last year, top of the line stuff and needs to sell it because he's getting divorced.  Let me know if you want me to speak to him about it.

[Speaker 1] Oh that's awesome, sure would you ask him if he has a hammock for sale? mine broke, and i like napping int he forest looking up at the stars

[Speaker 2] Will do, I'll ask him if he knows anyone how is looking to hire also.

I like camping. I like the stars.

I graduated high school.

I am shy. I am on a cross country journey. I am looking for a job.

I don't care about voting.

I wish I had a pet.

I go camping and hiking sometimes. I need new camping gear.

I need a new hammock.

I like camping. I go hiking.

I don't vote.

I love my neighbour John.

I love hammocks. I have a backyard. I have a dog.

I have a house. I have children.

I live near the Columbia Trail. My favorite part of hiking is Ken Lockwood Gorge near High Bridge.

I have a neighbor John.

[Speaker 1] I applied to work at a grocery store.

[Speaker 2] Oh good! Is it the local market or another one?

[Speaker 1] It's the one by the hiking trail. Then I could go for hikes after work.

[Speaker 2] That's a great store. I think you'll like working there. My friend worked there for a while and she loved the people. And that's a great trail, too.

[Speaker 1] I was thinking of getting a cheap hammock and just leaving it along the river, set up, so anyone can use it. Then I wouldn't have to carry it each time I go. Do you think that would be okay?

[Speaker 2] Sure, if you don't mind not being able to use it every time you hike! Hopefully no one else would steal it.

[Speaker 1] I don't think many people know about the spot. It's a hidden path off of the main hiking trail. It's a great primitive camping spot too. I think anyone who stumbled upon it might deserve it, I wouldn't consider it stealing.

[Speaker 2] Well cool then! Are you going to use the money you make at the store to buy the hammock?

[Speaker 1] Yes, but I will not buy the hammock from the store I am trying to work at. I'll buy the hammock online, probably some cheap Chinese one that I won't mind losing.

[Speaker 2] That makes sense to me! Say, do you want to meet up and go for a walk or a hike sometime? It's been a while.

[Speaker 1] Yeah that sounds awesome! I still have the, ahem, you-know-whats, from last time!

[Speaker 2] Haha, that's hilarious. Bring them along if you want! There's nothing like a good piece of camping equipment, after all.

I like camping. I like the stars.

I graduated high school.

I don't care about voting.

I wish I had a pet.

I applied to work at a grocery store.

I will buy a hammock.

I like camping. I go hiking.

I don't vote.

I love my neighbour John.

I have a house. I have children.

I have a neighbor John.

It has been awhile since I have hiked.

[Speaker 1] Would you still like to go for a hike this weekend? I want to check out that trail.

[Speaker 2] I think that would be great! Do I need to bring anything along?

[Speaker 1] Make sure you bring enough water, that's most important. We could also have a picnic at the top of the mountain if you want.

[Speaker 2] That's a good idea. I have a feeling I'll need to recharge my energy supply at some point! I'm not in tip-top hiking shape haha.

[Speaker 1] Haha, well we all have to start somewhere. I can bring us some sandwiches and fruit. What type of sandwiches do you like?

[Speaker 2] If the store has any of those veggie sandwiches, that would be awesome! I can grab some water, too. By the way, were you able to get a hammock?

[Speaker 1] They should have some of those. No problem. Yes, I finally got it - I love it! You have a hammock too, right?

[Speaker 2] Yes, that's right! It's not really portable, unfortunately. Will you bring yours along on the hike?

[Speaker 1] I thought about bringing it but I don't want the extra weight in my bag. I don't think it's worth it. There is a lake there too, btw. Do you want to swim?

[Speaker 2] Oh sweet, that sounds fantastic! Yeah, I'll definitely bring my swimsuit along!

[Speaker 1] It should be fun, but the water can we really cold. Have you ever swum in really cold water before?

[Speaker 2] A few times, yes. Usually when the season has just changed and the water hasn't caught up. It can be quite refreshing!

I like camping. I like the stars.

I graduated high school.

I don't care about voting.

I wish I had a pet.

I applied to work at a grocery store.

We have a hike planned for this weekend and i'm looking forward to it. our hike will be on a mountain.

I bought a hammock.

I also like swimming.

I like camping. I go hiking.

I don't vote.

I love my neighbour John.

I have a house. I have children.

I have a neighbor John.

It has been awhile since I have hiked. I'm not in the best shape.

I have a hammock too, but it's not very portable.

I like swimming. I have experience swimming in very cold water, and found it refreshing.

[Speaker 1] the grocery store contacted me to offer me the job I had applied for.

[Speaker 2] Oh, that's good news; what position did you apply for?

[Speaker 1] A shift lead position. Not a ton of money, but I love the location of the store and everyone seems really nice. I'm excited! What have you been doing for work?

[Speaker 2] Well, I'm actually in between jobs right now. I have however been helping my neighbor John with some side projects to make some cash; to be honest, he pays more than if I had an actual job. lol

[Speaker 1] Yeah, that's not bad. And then it's under the table, so you don't have to pay the taxes on it, so that's a win when you don't have a lot of money coming in. Is there something you'd really like to do career-wise?

[Speaker 2] I was thinking maybe something to do with the park system, maybe like a guide or something like that. I'd like that, but realistically, who knows.

[Speaker 1] That sounds wonderful! You'd get to just be out in nature all day. Sounds like a great job, especially if you're a bit introverted like me. That's why hiking is my favorite -- a good solitary activity.

[Speaker 2] Yes, I agree. What kind of hours would this new job have?

[Speaker 1] It's third shift, which isn't the greatest, but it pays a bit more than the other shifts, and I think I'll like getting off early in the morning. Then I can just go down and get in my hammock and have a nice relaxing moment after work.

[Speaker 2] Would you feel safe being out there all alone, possibly falling asleep? That just sounds a bit risky.

[Speaker 1] Yeah, you know the area it's in. It's pretty safe, but I'm also a light sleeper. Thank you for your concern though. You are a good friend.

[Speaker 2] Well, let me know about our hike. What time works for you?


I was born in india.

I was 14 when my family migrated to united states.

I have a master's degree in business.

I like to play sports especially tennis.

I love to cook.

I live in the midwest.
I have a twin sister.
I have been a dentist for 14 years.
My wife and I sleep in separate rooms.
My favorite precious metal is gold.

I lived in India in the past.

My family and I moved to the USA, and we like it there.

I went to college. I went to school to get a master's degree in business.

I like to play sports.

I currently live in Nebraska.

I have two sisters, and one of them is my twin.

I went to dentist school, and have been working as a dentist for fourteen years.

I have gotten divorced from my wife.

I like metals, my favorite one is gold.

I love Chinese Food.

[Speaker 1] Hi, I live in india when I was young. How about you..

[Speaker 2] I live in nebraska.

[Speaker 1] Okay. My family move to usa. So far I like live here..

[Speaker 2] Thats nice. I have two sisters and im a twin.

[Speaker 1] That is cool to be a twin. Did you go to college I did.

[Speaker 2] Yeah I went to dentist school. Ive been working as one for fourteen years.

[Speaker 1] Great. I want for business, I got my master degree in business.

[Speaker 2] I recently got divorce. My wife and I dont even sleep together anymore.

[Speaker 1] That sad. I play tennis, what sport you play..

[Speaker 2] Not really into any sports. Ive been big into metals my fave is gold.

[Speaker 1] I love different culture food and cook it..

[Speaker 2] What kind of food do you like to cook?

[Speaker 1] India, chinese and american food.

[Speaker 2] I love chinese food too!

I lived in India in the past.

I like to play sports.

I currently live in Nebraska.

I have gotten divorced from my wife.

I like metals, my favorite one is gold.

I love Chinese Food.

[Speaker 1] I went to a new restaurant with my friends yesterday, and I found the food very delicious. They serve both Indian and Chinese dishes. I think you will find it great as well, I recommend you should try it out when you get the chance.

[Speaker 2] Yeah I think I would like that a lot. Not too many places have Indian and Chinese food at the same location. What did you end up getting?

[Speaker 1] I had a couple of curry dishes that I tried. They were pretty great, but not as good as mine.. but I could be bias. Have you ever tried curry?

[Speaker 2] No but you told me you made it really well. I would really like to try yours if we can figure out a good night to do it.

[Speaker 1] That would be fun! We could do a big get together maybe with your family and a couple friends. Maybe we could all try different things together.

[Speaker 2] My twin sister is in town I could invite her. Sounds like a great time. How is tennis going? Get to much recently?

[Speaker 1] Of course you should invite her. Tennis is great. I'm enjoying it whenever I can but I get really busy with work. Speaking of.. how goes the dental practice?

[Speaker 2] It’s keeping me very busy. Lots of new people are stopping by the practice lately and I’m having to work more hours but I can’t complain. Did you find any job that you qualify for with your masters in business yet? I bet a lot of companies would love to have you.

[Speaker 1] I haven't yet but I'm working on it. THe job industry is booming right now and they need workers so it shouldn't be long!

[Speaker 2] And I’m sure with your education you would a catch

[Speaker 1] Well here's to hoping! Anyhow we should definitely set up a Indian food making party. I think it would be fun and I would be happy to teach you all how to make some basic dishes or even harder ones if you want.

[Speaker 2] Yeah I would love to learn. I’m up for the challenge and you’d be a great teacher.

I lived in India in the past.

I like to play sports. I play tennis.

I love to cook food from different cultures. I like to cook Indian, Chinese, and American food.

I have a job that keeps me busy.

I like teaching and sharing my knowledge.

I currently live in Nebraska.

I have gotten divorced from my wife.

I like metals, my favorite one is gold.

I love Chinese Food. I like Indian food.

[Speaker 1] Have you had a chance to try any new foods?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I went to new Chinese restaurant downtown. I had a really good bowl of war wonton soup. Have you ever made that?

[Speaker 1] I have! Wonton soup is fairly easy to make, actually. It doesn't involve too many ingredients, and is hard to mess up. I'd be happy to send you my recipe, if you'd lile.

[Speaker 2] Well, that would be awesome. I'd love to try to make it. Where did you get your recipe?

[Speaker 1] I found a starter recipe online, and I've tweaked and altered it throughout the years to suit my tastes.

[Speaker 2] It sounds wonderful. What are some of your favorite recipes? Like your go-to dinner recipe if you want something fast?

[Speaker 1] Hmm... sweet n' sour chicken is a great go-to. Something like beef & broccoli would work too--it's easy to freeze and reheat the following day. Fried rice is also quick to make, but requires that you have refrigerated rice from yesterday's meal for it to work.

[Speaker 2] I love beef and broccoli and that is a great recommendation to freeze it. I've never thought of that. How's your job going?

[Speaker 1] My job's been alright, I guess. Sometimes busy and a bit boring, but it pays the bills. Can't complain too much about that.

[Speaker 2] What do you do again? Are you a teacher?

[Speaker 1] No, I'm in middle management, but I do like teaching and mentoring new grads.

[Speaker 2] Oh, I see. That does sound like it's pretty busy - no wonder you have all the tips on making food for dinner.

I lived in India in the past.

I like to play sports. I play tennis.

I have a job that keeps me busy.

My job is boring but it also keeps me busy. I work in middle management. I enjoy mentoring new grads.

I currently live in Nebraska.

I have gotten divorced from my wife.

I like metals, my favorite one is gold.

I like to eat out. I enjoy Wonton soup.

[Speaker 1] I was thinking I could teach you how to cook Chinese food using the video chat. We can both buy ingredients and then cook over video together, in our own kitchens!

[Speaker 2] Oh, that'd be wonderful! You know how much I love Chinese food, but my wallet doesn't! You know, you could take teaching cooking as a sideproject. I could be your guinea pig for that!

[Speaker 1] That's a great idea, actually! It could be an alternate career path for me. Do you use Skype? I feel like this is something that could be done virtually!

[Speaker 2] Oh, I haven't used Skype in years! Haha, that was for my chats with friends, basically. Lots of Zoom now, as you know. But yeah, I think that's a great idea! And hey, you already have experience with mentoring grads. Would Chinese food be your favorite one to teach?

[Speaker 1] That's a good question. I'd probably focus on both Chinese and Indian, since I'm really into those two cuisines. As a customer, what sorts of recipes would be first on your list to learn?

[Speaker 2] Oh, something simple! So, I think wonton soup or any other kind of soup would be a good place to start. I'm afraid of starting off with stuff that I can overcook or undercook too heavily. Being able to see a boiling pot will put me at ease. How does that sound?

[Speaker 1] That sounds pretty reasonable. Fortunately, Chinese and Indian food can be prepared fairly easily. It's not like French haute cuisine haha.

[Speaker 2] Oh, yeah, I'd have to build up to that. What's something you'd want to learn? Out of a different culture, or something tough within one you're familiar?

[Speaker 1] Hmm, in what sense? Food-wise, or in another field? I would be interested in learning another language, definitely.

[Speaker 2] Haha, food-wise, but yeah, I'd love to learn Mandarin, myself.

[Speaker 1] That's an idea: combine a cooking course with a language course! I'd bet you that there's a big market for that!

[Speaker 2] That'd be a wonderful idea! Showing someone how to cook a meal, walking them through different phrases and conventions. All this talk's getting me hungry. Besides soup, I'd love to learn how to make beef and broccoli. I could really go for it now!

I lived in India in the past.

I like to play sports. I play tennis.

I have a job that keeps me busy.

I can make Wonton Soup. I have a good recipe for Wonton Soup. I cook food often. I find recipes online. I know how to cook many Chinese dishes. I think teaching cooking would be fun.

I'd like to learn another language.

I currently live in Nebraska.

I have gotten divorced from my wife.

I like metals, my favorite one is gold.

I like to eat out. I enjoy Wonton soup.

I know how to cook. I love to eat beef and broccoli. I am interested in making Chinese foods at home. I'd like to learn to prepare beef and broccoli because enjoy it very much. I'd like to learn to prepare a soup.

I don't use Skype anymore. I use Zoom.

I'd love to learn the Mandarin language.

[Speaker 1] I found a great recipe for beef and broccoli that I think you will love.

[Speaker 2] Cool! Is it a complicated recipe?

[Speaker 1] Not really, but you do need specific ingredients that you will need to get from Asian grocery stores. It's a pretty quick recipe.

[Speaker 2] There is an Asian market I've never visited. This will give me the perfect reason. What will I need to get there?

[Speaker 1] There's this soybean paste that does a great job enhancing the flavors of the beef in a stir fry with broccoli. I'll send the pic of the product sometime. Let me know if you want the recipie.

[Speaker 2] Do please send it. I'm looking forward to trying it. What else have you been doing?

[Speaker 1] Great! Let me know how it goes. I've been mentoring recent grads on job hunting, I forgot how nerve racking it is for recent grads. How about you, how have you been?

[Speaker 2] I have been enjoying the summer weather. I am getting up early to walk before I go to work.

[Speaker 1] Oh that's nice. The weather has been great recently. Have you been improving your Maradrin? I think I'm going to start learning it soon.

[Speaker 2] I've just been listening to some beginners and travellers lessons. It is so much more difficult than I expected.

[Speaker 1] I've been looking into grammar books, it really does look hard. Though that also makes it interesting!

[Speaker 2] I know it is a tonal language and the beginner lessons haven't metioned anything about it. So, I am afraid I will learn it wrong. I may need to look for a class where I will have a teacher to answer my questions.


I work in the zoo as a zoo keeper.

I have a pet racoon and a bearded dragon.

I love flying kites during a windy day.

My brother owns a grocery store.

I own 2 cars and both are mustangs.

I like watching movies.
I work part time in a warehouse.
I like punk music.
I like pizza and burgers.
I enjoy cruising.

I have a bearded dragon named Sid.  I have a female pet raccoon named Journey. My pet racoon likes to eat anything, but she does like pizza.

I have two terrier dogs.

I like to take cruises.

[Speaker 1] Hey...how are you?

[Speaker 2] Hi there. Good. Just chillin watch a movie kinda lol.

[Speaker 1] Nice...what do you do for work?

[Speaker 2] I work in ac warehouse. Pulling parts. Part time tho.

[Speaker 1] Sounds fun....i work at the zoo as a zoo keeper! I love animals!.

[Speaker 2] Wow! What is your favorite animal there?

[Speaker 1] I'd have to say the white tiger!.

[Speaker 2] Neat. Do yall play music for the tigers? Keep em calm.

[Speaker 1] Haha no...can't say that we do....do you have any pets at home?

[Speaker 2] Bummer. I was gonna suggest green day punk. I have 2 dogs tho.

[Speaker 1] What kind of dogs? I have a pet raccoon named journey and a bearded dragon named sid.

[Speaker 2] Whoa. My dogs are terriers. What do ya feed a raccoon? Pizza?

[Speaker 1] Haha she does like pizza! Anything she can get her little hands on.

[Speaker 2] So what you do for fun? I adore cruises!

I have two terrier dogs.

I like to take cruises.

[Speaker 1] Yesterday at work I tried playing some music for the white tigers as you suggested, they did seem to enjoy listening!

[Speaker 2] That sounds like a great time! Did they purr like household cats?

[Speaker 1] They sure did! It was just much, much louder. It makes me wonder how your pups would react.

[Speaker 2] I'm sure they'd be running the opposite way with their tails tucked if they saw a tiger. Haha. If you're talking about the music, than I'm sure they'd enjoy it and jump all over you. Are there any other animals you've tried playing to?

[Speaker 1] Haha Journey and Sid have experienced quite a few home concerts! I'll have to invite you over one of these nights to witness it all.

[Speaker 2] It sounds really fun! Do you have any penguins at your zoo or seals?

[Speaker 1] Just penguins. They're sooo cute but you have to watch out because they can get feisty. I love my job so much. I hope you can find small things to enjoy about yours.

[Speaker 2] It's very repetitive. At first, it was interesting, but now it's boring. I hope to get a promotion, so I can learn something interesting again. Haha. I'm sure working with animals is an everyday thrill.

[Speaker 1] I'd gladly have you help out for a few days if I could! The excrement won't pick itself up, unfortunately. You would get to feed some penguins to make up for that though.

[Speaker 2] Haha. That sounds like a lovely time. How do you get the fish smell off of your hands afterwards?

[Speaker 1] You don't :( Sometimes I think I'd rather trade fish for oil and grease.

[Speaker 2] The only thing that gets the grease off is dish soap. Have you ever tried vinegar? I heard it neutralizes a lot of odors.

I am a zookeeper.  I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have played music for my animals. I love my job.

I dont like the fish smell.

I work part-time in a warehouse pulling parts. I am not happy with my job anymore.

I have two terrier dogs.

I like to take cruises.

I would enjoy working at the zoo.

[Speaker 1] How is your job going? Have you thought about doing something you find more fulfilling?

[Speaker 2] To be honest I’m at the end of my tether.... I’m out of here as soon as I have someone decent in hand!

[Speaker 1] I can talk to the administration out here at the zoo to see if you'd be able to qualify for an entry level position here if you want!

[Speaker 2] Omg... that would be like a dream come true... I’ll take anything at this point and trust me you won’t regret it! Truly appreciate the referral... I feel good just thinking about the possibility:)

[Speaker 1] I'll send them an email later today. I can't guarantee the work will be fabulous in any manner, usually the entry level positions start out cleaning enclosures and feeding less dangerous animals. But the pay is pretty decent and usually they'll provide on the job training. If you can get into a full time position they also offer benefits and help to pay for schooling so you can progress in the field more quickly!

[Speaker 2] You have no idea how grateful I am for this opportunity! I realize it will be an entry level position and what that means but at this point in my life I just needed to switch lanes and this is the perfect sign. I can’t wait to play some music for the white tiger ...

[Speaker 1] We'll get you there someday, but it took me forever to get to that point in my career. We'll start you out playing music for something a little less "man-eaty" first. lol. Also, I have to deal with the penguins again in a bit, so I think I'll try your tip about using vinegar to get rid of the smell after work!

[Speaker 2] Haha... ya I gotta earn that... I get it ;) Let me know how the vinegar works out ...

[Speaker 1] You bet! How are your dogs doing?

[Speaker 2] They are doing great, thanks! They rock... I mean, they are like Zen mastars... I’ve learned so much from them! I am imagining a house concert at your place with our pets soon after I start working at the zoo!

[Speaker 1] I can probably bring out the old guitar for the pets if you'd like, don't even have to wait for when you start. Do you have any free time next week?

[Speaker 2] How about Friday?! If that works for you.... it’ll be a blast woof woof!

I am a zookeeper.  I work around penguins.I love animals. My favorite animal at the zoo is a white tiger. I have played music for my animals. I love my job.

I dont like the fish smell.

I play the guitar.

I have two terrier dogs.

I like to take cruises.

[Speaker 1] Do you think my pet raccoon and your dogs should have a play date?

[Speaker 2] I think that would be fantastic! I want them to meet!

[Speaker 1] I bet they would have so much fun together.  I wonder if my raccoon would be afraid of your dogs though?  We would have to keep everybody on a leash until we see that they get along.

[Speaker 2] Oh maybe! My terriers are quite elderly so theyre very mellow if that helps

[Speaker 1] Yes, being older dogs will be much better.  I know some of those younger terriers can have quite a lot of energy.  How goes the job hunt? Have you had any offers yet?

[Speaker 2] It's going okay. I'm not really in a rush because I'm planning on leaving my part-time and having a small break between starting a new one

[Speaker 1] I would love to take some time off.  I've been working at my job for almost 10 years now, and I've only taken 3 vacations in that whole time.  Do you think you'll take a cruise if you take some time off?

[Speaker 2] I want to take a Disney cruise. I never have but Ive been watching videos on youtube and they look great. Have you ever been on one?

[Speaker 1] Nope. I know a lot of people who have been on cruises and they always love them, but it's one kind of vacation I have no interest in.  I would much rather go camping.

[Speaker 2] Is that how you found Journey?

[Speaker 1] No.  One of my friends found two baby raccoons in her yard, the mom had been run over by a car.  It was really sad.  She gave me one and she kept one.  Sometimes we get together and let them play.

[Speaker 2] That's awful. Have you had a pet raccoon before?

I dont like the fish smell.

I play the guitar.

I think my raccoon and (speaker 1's) dogs should have a playdate. I am afraid my raccoon might be afraid of (speaker 2's) dogs. I think the animals should remain leashed until they get to know each other.

I have been working for the same company for 10 years. I have taken only 3 vacations in that time.

I am not interested in going on cruises. I prefer camping.

I got my pet raccoon because my friend rescued him. My friend kept a baby raccoon too and we sometimes let them play together.

I have two terrier dogs. My dogs are old, mellow, terriers.

I like to take cruises.

I would enjoy working at the zoo. I am looking for a job. I am in no hurry to find a new job. I plan to leave my current job and not work for a while.

I would like to take a Disney cruise. I have never been on a cruise. I have watched YouTube videos about Disney cruises.

[Speaker 1] I went out and got a pizza, and when I got home Journey ate a whole piece by herself!

[Speaker 2] That's super unfortunate, How do you get Journey to not eat the food?

[Speaker 1] Journey can open the fridge, maybe I should put a lock on it. Do you have trouble with your dogs getting into food too?

[Speaker 2] Well fortunately they can't open the fridge just yet! But yea sometimes they manage to get into other stuff, especially when I leave it out! Does Sid try to get into food also?

[Speaker 1] Sid is far more well behaved then Journey when it comes to food out. The worst Sid can do is escape from his cage once in awhile. How are your dogs doing anyways?

[Speaker 2] They've been better as I left my previous job so I'm spending more time with them, how do you manage to work full time and still keep those animals happy?

[Speaker 1] I think working at the zoo so long has helped. Why did you leave your last job. Was that the one you were working in the warehouse? Sorry to hear about your dogs, it can be hard managing older animals.

[Speaker 2] Yea, that totally makes sense! I just wanted time off to spend with the dogs and look for a better job elsewhere, I'm hoping that I'll be able to get a job outside of a warehouse!

[Speaker 1] That is understandable. I didn't always think I would end up a zookeeper. Do you have anything in mind?

[Speaker 2] Well, I really enjoy animals so I might think of applying to work in a zoo aswell! Is it a super busy job?

[Speaker 1] That sounds like a great idea! You would be surprised how busy it can be. Not every job is high demanding and you don't have to work with all the animals either. Is there anything you don't like to do?

[Speaker 2] Well I'm a bit cautious when working with new animals but not really. I'm hoping that I'll at least be able to interact with the animals. I'm glad there are jobs that aren't super demanding! How have you managed to work at the zoo for so long?


I like people.
I try to be helpful.
I like art.
I want to be a painter.
I love fast cars.

I like singing.

I am a person who enjoys running.

My parents met when they were in high school.

I have been to 20 different countries.

My favorite color is turquoise.

I love art and music. I love to paint.
I have favourite cars.
I had a good upbringing.
I volunteer in the community.

I go running. I want to sing.

I love the paint colour turquoise.

[Speaker 1] Hi! I hope you're having a great day. How are you feeling?.

[Speaker 2] I'm good thanks. Great day. Just finished a run. Now I want to sing.

[Speaker 1] Oh nice! I love art and music. Kind of similar to you, I love to paint!

[Speaker 2] That's awesome. I love the paint colour turquoise. It reminds me of sea water.

[Speaker 1] That's a beautiful color. I prefer red, because it reminds me of my favorite cars.

[Speaker 2] Nice. I saw nice sports cars in italy. I've visited 20 countries.

[Speaker 1] That's so cool. It's so awesome to travel and meet new people.

[Speaker 2] Exactly. My parents are high school sweet hearts. So I'm lucky they support me. Whatever I do.

[Speaker 1] That's really cool. I also had a fortunate upbringing so I love to help people.

[Speaker 2] That's great. What do you do to help people?

[Speaker 1] I volunteer for various service projects around the community.

[Speaker 2] Fantastic. Doing volunteer work is very honorable. Do you enjoy it?

[Speaker 1] I do! It gives me meaning and fulfillment.

[Speaker 2] Well you're very lucky to have found that in life. It isn't always easy.

I go running. I want to sing.

I love the paint colour turquoise.

[Speaker 1] Did you go for a long run today?

[Speaker 2] No, I decided to take the day off. I'm planning to go on long runs the next two days though. Did you have a chance to paint today?

[Speaker 1] No, like you I have been too busy.  The weather has been beautiful so I worked in the garden today.  Tomorrow I will be volunteering at the hospital so it will be next week before I can paint again.

[Speaker 2] That's great that you're finding time to volunteer though! Do you have much growing in the garden yet?

[Speaker 1] A few things are started but not producing yet.  How about you...do you like to garden?

[Speaker 2] Not much. Sometimes I get too busy with traveling to feel like I garden much. That said, some of the gardens I've visited across the world have been beautiful. Have you ever worked at a community garden?

[Speaker 1] No I haven't worked in any community gardens.  By the way, you mentioned your favorite color is turquoise...mine too.  I am in my craft room right now and that's the color it is painted.

[Speaker 2] I'm a huge fan of turquoise! The outside of my house is painted that color. What are you working on in the craft room?

[Speaker 1] I just have a few things I am painting.  Need to get them finished up next week.

[Speaker 2] Cool. I would love to get a studio room in my house where I could practice my singing, but I can't afford it yet. Speaking of which, have you looked at any new cars?

[Speaker 1] Heck no!  The way prices are right now, I'll be lucky to ever get a new car.  You?

[Speaker 2] Not really, I might get a car for some situations but I'm trying to do as much as I can just with running and biking.

I love art and music. I love to paint.

I have favourite cars.

I had a good upbringing.

I volunteer in the community. I volunteer at the hospital.

I go running. I want to sing. I like to sing.

I do not like to garden. I travel a lot.

My favorite color is turquoise.

[Speaker 1] How was volunteering at the hospital?

[Speaker 2] It was good! I'm glad you recommended I try it. Have you made any new crafts lately?

[Speaker 1] Yeah I did! I actually made some really nice origami. I made a 3D modular swan! It needed a bit of glue, but it looks really nice!

[Speaker 2] Oh cool! I have never tried origami but I saw it when I was abroad. Do you think you will try to make more shapes?

[Speaker 1] Yeah for sure! I don't know what I'm gonna make next yet, but I'll let you know! Did you seem them in Japan?

[Speaker 2] Yes I did! A small shop was selling pieces of origami. I bought a turquoise lotus and was actually able to get it home on the plane intact. I keep it on my desk. Maybe you can try making a lotus next!

[Speaker 1] Oh wow that sounds nice! For sure, I'll see what I can do, haha. Do you have a favorite country you've visited?

[Speaker 2] Ooh that's a tough question. I really enjoyed Italy. I spent a lot of time there visiting museums. If you are ever able to visit I think you would love it. There are artists everywhere selling one of a kind pieces of work.

[Speaker 1] Wow, I'm sure it must have been a great experience! I would love to visit there someday. I met someone at the hospital I volunteer at who visited Italy, and they sound they visited some really nice art museums and restaurants. Did you go to any nice restaurants while you were there?

[Speaker 2] Oh yes. I love Italian food so I was in heaven. My favorite restaurants were small family owned places with fresh homemade pasta. It seems like you meet a lot of really interesting people at the hospital. Hopefully I can volunteer there again soon, too!

[Speaker 1] Oh yeah, I've met a ton of interesting people volunteering! I'm sure you've met quite a few interesting people too from all the countries you've visited?

[Speaker 2] That's true, but unfortunately it is a bit hard to keep in touch with people from my travels. I would imagine that volunteering at the hospital helps you meet a lot of local people. I travel so often that I don't really know too many people in town!

I love art and music. I love to paint.

I have favourite cars.

I had a good upbringing.

Interested in origami. I want to try more origami patterns.

I want to travel to Italy. Enjoys meeting new people.

I've visited 20 countries. I've been to Italy. I Enjoyed museums. Like the local color. Likes Italian food. Likes to go to small family restaurants.

My favorite color is turquoise.

I want to volunteer at a hospital.

I have not tried origami. I have been to Japan. bought local crafts and likes to display them.

Likes to travel. has trouble keeping in touch with people they meet.

[Speaker 1] I tried the origami Lotus that you suggested. It turned it out great.

[Speaker 2] That's awesome! Where did you learn how to do it?

[Speaker 1] I learned it by myself in my craft room, I made it our fav color. I wish I could visit where they were originally created.

[Speaker 2] Oh, nice. Do you mean you want to go to Japan? What's stopping you?

[Speaker 1] Well my first plan is to go to italy, did you have any trouble with japans customs?

[Speaker 2] I didn't have much trouble, but the visa wasn't cheap. Still, I think it was worth it. Japan is an amazing country with a lot to offer.

[Speaker 1] When are you going to try origami? I could teach you.

[Speaker 2] In a few weeks I'll have more time. Maybe we could try then. What's the easiest thing to start with?

[Speaker 1] Well something like a cup is super easy, other things require cutting the paper.I haven't tried that many, but we can try some together

[Speaker 2] That sounds like a great idea. I would really like to make origami animals. It think it'd be cute. Are those hard to make?

[Speaker 1] Well it depend on if you're talking about just their heads or if you want to make their whole body, I think the heads are easier.

[Speaker 2] I would prefer to make their whole bodies, just a head seems a bit weird. Do you think it'd be too advanced for me?

I love art and music. I love to paint.

I have favourite cars.

I had a good upbringing.

My favorite color is turquoise. I have a craft room. I made origami and a 3d swan. I want to try more origami patterns. I have enjoyed trying origami Lotus.

I'd like to visit the place where origami Lotus was originated. I'd like to travel to Italy before Japan.

I'm not very knowledgeable about advanced origami techniques, but I'd like to try some.

My favorite color is turquoise.

I want to volunteer at a hospital.

I'm open to learning origami from Speaker 1 in a few weeks when I have more spare time.

[Speaker 1] I won a 3rd Place prize in an origami contest!! It's just a ribbon and $25 gift certificate, but I'm excited that I can add this to my CV/resume.

[Speaker 2] Wow, that's amazing! Congratulations! Yes, prize amount aside, that's still an amazing accomplishment.

[Speaker 1] Yea, I'm upset that I didn't get 1st Place but 3rd Place is still good! Do you plan on trying origami soon?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I'd love for you to teach me when we have a little more time to get together. I'm impressed by people who can just take a piece of paper or cloth and turn it into a masterpiece just by folding it. I've heard people say it's easier than it looks and I've heard people say it's harder than it looks. What do you think?

[Speaker 1] It depends on what you are trying to make out of origami, you can make some super complicated stuff, there's actually special paper that you can get for it! You may have seen origami be used in the hospital for some breathing aperatus!

[Speaker 2] That's amazing. I had no idea, but that totally makes sense. Do you have to practice a lot -- sort of a use it or lose it kind of thing?

[Speaker 1] Yea, I think for the more complicated origami it's kind of a use it or lose it but for the simple stuff you can usually take a couple months of and still remember to do it! Did you see origami in Japan?

[Speaker 2] Not up close, but I noticed a lot in shop windows in certain areas. I love Japan -- they're so welcoming. One of our acquaintances GAVE me a kimono. She said it's customary to try to share their culture. Kind of different from America in my opinion.

[Speaker 1] Oh, that sounds wonderful. It's impressive how much things that came from there and how giving a culture they are. America is definetly a lot different from them, have you visted different states in America?

[Speaker 2] Oh yes. I live in North Carolina, but I've been to almost every state. Alaska was by far my favorite, but I'm kind of a loner and it feels like a lot of people there are, so maybe I just relate. But the scenery and landscapes are unbelievably beautiful. What's your favorite place you've been to?

[Speaker 1] I just visited Italy recently, it was much better than I had first anticipated, similar to Alaska with all the landscapes and scenery! Now I'm planning to go to Japan, do you have any recommendations on what to do there?

[Speaker 2] The Italian countryside is so incredible! In Japan I'd say to definitely get one of those guides so you can narrow down what you'd like to see. There's so much history and art there. I can let you borrow my guide book if you like!


I live in the midwest.
I have a twin sister.
I have been a dentist for 14 years.
My wife and I sleep in separate rooms.
My favorite precious metal is gold.

I am a vegan.

I love to volunteer at my local community garden.

Have two dogs and cat.

I am a student at a community college.

I am hoping to be a nurse one day.

I have been a dentist for 14 years. I hate when people forget their teeth.

I live in the midwest.

My life isn't great. I have a wife who does not sleep in the same room as me.

My favorite is gold.

I have a twin sister.

I brush my teeth a lot. My teeth are in my backpack.

I want to be a nurse.

I am vegan.

I have seen the movie Goldmember.

[Speaker 1] Hello there, I hope you've brushed your teeth this morning.

[Speaker 2] I brush my teeth a lot. I brought my teeth in my backpack today.

[Speaker 1] That's great, in my 14 year as a dentist I hate when people forget them.

[Speaker 2] I am hoping to do omething imilar, I wanna be a nurse.

[Speaker 1] There is high demand for nurses in the midwest where I live.

[Speaker 2] Great but I don't want to relocate no vegans there only cows.

[Speaker 1] My life isn't great here, my wife won't even sleep in the same room as me.

[Speaker 2] Sounds terrible get a divorce.

[Speaker 1] Well, then I would have to give back my gold wedding ring, and gold is my favorite.

[Speaker 2] Did you ever see the movie goldmember?

[Speaker 1] No, but my twin sister did. She raves about it constantly.

[Speaker 2] You should see it you'd like it if you like gold.

I live in the midwest.

My favorite is gold.

I have a twin sister.

I want to be a nurse.

I am vegan.

I have seen the movie Goldmember.

[Speaker 1] How long have you been a vegan?

[Speaker 2] I became a vegan 3 years ago.  I choked on a hotdog and almost died.  Stopped eating meat after that.

[Speaker 1] I can see how that would change your outlook on life. Has it been hard staying vegan?

[Speaker 2] It's not that bad, Beyond Meat has really helped when I crave the taste.

[Speaker 1] I've never tried Beyond Meat. Does it really taste like meat?

[Speaker 2] 100 percent.  I did a blind taste test with my neighbor and he couldn't tell the difference.  You should try it.

[Speaker 1] I will. I love a good burger but worry about what it is doing to my insides.

[Speaker 2] I won't lie, sometimes I get a little twisted up inside if I eat Beyond Meat products on back to back days.  It's a rare treat.

[Speaker 1] I imagine eating straight veggies and rice and other natural ingredients is much better for the body, but sometimes there isn't enough time to prepare a meal from scratch.

[Speaker 2] Oh, I don't cook.  I order all my meals from EatCLeanBro.  They have lot's of vegan dishes and it's not terribly expensive.

[Speaker 1] I've never heard of them. I'm learning so much tonight. There are many nights where I'm exhausted after work and I end up shoving garbage in my mouth becuase it's convenient.

[Speaker 2] Oh I do that too.  Being vegan doesn't mean that I don't enjoy candy bars and italian ice!

I live in the midwest.

My favorite is gold.

I have a twin sister.

I am concerned about what I eat and my health. I feel that there isn't enough time to eat healthy. I do not like what my diet consists of.

I want to be a nurse.

I have seen the movie Goldmember.

I don't cook. I order prepared foods.

[Speaker 1] I tried the Beyond Meat you told me about.

[Speaker 2] How did you like, and how did you cook it?

[Speaker 1] I was not much of a fan of the product. I do not think I would eat it again. Regular meat is much better.

[Speaker 2] It's not for everyone, but I sure like it. There are other options too like impossible burgers. Have you tried those?

[Speaker 1] I have not tried those yet. Maybe I will give them a try. Can they be bought at a regular grocery store?

[Speaker 2] Yes, they are right there with the meat usually. I know you said you wanted to eat a little healthier. Sadly, though, vegan products like these are high in fat.

[Speaker 1] Well, I think if I can find some low carbohydrates foods, I will be okay with the high fat content.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I try but it's hard when I don't cook and order everything. I'm curious if you have any recipes for some go-to dinner meals like if you're in a hurry to eat?

[Speaker 1] I like to try and meal prep the best I can because I can get a bunch of meals out of the way in a short amount of time. Then when I am in a rush, I already have a meal made in the fridge.

[Speaker 2] Yes! That makes a lot of sense to me. What kinds of things are you prepping for work?

[Speaker 1] I like to grill chicken in the beginning and middle of the week. I think its a quick entrée and can be used for many different dishes.

[Speaker 2] That's a good idea. Great for a diet too. I know you said you were worried about your health and what you eat.

I live in the midwest.

My favorite is gold.

I have a twin sister.

I tried Beyond Meat. Regular meat tastes to much better than Beyond Meat.  I probably won't eat Beyond Meat again. I have not tried Impossible Burgers.

I want to eat healthier. I cook a bunch of meals at once so I can eat them later.

I have a job.  I make chicken twice a week for dishes.  I am worried about my health and my diet.

I want to be a nurse.

I have seen the movie Goldmember.

I don't cook. I order out food a lot.

[Speaker 1] I tried the Impossible Burger and I LOVE it!

[Speaker 2] Do you think you'll turn vegan now?

[Speaker 1] I'm not sure yet, though I'll definitely be incorporating more vegan and vegetarian dishes into my diet.

[Speaker 2] How's your twin sister? I've heard of siblings who end up both turning vegan. My sister for instance is also vegan

[Speaker 1] She's not as health conscious as me. Somehow we turned out pretty differently haha. Did your sister go vegan around the same time as you?

[Speaker 2] She was a vegan since high school! Her health class really influenced her. I might try to cook more food instead of ordering out. Do you have any recipes?

[Speaker 1] There's a stuffed peppers recipe I have that's amazing. I've never tried it using a meat substitute, but I bet that you could use the Impossible Burger as the filling.

[Speaker 2] Maybe you can try stuffed peppers with chicken? I actually miss chicken haha

[Speaker 1] Haha yes I could certainly try that, but I'm trying to think of things you'd like, too! Maybe you could use seitan instead of chicken!

[Speaker 2] What's seitan? I've never heard of this actually

[Speaker 1] It's a plant protein product. It uses soy if I'm not mistaken. I once tried it at a Thai restaurant and was blown away at how tasty it was!

[Speaker 2] I love thai food! Maybe you can take me there one day

I live in the midwest.

My favorite is gold.

I have a twin sister. I'm more heath conscious than her. my sister is pretty different from me.

I tried the "Impossible Burger" and I love it. I'd like to adopt a more vegan/vegetarian diet.

I have a great stuffed peppers recipe.

I tried seitan at a Thai restaurant and really liked it.

I want to be a nurse.

I am vegan. I still crave meat I like the Beyond Meat replacement. I agree that the replacement Beyond Meat messes up my insides. I like chicken, but don't eat it anymore.

I have seen the movie Goldmember.

I don't cook. I order out food a lot.

I have a sister and she is vegan. My sister was vegan since high school. I'd like to cook more instead of ordering out.

I love Thai food.

[Speaker 1] Would your sister have any vegan recipes since she's been vegan so long?

[Speaker 2] Oh, I'm sure she does! The key is really in the seasonings. She uses a lot of seasoning blends.

[Speaker 1] Does your sister cook for you? I wish I could get someone to meal prep for me

[Speaker 2] No, I do my own cooking when I don't order out. She doesn't like spicy seasonings and I do.

[Speaker 1] Have you tried any of the meal kit services? They seem okay but I am not sure it seems like you still have to spend time cooking.

[Speaker 2] We've used HelloFresh for a while now. An actual vegan might have less variety but the omnivore menu are really good. The longest time we've spent is about 35 minutes.

[Speaker 1] wow I am not sure I have the patience or time to spend 35 minutes on a meal. When I meal prep I cook many meals in a couple hours.

[Speaker 2] Well, the 35 minutes is for all the prep like cutting herbs and vegetables. If one prepped while another cooked you'd take ten minutes off the time.

[Speaker 1] That might be okay I guess it would save time shopping. I don't have much patience for cooking though I wish I could find someone to just deliver prepped meals to me

[Speaker 2] I think there are a few services that do that although they're more expensive. I saw one that I was looking at for my daughter who's a letter carrier and too tired to cook when she gets home, but they're like $15 per serving.

[Speaker 1] Ya that is a lot then I would be better of getting takeout its too unhealthy. I guess I will have to keep cooking for myself

[Speaker 2] I like cooking, although maybe not so much now in summer!


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

I love to read.
I love animals.
I am a really kind person.
My mom is a doctor.
My dad is a fireman.

My father is a truck driver.

My family is active. I like to work outdoors.

I play basketball often. My mother is Canadian.

I am short.

I like animals. I have a kind heart.

My mother is a doctor and my father is a fireman.

I like to hike sometimes.

[Speaker 1] Hello! Tell me something about yourself!

[Speaker 2] I like animals and have a kind heart.

[Speaker 1] That's really nice :) it's cool to find someone with a nice heart.

[Speaker 2] Yes, having a doctor mom and fireman dad has made me very kind in general.

[Speaker 1] That's great! My parents are a bit different, my dad is a truck driver.

[Speaker 2] Does he ever read while driving? I am a big reader myself.

[Speaker 1] That's dangerous. We're more of an active family though, I like working outdoors.

[Speaker 2] I prefer to sit on the couch with my animal friends and read.

[Speaker 1] Nice! I also play basketball often. My outdoor genes come from my canadian mother.

[Speaker 2] I sometimes like to go hiking with my animal friends as well.

[Speaker 1] Oh nice :) hiking is tough because it takes me longer to walk, since I'm short.

[Speaker 2] I'm really kind, so I wouldn't make fun of you if you went hiking with me.

My father is a truck driver.

I am short.

I like animals. I have a kind heart.

I like to hike sometimes.

[Speaker 1] What book are you currently reading?

[Speaker 2] I'm reading a Stephen King novel. Are you reading anything? What's your favorite genre of book?

[Speaker 1] Oh nice, I like Stephen King too. Which of his novels are you reading? I like dystopian fiction, currently reading Margaret Atwood, supporting Canadian authors lol

[Speaker 2] I'm reading his newest novel, Later. Oh, I've seen a TV adaptation of one of Margaret Atwood's books!

[Speaker 1] Is it Handmaid's tale? I love that show

[Speaker 2] Yes, me too. It was dark, but thought provoking. Do you recommend anything else like it?

[Speaker 1] After I read Handmaid's Tale I read 1984, which was similar. I read it in highschool, but couldn't truly appreciate it back then.

[Speaker 2] 1984. That's written by George Orwell?

[Speaker 1] Yup, he also wrote Animal Farm, which is also very dark and thought provoking, and you might like it since it's about animals!

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I do like dark and thought provoking movies. Bonus that it's about animals. I'll try giving it a shot. You seem to know a lot of literature.

[Speaker 1] I used to sit in the truck on long trips with my dad, and had nothing to do other than read.

[Speaker 2] Ah, that makes sense. I started reading when my parents were at work. My mom was working a lot, and sometimes she brought me to the hospital where I'd read at her desk. What does your mom do for work?

My father is a truck driver. I rode with my dad often.

I am short.

I like animals. I have a kind heart.

I have multiple animals. I read a lot. I would rather read with my animals than be outdoors. I am reading Stephen King. I am reading Later. I have watched a tv adaptation of your book. I like tv that makes me think.

I like to hike sometimes.

I like dark, thought provoking movies.

My parents worked alot, so i began reading alot. I used to read to my mom.

[Speaker 1] I looked into the 1984 book we were speaking about before.

[Speaker 2] oh ya? did you start reading it yet?

[Speaker 1] Yeah! It was much better this time around I definitely understood all of the nuances now that I am older!

[Speaker 2] i always thought it was a little bit weird to have us read it in high school. definitely more to appreciate to read as an adult i think. have you picked out the next book that you want to read yet?

[Speaker 1] I'm not sure what I want to read next! I can be very indecisive. Do you have a good book to reccomend?

[Speaker 2] hmm.....i read a book once call 1q84 which is a very surreal type book, which sounds like what you like! warning though, it is verry long. i really think it might be up your alley if you can commit to that long of a book

[Speaker 1] I definitely have a lot of free time right so I will take a look at it!

[Speaker 2] then that is perfect! it should keep you busy for quite a long time. we should schedule a hike together sometime to balance out all the reading with some exercise too. would you be interested?

[Speaker 1] As long as we go slow so I can keep up! Where do you usually hike?

[Speaker 2] we can go as fast or slow as you like. it's not as much about the speed for me anyway. i really like to enjoy and take in the sights and the fresh air. then great, i will find a good hike for us, and maybe we could plan a picnic too. what kinds of picnic foods do you like?

[Speaker 1] I can make sandwiches for us! I also have a very good recipe for homemade lemonade! Do you like lemonade?

[Speaker 2] i love lemonade! it will be so refreshing after a hike. lemonade and sandwiches will be perfect. i hope the weather stays nice enough for our hike and picnic

I am short.

I like to read. I like dystopian fiction. I am reading Margaret Atwood. I love the show Handmaid's Tale. I was to young to appreciate 1984 when I read it. I know my authors work. I grew up lonely and reading. I am currently reading '1984'.

I am indecisive.

I like to hike if I can go slowly.

I have a great recipe for homemade lemonade.

I like animals. I have a kind heart.

I like to hike sometimes.

I like dark, thought provoking movies.

I have read 1984.

I love lemonade.

[Speaker 1] Tell me about some of the pets that you have.

[Speaker 2] Haha I'll have to go one at a time. Each one is so unique! One is a Chocolate Lab who is totally silly.

[Speaker 1] I love animals! I didn't grow up with pets. I hope I can get a dog

[Speaker 2] That's a great idea! Have you thought about the kind of dog you'd like to get?

[Speaker 1] I thought about a big dog that can come with me outdoors. Do you have any suggestions?

[Speaker 2] Sounds like my Lab! In all seriousness, Labs make great big dogs as they are super friendly and they get along well with other dogs.

[Speaker 1] Thanks for the suggestion, I'll have to keep that in mind. Have you seen any dark movies lately?

[Speaker 2] I don't know if it counts, but I recently re-watched The Green Mile. Have you ever seen it?

[Speaker 1] No, is it fairly new? Did you watch it online?

[Speaker 2] No, it was made a few decades ago. It has Tom Hanks in the main role, and he gives an incredible performance!

[Speaker 1] Oh no way! Tom Hanks went to my college!

[Speaker 2] No kidding! Which school did you attend?

I am short.

I am indecisive.

I like to hike if I can go slowly.

I love animals but I do not have a pet. I think I might like a big dog to go outdoors with. I will think about getting a dog.

I am interested in dark movies. I have not seen the Green Mile. I went to the same college as Tom Hanks.

I like animals. I have a kind heart.

I have several pets. I have a Chocolate Lab that is silly. I read a lot. I would rather read with my animals than be outdoors. I am reading Stephen King. I am reading Later. I have watched a tv adaptation of your book. I like tv that makes me think.

I like to hike sometimes.

I like dark, thought provoking movies.

I have read 1984.

I love lemonade.

I think Labs are good dogs. I think (speaker 1) should get a Lab.

I recently re-watched the Green Mile. I enjoyed the Green Mile. I though his work in the movie was great.

[Speaker 1] I finished reading 1984. I thought it was interesting.

[Speaker 2] You did? Have you thought about what you’ll read next?

[Speaker 1] Not yet. Just finished this morning! Was thinking of asking you for recommendations!

[Speaker 2] Well I am reading The Stand by Stephen King. It’s a long book but has been a good read so far.

[Speaker 1] I will look into that one as well! I was thinking about reading the Green Mile book since I haven't seen the movie either. Have you read that one?

[Speaker 2] I have not read the book actually. I’ve only seen the movie, which was really good.

[Speaker 1] Maybe I will start that one and we can switch books when we are done! You can read Green Mile and I can read The Stand next?

[Speaker 2] That sounds good…have you read any Dean Koontz?

[Speaker 1] I have not. I haven't even heard of him actually. What type of stories does he write?

[Speaker 2] He does a lot of suspense thrillers, but he incorporates elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire!

[Speaker 1] Sounds packed with nail biting reading! I will look into him! Thanks! Do you have an all time favorite book?

[Speaker 2] From Dean Koontz? False Memory, it’s a book about a woman who has a rare phobia, autophobia-fear of ones self…it was good!


I like to play baseball.

I love eating seafood.

I enjoy learning new languages.

I'm currently going for a marketing degree.

I want to design ads in the future.

I am a runner.

I love high-protein foods.

I work as a tax accountant.

My favorite musician is sufjan stevens.

I moved into a new apartment last month.

I like to learn new languages.

Baseball is my favorite activity.

I like seafood.

I speak spanish. i like to run.

My favorite artist is sufjan stevens.

I'm a personal accountant and work on taxes.

I like high protein food.

I moved into a new apartment. I haven't unpacked yet.

I want to exercise at a baseball field.

[Speaker 1] Hi do you speak any other languages? I love to learn.

[Speaker 2] I speak spanish also. Do you like to run? It my favorite exercise.

[Speaker 1] Sure, baseball is my favorite activity though..

[Speaker 2] Havs you listened to sufjan stevens? He is my favorite artist.

[Speaker 1] Yes, I would love to design ads for his work after getting my marketing degree.

[Speaker 2] Im his personal accountant. Im currently working on his taxes.

[Speaker 1] I've heard he also likes seafood, which I do as well.

[Speaker 2] Im into high proteins. Wouldn't mind some seafood.

[Speaker 1] Seafood has tons of protein.

[Speaker 2] I just recently moved to this apartment. I still haven't unpacked.

[Speaker 1] My apartment has a baseball field nearby which is really great since I like to play.

[Speaker 2] Can I go for a run there? I need my exercise for the day.

I like to learn new languages.

Baseball is my favorite activity.

I like seafood.

I speak spanish. i like to run.

My favorite artist is sufjan stevens.

I like high protein food.

I want to exercise at a baseball field.

[Speaker 1] Can you send me some of sufjan's music?

[Speaker 2] There's Tell me You Love Me. I think that's my favorite song by him. How is school going? You said marketing; is that right?

[Speaker 1] School is going well.  I would love to get a job in the marketing department of the MLB.

[Speaker 2] Would you ever consider joining the MLB if you had the chance? Since, baseball is your favorite activity.

[Speaker 1] I'm not good enough to play, but if I complete my marketing degree I would certainly try to apply for a position with the MLB or my favorite team, the Yankees.  Do you like baseball?

[Speaker 2] I don't think I've really ever gotten into baseball. I do like to exercise in the baseball field. I don't know what it is. Something about the soft dirt is therapeutic. So you want to make ads for the MLB? Have you already got some designs in mind?

[Speaker 1] Yes, I think the MLB needs to market itself more to women.  I am thinking of a calendar with baseball studs from around the league.  What do you think?  Too cliche?

[Speaker 2] No! I think that's a great marketing idea. I haven't seen anything like that at all. What projects are you working on now in school? Do you work for any brands?

[Speaker 1] My school actually has a coop program with Nabisco...I am working on a project with Oreos for Gay Pride month where the stuffing is rainbow colored instead of white.

[Speaker 2] That sounds awesome. Are you one of the people who helped with the whole Lady Gaga Oreos?

[Speaker 1] I wish I did.  The inspiration for that actually came to a marketing intern in a dream if you can imagine that!

[Speaker 2] I guess your imagination would be your best friend in that line of work. That's quite amazing. Most of the time I can't remember what I dream about. I just crunch numbers. Nothing very imaginative about that.

I like to learn new languages.

Baseball is my favorite activity.

I am getting my marketing degree. I want to design ads. Through school I am working on a project for Nabisco.

I like seafood.

My favorite MLB team is the Yankees.  I would like to apply for a marketing position with MLB. I have thought of a project to market the MLB to women.

I speak spanish. i like to run.

My favorite artist is sufjan stevens. My favorite Sufjan song is Tell Me You Love Me.

I like high protein food.

I haven't gotten into baseball.  I like to exercise in baseball fields.

I am a number cruncher.  I can't remember my dreams most of the time.

[Speaker 1] How are you enjoying your new apartment, have you unpacked yet?

[Speaker 2] Not yet. To be honest I do not have much to unpack, I need to go shopping for furniture to fill the place up.

[Speaker 1] Would you like some company? I am good at shopping!

[Speaker 2] Yeah sure, I could do with help on what to get. I am new to all of this so wouldn't eve know where to start.

[Speaker 1] I have a truck too, so I can help you deliver some of the furniture. I really think it would help you cut down on the cost of the delivery.

[Speaker 2] That's a really good idea. I see the deliver of items is some times more than the item costs! Maybe while you are over you can help me understand baseball a bit more.

[Speaker 1] Oh yes for sure. I have a Baseball for dummies guide book I can give you. I think it is very informative.

[Speaker 2] Amazing, I like the idea of it since I see people playing all the time in the fields I run in. I just do not fully understand it though. That book should give me a good start.

[Speaker 1] Well , how about we go shop for some things for the apartment, then we can head back to you apartment to cook some food and talk about baseball.

[Speaker 2] Sounds awesome. What food do you usually cook?

[Speaker 1] I can throw some meat on the grill and make some baked potatoes. How does that sound?

[Speaker 2] Sounds good, anything with high protein content and I'm in.

I like to learn new languages.

Baseball is my favorite activity.

I like seafood.

I am good at shopping.

I have a truck.

I have a book called 'Baseball for Dummies'.

I am good at making grilled food.

I speak spanish. i like to run.

I like high protein food.

I recently moved into a new apartment.  I still haven't finished unpacking even though I don't have a lot of things.  I need to go shopping for some items to fill my new apartment.

[Speaker 1] I just realized there's a baseball game on tonight.  We can watch together and you can explain things as they happen if you want.

[Speaker 2] I'm not sure I can explain it very well. I think you'd do a better job of that.

[Speaker 1] I figure it will help you learn if you try explaining as you watch it. Whenever you can't explain, I would explain it. I like to order food when I watch baseball games. Do you like pizza?

[Speaker 2] Oh, that makes sense but I don't have a strong desire to learn all the rules. I do however like pizza at all times. What type of pizza do you like?

[Speaker 1] I like pineapple pizza and bacon pizza. Bacon pizza is high in protein so you should like that. If you can learn the ins and outs of accounting, I'm sure you can learn baseball. I remember my dad taught me a lot about baseball when I was 12 years old.

[Speaker 2] That's an interesting combination on pizza. I guess I could try to learn if you really want me to. Could you lend me your book?

[Speaker 1] Yes, sure. I didn't mean I like the combination. Those are two different kinds of pizza I like. If you learn enough, you could join me and my other friends for some baseball games. Me and some other friends organize a baseball game every month or so.

[Speaker 2] Oh, I thought you liked both of those things on one pizza, kind of like hawaiian pizza. It would be fun to join you and your friends, especially if pizza is involved.

[Speaker 1] Yeah, we sometimes order takeout or go out to eat somewhere after our games. I'm sure that all your running means that you will have great speed and endurance in the game. I'm good at batting, running, and catching. However, I am not that good at throwing the ball as I would like to be.

[Speaker 2] That sounds fun. Wow, I didn't realize there were so many elements to the game. Is it important to be good at all of them?

[Speaker 1] It depends on what position you will play. As long as your team has a mix of all the talents, I'd say the team will probably do well. My dad used to teach me the best way to hit a home run. I hit my first home run in a school league when I was 14!

[Speaker 2] Wow, that's pretty impressive! It seems too hard to focus on being good at everything. I'd rather focus on one element of the game if I were to learn.

I like to learn new languages.

Baseball is my favorite activity.

I like seafood.

I am good at shopping.

I have a truck.

I am good at making grilled food.

I like to order food when I watch baseball. my dad aught me about baseball when I was 12. My dad taught me to hit home runs. I hit my first home run when i was 14.

I like pineapple pizza and bacon pizza.

I play baseball with some friends every month or so. We sometimes order takeout after our games. I'm good at batting, running, and catching, but not at throwing.

I speak spanish. i like to run.

I like high protein food.

I'm not very interested in learning all the rules of baseball. I like pizza. I'd like to play baseball with you and your friends.

[Speaker 1] Have you finished unpacking in the new apartment yet?

[Speaker 2] More or less, just a few things to go. Looks less like a cell and more like home now, haha

[Speaker 1] That's at least an improvement. What about shopping for furnitures and decorations? Do you have a style you like?

[Speaker 2] Not really any style..just affordable....I guess my style would be "classic" or maybe "transitional". Are you still in the baseball team with your friends?

[Speaker 1] Yes, we still meet up every month. But it's getting harder these days because they're busy online. Would you like to join us when we set up a game next month?

[Speaker 2] I would! Where are the games located at and when do you play?

[Speaker 1] We usually play at a nearby park every Sunday. Sometimes, we use a different park but I'll let you know in advance. I'm curious though, did you learn to speak Spanish in school?

[Speaker 2] I learned some of it from my friends in college and the rest is self taught. I've been brushing up/improving on a website called duolingo, ever heard of it?

[Speaker 1] Sorry, I haven't. But I'll check it out later. I'm interested in learning Spanish as most of my team can converse in the language. Is it hard? How long did it take you to become fluent?

[Speaker 2] Oh I'd say I'm more proficient than fluent. It took a couple years of self study, but I kind of have a natural gift for lanaguages

[Speaker 1] You are lucky to have that gift. It might take me 10 years to learn a language since I'm always forgetful. May I ask why you chose Spanish?

[Speaker 2] I went to a university with a campus in Madrid, so we had a lot of spanish students, it piqued my interest in the history culture and language


My favorite band is paramore.

My father is a professional piano player.

My sister is older than me and teaches small children.

I own 6 pets.

I am currently a grad student.

Im a mom.
I like to cook healthy.
I like to watch movies.
I live in ca.
Im 30 yrs old.

I am a Paramore fan.
I am a grad student.  I have 6 cats.
I have an older sister.
I play piano.
I try to be healthy.
I live in the country.

I am a Paramore fan.

I am a mom.

I like healthy cooking.

I try to be healthy.

I don't have a lot of free time.  I watch movies.

[Speaker 1] Hi there, I hope you're a paramore fan like I am.

[Speaker 2] Hello, yes I am. What are you doing?

[Speaker 1] Most of my time is spent being a grad student and taking care of my 6 cats.

[Speaker 2] Wow, 6 cats, I am a mom so I understand.

[Speaker 1] My older sister teaches small children, and I find that cats are very similar to them.

[Speaker 2] Yes, that is what I have heard. What do you do for fun?

[Speaker 1] I sometimes play piano with my dad who is a professional pianist. You?

[Speaker 2] That sounds really fun, I am into healthy cooking.

[Speaker 1] I try to be healthy so that I can stick around to provide for the cats.

[Speaker 2] That is how I feel about my children. Where do you live?

[Speaker 1] I live out in the country with plenty of room for all of my animals.

[Speaker 2] Yes, I would stay away from traffic. California is awful.

[Speaker 1] I don't want them to get run over that's for sure!

[Speaker 2] I don't have a lot of free time but I try to watch movies when I can.

I am a Paramore fan.

I am a mom.

I like healthy cooking.

I try to be healthy.

[Speaker 1] My dad and I met up to play piano together the other day.

[Speaker 2] Very cool! Do you have two pianos, or did you share one keyboard?

[Speaker 1] We played one piano together, it was lots of fun. At one point one of our cats tried to jump on the keys too lol

[Speaker 2] Ha! Reminds me of that song Kitten on the Keys!

[Speaker 1] Oh I've never heard it, will look it up haha. How is your healthy cooking going? Learn any new recipies?

[Speaker 2] I've learned to make oven-baked sweet potato fries! They're really tasty, and so much healthier than normal fries.

[Speaker 1] oven-baked sweet potato fries? my mouth is watering already

[Speaker 2] You should try it! I can send you the recipe sometime soon. I'm trying to get our family to eat less meat, but my husband isn't too keen on the idea.

[Speaker 1] Sounds like your husband loves meat, how about your kids?

[Speaker 2] They're actually really into fish, which isn't so bad. I like to think that they take after their mother!

[Speaker 1] fish for the kids, and steak for the husband then lol

[Speaker 2] Yes, perhaps he'll feel peer pressure from all of us haha. Are you keeping up with the healthy lifestyle?

I am a Paramore fan.
I am a grad student.  I have 6 cats.
I have an older sister.
I try to be healthy.
I live in the country.
I play piano with my dad.

I am a Paramore fan.

I am a mom. I am married.

I have started trying healthy cooking. I am trying to get my family to eat less meat. My kids have gotten into eating fish.

[Speaker 1] One of our cats escaped the other day, we drove all over trying to find her; she eventually found her way back last night.

[Speaker 2] I had a freind whose cat did the same thing.  Im glad it came back.  I know how stressful that can be

[Speaker 1] Yes stressful! She is not an outdoor cat. I assumed the worst, that she had been hit by a car or something.

[Speaker 2] The important thing is she home now.  were the other cats worried too?

[Speaker 1] It is interesting that you say that, because although they don't understand what is going on, I think that they felt it.

[Speaker 2] i imagine your cats roam around like a tiny pride of lions so one missing would have them acting different.

[Speaker 1] haha definitely! I was thinking about getting more cats, but I am worried I might become one of those crazy cat people.

[Speaker 2] do what makes you happy.  Im one goat away from being the crazy goat lady

[Speaker 1] haha, really? How many goats do you have?

[Speaker 2] none, but all it takes is the one!  I wouldnt know what to do with a goat if I got one.  It would make the yard work easier though

[Speaker 1] hahaha that is hilarious. Do you have enough space to house a goat?

[Speaker 2] we have about an acre and it is overgrown so a goat would help but my husband says no.  I think it will be fun.

I am a Paramore fan.

I have an older sister.

I try to be healthy.

I live in the country.

I play piano with my dad.

My cats do not live ourdoors.

I would like to have more cats.

I am a Paramore fan.

I am a mom. I am married.

I think it would be fun to own a pet goat but my husband doesn't want one. Our home is on one acre of overgrown land.

[Speaker 1] My cat got out again this afternoon!

[Speaker 2] Which one! The black and white one?

[Speaker 1] Yes. It's the same one that got out last time! He's an escape artist.

[Speaker 2] That's amazing. Did you find the cat? Aren't you worried getting another cat might lead to more trouble haha

[Speaker 1] I was able to find him pretty quickly. I think he just does it for fun and to get me all riled up! Hopefully, if I get another cat, the others will teach him how to stay indoors!

[Speaker 2] I've never had a cat. Do you think theyre good animals around kids?

[Speaker 1] Cats are the best! The more the merrier. Ha! Yes, I think cats are good around kids. I don't know about babies, but kids for sure. They're pretty tolerant, but they will let you know if they don't like something.

[Speaker 2] Maybe I'll get a cat instead of a goat LOL my husband might like cats more

[Speaker 1] It wouldn't hurt to ask. What does he think about dogs? I'm not a dog person, but maybe he is? Cats are pretty independent. Maybe he just wants something that will listen to him, like a dog?

[Speaker 2] I think my kids want something untraditional, hence the goat haha. Did you raise dogs before?

[Speaker 1] A goat sure is untraditional, for sure. And it will help with the overgrowth. I haven't had dogs, just cats. I prefer them and they're mostly quiet, which I like. Dogs require much more hands on.

[Speaker 2] What are your cats names? Anything paramore inspired?

I am a Paramore fan.

I am a grad student.  I have 6 cats. One of them escaped recently and I had to search for it. I have a male black and white cat.

I have an older sister.

I try to be healthy.

I live in the country.

I play piano with my dad.

My cats do not live ourdoors.

I would like to have more cats.

I am not a dog person. I have never had a dog. I prefer cats.

I am a Paramore fan.

I am a mom. I am married.

I do not have a cat.

[Speaker 1] Have you decided which animal your family will be getting?

[Speaker 2] I really want a goat and think it would be a great help for the overgrown land we have.

[Speaker 1] A goat is such a unique pet. I don't know if I could handle owning one. They are pretty cute though! Would you get a baby goat or an adult?

[Speaker 2] If I have my way, I'll get a couple of babies. lol! So, were you able to find your escaped cat without too much trouble?

[Speaker 1] Yeah, you should definitely get more than one! That way they can grow up together and be lifelong friends. Oh gosh, I found my cat! He really stresses me out.

[Speaker 2] Fur babies and human babies - they can be stressful for sure. What are you studying in grad school?

[Speaker 1] I'm studying music. I'm trying to follow in my dad's footsteps. It's very difficult though. The cats look walking over the piano while I'm doing my work.

[Speaker 2] That's awesome! I'm sure it will be very rewarding when all the hard work is done. And I'm sure your cats make beautiful music in their own way.

[Speaker 1] Sorry, I meant to say my cats LIKE walking over the piano. Typos! The cats certainly make their own special brand of music. I think it's probably a good idea to keep your future goats away from the piano though! Lol

[Speaker 2] Haha! No goats in the house. We would definitely need a barn for any future goats. We have the space for one. I would love to grow our own garden as well. Then I would have plenty of healthy things to cook.

[Speaker 1] I think the goats might enjoy the garden a little too much! You'll need to designate a special area for a goat garden where they can eat all the freshly grown crops they want.

[Speaker 2] Definitely keeping the goats out of the garden. I've heard they'll eat anything and everything. When will you be finished with grad school?