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

I am girl.

I am a young girl who is still in highschool.

I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season.

My parents are both teachers.

My favorite subject is english.

I am not currently working, i am looking for a new job.

my mother is a teacher.

I like soccer. I have no siblings.

i am in high school.

my parents are teachers.

I participate in band. I enjoy marching band.

I love English.

[Speaker 1] Good morning how are you?

[Speaker 2] I am doing very well thank you. How are you?

[Speaker 1] I am good, trying to find a job as I am currently out of the work force.

[Speaker 2] I don't have to worry about a job yet as I'm in high school yet.

[Speaker 1] That's good, my mother actually works at a school and is the one in charge.

[Speaker 2] My parent both teach at a school.

[Speaker 1] Great, do you enjoy sports?

[Speaker 2] No, I participate in band.

[Speaker 1] Ah, I enjoy soccer with my friends. Unfortunately I have no brothers or sisters to play with.

[Speaker 2] I enjoy marching band and the concerts we have.

[Speaker 1] Sounds like fun, does it take a lot of time?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I love english and when I'm not studying I'm practicing for band.

my mother is a teacher.

I like soccer. I have no siblings.

i am in high school.

my parents are teachers.

I love English.

[Speaker 1] I have a job interview next week.

[Speaker 2] Awesome! What job is it for?

[Speaker 1] It is at a local seafood restaurant to be a server. Apparently the tips would be amazing, so I am really hoping that I get it.

[Speaker 2] Good for you, I bet you will! I don't really like seafood that much.

[Speaker 1] Yes, fingers crossed. You don't like any seafood at all? I love it! What is your favorite type of cuisine to eat?

[Speaker 2] Not really! My favorite food to eat is tacos! What about you?

[Speaker 1] Tacos are so delicious. I love fish tacos! But I guess that is seafood haha. Do you have a recommendation for a good taco restaurant?

[Speaker 2] There is a taco truck on highway 1 that I love to go to after school!

[Speaker 1] Sometimes the best food comes from food trucks! Have you thought about getting a part time job? Maybe they are hiring at the food truck,

[Speaker 2] I'm going to find a job this summer when I graduate school! Right now I'm too busy applying to colleges!

[Speaker 1] Oh good for you, that is more important! What colleges have you applied to and where is your first choice?

[Speaker 2] I've applied to a bunch! Most of them are in California where I live. My top choice is UCLA!

I am not currently working, I have a job interview next week. I am looking for a job as a server. I have an interview at a seafood restaurant.

my mother is a teacher.

I like soccer. I have no siblings.

I love seafood. I love fish tacos and tacos in general. I like food trucks.

i am in high school.

my parents are teachers.

I love English.

I will get a summer job. I am graduating this year. I am applying to college. I have applied to many colleges, most of which are in California. My top choice is UCLA.

[Speaker 1] Have you heard from any of the schools you applied to?

[Speaker 2] I haven't received any decisions yet, but I am hopeful.  My GPA is above average and I scored well on my standardized tests.  All I can do now is wait!

[Speaker 1] Do you know when you'll hear back from them? Also what are you planning to study?

[Speaker 2] I think Ill be getting decisions mostly during the 3rd and 4th week of June.  I am planning on studying to become a Pharmacist.

[Speaker 1] Wow that's a pretty useful profession. I guess you've studied some Chemistry in High School?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I really like science and wanted to go into the medical field, but not as a doctor or nurse.  Pharmacy seems like it will suit me well.  I just hope the workload isnt too much to handle.

[Speaker 1] It seems like a very respectable and responsible job to have. I wish I studied something like that.

[Speaker 2] What did you study?  Do you think you will ever go back to school?

[Speaker 1] I actually have a degree in Art History! Hence the unemployment. Regarding going back to school - I have no idea.

[Speaker 2] Do you have any museums close by that you culd work at?

[Speaker 1] No I live in a very rural setting, and a lot more people study art history than work in museums unfortunately. Perhaps I should cast my net wider.

[Speaker 2] Hmm, I don't know much about that field but is there something that can be done home-based, via internet with a larger museum in a big city?

my mother is a teacher.

I like soccer. I have no siblings.

I have a degree in Art History.

I do not live near museums. I live in a rural setting.

i am in high school.

my parents are teachers.

I love English.

My GPA is above average. I scored well on my standardized tests.

I am planning on studying to become a Pharmacist. I like science. I studied Chemistry in High School.

I do not know much about the Art History field.

[Speaker 1] I am planning to apply for a job as an art tutor.

[Speaker 2] Do it! They would be lucky to have you on board!

[Speaker 1] Yes, but I'm a little worried about the idea of having two jobs at once... What do you think?

[Speaker 2] I think juggling multiple jobs can be taxing, but as long as you pace yourself and don't forget to take time out for self care you can manage it! Just don't wear yourself out!

[Speaker 1] You're right. I guess it also depends whether I get hired as the server or not, too. I know you said you don't like seafood, but that restaurant actually does serve other meals as well. I checked: They do have tacos! Would you consider going at least once to try their food?

[Speaker 2] Well I'll try anything at least once! What kind of tacos do they have?

[Speaker 1] I remember chicken and beef... I'm sure there are a few changes that could be made to add spice or other vegetables. What kind of taco do you enjoy the most?

[Speaker 2] I really enjoy street tacos! They're so yummy, with a little lime and cilantro to brighten up their flavor, now my mouth is watering! I need to get some lunch!

[Speaker 1] Don't say it like that! Now you're making me hungry even though I just ate!

[Speaker 2] If you get the job, I will most definitely make the trip out to try the tacos! Just make sure they don't try to slip in any fish! Lol!

[Speaker 1] Alright, I'll check. If they do, I'll take it and still have you pay for it, haha.

[Speaker 2] Don't worry! I won't skip out on my check! Haha!

my mother is a teacher.

I like soccer. I have no siblings.

I have a degree in Art History.

I want to apply for a job as an art tutor. I am worried about having two jobs at a time. I have yet to be hired as server. The restaurant I might work for serves seafood and other food.

i am in high school.

my parents are teachers.

I love English.

I dislike seafood. Tacos are my favorite food. I visit a taco truck on highway 1. I will try any food just about once. I enjoy eating street tacos, with lime and cilantro.

Juggling two jobs seems like a taxing job.

[Speaker 1] I just heard back from the restaurant, and I got the job! I am so relieved, I think we should definitely go there to eat to celebrate.

[Speaker 2] That is great!  When do you start? I would love to go to celebrate!

[Speaker 1] I think my first day is next Thursday. How do you feel about going to eat on Wednesday?

[Speaker 2] That sounds good! Is there anything on the menu besides seafood? I am not the biggest fan of seafood but I'd still love to go.

[Speaker 1] There are a some things. However, if you don't like seafood, we can go some place else. Do you have preference on type of restaurant?

[Speaker 2] I love tacos, do you have any Mexican restaurant recommendations we could check out?

[Speaker 1] You can never go wrong with tacos! I do know this awesome Mexican restaurant on Third Street. We should go there.

[Speaker 2] That sounds great, do you want to meet there or ride together?

[Speaker 1] We might as well ride together. How about I come over to your place around 5pm on wednesday?

[Speaker 2] That works! So will you start with training next Thursday?

[Speaker 1] I believe so. I'm still waiting for all that information in general.

[Speaker 2] Oh okay, are you nervous at all?


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 live in arizona.

I like to go skydiving.

I work for the government.

My favorite place to go is barnes and noble.

I have a pet lizard.

I love nature.
I love rock music.
My mom is a nurse.

I like to jump out of airplanes.

I like to be in nature at high elevations.

I have a lizard.

I sometimes like rock music.

[Speaker 1] Hows it going?

[Speaker 2] It is going very well thanks.

[Speaker 1] Do you have any hobbies?

[Speaker 2] I like to jump out of airplanes a lot.

[Speaker 1] Thats scary! I love being out in nature.

[Speaker 2] I do too just really high up.

[Speaker 1] Working with animals can be scary too.

[Speaker 2] I like lizards I have one.

[Speaker 1] Do you like to be out in nature, I love it.

[Speaker 2] Yes but really high up in the sky mostly.

[Speaker 1] I bet you listen to alot of rock, I love that stuff.

[Speaker 2] That's cool I like it sometimes too.

[Speaker 1] My mom used to listen to it too in the hospital, shes a nurse.

[Speaker 2] Rock and roll nurse sounds fun.

I like to jump out of airplanes.

I have a lizard.

I sometimes like rock music.

[Speaker 1] Do you have any upcoming jumps planned?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I'm planning to go skydiving in Northern Michigan in a few days.  I'm really excited!

[Speaker 1] That sounds really exciting! Are you from Michigan or are you going there specifically for the jump?

[Speaker 2] I'm from Michigan.  I'll be skydiving only a few hours away from my house.

[Speaker 1] That is convenient then. How many times have you gone skydiving? How high up are you? I imagine it is quite frightening, but thrilling.

[Speaker 2] I've been skydiving probably about 100 times by now.  I'm not sure on the exact number but obviously it's very high up haha.  It's not scary to me anymore, I just got used to it.  It's pure thrills now.

[Speaker 1] That's incredible! It sounds like an expensive hobby! Have you ever thought about becoming a skydiving instructor?

[Speaker 2] I have but I don't think that's for me.  I'd be too worried about keeping everyone safe and it wouldn't be very fun anymore.

[Speaker 1] That is a very good point, you wouldn't want it to ruin the joy that it brings you each time. Who do you usually go with?

[Speaker 2] I usually go by myself because everyone else is too scared.  Maybe you can come with me sometime!

[Speaker 1] Wow, you are brave to always go alone! Honestly I would love to try, I think you may have convinced me. What do I need to know?

[Speaker 2] They'll teach you everything there much better than I could haha, but just know that it's not as bad as it looks! Just remember to enjoy yourself and that an accident is extremely unlikely.

I love nature.

I love rock music.

My mom is a nurse.

I have never been skydiving. I think it is scary but thrilling. I want to try to skydive. I may be convinced to do so.

I like to jump out of airplanes. I like to skydive. I am going skydiving in Northern Michigan soon. I skydive regularly. I find it thrilling.

I have a lizard.

I sometimes like rock music.

I am from Michigan. I do not have to travel far to skydive.

I have considered being a skydive instructor but decided against it, as it would make me worry.  skydive alone. Everyone I know is too afraid.I cannot teach skydiving.

[Speaker 1] I found a local place to learn to skydive!

[Speaker 2] That is great! Where are you going to learn

[Speaker 1] Its a new place about 10 minutes from my place.  I signed up for a 5 session class and by the last class we'll be able to jump out on our own! Do you still go with an instructor or do you go by yourself?

[Speaker 2] Brilliant. You are going to love it! Especially, looking at the world from up above. Nature looks so beautiful up there. I skydive on my own now. I go every week and find it more and more enjoyable each time

[Speaker 1] I can't wait! You definitely inspired me to get out there and do it.  When are you taking your trip to Northern Michigan? Maybe I'll be a seasoned skydiver then and could join in!

[Speaker 2] I am going up to  Northern Michigan in 2 weeks. I think you will absolutely love it. Before going you could listen to some rock music to get you pumped up! Who would you listen to?

[Speaker 1] I don't typically listen to them but AC/DC is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of going skydiving.  Something that would really pump you up, you know? Do you typically listen to any music when you go?

[Speaker 2] Yes they would be good to listen to to get you excited and ready to dive. I sometimes listen to Led Zeppelin which also gets the adrenaline going. But sometimes, I just enjoy listening to the sounds of nature.

[Speaker 1] Yeah I bet it just kind of depends on your mood that day.  Hey how is your lizard doing?

[Speaker 2] Yes that is true. My lizard is doing well. I finally named my lizard. I called it Toothless. Do you have any pets?

[Speaker 1] Is that from How to Train Your Dragon? I love it! I'm considering getting a dog.  I want to get one that I can take on hikes with me so definitely a larger breed that can handle some warmer days.

[Speaker 2] Yes, I am glad you got the reference. My lizard remind me of the dragon that why I chose that name. Dogs are amazing friends too. I am sure long walks would be great. What would you name it?

I love nature.

I love rock music.

My mom is a nurse.

I have never been skydiving. I think it is scary but thrilling. I am taking 5 sessions to learn how to skydive.

I like AC/DC.

I have no pets.  I want to get a dog.  I like to hike.

I like to jump out of airplanes. I like to skydive. I am going skydiving in Northern Michigan soon in 2 weeks. I find it thrilling.

I have a lizard.

I sometimes like rock music.

I skydive on my own weekly.

I like Led Zeppelin.  I like the sounds of nature.

I have a lizard named Toothless.

I like dogs.

[Speaker 1] How is Toothless doing?

[Speaker 2] He's doing great. Recently we've been listening to rock music together. I think he likes it. Have you thought more about getting a dog?

[Speaker 1] What's his favorite band?  I love AC/DC and am going to a concert soon.

[Speaker 2] He is really into Led Zeppelin. Wow, that's awesome! I'm jealous. Were the tickets expensive?

[Speaker 1] Not too bad.  I bet the skydiving trip is going to be awesome.

[Speaker 2] Skydiving is always awesome. When do you skydiving lessons start? Have you already conquered your fear?

[Speaker 1] I started already and am so excited for more.  It would be cool to be an instructor.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I bet it would be a great job, though I'm not sure it's the safest. I think long-term I'd prefer something else.

[Speaker 1] Yes, it would cause me worry too.  Are you going to any concerts soon?

[Speaker 2] No, not anytime soon. I am putting all my money into skydiving for now. Maybe in a couple months I'll go.

[Speaker 1] Would you ever take your lizard with you skydiving?

[Speaker 2] No, I think that would be a bit cruel. The lizard can't consent to that and it might be scared. Why? Would you?

I love nature.

I love rock music.

My mom is a nurse.

I like AC/DC.

I have started taking skydiving lessons.

I have a lizard.

I sometimes like rock music.

I have considered being a skydive instructor but decided against it, as it would make me worry. Everyone I know is too afraid.I cannot teach skydiving. I have been skydiving before.

I skydive on my own weekly.

I have a lizard named Toothless. Toothless likes rock music. Toothless's favorite band is Led Zepplin. I would not take my lizard to a concert.

I like dogs.

[Speaker 1] I just came back from my skydiving lesson and it was super fun.

[Speaker 2] Thats awesome! When will your first jump be?

[Speaker 1] We just did my first tandem jump.  It will be a bit before I go solo.  Are you still planning on going this week.

[Speaker 2] Too cool, how did you enjoy it so far? I will be  going this week still, I'm super excited and can't wait.

[Speaker 1] I wouldn't lie.  I was terrified, but I believe in facing your fears.  How's Toothless doing?

[Speaker 2] Most people arent able to face their fears so that is too cool that you were able to overcome that! Toothless is doing great, he has really been enjoying the rock music. Have you thought anymore on getting a dog?

[Speaker 1] Yeah.  I've been checking out the local shelters online, but haven't been able to pull the trigger.

[Speaker 2] Thats awesome youre looking to adopt from a shelter, there are too many pets in those places needing a good home. I'm sure once the right one catches your eye you'll know and make that move!

[Speaker 1] Yeah, it will be great to have a hiking companion.  What is Northern Michigan like this time of year.  Its ridiculously hot where I am right now.

[Speaker 2] For sure! Northern Michigan still gets pretty hot and humid depending on where youre at. It's not as bad up near the great lakes if the breeze is blowing.

[Speaker 1] Come to think of it, I've never seen one of the Great Lakes.  Add one more to the bucket list.  I beat its great to have all that water around this time of year.

[Speaker 2] I would say however big you think they are, theyre probably bigger in person, haha! They are definitely worth checking out in your lifetime if you ever get a chance. It is nice having the water to escape too during the middle of the summer, do you have any lakes near you?


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 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.

I am going to the grand canyon.

I graduated from high school.

I went to literature club. I have a favorite book.

I have grandchildren.

I read a lot.

one of my favorite books is to kill a mockingbird.

[Speaker 1] Hey, what's up?

[Speaker 2] Just got back from the early bird special. How are you?

[Speaker 1] Nervous, packing up for my trip actually..

[Speaker 2] Oh, where are you going?

[Speaker 1] I'm going to the grand canyon, I'm tired of this small town. My parents don't even know..

[Speaker 2] I hope you enjoy your trip. The furthest I go is to visit my grandchildren.

[Speaker 1] Thank you! I just graduated high school and I'm ready to start my life. Any advice?

[Speaker 2] Take it slow, and do something you enjoy. There is need to rush things..

[Speaker 1] I'll remember that, did you ever do anything crazy when you were younger?

[Speaker 2] Oh no, when I was younger my mother worked as a librarian, so I read a lot.

[Speaker 1] An avid reader? I was actually in literature club in school! What's your favorite book?

[Speaker 2] If I would have to choose, to kill a mockingbird always was a favorite. How about you?

[Speaker 1] My all-time favorite is anthem, the story about running away from home always interested me.

[Speaker 2] Do you have any other hobbies to keep you occupied?

I am going to the grand canyon.

I graduated from high school.

I have grandchildren.

I read a lot.

[Speaker 1] I am leaving for my trip tonight, I decided to tell my parents

[Speaker 2] We they supportive? The Grand Canyon is beautiful, I have been many times. It makes me really think about things.

[Speaker 1] They were a little surprised but supportive. I guess they just wanted to make sure I was safe. I can't wait to write about my experience! Have you ever been?

[Speaker 2] I have. Are you going to write a travel blog and post it on the internet?

[Speaker 1] Exactly! Maybe you can read it wen your in between books!

[Speaker 2] Absolutely. I'd love to. It'd be fun to read about your experience and then think about mine when I was there.

[Speaker 1] Do you have any suggestions based on your trip?

[Speaker 2] I did a lot of hikes into the canyon. You can also ride donkeys on the bottom of the canyon, it's really fun.

[Speaker 1] I think hiking is more my style but I will look into the donkey's. Did you travel with anyone when you went?

[Speaker 2] I went with my best friend. It was our last trip together because she went off to school, and I was working full-time.

[Speaker 1] That sounds like it was bittersweet. Do you still talk to her?

[Speaker 2] We do, but we both have very different lives, and families. It's sometimes hard to keep in contact.

I am going to the grand canyon. I am leaving for a trip tonight. I am going to tell my parents about my trip. I am going to write about my experience in the Grand Canyon. I think I would rather hike that ride a donkey.

I graduated from high school.

I have grandchildren.

I read a lot.

I have visited the Grand Canyon many times. I find the Grand Canyon beautiful. The Grand Canyon inspires me to contemplations. I'd love to read about your experience at the Grand Canyon.

I hiked in the Canyon. I rode a donkey to to the bottom of the Canyon. I travelled to the Grand Canyon with my best friend. It is hard to keep in touch with my best friend.

[Speaker 1] I just got off the plane in Nevada. Before I left, my parents gave me some money, "for whatever unexpected things may happen." I understand now how scared they are for me and how supportive they are.

[Speaker 2] Yes Im sure your parents just want to make sure you are safe and happy on your trip.

[Speaker 1] I understand that.  And I'm happy they gave me some extra spending money.  I'll have to buy them a souvenir.  Any suggestions?

[Speaker 2] In the gift shop at the Grand Canyon they have drink coaster made out of clay from the canyon that are beautiful.  Ive bought them for my parents and the loved the,

[Speaker 1] Oh that sounds really nice!  Maybe they have a picture frame with the same material.  Then I could take a nice photo of me with the grand canyon in the background and frame it!

[Speaker 2] Yes that is a great idea, I'm sure they would love that!  Do you have all your gear and clothing ready or do you need to buy last minute supplies?

[Speaker 1] I think I have everything I need.  I'm going to ride the donkeys after all.  I found a deal on a website for a tour. I thought that might be more interesting than just me hiking for my blog

[Speaker 2] You will undoubtedly have a blast!  Make sure not to wear jeans with the seam on the inside of the leg, you will regret it!

[Speaker 1] Oh!  I would not have thought of that!  Thanks for the tip.  Thinking about that makes so much sense.  They should put that on the travel blogs !

[Speaker 2] Yes, haha, I learned that the hard way when I visited a dude ranch a few years ago!

[Speaker 1] Any travel plans for you coming up?  Going to see your grandchildren?

[Speaker 2] Yes I have several trips planned this summer.  I will see the grandkids in a few weeks at the beach.  I am very much looking forward to it!

I graduated from high school.

I just arrived in Nevada and before leaving my parents gave me some money. I will be visiting the Grand Canyon. I plan on riding donkeys.

I have grandchildren.

I read a lot.

I visited a dude ranch a few years ago.

I have a few trips planned this summer, once of them will be seeing the grandkids at the beach in a few weeks.

[Speaker 1] So how was that dude ranch you went to? Any fun stories?

[Speaker 2] It was a blast! We learned a lot and got to see how they work with the animals! I got to close to a horse that wasn't too happy, though, and almost got kicked!

[Speaker 1] That's great. Maybe I will plan to go to one sometime. I'm excited to ride the donkey on my trip. I have never rode a donkey before.

[Speaker 2] They're pretty easy to ride! A lot smarter than horses regarding hiking and canyons! Mules have the benefits of being able to carry more weight and they live a lot longer than horses as well!

[Speaker 1] I think I may take some selfie pictures with the donkey. Did you take any selfie pictures or any other cute pictures of the animals at the dude ranch?

[Speaker 2] I didn't, sadly! I got so preoccupied right as we were pulling up to the ranch that I forgot my phone in the car and just got super excited about getting to see everything! Hopefully you don't make my mistake when you get to the grand Canyon!

[Speaker 1] I have been around horses a few times. Because they are so big, they make a little nervous. I would like to ride a horse one day. I have two cats. I love animals.

[Speaker 2] I love animals, too! I used to ride horses at a friend's farm, and we had a lot of fun doing it, but we never used saddles. I did make the mistake of riding their old grey mare at one point and my friend rode past on her horse, which the mare took as a challenge. This resulted in her bolting when I was unprepared, and without a saddle I ended up sliding right off of her, falling to the ground hard, and almost being trampled! The resulting concussion, being my first concussion, had me up half of the night crying for my mother!

[Speaker 1] That's awful. I sometimes wonder what animals would say if they could talk. I wonder whether they would complain about how we domesticate them. I like all animals. I am not sure if I could have a reptile as a pet though.

[Speaker 2] I think reptiles are adorable, but I've heard a lot from others about how unsettling they can be!

[Speaker 1] I once heard that geckos eat cockroaches. I hate when cockroaches get in my house. I probably would dread having to bring them into my house to feed a pet gecko.

[Speaker 2] Well usually they give you a pretty sturdy, sealable container for the roaches when you get them from the pet shop. I wonder if geckos can eat meal worms like some reptilian pets do. They might be a less unsettling option if you were to want to get one!

I am going to tell my parents about my trip. I am going to write about my experience in the Grand Canyon. I think I would rather hike that ride a donkey. I have never ridden a donkey.

I graduated from high school.

I have two cats. I love animals. I don't like reptiles. I have a house.  I don't like cockroaches.

I have grandchildren.

I read a lot.

I visited a dude ranch a few years ago.

I have had a concussion.

I like reptiles.

[Speaker 1] I just got back from the Grand Canyon.  I did ride a donkey to the bottom, but didn't hike much.  I saw a number of reptiles and thought of you.

[Speaker 2] How was riding the donkey, did you have any troubles?  Was it stubborn?

[Speaker 1] I haven't ridden a donkey yet but I do plan on riding one. What was your favourite experience when visiting the grand canyon?

[Speaker 2] I enjoyed the views the most!  They were breathtaking.  What reptiles did you see?

[Speaker 1] I don't like reptiles and haven't seen any. I assume this is because my cats eat them. What trips do you have planned?

[Speaker 2] I am plannig on going to the beach and also I am planning a weekend trip to St Louis.  Do you like the beach?

[Speaker 1] Yea, it's very peaceful at the beach, I guess it isn't so peaceful when going with the grandkids?

[Speaker 2] It's not peaceful, but it is fun with them!  They keep me young at heart.

[Speaker 1] Sounds like a nice way of visiting them. Do you join in with their activities? What do they typically do?

[Speaker 2] Yes I join in as much as I am able to. They love to boogie board and jump the waves, I will join in and build sand castles with them/

[Speaker 1] Oh, sounds quite exhuasting I'm impressed that you manage to join in with the boogie boarding, I don't think I would be able to. Do they try to build extravigant sand castles or just simple ones?


I am a new mother with twins.

My husband often travels for work and I am a stay at home mother.

We regularly attend worship services every sunday.

I am from sweden and have lived in the us for 12 years.

I love tennis and play every week if I can.

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 have an interest in U.S. politics.

I'm very spiritual. I regularly attend church.

I drive a Honda. I play tennis.

I admire Beethoven. I frequently travel.

My name is Haley.

I like British people. My family is from Italy.

I like Beethoven. I like classical music.

I drive a Volkswagen Beetle.

I love guns. I own two handguns.

[Speaker 1] My name is stella. I'm from sweden and have two lovely twin boys.

[Speaker 2] Hey there im haley.

[Speaker 1] Hi haley. Are you from the us? I'm curious as the president there seems to have issues.

[Speaker 2] No family from italy and I enjoy the british haha and british teley.

[Speaker 1] Wonderful! I do tend to focus on other issues. We attend church regularly and are very spiritual.

[Speaker 2] I do the same I enjoy beethoven and my volkswagen bettle bug car.

[Speaker 1] Nice. No vw here. My honda gets me around safely. I play tennis. Your hobbies?

[Speaker 2] Well I have 2 handguns so I love gun stuff and classical music.

[Speaker 1] Hmm. I also admire beethoven. With travel there is time for listening. No guns here, though.

[Speaker 2] Awesome he is amazing. I really enjoy and relax. Thanks for the chat.

[Speaker 1] You're welcome. Nice chatting with you as well. I learned about others. :).

[Speaker 2] I love learning and hearing new things.

[Speaker 1] Haley thanks for the pleasant conversation. It was a great experience this whole thing.

[Speaker 2] Same here bye now :).

I have an interest in U.S. politics.

I drive a Honda. I play tennis.

My name is Haley.

I drive a Volkswagen Beetle.

I love guns. I own two handguns.

[Speaker 1] My boys birthday is next week, so I've been busy planning their party. They're both very into lizards, so I think a pet iguana will be one of their gifts.

[Speaker 2] That sounds like a great gift  How old will your boys be?

[Speaker 1] they will be turning 12.  I think they will be old enough to be responsible for the iguana, dont you?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I think that's a good age to have a pet and learn some responsibility.  Are they going to have lots of friends over for their party?  And will they have separate cakes or do they share one as a set of twins?

[Speaker 1] We are keeping it small this year so about 10 friends total nothing too crazy.  But they do share a cake because they both like the same flavor.  other wise I'd have to get two small ones.

[Speaker 2] What types of games or activities do you have planned?  For my 12th birthday I believe I went to a water park.

[Speaker 1] We are having it at the house this year.  I rented a game truck.  THey show up with video game consoles and screens for the kids to play on.  They love games and so do their friends so this should be great.

[Speaker 2] Wow, that sounds really fun.  I bet your boys will love that.  What is the flavor of the cake you mentioned that they both like?  My favorite is German chocolate cake.

[Speaker 1] The like chocolate cake too!  We don't get anything fancy just from the local grocery store.

[Speaker 2] I think when you're 12, just about any cake is great cake, so I doubt that will be a problem.  What are your boys' names?

[Speaker 1] Hans and John.  My husband named them after movie characters.

[Speaker 2] How interesting.  Which movies?

My name is Stella. I'm from Sweden. I have twin sons. Their birthday is next week. They like lizards. I am planning their party and will buy them an iguana. My boys are turning 12. They will have a small party with 10 friends and one cake.

I have an interest in U.S. politics.

I drive a Honda. I play tennis.

I rented a game truck full of video game consoles for the party. The boys love games and so do their friends.

My boys are named Hans and John, after a movie.

My name is Haley.

I drive a Volkswagen Beetle.

I love guns. I own two handguns.

I think an iguana is a great gift. I believe 12 is old enough for the responsibility of a pet.

I am older than 12. I went to a water park on my 12th birthday.

German chocolate cake is my favorite.

[Speaker 1] The boys' birthday party went very well.

[Speaker 2] That's great!  Did you decorate the cake with lizards?

[Speaker 1] Not exactly, the cake was one big lizard!

[Speaker 2] Really?  That's awesome!  Did you end up buying them a lizard as a gift too?

[Speaker 1] Not yet, I am not sure I like the idea of a lizard running around the house.

[Speaker 2] Yes, if it got out, would you be willing to pick it up and put it back in the cage?  And cleaning the cage would probably fall on you too, right?

[Speaker 1] I would give it a go but I probably make sure that they were to look after it.

[Speaker 2] Last time we talked you said your husband named them after movie characters.  What characters were they named after?

[Speaker 1] From Die hard, it is his favorite film. Can't believe I let him do that.

[Speaker 2] I thought that was the movie but wanted to make sure.  That's funny.  He must really like that movie!

[Speaker 1] Every year we are forced to watch it over the holidays.

[Speaker 2] I've seen it once, I wouldn't say I'm a big fan. Do the kids like the movie too or do they feel forced to watch it too?

I have an interest in U.S. politics.

I drive a Honda. I play tennis.

My boys like chocolate cake too. I got their cake from the grocery store. I know how to make unique cakes.

My boys are named Hans and John, after characters from the movie Die Hard. I watch Die Hard with my family every year.

My name is Haley.

I drive a Volkswagen Beetle.

I love guns. I own two handguns.

German chocolate cake is my favorite. I think lizard shaped cakes are cool.

I don't like the movie Die Hard. I've only seen Die hard once.

[Speaker 1] I've got a bunch of leftover cake from the boys' birthday, would you like any? i know it's not your favorite, German Chocolate, but it is pretty darn good!

[Speaker 2] I would love some! What flavor is it?

[Speaker 1] Its just a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting. I had the bakery at the grocery store make it into a shape of an iguana. They loved it, but not as much as the REAL iguana they received after we sang.

[Speaker 2] Oh wow, they got a real iguana? Were they excited?

[Speaker 1] They could barely contain themselves!! Me, not so much. Once the party was over, I made them sit down and watch youtube videos on how to care for them. Tomorrow we'll go to the store to find all the proper food and whatnot. Wish it were a dog but they really wanted the iguana!

[Speaker 2] An iguana will be easier for them to care for, dogs can be a lot of work but if you are serious about getting one, you should look into it! I love dogs.

[Speaker 1] Have you had a dog before?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I actually have a golden retriever now and have had family dogs in the past.

[Speaker 1] I hear golden retrievers are very sweet dogs. Wonder how a dog and iguana would get along, haha! Maybe one thing at a time..

[Speaker 2] I think one thing at a time is the right idea! Have your boys name the iguana?

[Speaker 1] They named it Holly, another character from Die Hard. I think us watching it every year has really made an impression on them.

[Speaker 2] Oh how neat. I love that you all have a tradition of watching Die Hard every year, even if it is a movie I don't like.

I have an interest in U.S. politics.

I drive a Honda. I play tennis.

I don't want a lizard for a pet. I would make my boys care for the lizard if we got one. My sons received an iguana for their birthday. I don't really like iguana's as pets.  I don't know much about caring for an iguana. I like dogs.

I like German chocolate cake. I usually buy cakes from the grocery store bakery.

I like watching YouTube to learn new things.

My name is Haley.

I drive a Volkswagen Beetle.

I love guns. I own two handguns.

I think an iguana would be an interesting pet. I think iguana's are easy to care for.  I love dogs.  I think dogs are a lot of work to take care of.

[Speaker 1] I was wondering, have you ever owned a dog? Do you have one now?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I have a golden retriever. How is the iguana?

[Speaker 1] I don't have an Iguana although I am planning on buying one for the boys birthday, I think it will be quite stressful. Have you owned an iguana or do you just find them interesting?

[Speaker 2] Oh, I thought you said you gave them an iguana after you sang them happy birthday. I don't know much about iguanas really, but I think they look pretty cool. They seem like they'd make good pets.

[Speaker 1] Oh yea, I forgot it was there birthdays recently. It's been quite a busy week  with the pollitics and the traveling I've been doing recently. Are you interested in owning an iguana?

[Speaker 2] Maybe. I'm not sure. I'll come play with yours some time and see if it's a good fit. My dog would probably be so confused haha. But having an iguana will help the kids learn how to care for things, and maybe you can get a dog if they're good with the iguana.

[Speaker 1] Yea, I don't really like iguanas so I hope they continue to do a good job at taking care of it! Maybe you could bring your dog after the iguana has settled in and see if they are good together.

[Speaker 2] That's a great idea! He's harmless but I do worry he'd hurt something smaller accidentally. That's the main reason I've never gotten a cat because I would like to have one. Do you like cats at all?

[Speaker 1] That makes total sense, hopefully he'll be fine. I'm not a super big fan of animals but cats are pretty simple to take care of. Maybe if the dog is good with the iguana then you could think about getting a cat?

[Speaker 2] That's true. Maybe I'll end up with all three eventually. My dog is getting older so she's a lot more docile than she used to be, which can be a good thing. She was a hyper puppy. What have you been doing with/in politics lately?

[Speaker 1] I have just been keeping up with them, I plan on visiting some events with the prime minister of sweden so I can ask some questions. Are you interested in politics at all?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I follow along but never really get involved other than voting. Politics can get so divisive, especially in the US these days.


I am a car salesman.

I enjoy murder mystery novels.

My mother was a police officer.

My favorite band is 5 finger death punch.

Sometimes, I like to garden.

I am a very easy going person who loves to partake in leisure activity.

I am a dog owner who loves spending time with all animals.

Furthermore, I consider my self a coffee connoisseur and love trying new ways to brew.

I also enjoy going outside to run, hike, and camp.

I like the band '5 finger death punch'.

I like to garden.

I like to read murder mysteries.

I have a mom who is a police officer.

I like the band 'Beach Boys'.

I like to run. I like to hike. I like to camp. I have dogs.

I make coffee.

I can't handle animal abuse.

[Speaker 1] Hey there, what's your favorite band? Mine is 5 finger death punch..

[Speaker 2] My favorite band is the beach boys. I listen to them whenever I go outside!

[Speaker 1] I like to get outside to garden.

[Speaker 2] I like to go outside to run, hike, and camp. I also spend time with my dogs!

[Speaker 1] I prefer to spend my time indoors reading murder mysteries.

[Speaker 2] I like partaking in leisure activities as well. I spend a lot of time making coffee personally.

[Speaker 1] I enjoy cars and work at a dealership selling them..

[Speaker 2] You're a car salesman? That's interesting. Is it a hard job?

[Speaker 1] Yeah but not as hard as my mom's job. She was a police officer.

[Speaker 2] Wow! That must be scary having your mom be a cop. Has she ever made an arrest?

[Speaker 1] Yeah plenty of murder suspects, that's why I like the murder mysteries I think.

[Speaker 2] I hope she's never had to deal with any animal abuse. I could never handle that myself.

[Speaker 1] She's never mentioned that thankfully. Just murders of humans.

[Speaker 2] Well, that's good at least. I love animals too much to see them hurt.

I like the band '5 finger death punch'.

I like to garden.

I like to read murder mysteries.

I have a mom who is a police officer.

I like the band 'Beach Boys'.

I make coffee.

I can't handle animal abuse.

[Speaker 1] My Mom arrested that serial killer that was loose. She caught him when she pulled him over for a broken taillight.

[Speaker 2] Wow! I am so glad that they were caught. Did he try to get away when your mom pulled him over?

[Speaker 1] Nope. She and her partner had their guns out and there really wasn't anywhere for him to go.

[Speaker 2] That's good and what a great story for her to be able to tell. How is your job going?

[Speaker 1] It's going okay. This time of year can be a little bit slow with sales. Year-end and beginning of the year are usually better. How's work for you? What do you do?

[Speaker 2] I hope sales pick up for you. I run an animal shelter. It is a very rewarding job but can also be very draining at times.

[Speaker 1] I can imagine! I would hate to see all the animals who come in with injuries. But I'm sure it's rewarding when one of them gets adopted, right?

[Speaker 2] Of course, that is very rewarding but finding willing adopters is difficult. We also recently brought in nearly 30 dogs from one puppy mill and we are quickly running out of space. It is very hard when you can't say yes to everyone.

[Speaker 1] Oh wow! Are there some animals that are more popular than others, or some that are harder to adopt out?

[Speaker 2] Yes, bigger dogs are MUCH harder to adopt out. Everyone wants a cute, small dog. Puppies are also very popular. Do you have any pets?

[Speaker 1] I do! I have an eight-year-old Husky/Lab mix who we adopted from a shelter before we moved two years ago. He was about a year old when we got him.

[Speaker 2] I am so glad you decided to adopt! Is he a pretty active dog?

I like the band '5 finger death punch'.

I like to garden.

I like to read murder mysteries.

I like cars. I sell cars at a dealership. It is slow at the moment.

I like animals. Injured animals will  make me sad.

I have an eight year old husky/lab mix dog. I adopted him from a shelter when he was a year old.

I like the band 'Beach Boys'.

I make coffee.

I can't handle animal abuse.

I knew there was a serial killer in the area.

I run an animal shelter. It is rewarding but tiring. Adopting out animals can be difficult. My shelter took in many dogs from a puppy mill recently. Bigger dogs are harder to place in a home. People want puppies and small dogs.

[Speaker 1] My mom was on the news for catching the serial killer!

[Speaker 2] How did she catch them? Were you scared for her?

[Speaker 1] He was pulled over for a broken taillight!  Criminals aren't very smart haha.  I worry about her but I know her and her partner are smart and keep eachother safe.  Now it's like she's a celebrity too!

[Speaker 2] Wow, they really aren't smart. I guess you are only a criminal when you get caught. How is she handling being a celebrity?

[Speaker 1] It's different, but not going to her head.  She still has to go to work like us normal people haha.  So how's your business going?  Are you still running out of space or have people started adopting the ones you have?

[Speaker 2] Still enough pace at the moment. Luckily people are adopting the animals which frees up space. It is hard work so considering getting some help.

[Speaker 1] I'm sure there are lots of people who would help.  Especially because it's such a good cause.  You might even find young adults that need service hours for school that would volunteer

[Speaker 2] I wouldn't be able to pay much so it would have to be voluntary. The one thing I can't stand is seeing animals suffering which is why I set it up in the first place.

[Speaker 1] That's so nice to know there are caring people like you out there!  You wonder what would happen to those animals if you hadn't started your business!  Do you have family that could help too?

[Speaker 2] I do not even want to think what would happen to them, it makes me sad. I have family but they are not as passionate as me about caring for animals.

[Speaker 1] I'm sure you'll find some volunteer help somewhere.  I'd start by posting something inside the business.  Maybe reach out to past customers asking if they know someone.

[Speaker 2] That could be a good idea. The people that come and adapt generally have the same views as me. That's a really good idea, thanks.

I like the band '5 finger death punch'.

I like to garden.

I like to read murder mysteries.

My mom was on the news. My mom is a police officer. She arrested a serial killer. My mom has a partner. They both have guns.

I worry about my mom. My mom is smart. My mom is a celebrity. My mom still works.

I like the band 'Beach Boys'.

I make coffee.

I can't handle animal abuse.

I have a lot of animals. I may get some help. I can't afford to pay help. My family is not passionate about caring for animals. I may post signs inside my business looking for help.

[Speaker 1] I just talked to my mom. She is flying to New York City to be on a national news show!

[Speaker 2] Wow! That's awesome. Didn't she catch a criminal? That's amazing to have a famous mom. What time will the show be on? I want to see it.

[Speaker 1] It'll be 8pm Eastern tomorrow. She's going to have a full weekend as always when something like this happens.

[Speaker 2] I'm sure she does. Being a police officer is a dangerous job to be on. She deserves all the recognition she gets and more.

[Speaker 1] I agree. But sometimes I worry that she might get hurt in a dangerous situation. But I guess that's what she signed up for. Anyway, what's new with you?

[Speaker 2] I'm heading to a seminar for animal abuse. It's helping to bring awareness to how widespread this issue actually is. It's a great cause and I'm proud to be attending.

[Speaker 1] I can't believe people who would abuse a helpless animal. Makes me wonder how they got the mindset to do such things.

[Speaker 2] I don't understand it at all. It's sickening but it happens so often. I know some people don't like animals being in cages at shelters and the like but it's better than being in an abusive home. How's your doggie doing by the way?

[Speaker 1] He's doing great but as always a lot of work. I think it is the huskie in him. He's been shedding a ton because of the summer weather, so I've got to get him to a groomer ASAP.

[Speaker 2] Oh if you need a good one, let me know! I have a good friend that helps groom pets. I've been to them quite a few times.

[Speaker 1] I would love to know! What's the name of the business?

[Speaker 2] It's called Kyle's Grooming. They are super affordable and he will do custom jobs for a fair price. Make sure I send you the number next time we talk.

I like the band '5 finger death punch'.

I like to garden.

I like to read murder mysteries.

My mom is flying to New York City to be on the news. They show she will be on is at 8PM tomorrow.

I have a huskie dog that needs to be groomed. I am interested in knowing a groomer.

I like the band 'Beach Boys'.

I make coffee.

I can't handle animal abuse.

I don't like people who abuse animals.

My friend Kyle has a grooming service.

[Speaker 1] I just spoke to my mom and she has an interesting story she just shared with me about her recent arrest.

[Speaker 2] It must be really interesting to have a police officer as a mother. I'm sure you must enjoy spending time with her to relax when she's not busy.

[Speaker 1] Yeah it is interesting. She has a lot of stories. But everyday, I get worried about her because of the nature of her job. But we spend a lot of time together when she is not working. She recently caught that serial killer that has been around the area!

[Speaker 2] That's terrifying! Maybe you should take your mom out for a break. You guys can go to a dog park and relax. I like to spend time with the dogs in my animal shelter to help me relax the most.

[Speaker 1] That's a great idea! What do you do with the dogs at the shelter? I love animals but I tend to avoid shelters because seeing the animals locked up makes me sad.

[Speaker 2] Most of the time, I just make sure they're well-fed and given a chance to roam around in the open areas. I also invite people over if they're looking for an adoption. It's a lot of fun. They're like family. But maybe there's something else you can do for fun. What do you do to relax?

[Speaker 1] Oh actually that does sound like fun! I will go to your animal shelter sometime then. My huskie has been excited to go out lately. I like to spend time washing and polishing my GTR! It is like my baby. I can take you for a ride and we can go hiking sometime!

[Speaker 2] That sounds great! I like hiking and enjoying the fresh air. I like eating trail mix. I think that might be my favorite part! I'm guessing you like hiking a lot, too.

[Speaker 1] I do! But I rarely get to go on hikes because we live near the city centre where my mom works. We could go hiking and camp out there a bit. I haven't been camping for a while and my huskie could really use the exercise.

[Speaker 2] It's always healthy to get your pets some exercise. Maybe we can camp for the night and tell some ghost stories under the stars. I like telling spooky tales and scaring myself a little. We can cook some stew over a fire, too. How does that sound?

[Speaker 1] That sounds amazing! I am quite a cook myself actually. I love watching cooking shows. And yes, spooky stories are great. I have a lot of stories from my mom. Although, they are more disturbing than scary haha. I know a few songs from Beach Boys so we can sing along!

[Speaker 2] Stories and songs over a campfire underneath the stars. That sounds like a perfect night to get away from the city. What do you plan on cooking? I love a good simple beef stew. I like simple tomato soup, too.


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 love pets and have 2 dogs.

I work at the mall near my home.

I have a house that is not yet finished.

I am looking for a furniture shop to buy furniture.

I love grilling steak and hotdogs.

I live in the south.

My job is outside.

My favorite animal to hunt is deer. I also help the local environment.

I don't like hunting. I'm an animal lover. I have 2 dogs.

I love cooking steak and hot dogs.

I work in a mall. I'm working on furnishing my home.

I don't get out much. I live near my workplace.

[Speaker 1] Hey there what are your thoughts on hunting?

[Speaker 2] I don't hunt. I have 2 dogs. I think pets are great. Hru?

[Speaker 1] Actually one of my hobbies is to hunt, deer specifically.

[Speaker 2] That's cool. I love bbqing steaks and hot dogs. Wehere do you live?

[Speaker 1] I live in the south, deers are overpopulated down here.

[Speaker 2] Good for a hunter then. I live in a house that needs finishing still.

[Speaker 1] Oh, are you able to fix it yourself?

[Speaker 2] No. Although I'm also looking for furniture for it. Good I work in a mall.

[Speaker 1] Yeah that will be helpful, I work outdoors so wildlife is my main concern.

[Speaker 2] Do you help wildlife too or just hunt it?.

[Speaker 1] Both, deer is my favorite/only animal I hunt, but I am helpful to environment.

[Speaker 2] That's good then. I don't get out of town much. My house is by the mall though.

[Speaker 1] That helps to be more central. I hope you have a great day.

[Speaker 2] Yeah exactly. Tacks. You have a great day too. Take care.

I live in the south.

My job is outside.

I love cooking steak and hot dogs.

[Speaker 1] Did you finish furnishing your house?

[Speaker 2] Not yet. I have decided to redo some old furniture myself. It is time consuming but the results in the end are worth it.

[Speaker 1] Sounds like you're enjoying the hard work refurninishing your house. Send me some pictures when you're done! I'd love to see

[Speaker 2] Oh I am taking tons of pictures and putting them out on social media. It is so time consuming that is about the only way to show people what I am doing. What have you been up to?

[Speaker 1] Just enjoying the great outdoors, loving working as a forest ranger!

[Speaker 2] That has to be a rewarding job. What is your day to day like? Have you ever caught any poachers?

[Speaker 1] Haha nothing too exciting, most days it's just me patrolling the woods alone, reporting on any fallen trees blocking trails and things like that.

[Speaker 2] That is still fun. I wouldnt mind going out on the trails one day. I am sure there is plenty of wildlife to see.

[Speaker 1] You'd definitely enjoy it, you could even take your dogs with you!

[Speaker 2] I imagine they would have a blast. I may have trouble keeping them from running everywhere and sniffing everything! I need to find out when hunting season is though so I can avoid that.

I live in the south.

My job is outside. I enjoy the great outdoors working as a forest ranger. My job is not very exciting. I patrol the woods and report blockd trails.

I love cooking steak and hot dogs.

I work in a mall.

I am redoing some old furniture in my house. I am taking pictures of the furniture refinishing and putting them out on social media.

I would like to walk trails an see wildlife.

My dogs would enjoy the woods. I would not like to be in the woods during hunting season.

[Speaker 1] What is the most successful thing you have refinished so far?

[Speaker 2] I just finished refinishing an old dresser with a lot of decorative carving and nine drawers (two of them behind cabinet-type doors. It was pretty difficult because of all the carving and all the different pueces,

[Speaker 1] Wow. That sounds really cool. Let me know once you post them on social media. Hopefully the viewers can appreciate you effort and dedication. Have you ever considered turning it into a business?

[Speaker 2] I will definitely let you know once I post them, which I plan to do soon. I've throught about trying to maybe do a side business with it. I get a lot of good comments when I post my pictures. So, you said your job is not very exciting. Do you at least get to see wild animals sometimes as you patrol?

[Speaker 1] Mainly eagles and hawks. I think the animals kind of know to stay away from the trails. Sometimes they're more scared of us than we are of them. Every now and then I'll notice a bear or moose from a distance, but luckily not too close for comfort.

[Speaker 2] HaHa. Yeah, I wouldn't want to meet a bear up close. That's cool that you occasionally see some animals though. And yes, I agree that animals are quite intelligent overall. You also previously said you help the local environment. What kinds of things do you do to help?

[Speaker 1] A lot of it is just getting rid of hazards in the park. People can be real slobs and irresponsible some times. Some of my hunting is because of animals overpopulating certain areas.

[Speaker 2] That's cool that you help clean up after people. I hate it when I go to someplace and it's full of trash! And yeah, I can see that hunting to reduce overpopulation could be good thing for the environment. When is the last time you went hunting?

[Speaker 1] A couple of months ago. I figure it's better to get some meat myself than pay a grocery store and agribusiness for it. Do the dogs ever bug you for steak?

[Speaker 2] Oh, yes! My dogs are good beggars--and they probably get more table scraps than they should! Do you process the deer meat yourself?

[Speaker 1] Usually, yes. I've got a guy for that just in case as a backup. I bet it's hard to say no to those dogs.

[Speaker 2] That's good that you can usually do it yourself and save some money. Yes, it's very hard to say no to them!

I live in the south.

I enjoy the great outdoors working as a forest ranger. My job is not very exciting. I patrol the woods and report blockd trails where I get to see a lot of wild animals, particularly birds. My job involves me patrolling trails. Part of my job involves getting rid of hazards. I work in a park. I hunt on occasion because of overpopulation of certain animals. I help clean up after people.

The last time I went hunting was a couple of months ago. I prefer to hunt for my own meat over going to a grocery store for it.

I process my own deer meat. I know someone who can process deer meat for me.

I love cooking steak and hot dogs.

I work in a mall.

I am skilled in cabinetry-type work. I post about my work on my social media accounts. I am considering starting a side business in refinishing old furniture. My work gets positive reviews from other people.

I would not want to be close to a bear. I think animals are intelligent.

I like clean spaces. I do not like spaces that are full of trash.

I feed my dogs table scraps.

[Speaker 1] I just got back from work, and I saw the most beautiful bird of prey. I think it was some kind of eagle. I couldn't see it up close because it wouldn't get near me, and I was afraid to scare it off by getting too close. I haven't seen a bird like that in this park before. I think I might research it to see what kind of bird it was.

[Speaker 2] Do you remember what the colors of the feathers and the size of the bird? I feel like that would be important to identifying it effectively.

[Speaker 1] Yes it was a deep brown color, with speckled gold in its wings. The wing span looked to be close to 6 feet, that was why I was thinking it much be a type of eagle, rather than a hawk. I bet your dogs would have gone crazy barking if they'd seen it while walking a trail. Does that ever happen - the dogs scare away wildlife?

[Speaker 2] All the time. The oldest one has gotten better at understanding what to bark at versus what not to bark at and that has helped train the other dogs. Maybe they will be able to keep me safe from a bear with a bit of training! Do you have a book for identifying that bird? I have a Petersons field guide here that I could bring over.

[Speaker 1] That's great about your oldest dog! Dogs are wonderful to have while hiking! Wildlife can smell them from quite a distance, and they tend to stay away because of them. The only negative thing is that you may not get to see all the wildlife in a park when you have dogs with you though. It's a toss-up! I did have a bird identification book somewhere, but I can't seem to find it now that I need it! lol I'd love to borrow your Petersons Field Guide! Thank you! So have you started selling your cabinetry yet?! I can't wait to get to see it!

[Speaker 2] I have started to sell some of the cabinetry. The social media pictures that I have been taking have really gained some traction. It seems like tons of people are interested in buying. Would you be interested in some them by chance?

[Speaker 1] I would be very interested in a refinished high-back chair. If you ever come across something like that, please grab it and I will absolutely pay you to refinish it! If I were to find one I wanted, would I be able to send it to you to refinish for me? Or do you only do furniture you've found yourself? I (unfortunately) don't have any current need for new cabinets though....

[Speaker 2] For you, I would do anything you requested. I generally do gems that I have found on my own but if you find something you really like we could certainly make it work.

[Speaker 1] You're the best - thanks so much!!! If there is ever a favor I can do for you - like dog-sitting perhaps - just let me know!

[Speaker 2] I will if needed. I'm sure the dogs might even like to be around you since you like going outdoors and do hunting for your own meat. Although, I'm afraid the youngest would bark at everything and scare away your game.

I live in the south.

I like going to the park. I like to identify birds.

I need a chair refinished.

I dog sit.

I love cooking steak and hot dogs.

I work in a mall.

I am skilled in cabinetry-type work. I sell cabinetry. I post about my work on my social media accounts. I am considering starting a side business in refinishing old furniture. My work gets positive reviews from other people.

I feed my dogs table scraps.

[Speaker 1] How are your dogs doing? The oldest one holding up?

[Speaker 2] Taking it easy for right now, don't want to overdo them.

[Speaker 1] I see. That sounds smart. Have you gotten any furniture in to refurbish lately? I may be in the market for a new hutch or some storage for the kitchen if you come across anything like that.

[Speaker 2] I will definitely keep my eyes open for pieces you may be interested in. I'm in the middle of a large kitchen refurb at a home nearby, their kitchen is bigger than my entire place. lol

[Speaker 1] Oh, man. That would make me jealous. I don't really care about having a big house over all, but I'd love a nice big chef's kitchen. I love to cook. Do you cook anything other than steak and hot dogs?

[Speaker 2] I've been told I'm one of the best at boiling water...lmao! Any luck identifying the bird you saw yet?

[Speaker 1] Not definitively. I'm wondering now if maybe it was an owl. It'd be a weird time of day for an owl to be out there, but I've looked at photos of every eagle I could find information about and none of the match, so on to owls. I wish I had a photo of the bird I saw. It was scary big but very majestic.

[Speaker 2] That's really cool. I hope you see it again. Maybe you could get a picture, perhaps.

[Speaker 1] Yeah, I'm going to try to go back around the same time of day for a few days to see if I come across it or anything similar.

[Speaker 2] What would you prepare if you had the opportunity to cook in a large, well stocked kitchen?

[Speaker 1] My favorite thing to make is chicken fettuccine alfredo. I don't usually like it when I order it from places, but the sauce recipe I came across years ago is amazing. I like the idea of a big kitchen because I'm a very messy cook and it's nice to have lots of clean surfaces to put things on to get out of my way.

[Speaker 2] Lol, oh so true. In my perfect kitchen it always comes with someone to clean up after me!


I work in a fast food restaurant.

I love the smell of roses and fern.

I am terrified of watching horror movies.

My favorite author is john grisham.

I have one sister who is married.

I grew up in the city.
My favorite drink is iced tea.
I love visiting the zoo.
I have one cat that just had a kitten.
I just got a new hair cut and color.

I work at a local fast food restaurant.
My hobbies are reading and gardening.
I have a sister.

I work for Ford Motors company.
I have a pet cat.
I like going to the zoo.

[Speaker 1] Hey, how are you?

[Speaker 2] I'm good how are you?

[Speaker 1] Long day at work, I could use a good chair and book right about now..

[Speaker 2] What do you do for work?

[Speaker 1] At a local fast food restaurant. It isn't much, but it pays the bills. You?

[Speaker 2] Followed my father's footsteps and worked for ford motors. Do you have any hobbies?

[Speaker 1] Reading and gardening. I love smelling the roses and ferns in my garden..

[Speaker 2] Sounds like fun. What's something recent that's happened to you?

[Speaker 1] My sister got married, that was rather exciting. Other than that not much, you?

[Speaker 2] That's cool. I have a cat and she just had a kitten..

[Speaker 1] Oh that is cool, did you pick a name for it yet?

[Speaker 2] No I don't have a name yet. Do you have a favorite food?

[Speaker 1] Nope, not a picky eater I just eat whatever we have. Any interesting hobbies you may have?

[Speaker 2] I really enjoy visiting the zoo. Do you have a favorite animal?

[Speaker 1] Which animals do you like to go see at the zoo?

[Speaker 2] I really like to see the lions. Something about big cats is always just so majestic.

[Speaker 1] The lions on my local zoo seems to be sedated, they looks so sleepy and not as cool as seen on discovery channel. What about over there?

[Speaker 2] Well they are still cats. I think lions just spend a lot of time loafing about. But I think that makes it all the more exciting when they do become active. What's your favorite animal to see at the zoo?

[Speaker 1] I like pandas and penguins, both me and my sister find them cute.

[Speaker 2] My girlfriend always enjoys those. We try to go to the zoo every few weeks. How about you?

[Speaker 1] Not as often. I usually go when my sister come to visit. Going alone is not that appealing.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I can understand that. I guess it's more appealing to do things like gardening and reading when you're alone.

[Speaker 1] Yes, and I took several shifts at work, so reading is more possible to be done in between those shifts.

[Speaker 2] I used to read a lot when I was younger, but I've been having a hard time getting into it again. I've been thinking about trying audiobooks.

[Speaker 1] I tried audiobooks but it did not work well for me, my brain keep wandering all over the place. I guess I'm not that good with multitasking.

[Speaker 2] I hope I will have better luck with them. It'd be nice to be able to get into books again.

I work at a local fast food restaurant. I work several shifts.

My hobbies are reading and gardening.

I have a sister.

I like to watch the discovery channel.

I don't like audiobooks. I'm not good at multitasking.

I work for Ford Motors company.

I have a pet cat.

I like going to the zoo. I like lions.

I have a girlfriend. We visit the zoo every few weeks.

[Speaker 1] What kind of books do you like to read?

[Speaker 2] I like to read books on poetry. I also am a huge fan of fantasy. What about you?

[Speaker 1] I use to read a lot of fantasy. A song of Ice and Fire, the Sword of Truth, Mistborn, Way of Kings, etc. I have read a lot of books.

[Speaker 2] Cool! Those sound like interesting books for sure. My pet cat always likes to sit on my lap as I read. I actually just went to the zoo this past week!

[Speaker 1] What were some of your favorite things to see at the zoo? I went a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. Very crowded, but still fun.

[Speaker 2] I love seeing lions the most! I also enjoy pandas and monkeys. Do you have any favorite zoo animals?

[Speaker 1] I always really enjoyed seeing some of the exotic birds. Some of them are so colorful and unique looking. They look like an artist drew them and they came to life.

[Speaker 2] I totally agree! Those are my girlfriend's favorite things to see at the zoo too. She actually just got a cockatoo!

[Speaker 1] Cool! I have always wanted a cockatoo, but I've always been afraid that they would keep me awake at night or something while I am trying to sleep. Does hers make a lot of noise?

[Speaker 2] Oh yeah you bet haha. Making sure the environment is really quiet helps them to calm though. Does your sister like animals too?

[Speaker 1] Yeah, she is definitely a dog person. She has a yellow lab and they are best buds.

[Speaker 2] Haha nice. I always thought about getting a dog, but cats are just so much easier. I'm thinking about getting another cat sometime next month actually.

My hobbies are reading and gardening.

I like to watch the discovery channel.

I like pandas and penguins. I go to the zoo with my sister. I went to the zoo a couple of years ago.

I used to read more fantasy books in the past. I have read a Song of Ice and Fire, Sword of Truth, Mistborn, and Way of Kings.

I have a sister that owns a dog.

I work for Ford Motors company.

I have a pet cat.

I like going to the zoo. I like lions.

I like to garden and read. I want to try audiobooks. I want to read more. I like reading poetry books. I am a huge fan of fantasy books.

I went to the zoo last week. I love seeing lions. I enjoy seeing pandas and monkeys.

[Speaker 1] I was talking to a friend three days ago, and they mentioned they are giving away kittens that their cat just gave birth to. You should give them a call, and ask to adopt one. I am sure they would be happy to give you a kitten, given how well you take care of your cat.

[Speaker 2] Oh my goodness that's so exciting! Yes I'll definitely give them a call, at least just to talk about it and see whether one of the kittens would be right for me. Would you consider getting one too?

[Speaker 1] I'm not sure honestly. As you know, I'd rather have a cockatoo. Don't you think kittens are more work?

[Speaker 2] Yes they are, they are very cute but especially when they are young they need quite a lot of attention. Once they are older they are a little more independent. I remember you saying your sister has a dog; what breed is it?

[Speaker 1] I guess that's true. She has a corgi! He is pretty adorable. Maybe for now it's enough for me to just play with him. I've heard pets can be pretty expensive too, right?

[Speaker 2] Oh corgis are so cute! What's his name? Yea it's nice when a friend or family member has a pet as you don't have to make the commitment yourself, but you still get to enjoy having an animal around sometimes. And yes, vet bills can be very expensive!

[Speaker 1] Exactly! I feel the same way about children. They're cute and fun to play with but I'd rather not have all that responsibility. Do you like kids?

[Speaker 2] Kids can be awesome, but personally I don't think I'd want to have any of my own. But I have a sister who is keen to have kids one day, so maybe I'll be a cool uncle at some point. What about you, do you think you'll have kids in the future?

[Speaker 1] Maybe in the distant future. Right now I don't have enough money saved anyways. I have to focus on saving up I guess. So how's your girlfriend's cockatoo?

[Speaker 2] Yea it's definitely a good idea to be in a good financial position before even thinking about raising a family. My sister's cockatoo is doing great thanks, he's a funny old thing. I love the fact that his name is John, as it just sounds so ridiculously human!

[Speaker 1] Haha, that is a funny name for a cockatoo. Does he behave like a human too?

[Speaker 2] He does turn his head to the side when looking at me which makes me wonder what deep thing he's thinking, but he's probably just after some food! What is your cockatoo called?

My hobbies are reading and gardening.

I like to watch the discovery channel.

I enjoy seeing exotic birds. I wish I had a cockatoo as a pet. I do not have a pet.

I have a sister that owns a dog.

I do not have any children.

I work for Ford Motors company.

I have a pet cat.

I like going to the zoo. I like lions.

I have a girlfriend that owns a cockatoo. I thought about getting a dog as a pet. I want to get another cat next month.I have had a pet cat.

I do not have any children. I have a sister.

[Speaker 1] Have you decided to get one of my friend's kittens?

[Speaker 2] I'm thinking about it, but I'm planning on going on vacation in a week so It'd have to be next month

[Speaker 1] Alright, just keep me posted.  Where are you going on vacation?

[Speaker 2] Next Thursday, we're going to San Diego. I can't wait to visit the zoo there!

[Speaker 1] Nice! Have you ever been there before?  How good is their zoo?

[Speaker 2] Their zoo is pretty good! It's always crowded, of course, but they have pandas so I'm happy. I would say it's bigger than the DC zoo, but I like that the DC zoo has fewer people.

[Speaker 1] That sounds awesome.  I haven't been to the zoo in so long.  I wish I could go.

[Speaker 2] You should go with your sister! she can bring her dog. They probably have all kinds of exotic birds...

[Speaker 1] That's a great idea!  I'm not sure how good her dog would do around other animals though.  She always barks like crazy whenever she sees any kind of animal.

[Speaker 2] Oh, that's a good point. Maybe keep her away from the small rodent house and reptiles, eh?

[Speaker 1] For sure.  Hopefully she'll be more curious than aggressive.

[Speaker 2] Ever think about getting a dog yourself? I've been thinking about it and we could get dogs together!


I grew up in the city.
My favorite drink is iced tea.
I love visiting the zoo.
I have one cat that just had a kitten.
I just got a new hair cut and color.

I love listening to country music.

I live on a large corn and bean farm.

I like driving trucks and tractors are my favorite.

My favorite time of the year is winter.

My father is a preacher in church.

I am from the city.

My cat just had a kitten. I love going to the zoo. I dyed my cat's hair orange and black to look like a tiger. My hair is also black and orange.

I got the idea to color my hair and my cat's hair like a tiger from the zoo.

I enjoy warmer seasons.

I like country music.

I have a farm. I grow corn and beans. I have lots of animals on my farm. I want a cat.

I love the winter.

[Speaker 1] Hey just grabbed an ice tea and now ready to chat you up.

[Speaker 2] Cool, I am enjoying some country music.

[Speaker 1] Did you grow up in the country? I'm from the city.

[Speaker 2] Yes, I have a farm, a corn and bean farm.

[Speaker 1] Cool, any animals? I have a cat who just had a kitten, and I love the zoo.

[Speaker 2] I have a bunch of farm animals! I need a cat for al the critters.

[Speaker 1] I recently had my cat's fur dyed to match my hair. My new cut and color.

[Speaker 2] Cool, what color did you chose?

[Speaker 1] It's kind of like tiger stripes. I got the idea from the zoo.

[Speaker 2] Cool, what season is your favorite?

[Speaker 1] I like any season when it's warm enough to visit the zoo.

[Speaker 2] I am the opposite, I enjoy the winter.

I am from the city.

I enjoy warmer seasons.

I like country music.

I love the winter.

[Speaker 1] Who is your favorite country music artist?

[Speaker 2] I like Kenny Rogers, so sad when he passed away.

[Speaker 1] It really was. My parents used to listen to his music. Do you listen to his music while working on your farm?

[Speaker 2] Definitely! There's something with country music that make working more enjoyable. Do you like country music too?

[Speaker 1] I think it's alright. I'm more into pop. My cat is a big fan of Justin Bieber. That's a problem, but I indulge her on occasion.

[Speaker 2] She is one interesting cat for sure! Is her fur okay with the dye?

[Speaker 1] Yep! She looks fantastic. I was thinking of entering her into a feline beauty contest.

[Speaker 2] I hope she win! Did you dye her kitten too?

[Speaker 1] Not yet. The kitten is too young. She mostly just sleeps and eats.

[Speaker 2] Aw.. how old is she? Kitten are so precious, I like to watch kitten videos at night.

[Speaker 1] She's only a couple weeks old. Kitten videos are great. Have you watched the show Too Cute? It's full of kittens. We all watch it together.

[Speaker 2] I have not! I usually only watch short videos. Thanks for the recommendation, I will surely check that out.

I am from the city.

I enjoy warmer seasons.

I prefer pop music more than Country. My cat is a fan of Justin Bieber. I am not.

I watch Too Cute with my cats.

I like country music.

I love the winter.

I like Kenny Rogers.

[Speaker 1] My cat loves her hair dyed. I caught her staring at herself in a mirror.

[Speaker 2] Are you sure that's why she was staring? Just kidding! Hey, I forgot to tell you I'm going to look at adopting a cat of my own this weekend.

[Speaker 1] Aww, that's great. That will be one lucky cat. Thought of any names?

[Speaker 2] No, I feel like you have to meet a pet before you pick a name. I have looked at some color swatches for its hair dye, though. LOL

[Speaker 1] Oh, definitely. Are you familiar with cat breeds? Let me know if you want any input on the dyes ;)

[Speaker 2] Not really. I'm mainly just looking for a good mouser to protect the corn harvest from rodents.

[Speaker 1] That makes sense. That's one great thing about cats. About how much of your crop do the mice typically damage?

[Speaker 2] Usually just a few ears here and there, but it's gotten out of hand this year for some reason. Maybe they don't like the neighbor's garbage as much as they used to. LOL

[Speaker 1] Man, that sounds rough. Sounds like the cat will have their work cut out for them. Maybe get two! No worries about the cat bugging the animals?

[Speaker 2] I'm more worried about the animals bugging the cat. I'm going to have to be careful about introducing the cat to my hound, Jasper.

[Speaker 1] Oh, wow. How old is Jasper?

[Speaker 2] He's getting up there. Maybe 10 years old now? His vision isn't what it used to be. Sometimes he barks at me like I'm a stranger. You should hear him howl when I play Kenny Rogers, though!

I am from the city.

I enjoy warmer seasons.

I watch Too Cute with my cats.

I like country music.

I love the winter.

I am adopting a cat this weekend. I want to own a cat to protect my corn harvest from rodents.

I own a hound that I named Jasper. My pet dog is 10 years old. I play Kenny Rogers sometimes.

[Speaker 1] A friend of mine gave me a call three hours ago, and I mentioned that you were interested in a cat to catch mouses on your farm. They mentioned that an American Shorthair is a good cat breed for that purpose, and that you should consider getting one. Hopefully you can find one to adopt.

[Speaker 2] Thanks for the advice! I have been browsing different organizations with adoptions online. That gives me an angle to look for.

[Speaker 1] If other cats knew what kind of life it would have on the farm, they would probably envy it. My cat only knows of the life the cat you get will have. Since I've had my cat, it has only caught one mouse that somehow managed to get inside my place.

[Speaker 2] Aw, I'm sure your cat has a great life in other ways! Is your cat a pure bred?

[Speaker 1] I am not sure. I should ask the animal shelter that I got it from whether they know about this. All I found out when I got the cat was that its previous owner was an elderly woman that was becoming too sick to care for it. It originally had black and white hair before I dyed it.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, it'd be fun to find out if they have anymore information. I've been making a list of all the supplies I'll need when I bring my new cat home. So far I've got, dishes, quick-release collar, and carrier. What else do you think I'll need?

[Speaker 1] Perhaps a litter box to bring out at times when it's too dangerous for the cat to use the bathroom outside like in a thunderstorm. Other than that, I'm sure the cat can take care of itself. My cat lives like a celebrity. It gets all fancied up with dye, listens to Justin Bieber, and sometimes I let it eat some of my fancy meals that I cook.

[Speaker 2] See, your cat is the lucky on. Yes, definitely a litter box. Oh, and treats and toys for fun. Does your cat have any favorite toys?

[Speaker 1] I have a few little mouse stuffed animal mouses, but that's it. I hope my cat bred with a healthy cat. I don't know even know which cat in the neighborhood it bred with. Will you mind if your cat sleeps with you? My cat does that sometimes.

[Speaker 2] I don't mind. That sounds cozy. Jaspar never sleeps with me, and it gets cold out here in the country in the winters. Cuddling with a cat on those cold nights sounds just wonderful.

[Speaker 1] Cuddling with my cat provides such warmth. I was thinking of maybe one day bringing my cat to the zoo. I've seen YouTube videos of so many different kinds of animals being social with each other. Your cat will probably make some surprising connections with some of the animals on your farm.

[Speaker 2] I hope so. That'd be fun to watch. But mostly, I hope my new cat gets along with Jasper. I've been looking for an adult cat that has a positive history with dogs. I have had a few good hits, and feel hopeful that I'll be bringing home a kitty within a couple of days. I'm going to go shopping for essentials tomorrow. But no dye, although I bet your orange and black cat is a cutie.

I am from the city.

I enjoy warmer seasons.

My cat looks fantastic since I dyed her hair. I think I will enter her into a feline beauty contest. My cat's kitten is too young to dye. I adopted my cat from the animal shelter.

I watch Too Cute with my cats.

Sometimes I feed my cat the fancy meals I cook for myself.

I have a few toy mice for my cat. My cat sometimes sleeps with me.

I might bring my cat to the zoo.

I like country music.

I love the winter.

I already have supplies for the cat I am going to adopt. My cat doesn't sleep with me. I wish it would on cold nights. I'm looking for an adult cat that has a positive history with dogs. I am hopeful I will have a cat within a couple of days.

[Speaker 1] Have you finished shopping for essential cat supplies? Have you found a cat to adopt yet?

[Speaker 2] There is a cat up for adoption at a shelter near here. An adult male, fixed. The shelter says he has lived with pets and kids. So I am going to meet him tomorrow. They are letting me bring Jasper to meet him tomorrow.

[Speaker 1] I hope Jasper likes the cat! Hounds are pretty friendly with cats though. Terriers tend to have more of a problem.

[Speaker 2] Jasper is good natured and mature. I think it will work out. How is that kitten doing? Have you named it yet?

[Speaker 1] Yes! The kitten is a boy, his name is Hamish! He has orange hair. I think he's going to be a fairly big boy.

[Speaker 2] What a cute name. Hamish sounds like a good name for a big tom cat. Where did you get that name?

[Speaker 1] Did you see the movie Braveheart? William Wallace's best friend Hamish was a great big guy with light hair and beard.

[Speaker 2] I did not see that one. I sort of thought the name was Scottish. I know I've heard it before, but i can't remember where. Do you plan to keep him or adopt him?

[Speaker 1] We'll keep him. It'll be nice to have a kitten around the house. What kind of hound is Jasper?

[Speaker 2] I don't exactly know. He looks like that hound dog from Lady and the Tramp. LoL. What a lame way to describe his breed.

[Speaker 1] Haha! We used to have a Basset hound. Her name was Rosie. She was the best dog ever.

[Speaker 2] I love dogs and cats. I never understood you had to be a dog-person or a cat-person.  Y'know?


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 am a meat eater.
I like running.
I wear pants.
My parents grew up in alaska.
I work as a programmer.

I am a zoo keeper. I love animals.

I have a raccoon and a bearded dragon for pets.

I live on the west coast. I fly kites.

I have two cars - both of them are Mustangs.

I have a brother. He owns a grocery store here. I always go to my brother's store for food.

I love eating animals. I live in Alaska.

I don't own a car. I run to get from place to place.

I don't go to the grocery store. I hunt and forage for my food. I am not that good at hunting or foraging. I am a programmer. I am not athletic.

[Speaker 1] Hey there! Just taking a break from being a zoo keeper! It's hard work,but I love animals!

[Speaker 2] Nice! I love animals, too! Especially when they're for dinner.

[Speaker 1] Don't know how a racoon or a bearded dragon would taste? Those are my pets.

[Speaker 2] Raccoons can be pretty tasty, depends on how fat they are. I eat them alot in alaska.

[Speaker 1] Guess you can't fly kites in alaska? I fly kites on the west coast here!

[Speaker 2] You can but you just gotta make sure to wear warm pants because it's cold up here.

[Speaker 1] I have two cars both are mustangs. The engines would probably freeze in alaska!

[Speaker 2] Probably. I don't own a car up here. Just run around wearing pants between villages.

[Speaker 1] Guess the nearest grocery store is far away! My brother owns one here.

[Speaker 2] Don't know! I try to forage for vegetables and hunt for meat like polar bear.

[Speaker 1] Woah! That's really outdoorsy! I go to my brothers grocery corner botega store for my food needs!

[Speaker 2] I'm not successful, tho. Us programmers aren't exactly the most athletic.

I am a zoo keeper. I love animals.

I live on the west coast. I fly kites.

[Speaker 1] Have you had any luck hunting lately?

[Speaker 2] Not this month. Last week trip I even came back totally empty handed. I might need to go to grocery store soon.

[Speaker 1] Maybe. Or you could use a service like Door Dash. If you wanted to make it more like hunting, you could chase down the car or hide in a bush and pounce on the delivery person.

[Speaker 2] LOL! Please don't turn me into a criminal. I never used Door Dash or similar services before. Watch a video on how a delivery person spits on the order and now I have trust issue.

[Speaker 1] Ew. Yeah, that's horrible. I've heard sometimes people at restaurants do that, too, so I try to be super nice to them.

[Speaker 2] Yes, people probably won't do things like that unprovoked. Have your brother shared or experienced stories like that at his store?

[Speaker 1] At his store, it's more things like people will try to pocket little things and not pay for them. Or they will fill a drink cup, drink some of it, then refill it and pay.

[Speaker 2] That's sucks. I read somewhere that store owners rarely reports things like that since it doesn't worth the efforts and complications that might arise. Is that true?

[Speaker 1] Yeah, it's true. It's a lot of paperwork and phone calls. It's not worth all that for a candy bar. Better to just keep an eye on those people when they come into your store.

[Speaker 2] I shouldn't own a grocery store then. I might get too tempted to hurt those people.

[Speaker 1] That's understandable. Store owning isn't for everyone. We get punks pulling things at the zoo, too. People harass the animals and leave garbage everywhere.

[Speaker 2] I don't understand people who just harass without any reason. Garbage too! Garbage bins are everywhere!

I am a zoo keeper. I love animals.

I live on the west coast. I fly kites.

I try to be super nice to people at restaurants.

I like to go hunting.

[Speaker 1] What kind of animals are you hunting for this season?

[Speaker 2] Usually moose and deer, but I'm thinking of trying bear this year. Should fill the freezer nicely.

[Speaker 1] That sounds dangerous! Are you sure you can hunt a bear?

[Speaker 2] Sure, with the right weapon you can hunt anything.  I'm not the best hunter yet, though, so I'm thinking of taking someone more experienced along as well.

[Speaker 1] That's a good idea. Wouldn't want you to get Leo DiCaprio'ed if you know what I mean. Is bear tasty? I've never had it.

[Speaker 2] If you get it in the right season it's delicious. It has a very strong flavor. That's probably hard for you to imagine being an animal lover, isn't it?

[Speaker 1] I love animals, but I don't mind eating them as long as they are killed in a humane way. I would go crazy without a good steak every now and then. I just make sure to get my food from good sources where I know they treat the animals right.

[Speaker 2] I  agree with getting responsibly sourced food. Is that the sort of store your brother owns?

[Speaker 1] Exactly! My brother stocks his store with food from local farms. It's the best! Are there good grocery stores in Alaska?

[Speaker 2] Well, there are....but they can be a pain to get to during some months. That's why I've been working so hard to learn to take care of myself.  Plus it's a great way to help tame my temper.

[Speaker 1] I'm glad to hear that. Have you ever been to any anger management classes?

[Speaker 2] Not yet. It's been suggested to me before, but I feel so ridiculous going to them.

I am a zoo keeper. I love animals.

I live on the west coast. I fly kites.

I watch movies. I have never eaten bear meat.

[Speaker 1] I found a responsibly sourced bear meat producer and it was pretty tasty like you mentioned.

[Speaker 2] I'm glad you liked it! I know it's not very common, but it's meat like any other animal. I'm thinking of making some deer and bison jerky soon. Do you like jerky?

[Speaker 1] I sure do that sounds great please save me some! Did you hunt them yourself?

[Speaker 2] Yeah, and I need to use the meat soon. And it's much much cheaper to make it yourself. Jerky can be expensive. I'm sure you've seen the prices at your brother's store if he carries it.

[Speaker 1] Oh okay I see, and you bet I have they are so expensive. Does making jerky provide some distraction from your stressful life?

[Speaker 2] The prep and eating it does! The cook time is hours and hours, so that's not very good for getting my mind off of things. They're opening a new store about 10 minutes from me. That's a big deal around here. I wanted to see if I could hunt and forage to survive, but it's nice to know I have an easily-accessible store nearby now.

[Speaker 1] That makes it all the better, all that hard work! That sounds awesome, really convenient. I wish we had more snack machines at the zoo for that exact reason. With practice you will be great.

[Speaker 2] I do ok I guess for my relatively limited experience. I think hunting helps with my anger management -- it's very peaceful when you're not tracking an animal, plus a lot of work goes into it. It's a good way to expend energy. How do you manage your stresses?

[Speaker 1] I bet it is a good release, and helps with concentration. I usually just like to hang out with my pets or work on my cars. My Mustangs keep my hands full. Trying to put a turbo in the old one.

[Speaker 2] It must be a great feeling to know about cars. Before I moved here, I commuted an hour and a half each way, and I was always scared something was going to happen to the car I had then and cost an arm and a leg to fix. When you know how to do it yourself, it's no big deal. Parts aren't nearly as expensive as labor.

[Speaker 1] It makes me feel a lot better and more self-sufficient for sure. That is a long drive for anyone, I understand. It sure keeps the cost down but it takes so long when I do it.

[Speaker 2] Oh, yeah, I guess if you have to fix a car out of necessity versus hobby, it's a little more stressful, but it's nice to know how to do it! I don't know how to change a windshield wiper. I'm useless with cars. I do see a man around town who rides his "pet" moose. Maybe I should do that.

I am a zoo keeper. I love animals.

I live on the west coast. I fly kites.

I am an animal lover. I eat meat. I buy responsibly sourced meat products. I buy locally sourced bear meat.

My brother has a store.

I work at the zoo.

I like to work on cars, particularly Mustangs.

I like to go hunting. I have experience hunting moose and deer. I want to hunt bear. I am not an experienced hunter. I have eaten bear meat. I make deer and bison jerky.

I have trust issues with delivery personals. I am short tempered. I want to be self-sufficient. I am ashamed about my anger management problems. I'm in anger management.

[Speaker 1] One of the bears got loose at the zoo today!

[Speaker 2] That's CRAZY! Are you okay?

[Speaker 1] I'm fine, and I don't think anyone got hurt...but there's probably a zookeeper or two who's out of a job!

[Speaker 2] Oh for sure. How does a bear even get loose?

[Speaker 1] Apparently it only takes one guy to be lazy and leave the door unlocked...he was going to grab his walkie talkie bc he left it behind, but he said he got distracted with something else. If I had been there, I might have taken the bear home, lol!

[Speaker 2] Oh man, he's so getting fired. Did people start screaming? Ahaha, and keep him as a pet, wow he'd be hard to hide.

[Speaker 1] Of course they were screaming, they're used to seeing him in the enclosure from far away...he's bigger than people expect! And maybe I'm terrible but I could easily hide a bear...in my freezer!

[Speaker 2] Bet some of the kids were either super excited or super terrified. AHA that's the first thought that crossed my mind but didn't want to sound rougeish.

[Speaker 1] Oh i'm sure some kids thought he was a big toy! But it's really good that no one got hurt, can you imagine the lawsuits? And I knew we had similar brain waves about the bear! I try to stick to locally sourced meat...you can't get more local than your workplace!

[Speaker 2] Imagine a big teddy bear come at you and everyone's screaming their heads off. It is super lucky that no one got hurt. Great minds think alike ;) HAH that's jokes, homegrown and fed

[Speaker 1] You know all about staying local and homegrown! How is the summer foraging, find any good mushrooms?

[Speaker 2] Summer's been great, I've been hunting with some friends. Gained quite a bit of weight over winter, huntings great at shedding it. How have you been?