I was born in india.

I was 14 when my family migrated to united states.

I have a master's degree in business.

I like to play sports especially tennis.

I love to cook.

I 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 love to cook and bake everyday. I cook a lot of typical Indian cuisine. I would like to have an Indian cuisine business.

I like warm summer weather. I am from the South of India.

I play a lot of sports but mostly tennis. I love Serena Williams.

I like that tennis builds muscle and stamina.

I don't cook. I like country music.

I live on a farm in a rural area.

I like the winter season the best.

I drive trucks for a living. It makes me very tired.

[Speaker 1] Hello. Tried any new recipes lately?

[Speaker 2] Hi I dont cook but I like jamming to country music. What do you like doing?

[Speaker 1] I basically cook and bake everyday absolutely love it.

[Speaker 2] Oh thats cool I live in rural area with farm so I relate so much with cooking.

[Speaker 1] I usually cook typical indian cuisine. Thinking of turning it into a business.

[Speaker 2] I like winter in all 4 seasons which one do you prefer the most?

[Speaker 1] Well I am from the south of india. So I like warm summer weather.

[Speaker 2] What else do you like to do in your free time.

[Speaker 1] I play sports of all sorts. Tennis mostly. Love serena williams!

[Speaker 2] Why did you started likely teniss.

[Speaker 1] Really builds muscle and stamina! You should try!

[Speaker 2] Thats nice but I do drive trucks as my job so thats very tiring already for me.

I don't cook. I like country music.

I live on a farm in a rural area.

I like the winter season the best.

[Speaker 1] I meant to ask you who your favorite country singers are. Do you like the old or newer country music?

[Speaker 2] I like the older country must. Mostly, because it's what I grew up listening to. A lot of the newer music sounds more like pop music. I like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Darius Rucker. Do you listen to country?

[Speaker 1] Not very much, but an older lady in the city I grew up in used to listen to it when she watched us neighborhood kids in the '90s, so I am very familiar with Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and others. Darius Rucker I mainly only know from Hootie and the Blowfish. Do you like any other kinds of music?

[Speaker 2] I do. I enjoy rock and metal. My partner is in a rock band, so lately I've been listening to a lot, especially when driving.

[Speaker 1] That is wonderful. I love rock. I like some metal but I have never been able to get into death metal. Does your partner sing or play an instrument in the band?

[Speaker 2] He write, he sings and plays rhythm guitar - he's quite busy. The band is called EXHALE, if you'd be interested. The most popular song is Count The Days. There's a music video and everything!

[Speaker 1] Wow, that is great. I will look it up! How is the farm? Do you have animals or crops? Or both?

[Speaker 2] There is both, chicken, ducks, pigs, goats. We do corn and strawberries, pumpkins.

[Speaker 1] Lovely. Do you ever open it up to the public for strawberry or pumpkin picking? Could be a good source of additional income.

[Speaker 2] We usually let friends and family come and help us harvest and allow them to take what they'd like. We all win that way. Getting outside to enjoy tennis, these days? The weather has been beautiful as of late.

[Speaker 1] Not very recently, but I need to before all these muffins and breads I've been baking take up permanent residence on my hips! Not that I mind too much, but it's a balance for sure.

[Speaker 2] I hear that, it's tough getting old! I eat one baked good and I feel like I gain 10 pounds.

I grew up in a city in the 1990s and I'm not a fan of country music. I'm a big fan of rock music but don't really like death metal music.

I've gained some weight recently.

I don't cook. I like country music. I'm a fan of older country music that I grew up listening to. I like rock and metal music.

I live on a farm in a rural area. I own a working farm. I like to share my crops with friends and family.

I like the winter season the best.

I'm in a relationship with a man.

[Speaker 1] What is the best and worst thing about owning your own farm?

[Speaker 2] Definitely the food, though it's wasted on me since i can't cook. My husband is a great cook, though!

[Speaker 1] Do you eat a lot of what you grow/raise?  I love cooking/baking personally.

[Speaker 2] I do. We mostly just deal with produce, but we have some hens for our eggs. Eggs straight from a chicken is the best.

[Speaker 1] I agree. I've always kept chickens myself. Currently we have 14.  My baking is so much better with their eggs.

[Speaker 2] That's amazing! Aren't they the best? What do you like to bake?

[Speaker 1] Mostly a lot of rices. I cook primarily Indian food and it's a lot of rice.

[Speaker 2] Oh I didn't realize you could bake rice. I know nothing lol

[Speaker 1] Haha, well, as long as you don't burn boiling water you're doing OK.

[Speaker 2] Haha! Now that is funny. Maybe you can give my husband some cooking lessons in Indian cuisine.

[Speaker 1] I would love to. I'm hoping to run a business one day with my cooking.

[Speaker 2] That sounds so incredible, but it must be really stressful.

I've gained some weight recently.

I love cooking and baking. I have 14 chickens. I use their eggs in my baking. I hope to open a business using my cooking skills someday.

I live on a farm in a rural area. I own a working farm. Our farm grows produce and has chickens for eggs. I like to share my crops with friends and family.

I like the winter season the best.

I can't cook, but my husband can.

[Speaker 1] I'm going to try a new recipe tonight. Want to hear about it?

[Speaker 2] I'd love to, but you're gonna have to explain to me how things work because as you know, I'm not a cook at all!

[Speaker 1] No problem. I am planning to make dahl using a pressure cooker to ensure the lentils are soft and delicate. Then make a pilaf rice and some tandoori chicken. I wish I had a tandoor though.

[Speaker 2] What a tandoor? Is it similar to a pressure cooker?

[Speaker 1] No, a tandoor is a special type of oven which they use in India to make tandoori chicken. It helps give it its flavour. It is made from clay.

[Speaker 2] Oh I see! I've never used a pressure cooker before. Does it cook other things other than lentils? I hear it makes the cooking go much faster.

[Speaker 1] Yes, you can do lots of things in pressure cookers like stews and soups. Most of the time, I use it to soften meat. I love putting my lamb shanks in there. It makes the meat fall right off the bone. Do you have a pressure cooker?

[Speaker 2] I don't, but hearing what you're saying makes me want to purchase one for my husband. He's an avid cook but sometimes that makes the cooking process a lot longer than I want!

[Speaker 1] I would recommend a pressure cooker. It is a great item for beginner cooks. You throw it all in, pop the lid on and wait for the whistle really. I gave one to my sister for Christmas and she uses more often than me now.

[Speaker 2] Maybe that will be gateway for me to start cooking. Any brands/models you'd recommend?

[Speaker 1] Yes I agree. You could let your husband do all the fancy sides while you take care of the main item in the pressure cooker. What recipes does your husband like to do?

[Speaker 2] He likes to cook asian food. Lots of prep work. But I'm a big fan of the end results most of the time!

I've gained some weight recently.

I am familiar with cooking.I am familiar with cooking devices. I am familiar with pressure cookers.

I like the winter season the best.

I can't cook, but my husband can. I have never used a pressure cooker.

I am married to a man that likes to cook. I am impatient. I have a husband who likes Asian food.

[Speaker 1] I found a lot of beginner recipes online for you to try. If your husband likes Asian food I found a few recipes you may want to try. Most pressure cookers also make rice.

[Speaker 2] Oh my! Thank you so much for that. Which recipe do you think I should start with?

[Speaker 1] I think shrimp fried rice would be a good place to start.  It's simple and not a lot of ingredients. What do you think?

[Speaker 2] Does it have eggs in it? We grow our own eggs so that might be the perfect starting point.

[Speaker 1] Yes, it contains eggs.  I think you would do well with the fried rice. It's best to cook the rice the day before.

[Speaker 2] I didn't know that. Why cook the rice beforehand? Is it better to age rice or something?

[Speaker 1] The rice needs to be cool before adding to the pan.  Are you able to take a passenger along in you truck?

[Speaker 2] Oh! That makes since. I didn't realize that the temperature made a difference when frying rice. As for the truck, Yes I can. But, depending on what company I'm working for at the time, they often set restrictions on passengers.

[Speaker 1] The rice tends to stick together if it's warm.  I would like to ride along with you sometime when you're able.

[Speaker 2] I actually have a scheduled haul for next Wednesday. Do you want to come along for that ride? It should take about five hours.

[Speaker 1] Sure, I'm free that day.  What time do I need to meet you?

[Speaker 2] I'm not sure the exact time I'm supposed to pick up my load. I would guess around 7am but I can let you know tomorrow when I get my invoice.


I love going on cruises.

I learned how to swim when I was five years old.

I liked debate club the most in school.

I do computer programming for a living.

I just got a new job yesterday.

I am a vegan.

I love animals.

I used to be a veterinarian, but I quit to travel abroad.

I sing for a living.

I like to blog.

I participated in debates.
I loved to swim when I was young.
I love to go on cruises.
I love politics.

I am a vegan.

I have always loved playing with animals.

I used to be a veterinarian. I travel for a living.

I am a cruise ship singer. I have my own blogs.

I didn't like to debate. I hate politics. I don't believe in politics.

[Speaker 1] Hello there how was your day.

[Speaker 2] Not bad,and you?

[Speaker 1] Fine too,i was busy with debate preperation.

[Speaker 2] I was busy being an angry vegan,making some food.

[Speaker 1] I love swimming when I was young what about you?

[Speaker 2] I used to love playing with animals,still do.

[Speaker 1] What is your hubby?

[Speaker 2] I used to be veterinarian,now I travel the world.

[Speaker 1] Great, what I love to do here is going on cruises.

[Speaker 2] I sing on cruise ships,and write about it on my blogs.

[Speaker 1] Great but do you like to debate when you were in school?

[Speaker 2] Not really I hate politics I just dont believe in them never have.

[Speaker 1] Poilitics is good am also a big fan of politics.

[Speaker 2] Thats cool to each their own.

I am a vegan.

[Speaker 1] I think I just may book a cruise and was wondering what you thought of me going on your cruise. I was thinking it would be fun to see your gig.

[Speaker 2] that would be great, you should definitely come! at least we can both agree that we love cruises!

[Speaker 1] I can't wait to go on my next cruise!  I have to check out your blogs.  I bet you have a lot of stories!

[Speaker 2] yeah, I have started getting into blogging about vegan recipes. when was the last time you participated in debates?

[Speaker 1] A few days ago.  I have another one coming up next week.  So whats your latest vegan recipe on your blog?  I'm interested in trying some new recipes too!

[Speaker 2] I see, i hope the debate goes well for you. It's a vegan chicken recipe, it was inspired the food that I ate when I travelled last year.

[Speaker 1] Where did you travel to that gave you that inspiration?

[Speaker 2] I went to Greece. It was a fun trip and I saw loads of animals which was a bonus. Where did you go for your last cruise?

[Speaker 1] We did the western caribbean.  It was so beautiful and fun.  I'd love to do a European one or one around the Hawaiian islands!

[Speaker 2] I remember going on a cruise around the Hawaiian islands, I will never forget that trip. You would've loved to go swimming there when you were younger!

[Speaker 1] I know its beautiful!  I wish I could have gone sooner in my life.  I'm totally going to make it happen some day!

[Speaker 2] You should, I could probably get you some sort of discount for travel because of my job.

I participated in debates. I participated in debates few days ago. Another debate will be next week. I'm interested in trying some new recipes.

I loved to swim when I was young.

I love to go on cruises.

I love politics.

I am going to go on cruise. My last cruise was in the Western Caribbean.  I'd love to do a European cruise or one around the Hawaiian islands. I wish I could have gone sooner in my life.

I am a vegan.

I am a cruise ship singer. I go on the cruise. I love cruises.

I have a blog about vegan recipes.

I travelled last year. I went to Greece.  I saw lots of animals. I was on a cruise around the Hawaiian islands.

[Speaker 1] So do you have any guesses what country you will visit next?

[Speaker 2] As soon as the cruise lines open up again, I'd like to go to Alaska!  I'd love to go whale-watching whenever I'm not working in the lounge.

[Speaker 1] That sounds like a lot of fun! Is there a certain time of year that is best for whale watching?

[Speaker 2] I've heard Summer is the best time.  It would be great to see something different, my last trip was to Greece which was beautiful but full of tourists..

[Speaker 1] Do you sing different music depending on where the ship is traveling? I imagine people would want that if you are visiting Hawaii. What about Alaskan songs?

[Speaker 2] You know that's a great question!  I'll have to look up some Alaskan songs.  I usually do the classic favorites that people always request, and then we'll feature some local performers to show off the culture of the region.  We had some beautiful dancers come on board and perform when we toured Hawaii.

[Speaker 1] Oh, that is lovely! I really need to book a Hawaiian cruise! I am ready to get my swimming game on again!

[Speaker 2] Oh you definitely should! It's so gorgeous there.  I know you love to swim, have you ever been surfing?  There are tons of classes you can take there!

[Speaker 1] Haha! I think I fell off the board a few times when I was younger! Have you become a surfing pro with all that time at sea?

[Speaker 2] I gave it a try, but it was a lot harder than I thought.  I preferred the diving classes, there are so many cool fish and other animals to see.

[Speaker 1] Do you ever fish? I bet there are some yummy and interesting ones out there! I jest, I know you are vegan. But you can catch and release.

[Speaker 2] Haha no I could never fish, even as catch and release. When I visited Hawaii though everyone ate fish and my friends said it was the best they ever had.  I'm sure when you visit you could pick up some new recipes to try.

I loved to swim when I was young. I tried surfing when I was young, but never got good at it.

I love to go on cruises.

I love politics.

I think fish is delicious to eat.

I am a vegan.

I am a cruise ship singer. I work in a lounge on a cruise ship. I go on the cruise. I love cruises.

I have a blog about vegan recipes.

I travelled last year. I went to Greece.  I think Greece is a beautiful country.  I don't enjoy being around a lot of tourists. I saw lots of animals. I was on a cruise around the Hawaiian islands. I think Hawaii is a gorgeous place.

I want to go to Alaska.  I like whale-watching.

I like to sing classic songs that people know.

I enjoy scuba diving.  I think learning to surf is hard. I enjoy viewing fish and wild animals. I do not fish.  I place high value on all life.

[Speaker 1] I think I'm going to try a new recipe for salmon for dinner tonight.  I need to stay in shape so when I finally do get to go a cruise I'll be looking good!

[Speaker 2] What are you making for dinner?

[Speaker 1] Well I am going to make salmon on the grill, with lemon and dill! I am going to make a kale salad to go along with it. I am not sure how it will taste but it is healthy!

[Speaker 2] I bet the salmon will be great for you since you love fish. I've had good kale and bad kale, so it's a coin flip! You going to be able to keep this up?

[Speaker 1] Honestly, I am not sure. I love food so much. Do you have any tips for maintaining? You must have a very healthy diet being a vegan.

[Speaker 2] You really need to find the foods that you enjoy. It might take a little time. No one will stay healthy eating food they hate.

[Speaker 1] I think I get bored of the food easily when I am dieting. I need to switch it up. Do you have any exciting recipes?

[Speaker 2] I make some really good kale chips. They are healthy, crunchy, and tasty. Those sound any good>

[Speaker 1] hmm, tell me more! How do you make them? Do you add any type of seasoning to them?

[Speaker 2] Whatever seasoning you want. I like curry, jerk, and lemon-pepper. Just toss with a little oil and bake in the oven

[Speaker 1] OK, I will definitely try it! Potato chips are my downfall, so this sounds like a much healthier alternative.

[Speaker 2] I don't even buy chips. If they are here, I eat them all. So I just don't even let them in the home.

I love to go on cruises.

I love politics.

I am trying to eat healthy because I am going on a cruise and want to look good.

I own a grill. I love fish and food. I get bored of food when dieting. I love eating potato chips.

I am a vegan.

I have a blog about vegan recipes.

I have to limit buying potato chips because I have poor impulse control.

[Speaker 1] I just went on a short cruise around Greece and had a great time!

[Speaker 2] That sounds awesome. I've been to Greece and it is truly beautiful. What was your favorite spot that you visited?

[Speaker 1] I loved all the Aegean islands -- especially seeing the terraced coastal villages with tile roofs! When you sing on cruises, how much of your time is taken up with work and how much free time do you have to enjoy the cruise yourself?

[Speaker 2] It is a lot of work. I would say 90% of the time I'm doing work but is it really work when you love going on cruises? I could probably get you a job on the same cruises that I work on. Would you be interested? It's an awesome job!

[Speaker 1] Sounds like something I should look into. Cooking is a hobby of mine.

[Speaker 2] There is always need for chefs on a cruise ship! About the only thing people do on a cruise is eat, drink, and check out exotic locations. Would you want to work in a Kitchen or do you just prefer it as a hobby?

[Speaker 1] I think I'd enjoy working in the kitchen, if it's not too fast-paced for me to keep up with. Maybe a sous chef doing prep or something.

[Speaker 2] It really depends on how full the cruise ship is. I would say about 50% of the cruises are full. Sometimes, its nearly empty. Those are the best cruises to be working because you don't end up doing much work at all!

[Speaker 1] That sounds great! But I think I could get into the swing of things pretty quickly, so long as I'm doing something like ingredient prep that needs to be done fast but doesn't involve a lot of multi-tasking.

[Speaker 2] Next time I see the head chef, I'll ask him. I'm sure he will be interested.

[Speaker 1] Thanks so much for offering to do this! I'm really looking forward to it. Where does the ship mostly sail?

[Speaker 2] All over the Atlantic ocean! Our primary spot is Caribbean locations as those trips are shorter trips.


I have 2 brothers older than me.

My dad was a farmer back in the day.

I recently moved to a new city.

I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.

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

My father was a farmer.
I have two older brothers.

I drink alcohol.

I do not like dealing with customers. I am a mechanic.

My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby. I am in a relationship.

My name is Mark.

I am not sociable.

[Speaker 1] Hi, how's it going?

[Speaker 2] Hey I'm good just knocked back a six pack with lunch.

[Speaker 1] Haha, nice, you must be feeling pretty good. Lol.

[Speaker 2] It's what gets me through the day as a mechanic dealing with customers.

[Speaker 1] Right, my dad used to be a farmer, and he drank a lot too.

[Speaker 2] We have a baby coming I'm hoping it won't be alcoholic like me and dad.

[Speaker 1] Well, just do what you know is right buddy.

[Speaker 2] Definitely not going to name it mark after myself!

[Speaker 1] One of my 2 older brothers is a mark... It's not a bad name though.

[Speaker 2] Well, I just would prefer that this kid turns out right unlike the rest of us.

[Speaker 1] Haha, we all are going to have problems though right?

[Speaker 2] My main problem is dealing with other people.

I drink alcohol.

My name is Mark.

I am not sociable.

[Speaker 1] My brother Mark said to name your kid Mark if it's a boy. It's a strong name he says!

[Speaker 2] Your brother bears the same name as me? What a coincidence!

[Speaker 1] Yes! My oldest brother does! He is my best friend!

[Speaker 2] That's just super cool. Does he have children?

[Speaker 1] He does! My niece is 5 years old!

[Speaker 2] Wow! That's just great. I wish I had a niece. What's her name?

[Speaker 1] Her name is Ella! She loves to play soccer with me! Do you know if your baby is going to be a girl or a boy yet?

[Speaker 2] I can't say for sure but my partner thinks he is going to be a boy. She says she can tell by the way he kicks

[Speaker 1] Aw that is sweet! I don't think I will have kids for a while.

[Speaker 2] Why? Kids are fun to have. They show you the beauty of life. I think it would do a lot of good for you to have kids

[Speaker 1] I am single and still very young! I have lots of time to think about having kids!

[Speaker 2] Oh! I understand you now. Are you a student?

My father was a farmer.

I like to play soccer with my brother's little girl.

I don't have any children and I'm not planning on having them anytime soon.

I'm not in a relationship and I'm young.

I drink alcohol.

My dad was an alcoholic. We are expecting a baby boy. I am in a relationship.

My name is Mark.

I am not sociable.

[Speaker 1] I hope when I have kids they are exactly like my niece Ella who is the sweetest little girl. She's not a bad soccer player, too!

[Speaker 2] Every kid is different I just hope mine likes cars like me.

[Speaker 1] Well, it will probably help that you're having a boy. I bet if you start him young he'll fall in love with it. You could even take him to work!

[Speaker 2] That would be great and mabye some day  we could run a father and son shop

[Speaker 1] Definitely. Not to sound critical, but hopefully having your son there reduces your need for alcohol.

[Speaker 2] It may help if I had my own shop and didnt have a boss breathing down my neck

[Speaker 1] Not sure that is something you can count on. I think the pressure of parenting is one reason I am not one myself.

[Speaker 2] Its not like im an alchoholic like my dad.  I do drink from time to time but not to excess like him

[Speaker 1] That's also part of the fun of being an uncle: I can spend time with the kid and then give them back. Do you have a favorite kind of car to work on?

[Speaker 2] ok, so we are just going to gloss over you judging me for drinking... Yea I like older muscle cars from the 70s.do not want children because you are afraid your going to mess them up?

[Speaker 1] If you want to discuss it further, we can; it is entirely up to you. Muscle cars are great. I know I would feel a lot of pressure as a parent. I kind of hope I get to the point where I'm with the right person and am confident we can give the kid a great life.

[Speaker 2] Parenting cant be that hard.  People have been parents since Man first started.  I think its all about being relxed and treating them like people and no coddling them all the time.  And yes Muscle cars are great Im working on restoring a 67 Chevelle SS in my spare time

My father was a farmer.

I like to play soccer with my brother's little girl named Ella. She is sweet and plays soccer.

I am a man.

I drink alcohol. I drink but not to excess.

My name is Mark.

I am not sociable.

I am going to have a son. I am a man.

I like older muscle cars from the 70s.

I'm working on restoring a 67 Chevelle SS in my spare time.

[Speaker 1] How's work on the Chevelle going?

[Speaker 2] It's going really well. Pretty much still working on the body at this point, it had a lot of damage from sitting over all of the years. I've been doing a lot of bondo work currently.

[Speaker 1] That is great that you are making progress! Following passions are important. I bet you can't wait to teach your son all about the family trade!

[Speaker 2] Yeah, when he gets old enough, I'm gonna' teach him everything his old man knows. Hopefully he's as interested in working on cars as I am, and maybe a little less interested in the drink.

[Speaker 1] Yeah that has never been my think but you are doing good, despite everything you're going through. It's easier for me, I don't have anyone watching my every move like you. At least you don't come home to an empty house..

[Speaker 2] Yeah, things aren't going too bad. I just need to stay focused on what's important. But, after a long days work and dealing with customers, it's hard to come home and be excited about anything other than having a drink or two and relaxing. But you're right, I should appreciate what I have at home maybe a little more.

[Speaker 1] I know what you mean. I am so grateful to have my niece to bring some youthful fun into my boring life. She has gotten so good at scoring on me! Maybe she can babysit your son someday.

[Speaker 2] Actually, that would be really helpful. It's hard finding a babysitter we can trust, and I know I can trust YOUR judgement at least! That should make things a little easier in the future. Just wish I could take more time away from work to be home.

[Speaker 1] I am so happy to help! I am sure Mark wouldn't mind. I understand that. Maybe you should be a farmer like my father was, then you could literally work from home! Imagine restoring cars and driving them through private fields. What a dream!

[Speaker 2] Haha, I don't know a thing about farming. I think I'll stick with the one and only thing I was good at. I know cars, and cars know me! We speak the same language. I think that's what I'll be remembered for, I hope.

[Speaker 1] Fair enough haha, just thought I would mention it. I hope to find a passion like you. Maybe one day you could teach me a thing or two!

[Speaker 2] I mean, what kinda' car you got, and what's wrong with it? Bring it by, sometime. I'll show you how to diagnose some basic problems, and show you the routes to go about fixing it yourself. You'll save yourself a lot of money, in the long run.

My father was a farmer.

I have two older brothers. My brother Mark is my best friend. My brother has a little girl who is 5 years old. I have a niece.

I am a man. I live alone.

I do not like working on cars.

I don't have a strong passion for anything.

My name is Mark.

I am not sociable.

I am going to have a son. I am a man.

I like older muscle cars from the 70s.

I love working on cars. I drink a lot.

I am looking for a trustworthy babysitter. I work a lot. I work in the car industry. Cars are my only passion.

[Speaker 1] Oh and about babysitting, I got a chance to ask Mark. He said Ella would love to babysit your son. Just let me know if you ever need her to come over, she's the best babysitter I could imagine.

[Speaker 2] That sounds great! We'll really need someone we can rely on when the baby gets here.

[Speaker 1] Just keep ker in mind, she would love to do it.  How's your Chevelle coming along?

[Speaker 2] Slowly but surely. I'm not spending a lot of money on it, but I keep an eye out for parts on Craigslist and Ebay, and occasionally visiting salvage yards. My only concern with Ella is that 5 seems awfully young.

[Speaker 1] I imagine parts are hard to come by.  Those are still popular cars and worth quite a bit when restored.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, it's just a slow, steady project that I'm doing on the side. I'm in no hurry. Re Ella, are you sure she's capable of caring for a baby at such a young age?

[Speaker 1] I must have mispoke if I said she is 5, she is 13. Sorry.

[Speaker 2] Ah, that sounds more like it. I was wondering if Mark had more than one little girl, and Ella and the 5-year-old were two different kids.

[Speaker 1] No, she is the only one. I would like to see the Chevelle sometime.

[Speaker 2] Sure, you should come on over any time we're both off work and take a look at it! I'll enjoy having a chance to show it off! Might have a few beers too!

[Speaker 1] That sounds like a plan to me, Just let me know when you're free.

[Speaker 2] I'll be free this weekend. Hit me up if you are too!


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

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 have a mother who is a doctor.

I read.  I am in high school.

I live in a small town.
I want money.
I have finished high school.

[Speaker 1] Hello there, how your day.

[Speaker 2] Hey, I'm a little stressed actually. :(.

[Speaker 1] Sorry may be you should come and see my mum she is a doctor.

[Speaker 2] No, it isnt that serious. Thanks though. Just sick of this town.

[Speaker 1] Why do you say that?

[Speaker 2] It is just so tiny and I want to see more of the world!.

[Speaker 1] I can help you out am a kind person.

[Speaker 2] Do you have money to give me? No strings? Lol. Because that's what would be helpful.

[Speaker 1] I dont have money my dad is only a fireman.

[Speaker 2] I thought you said your mum is a doctor?.

[Speaker 1] Yes, but I always ask my dad for money for stuffs like this.

[Speaker 2] Was just kidding. I finished high school now so I will save.

[Speaker 1] I still in high school infact I just finished reading.

[Speaker 2] Reading what? Oh, so which year are you in?

I have a mother who is a doctor.

I read.  I am in high school.

[Speaker 1] So have you decided how you can save the money to move out of town?

[Speaker 2] Not really sure. There are not many earning opportunities in this tiny town. Fast food is one option, but slow and boring.

[Speaker 1] The food is a perk though! I bet they let you eat for free?

[Speaker 2] Not really.We have an allowance, but eating when you are not supposed to can get you fired. Plus I don't want to get fat! My friend works in fast food and knows the good, the bad, and the ugly.

[Speaker 1] I would have a hard time resisting fries on every shift!

[Speaker 2] I think I would get sick of the smell. Come home smelling like the french fryer. Clothes probably absorb 1,000 calories through fumes.

[Speaker 1] That is true. What other options do you have?

[Speaker 2] Sometimes there is construction work. Baby sitting? Cleaning houses? Not very interesting work. Construction can pay, but there isn't much of that work around here, unless you're skilled like a plumber or electrician.

[Speaker 1] Babysitting would be very fulfilling. Taking care of kids can be fun too! They are such interesting little people.

[Speaker 2] I'm not sure. I don't really like kids much.

[Speaker 1] Okay, well then that won't work long term!

[Speaker 2] Yeah. I want skilled work that pays well, but high school doesn't really give any skills except doing high school.

I have a mother who is a doctor.

I read.  I am in high school.

I love french fries.

I like kids.

I live in a small town.

I want money. I'm looking for high paying skilled work.

I have finished high school.

I want to move. I'm looking for a job to save money to move.

I think working at a fast food restaurant might make me fat. I have a friend who works in a fast food restaurant. I don't think I'd like smelling like a fast food restaurant.

I've thought of working in construction, child care or a house cleaning job.

I don't like kids.

[Speaker 1] How's your job search going? Find anything yet?

[Speaker 2] I did! I was able to find some house cleaning and child care jobs all in one!

[Speaker 1] That's great!  Have you started yet?  If so, how did it go?

[Speaker 2] I have only worked a few days. So far so good thankfully because kids are not my strong suit! It is a lot of work though, having to take care of kids and cleaning.

[Speaker 1] Yes, I imagine it's a lot of work.  How old are the kids?

[Speaker 2] They are 7 and 10. So able to somewhat take care of themselves which is probably why I dont't mind the care so much.

[Speaker 1] Yes, that's a help.  And hopefully they're not so old that they're rebellious or mischievous.  Do you think you'll stick with this  a while or are you still looking for something better or more lucrative?

[Speaker 2] I am still currently looking for something with more pay and mainly in construction because I like manual labor. It helps the day go by faster and it helps me get into shape without having to go to a gym.

[Speaker 1] Yes, that would be great if you could find something that you like more.  I have no idea what I'm going to do after high school.

[Speaker 2] Do you think you will go to college? Or try and find a job? How long till you graduate?

[Speaker 1] I'm just a junior so I'll graduate next year.  And I'm not sure about college or finding a job.  My mom wants me to go to college while my dad doesn't think it's necessary.  So I'm torn.

[Speaker 2] I would say try and apply to jobs and get a job to either pay for your college or get a job that doesn't require college and has a lot of growth for you. I wouldn't go into that big of debt unless you have to.

I have a mother who is a doctor.

I read.

I love french fries.

I like kids.

I live in a small town.

I have finished high school.

The kids I babysit are 7 and 10 years old. I don't mind caring for them.

I am still looking for a job in construction that pays more money. I like manual labor. I like to be fit. I like to save time.

I think college is expensive. I value working for money. I don't like debt.

[Speaker 1] My mom wants to take me to visit colleges.

[Speaker 2] Well, she is  a doctor, of course she wants you to go to collage. Uou might have fun going to see a few at least.

[Speaker 1] College is so expensive and I don't know what I even want to do.  I'm only a junior so I still have time.  How's the babysitting job?

[Speaker 2] Well It keeps me bust because I clean the house too. The kids are fun but one of them is a little crazy. He bit me yesterday!

[Speaker 1] Geez.  I hope you disinfected it really well and I hope his parents take that behavior seriously and punish him for it.  You don't want to work with little demons.

[Speaker 2] Yeah since I don't like kids you might wonder why I took a job doing child care. I just figured I used to be a child so I have experiance.

[Speaker 1] If only that was the only qualification to get any job.lol  Just bank your money and remember it's not forever.

[Speaker 2] Maybe that high paying job will land in my lap someday. Until then its fingerpaints and band aids I guess

[Speaker 1] There are always worse jobs I guess.  Is this job just for the summer while they're out of school?

[Speaker 2] I do'nt think that far ahead. I'm just going to ride this out as long as I can. Or until I have to get stitches. That's where I draw the line.

[Speaker 1] Kids are definitely tiring.  At least I know working with kids is something I don't want even if I don't know yet what I do want.

[Speaker 2] I think tomorrow, I will make the kids clean the house.

I have no money.  I have a father who is a fireman. My mom is a doctor.

I read.

I love french fries.

I like kids.

I don't know what I will do for work after graduating high school. I am a junior in high school. I'll graduate high school next year. I am unsure about attending college or finding a job. My mom and dad don't agree on my future in college.My mom wants me to visit colleges. I don't know what I want to do.

I do not want to work with kids.

I live in a small town.

I have finished high school.

I found some jobs house cleaning and doing childcare. I started my job. I have worked a few days. I am not good at working with kids. My job is a lot of work. I don't like kids. One of the kids I babysit bit me. I will make the kids I babysit clean the house.

I want a high paying job. I don't know how long I'll stay at my job.

[Speaker 1] Have you had any luck looking for a different job that you'll like better?

[Speaker 2] Yes I did. After the disaster of my babysitting services, I decided to apply to a local gym as a personal trainer. This way, I can maintain my fitness as well as earn money and help others who are not toddlers. What about you? Are you looking for any part time jobs?

[Speaker 1] Congratulations on your new job, sounds like a perfect fit for you. I am looking for a part time job because I am broke. do you have any suggestions?

[Speaker 2] Thank you! Haha that's a funny pun... "fit". Sure. What are your interests? I think a tutoring job would be good for a high school student if you're into that.

[Speaker 1] A tutoring job would really work for me. Math is my best subject, so maybe I coud start there.  Thank you for the suggestion, it had never crossed my mind. How many days a week will you be working?

[Speaker 2] No worries! If you want to expand your subjects, I can help teach you science. I will be working everyday because I want to save up and move out of here soon. I have applied to colleges and my new job has inspired me to become a physiotherapist. Do you have any idea what you want to do after high school yet?

[Speaker 1] I'll keep that in mind. Thank you again. If your new job works out, maybe you could start your own mobile personal training gig. I thought about going into teaching,. The tutoring should help me determine if that lies in my future.

[Speaker 2] That sounds like a great idea! I've always wanted to help people near and far. That way, I can reach the people who have less mobility. Also that sounds great! Do you know what kind of teacher you want to be?

[Speaker 1] I hope that works out for you.  I was thinking about teaching math and possibly science.

[Speaker 2] Yes, stick to your strengths. Maybe consider going to college and becoming a lecturer then. You will get much better pay. You can work your part time tutoring job and help pay for your tuition.

[Speaker 1] I like your way of thinking.  You really have some great ideas. Hope we are able to keep in touch.

[Speaker 2] Yes I hope so too. Keep me posted on how your tutoring service goes!


I like the ocean.

I am great at fishing, so I eat a lot of fish.

I listen to a lot of sublime on the beach near my condo.

During the day I work at doctors office as a doctor's assistant.

I am a runner.

I love high-protein foods.

I work as a tax accountant.

My favorite musician is sufjan stevens.

I moved into a new apartment last month.

I am an assistant doctor.
I caught redfish.

I run.
I am a tax accountant.
I like fish.

[Speaker 1] Wonderful day we are having! How are you?

[Speaker 2] I am great, how are you?

[Speaker 1] Great, I just got back from the beach. Wanted to see what I could catch.

[Speaker 2] That sounds amazing! I just got back from a run.

[Speaker 1] See anything interesting on your run?

[Speaker 2] Went running on a hiking trail. Saw a couple deer..

[Speaker 1] Oh that must have been neat. What do you do for a living?

[Speaker 2] I am a tax accountant. What about you?

[Speaker 1] I work at a local doctor's office as an assistant, it is rewarding in its own way.

[Speaker 2] That sounds really interesting. I forgot to ask, what did you catch at the beach?

[Speaker 1] I caught some redfish, it was a good haul! Do you like fish at all?

[Speaker 2] I do! How did you end up cooking it?.

[Speaker 1] I made redfish dinner yesterday.

[Speaker 2] That is awesome! Did you share it with anyone or eat alone?

[Speaker 1] I ate it all for myself! I don't get much time to cook for myself anymore so I try to enjoy it when I can. Have you had fish lately?

[Speaker 2] Yes! I had salmon the other night with my partner!

[Speaker 1] That's great! Salmon is one of my favorite types of fish. Did you and your partner enjoy it?

[Speaker 2] Yes! Salmon is our favorite fish as well! We also love it in sushi!

[Speaker 1] Sushi is always good. Have you had sushi lately?

[Speaker 2] Not in a while, it is expensive and my partner and I are saving up to buy a house!

[Speaker 1] Oh that's great! How soon do you want to buy a house? Are you going to move cities for it?

[Speaker 2] We are going to move to the suburbs! Hopefully, within the next year!

[Speaker 1] Well that's exciting! I am hoping to save that much money within the next few years. Have you and your partner had a good year financially?

[Speaker 2] Yes! We have we are extremely fortunate! What are you hoping to save for?

I am an assistant doctor.

I run.

I am a tax accountant.

I hope to buy my own home soon.

I live in the city but want to move to the suburbs.

I am doing well financially and consider myself lucky.

[Speaker 1] I want to be able to afford my own home, too. I don't know when or where I want to move to but I figure I should start saving now considering how expensive home prices are becoming.

[Speaker 2] You are so right to do that. Wages and house prices just don't add up

[Speaker 1] What type of house are you going to look for?

[Speaker 2] Well I want to start a family someday, but I haven't popped the question yet and I think buying a big house might give it away. Plus you really never know what their answer will be so I am not sure what to do

[Speaker 1] Maybe get a mid size home and you can always upgrade later once life "starts to happen".  Plus usually the spouse will want to have some say in the home that is going to be the family home.

[Speaker 2] That is very true, my mind is so clouded I did not even think of that. Thanks. Do you know what type of house you want to eventually purchase?

[Speaker 1] I want to get a two story home, probably 4 or 5 bedrooms.  This way there is plenty of room for guests.  I would also love to have a pool but I dont know anything about upkeep of a pool so that makes me nervous.

[Speaker 2] You can always hire a pool person too take care of that for you. That sounds like a nice house you're going to be getting! Do you think you would use the pool a lot?

[Speaker 1] I don't know, thats another reason for my hesitation.  I dont know how often I would actually use it.  I may have to reconsider that.  Do you enjoy swimming?

[Speaker 2] not particular to be honest, but I love to eat animals that swim!

[Speaker 1] That's funny.  I love seafood also.  My favorite is crab legs.

[Speaker 2] Crab legs are delicious! I love salmon and shrimp. We gotta go get seafood together sometime!

I am an assistant doctor.

I am saving to buy a home. I want a two story home. I like to have guests. I like to swim.

I run.

I am a tax accountant.

I like fish. I'm in a relationship with another person and we like to eat fish. I like sushi. I like crab legs, salmon, and shrimp.

I want to start a family. I want to get married. I want to buy a house.

I do not like to swim.

[Speaker 1] We should go eat seafood with our significant others.

[Speaker 2] We are always on the lookout for a new restaurant.  Have you tried a great place recently?

[Speaker 1] I have been so busy with work, that I haven't! I was hoping you might have a recommendation. We definitely need to go somewhere with great crab legs, or else a nice sushi joint. Somewhere with delicious cocktails as well!

[Speaker 2] There is a new sushi joint just around the corner from me but we have not tried it yet.  Food in the city is amaing.

[Speaker 1] We should try it together, then! Is your partner also a sushi lover?

[Speaker 2] Yes for sure!  We love sushi.  We really want to move out of the city but I will miss the food.  You might need to give us cooking tips when we manage to move.

[Speaker 1] I definitely will! We can go fishing together and then grill our catch. We can make a whole day out of it!

[Speaker 2] That sounds like so much fun.  I have never been fishing in my life.  Is it difficult to learn?

[Speaker 1] There's a bit of a knack to the rod, but once you get that down, it's pretty simple. It's a lot of just sitting around and waiting. It's very peaceful and relaxing.

[Speaker 2] Sounds like paradise.  I was born in the city and still live in the city.  One of the reasons I want to move to the suburbs is to have all these different experiences.  Do you have a favorite fishing spot?

I am an assistant doctor.

I caught redfish. I enjoy cooking and eating fish. I like sushi. I like to eat seafood. Crab legs are my favorite. I like to fish. I like to host barbeques.

I have a significant other.

I spend a lot of time at work.

I am experienced with fishing. I like to relax.

I run.

I am a tax accountant.

I do not like to swim.

I like to eat at new restaurants. I have a partner that likes sushi. I am looking to move.

I have no experience with fishing. I am from the city. I am interested in fishing.

[Speaker 1] If you and your partner are interested I'm going to make reservations at that seafood restaurant I was talking about. When are you guys free?

[Speaker 2] Next Thursday would work for us. Would that work for you?

[Speaker 1] That is perfect! I was hoping that you might suggest Thursday!

[Speaker 2] How is the sushi there? My husband loves sushi and wanted me to ask

[Speaker 1] It is delicious! My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

[Speaker 2] Super! He will be so happy! We haven't eaten seafood in a while. Have you caught anything fishing lately?

[Speaker 1] Not a thing! The water has been choppy from all of the storms. I would like to take you wish me sometime, if you are up for learning?

[Speaker 2] Yes that would be great! I would love to have fresh fish for dinner!

[Speaker 1] We can make a day of it and then cook it up for dinner! It will be fun! You use one of my rods.

[Speaker 2] That would be incredible! I have always wanted to learn but never had the chance. Do you mind if I invite my husband?

[Speaker 1] The more the merrier! It will be great fun!

[Speaker 2] Fantastic! He is going to be sooo excited! I can't wait to tell him!


I have 2 brothers older than me.

My dad was a farmer back in the day.

I recently moved to a new city.

I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.

I am an immigrant.

I came here from europe in 2004.

I am in the tech industry and work on software solutions.

I love dogs and have fostered several of them.

I run in half marathons.

I recently moved. I am lonely.
I can't handle being alone.
I like going to concerts.
I have two older brothers.
I grew up with dogs.

I used to live in Europe.

I enjoy running half marathons.

I love dogs.

I work in the Tech industry. I am paid well. I am bored at work.

[Speaker 1] Hey I just moved to a new city and am so very alone here. Need human contact.

[Speaker 2] I know the feeling, I came here from europe a while back. Hang in there.

[Speaker 1] As a farmer, my dad had a lot of solitary time but I can't handle it.

[Speaker 2] Well, find something you like to do. I like to run half marathons personally.

[Speaker 1] My favorite band was playing 1000 miles away and I drove to see them recently.

[Speaker 2] That's dedication! I'm dedicated to dogs myself. I've fostered a lot.

[Speaker 1] That is so nice, both of my older brothers also foster dogs.

[Speaker 2] Right on. They are just amazing in my opinion.

[Speaker 1] They are truly amazing, so much better than humans.

[Speaker 2] In a lot of ways they definitely are..

[Speaker 1] My dad had dogs on the farm to scare away critters.

[Speaker 2] Nice, I work in the tech industry, so I'm in a completely different profession.

[Speaker 1] My two older brothers work in the tech industry as well..

[Speaker 2] Nice. I do software solutions personally. Usually boring but it pays well.

I used to live in Europe.

I enjoy running half marathons.

I love dogs.

[Speaker 1] Where in Europe did you move from?

[Speaker 2] I moved from France, though I lived in other countries before that. Have you been to Europe?

[Speaker 1] No. Although I have read about the continent in different books

[Speaker 2] It's an interesting place, much more interesting in person than in the books. Especially the food. Yum! So, you recently moved. You live by yourself? I prefer living by myself. I like my privacy. Have you thought about getting a dog?

[Speaker 1] Yeah. I think about it everyday. I need a companion and dogs are the best companions. Do you have a dog?

[Speaker 2] At the moment, no. I have the money, but not the space. I didn't pick my place for a dog, just for a convenient commute and nice surroundings.

[Speaker 1] Oh. I totally understand you. You said you work in the tech industry. What's the company you work for into?

[Speaker 2] You probably haven't heard of it. They pay well because they have to compete with the big firms. Less politics than other places, but the work is mind-numbing. I feel like a code wh0re.

[Speaker 1] I totally understand you. Well you can try running to put yourself at ease. It can help keep your state of mind healthy

[Speaker 2] Yup. Sweating and pounding the pavement takes your mind off everything. Just the leg pumping. Do you like to exercise?

[Speaker 1] Yeah. I love running, jogging and riding bikes

[Speaker 2] That's good! I should get a bike. It would great to have a dog at my place, but there's no room and no yard. Maybe if I save up enough, I can get a bigger place.

I like going to concerts.

I have two older brothers.

I have never been in Europe.  have read about the continent in different books.

I love running, jogging and riding bikes.

I used to live in Europe. I moved from France. I lived in other countries before.

I enjoy running half marathons.

I love dogs.

I prefer living by myself.  I like my privacy.

I have not a dog at the moment.  I have the money, but not the space for the pet.

My company pays well. I feel like a code whore.

[Speaker 1] So when do you plan to run you next half marathon?

[Speaker 2] I usually give a couple of months between them, but also consider the schedule. I need to see if any are coming up. What kind of dog are you thinking of getting? One you can take running?

[Speaker 1] I was thinking a lab pit mix.  But any kind of rescue would be great.  I dont want to pay a breeder for a pet

[Speaker 2] I like your mindset. Those poor shelter dogs deserve homes. Does your new place have a good amount of space?

[Speaker 1] it has a small fenced in back yard so it will have room for the dog to play outside when I cant take him running.

[Speaker 2] Aww, that's great. I bet the dog will make great company.

[Speaker 1] I hope so Its weird not having a pet in the house.  Did you decide to get a bike or not yet?

[Speaker 2] Haven't decided. I keep thinking I should save up for a bigger place. Just hearing about your back yard makes me want one. Any good concerts coming up?

[Speaker 1] Megadeth is touring with Lamb of God, so Im goin gto try an catch them, but its out of state so its going to be a long drive to the show

[Speaker 2] Oh, wow. Perhaps book a hotel for the night?

[Speaker 1] I was thinking that, ive dont late out of state shows and drivin back the same nite.  I went to a show where it ended at 1am and drive home getting home at 6 to go to work at 9 the next day.  So its possible.

[Speaker 2] Oh, wow. Well, I'm sure it'll rock. I love how communal concerts can feel.

I like going to concerts.

I have two older brothers.

I grew up with dogs. I am going to get a dog. I want a labrador retriever and pitbull mixed dog. I would like a rescue dog. I don't want to pay a dog breeder.

My home has a small fenced backyard. I don't like not having a pet in my home.

I want to see Megadeth and Lamb of God in concert. I think I should book a hotel for the night. I don't like shows that are a long distance away and driving home the same night. I attended a show that ended at 1am. I drove home after the show and arrived home at 6 am. I went to work at 9am the same day.

I enjoy running half marathons. I wait about 2 months between running marathons. I need to research upcoming marathons.

I love dogs.

I should get a bike. There is  no room and no yard at my place. I have not enough money for bigger place. I am unsure about getting a bike. I need to save money. I want a bigger home. I want a backyard.

I want shelter dogs to have homes.

I love how communal concerts can feel.

[Speaker 1] I got tickets to the concert!

[Speaker 2] That's great! I'm so happy to hear that! When is the concert?

[Speaker 1] It's tomorrow at 9pm. It was a last minute sale so I got a pretty good deal. I'm excited!

[Speaker 2] Wow, that's gonna be great! Wish I could be there lol. Are you going with your brothers or anything, or are you just going by yourself?

[Speaker 1] Going with my friends. I would never dare to go to a concert alone! That would be so awkward, haha

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I would feel pretty weird going to a concert by myself. Glad you have some friends to go with! I know you've mentioned that you feel lonely sometimes, so I'm glad you have people to hang with!

[Speaker 1] Thanks. That means a lot. I know you like living by yourself- would you consider yourself an introvert?

[Speaker 2] Yes, definitely. I like being with people every now and then, but I do really enjoy the privacy of my own home. I think the only time I really enjoy a crowd is at a concert lol

[Speaker 1] Haha yeah. At a concerty you don't really have to talk to anybody, so I guess it's a bit like being by yourself, in a weird way.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I get what you mean. I like just sort of melding into the crowd and being a part of that crowd experience. I also really like music, so it's a win-win

[Speaker 1] What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

[Speaker 2] I enjoy a bit of everything, but especially rock. How about you?

I like going to concerts.

I have two older brothers.

I have tickets to attend an upcoming concert. I got a good deal on concert tickets. I am going to an upcoming concert with friends. I would never attend a concert alone.

I love dogs.

I want shelter dogs to have homes.

I love how communal concerts can feel. I like people every once in a while. I enjoy the privacy my hmoe affords me. I like crowds at concerts only.

[Speaker 1] The animal shelter burned down last night! You should contact them and see if they need any more help caring for the animals!

[Speaker 2] Oh that is awful news. I will contact them. If any of the animals need temporary foster homes while they are building a new shelter, I should be able to take in a couple dogs.

[Speaker 1] That's really kind of you! Do you prefer larger or smaller dogs?

[Speaker 2] I love them all, but since I have a little place with no yard, I would only be able to foster smaller dogs at the moment. What about you? Do you prefer the bigger dogs or the tiny ones?

[Speaker 1] I love big dogs! Smallest dog I've ever owned is a Basset and they're basically a medium dog on small legs. Right now we have two hound mixes that are 105 and 70 lbs.

[Speaker 2] Oh my! 70 lbs is quite big, but 105 lbs is humungous!  Do they love to cuddle? I think it is so cute when a huge dog thinks he is a little lap dog!

[Speaker 1] The smaller one does. He's a black Lab-pit bull mix. He gets a running start and goes flying up into my husband's lap! Somehow always manages to land on a particular part of his anatomy. Husband now sits around with a lap pillow because of it! Says it wasn't nearly as big a problem when we got him as a five-pound puppy.

[Speaker 2] That's hillarious. Have you ever had any little dogs before? Chihuahuas and poodles can seem annoying at first, especially to big dog lovers, but if you spend some time with them, they really start to grow on you.

[Speaker 1] We haven't, but my brother and sister in law have two Yorkies. the smaller one is 4lb. They're great dogs although they're pretty sure they're Great Danes.

[Speaker 2] Oh yes, they think they are quite big and tough! It is so endearing to see such big heart and courage in such a little package, right?

[Speaker 1] It is! Other family members have dachshunds and they're the same way. My mother- and father-in-law have Shiloh Shepherds. Now THOSE are big dogs!

[Speaker 2] Oh wow. I have never seen a Shiloh Shepherd in person, but I've heard they are huge dogs with really calm personalities. Do you find that to be true?


I am a male.
I enjoy the outdoors and reading.
I have no children.
I am single.
I am single and have no plans to marry.

I am a gamer.

I like playing league of legends.

My favorite champion is alistar.

I got a new gaming laptop last month.

I love playing video games with friends.

I am a man.

I like video games. I play wolfenstien 2. I have a ps4. I like going outside. I like to read.

I don't have kids. I am single. I don't want to get married.

I don't have kids.

[Speaker 1] Hi there how are you.

[Speaker 2] Hello! I am doing well how about yourself?

[Speaker 1] Just bein a regular guy chillinout.

[Speaker 2] That's cool, you like video games? I play league of legends regularly.

[Speaker 1] Yeah I play ps4,i like to get outside and read though too.

[Speaker 2] Nice! Ps4 is a great system. I bought a new gaming laptop last month.

[Speaker 1] Thats cool I have lots of time time to play with no kids.

[Speaker 2] That's pretty good, same here gives me time to play with friends.

[Speaker 1] Im single and never getting married to hell with that.

[Speaker 2] What games do you have for your ps4?

[Speaker 1] Almost 250 last time ichecked,currently playing wolfenstien 2 dlc.

[Speaker 2] Wolfenstien 2 is a pretty fun game! Played on my new laptop.

I am a man.

I don't have kids.

[Speaker 1] How much did you spend to get the laptop you wanted?

[Speaker 2] Oh, well I spent a pretty penny -- close to $3,500, but it has everything I could want for gaming and I am sure I'll keep it for a long time, so I look at it as an investment in my hobby.

[Speaker 1] Wow, I bet that thing is amazing! I spent a lot of money on my PS4 when I first got it, but nothing like that. I have never gamed on PC much before though. Would you recommend it?

[Speaker 2] Yes, it opens up a whole new world of games and gamers to interact with. I use the new laptop for anything computer-related. I'm not sure I could stomach spending $3,500 all at once on something just for video games, as much as I love them. So you like the PS4 better than Xbox?

[Speaker 1] Yes, I've only owned Playstation consoles ever since the Playstation 2. The new Xbox looks amazing though, and I might get that when I buy a next-generation console. Do you have a preference?

[Speaker 2] I go back and forth. I probably play the Playstation more though, although now with the computer I haven't touched either. I want to make sure I'm getting my money's worth out of it. Have you read any good books or anything lately?

[Speaker 1] I've been reading Obama's new autobiography, but it's long so it's taking a long time to get through. What are your favorite types of books?

[Speaker 2] I don't remember the last time I read an autobiography, but I'd be down to read Obama's. I like mostly fantasy -- Harry Potter, Game of Thrones (although I'm afraid the author will die before the books are completed), things like that. I usually use reading to get out of the real world for a bit.

[Speaker 1] I'm the same way! I've been meaning to start the Game of Thrones for some time, I loved the shows. Fantasy books can be a great escape from reality. Did you see the Game of Thrones show?

[Speaker 2] I did. I wasn't as disappointed by the ending as the rest of the world seemed to be, but I've been looking forward to the final book(s) to see if Martin gives it a different ending than the show.

[Speaker 1] Yes, the ending was something else. Hasn't it been quite some time since Martin released a new book?

[Speaker 2] Yes, a decade! And he's no spring chicken. I can only hope has has the series finished and is just waiting to release it. Maybe he'll release them upon his death so he doesn't have to put up with mass disappointment. I feel no matter what he does, at least some people will be angry about the end.

I am a man.

I like video games. I play wolfenstien 2. I have a ps4. I like PS4 better than Xbox. I like going outside. I like to read.

I like autobiographies. I like the fantasy genre.

I like video games. I often play League of Legends. I recently bought a new gaming laptop. I like Wolfenstien 2. I play on my computer a lot.

I don't have kids.

[Speaker 1] I have started a new fantasy show.

[Speaker 2] Oh, really?  Which one?

[Speaker 1] It is called The Witcher. Reminds me a lot of Lord of the Rings. Have you seen it?

[Speaker 2] Yes I have.  I also love the video game series.  Have you played any of the games?

[Speaker 1] No! I did not know about them! Do they have them for PS4?

[Speaker 2] Yes, The Witcher 3 is definitely available for PS4.  You should definitely give it a try!

[Speaker 1] Wowza! I guess I will!! I am feeling old these days! Can't keep up with the times! Is there a Witcher book I don't know about too?

[Speaker 2] Yes, there's a boxed set of books.  I can't remember how many books there are.  Maybe 8?  I've read a few of them.  I like the games better than the books, but the books I read I enjoyed better than the show.  Either way it's a great world and series.  You'll have to let me know what you think of it.

[Speaker 1] Ok wait. So it started as a book series? And here I am thinking it is a Netflix original. Guess I know what I am reading next!

[Speaker 2] Yes, it started as a book series and maybe some short stories and expanded from there.  It's from a Polish guy, I think, and the video game developer that makes the games is from Poland, too.  I was give one of the novels as a birthday gift and that got me into the series.

[Speaker 1] You really are a wealth of information! Thank you! How is the new laptop handling?

[Speaker 2] I'm loving it, although I would hope I would after the amount of money I spent on it.  When do you think you might try to upgrade from a PS4 to a next-generation machine?

I am a man.

I've started watching a new fantasy show. It's called the Witcher.

I like video games. I often play League of Legends. I recently bought a new gaming laptop. I'm loving my new laptop. I like Wolfenstien 2. I play on my computer a lot.

I don't have kids.

I like fantasy books. I have read the Game of Thrones books and saw the Game or Thrones show. I have watched the Witcher. I like the witcher games better than the books.

[Speaker 1] I found a new video game to play. It's similar to the Witcher. I think you'd like it.

[Speaker 2] Does it have good combat? You know how important that is to me.

[Speaker 1] It certainly does! In fact, it's known for its unique and in-depth combat system. it's called Monster Hunter World. Have you heard of it?

[Speaker 2] Oh definitely! I was wondering if I should get it, but my backlog is big enough as it is. How's your backlog doing?

[Speaker 1] Oh, you know how it is. It keeps piling up no matter what I do lol. There are so many good games coming out, I just want to get to them all!

[Speaker 2] Yeah, mine just keeps getting bigger. Is Monster Hunter World the latest buy? Or have you been on a shopping spree? Haha

[Speaker 1] Lol, I did go on a bit of a spree. I also finally got Red Dead II. I've been wanting to get my hands on it for a while, but something else always caught my eye first

[Speaker 2] I'm not sure my laptop can handle Red Dead II. I think I'm gonna to wait on that one until I upgrade my setup.

[Speaker 1] Ah, yeah it can really lag if your setup's not the best. A lot of modern games seem to have that problem, from what I can tell

[Speaker 2] Yeah. I feel like the days when games would be really well optimized for lower-end computers is gone.

[Speaker 1] It's definitely a huge barrier to entry for new players, for sure. Not every computer can handle these shiny neew games, and that puts off a lot of people. At least there are consoles lol

[Speaker 2] True. Have you been on the hunt for the PS5 these days?

I am a man.

I have many video games I want to play. I want to buy more. I bought a new video game. I shop for video games frequently. I know about modern video games setups.

I am not a new video game player.

I like video games with good combat. I often play League of Legends. I recently bought a new gaming laptop. I'm loving my new laptop. I like Wolfenstien 2. I play on my computer a lot.

I don't have kids.

I have many video games I want to play. I don't have Monster Hunter World. I keep wanting to buy more video games. I am planning to upgrade my setup. 've been playing video games for a while.

[Speaker 1] I started playing my new video game called Monster Hunter World and the visual effects are amazing!

[Speaker 2] Awesome - I'll have to get that one soon!  Or maybe I can come over and try it out with you.

[Speaker 1] You should totally get it. It's so much fun! Have you upgraded your computer set up yet? It does take a bunch of resources.

[Speaker 2] Not yet - it's so expensive! But my birthday is coming up, so I'll put my birthday money towards that.

[Speaker 1] If you need someone to help you do the instillation of your new computer parts or help with shopping, I'm your man.

[Speaker 2] Awesome, thanks so much for the offer! I'm hoping to purchase everything by the end of the month.  Maybe you can come by the first weekend in August?

[Speaker 1] I'll make sure to keep my schedule empty for that weekend. I could bring my PC over and we could do a local lan party on Monster Hunter World!

[Speaker 2] Yea that sounds great, I'm so excited! I'll have a bunch of snacks ready for us!

[Speaker 1] Nice! Make sure there are Doritos and Mountain Dew. Got to have the staples for a gaming night.


I love disney world.
My mom is a dentist.
I enjoy meeting new people.
I work for a computer company.
I am a mom.

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 have kids.

I have been to a Disney theme park. I enjoyed it.

My parents are teachers. My family is not wealthy.

I am in high school. I don't have a job.

I am in a marching band. I play the clarinet and the tuba.

[Speaker 1] Hey! Ever been to disney?

[Speaker 2] Hello, yes I have, I loved it!

[Speaker 1] Same. I'm basically rich since my mum is a dentist so I go once a month! :p.

[Speaker 2] That is cool, mine are teachers, so we don't have much.

[Speaker 1] Also work in it so that helps. I go mostly for my kids. Parents just help.

[Speaker 2] I am still in highschool, don't have time for a job.

[Speaker 1] True, maybe you could tutor your parent's students?

[Speaker 2] Marching band takes up a lot of my free time.

[Speaker 1] Which position are you in the band?

[Speaker 2] I play the clarinet in the fall, and the tuba in the spring.

[Speaker 1] That is amazing! Multi talented. Just like my kids.

[Speaker 2] Yes, how many kids do you have?

I have kids.

[Speaker 1] What are your plans after you graduate high school?

[Speaker 2] I plan to go to college and study mechanical engineering.

[Speaker 1] That sounds good. Do your parents teach at your current high school?

[Speaker 2] No, they don't. Sometimes I wish they did.

[Speaker 1] Why do you say that?

[Speaker 2] I want to be able to spend more time with them. Don't you wish you could spend more time with your parents?

[Speaker 1] I would love to, I don't see my mom as much as I used to since I am busy taking care of my kids.

[Speaker 2] I totally understand you. How many kids do you have?

[Speaker 1] I have 2. We went to a Disney Theme park last month.

[Speaker 2] That's pretty cool. Just amazing! Are they boys or girls?

My mom is a dentist.  My family is wealthy. I would like to spend more time with my parents.

I have 2 kids. We went to a Disney Theme park last month.

My parents are teachers. They didn't teach me. My family is not wealthy. I want to spend more time with my parents.

I don't have a job.

I am graduating from high school. I plan to go to college and study mechanical engineering.

[Speaker 1] So do you have any upcoming concerts, where you will play?

[Speaker 2] There's a parade coming up and I'll be playing tuba in it with my marching band.

[Speaker 1] Oh wow, don't you play the clarinet as well? How did you learn both instruments?

[Speaker 2] Yes, I play clarinet in the fall.  I play that a lot at football games that my band plays in.  But right now I'm playing the tuba.  I started out playing the clarinet because my mother wanted me to.  But then I really wanted to start playing the tuba.  She said I could only play that if I kept playing the clarinet.

[Speaker 1] Wow, I don't mean to overstep my bounds but that seems pretty harsh by your mom. Why does she want you to play the clarinet so much?

[Speaker 2] She played clarinet all through high school.  I think it's what she wanted to do for a living but she didn't have the skill or nerve to try to do it, or something, so I guess she lives somewhat vicariously through me.  It's not the end of the world.  I like playing instruments; I just prefer the tuba to the clarinet.

[Speaker 1] Ok, as long as you are happy, that is all that matters. Do you plan on learning anything else or just sticking with the tuba?

[Speaker 2] I'm going to stick with the tuba and clarinet for now.  When I go to college I'll probably try out for the band and then I'll probably just try to play tuba exclusively.

[Speaker 1] I hope your mom doesn't get mad at you when you do that! Do you think you'll have time to be in a band while learning mechanical engineering? I know that is a stressful degree

[Speaker 2] Yes, I'm a little concerned about that.  But I'd like to try.  I'm sure there are people who do it.  Some football players get engineering degrees and I'm sure football takes up as much time as the band.

[Speaker 1] That is very true, but if anyone can do it. I am sure you can. I mean you've already learned two instruments. You got this!

[Speaker 2] Thank you!  I appreciate the encouragement.  I am nervous about going off to college though.  I'll miss my parents and my familiar surroundings, but I suppose it's inevitable.

I don't have a job.

I will be in a parade with my marching band playing the tuba. I play the clarinet in the fall. I play the clarinet at a lot of football games. My first instrument was the clarinet.

My mom wanted me to play the clarinet. My mom played clarinet through high school. I prefer the tuba to the clarinet.

I plan to try out for the band when I go to college. I am nervous about going to college.

[Speaker 1] I found some footage of you playing the clarinet on line you are very good.

[Speaker 2] Oh really? Where did you even find that?

[Speaker 1] There are a lot of Youtube videows of marching bands at different football games. The entire band is really impressive. It makes me wish I'd done band. :)

[Speaker 2] I didnt even know that was going on. I'd better pay better attention to my form if this is going on my permanent record.

[Speaker 1] It seems like almost everything is recorded by someone nowdays

[Speaker 2] It really is! I've seen so many videos of Disney workers. Doing good, or sometimes being bad. You'd better watch out too!

[Speaker 1] The best Disney characters manage to say in character no matter what. I was never that great at that. :) I work in their marketing department now. And no one wants to film that.

[Speaker 2] LOL. Probably not. Well, a competitor might. Corporate espionage!

[Speaker 1] That can get pretty rough. It's surprising sometimes how secretive something like an amusement park has to be

[Speaker 2] There's billions of dollars to be made I guess. Even corporations love to steal from one another.

[Speaker 1] I wonder what theme parks would look like if we all shared our information

[Speaker 2] Probably even better. Top tech everywhere.

I have been to Disney theme parks many times.  I work for Disney. I worked as a character at Disney. I now work in the marketing department at Disney.

I did not participate in band.

I don't have a job.

[Speaker 1] I discovered a group of mechanical engineers at the University of Colorado that have formed a band! I know it's not marching band, but I spoke with them and they need a clarinet player. Would you want their contact information?

[Speaker 2] I sure would! Any chance I can get to play the Clarinet!

[Speaker 1] That is exactly what they need! I hope it works out!

[Speaker 2] Thank-you for reaching out to the band for me. How did you hear about them?

[Speaker 1] I saw it on social media and thought of you :)

[Speaker 2] Ok. I will have to look up their social media page. Do you play an instrument?

[Speaker 1] I wish! My brain just can't process the notes and translate it to my hands. It is truly a talent!

[Speaker 2] That it is. Not to mention thousands of hours of practice. Have you ever wanted to play an instrument?

[Speaker 1] I tried piano and was horrible! i accepted that it is not for me.

[Speaker 2] Ha Ha! I tried piano when I was a little girl...it made me decide Clarinet was for me!

[Speaker 1] I can see how that might happen! I wasn't brave enough to tackle another!

[Speaker 2] My parents are both music teachers so they encouraged me to keep trying instruments until I found the right one. You have never thought about trying to learn an instrument now?


I live on the 32nd floor of my building.

I like watching sunsets during summer.

I work as a part time plumber.

My father had a blue dodge truck.

I like to eat poached eggs for breakfast.

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.

My favorite season is Fall.
I am in high school.
Both of my parents are teachers.
My best class in school is English.

[Speaker 1] Hey which season is your favourite?

[Speaker 2] I love fall, its marching band season.

[Speaker 1] True! But I love a warm breeze on my shoulders watching summer sunsets.

[Speaker 2] Im still in high scool, these days we dont see much of summer.

[Speaker 1] That's not true. Plenty of break time!.

[Speaker 2] My parents both teach so I dont really.

[Speaker 1] Well if you guys ever need help with your toilets... I'm your gal.

[Speaker 2] What is that supposed to mean? Do I need to get my parents?

[Speaker 1] Haha no! Don't worry. Just trying to get my name out there for plumbing work.

[Speaker 2] Ok and if you need help with english homework, im your gal!

[Speaker 1] Don't mock me. :o.

[Speaker 2] Im serious! I love english its my best grade I got a c-.

[Speaker 1] I had to fix the worst water leak today. My clothes were SOAKED!

[Speaker 2] Oh, wow! Do you carry extra clothes with you?

[Speaker 1] I don't typically but it seems like a good idea. I should probably throw at least an extra shirt in the truck. Good idea.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, I definitely wouldn't want to have to work all day in wet clothes. At least it's not wintertime!

[Speaker 1] Ha ... so true. How are things going in school? When do you graduate?

[Speaker 2] School is going fine. I'm almost out for the summer, and I can't wait! I will graduate next year.

[Speaker 1] That's great. Do you have plans for college after high school?

[Speaker 2] I'll probably just go to a local college. My grades aren't really good enough to get into a university. Did you go to college before you became a plumber?

[Speaker 1] No but I did an internship which was great and help put me contact with the right people. Have you thought about going in to teaching since both your parents teach?

[Speaker 2] My parents would love that, but I don't think I want to spend the rest of my life in school! An internship shounds intneresting though. I might consider that instead.

[Speaker 1] We'll you are young and have lots of time to decide. I do know many older people who decide to go into teaching after they've tried other fields. Just something to think about.

[Speaker 2] Yeah, right now I'm just keeping my options open. How long have you been a plumber?

I like to watch Summer sunsets.
I am a plumber. I can fix a water leak.
I have a truck.
I did not go to college.

My favorite season is Fall.

I am in high school. I am going to graduate next year. I plan on going to a local college. I don't have good grades.

Both of my parents are teachers.

My best class in school is English.

I am considering an internship.

[Speaker 1] Did you do any studying today?

[Speaker 2] No, I decide to just relax and play some video games. I guess that wasn't smart cause study would help my grades.

[Speaker 1] I know playing games was fun though. You should see if your parents can help you study some to bring your grades up.

[Speaker 2] My parents think that I should be able to do it on my own since they are teachers.

[Speaker 1] That is crazy. You think they would want to help due to them being teachers but I guess I get it. Where are you wanting to intern at?

[Speaker 2] I want to internship at the gaming studio. I would love to make video games. They bring me joy, but my parents just don't understand.

[Speaker 1] That sounds like a cool place to intern at. That also sounds like a good job. Being able to do something like that you would love. I guess being teachers they don't see the point in video games.

[Speaker 2] No, they think it takes away from learning. But we all need something to relax and destress.

[Speaker 1] Yes, especially being in high school. But at least you still want to go to college they should look at it that way.

[Speaker 2] They don't care. They want me to be something else.

[Speaker 1] What do they want you to do instead?

[Speaker 2] The normal things...doctor, lawyer. I just don't want to do that. Boring. I'm sure they will understand one day.

I like to watch Summer sunsets.

I am a plumber. I can fix a water leak.

I have a truck.

I did not go to college.

I think playing video games is fun. I think interning at the gaming studio would be fun and a good job. I like being able to do a job you love.

My favorite season is Fall.

Both of my parents are teachers.

My best class in school is English.

I have parents who think I should study on my own.

I want to intern at the gaming studio. I want to make video games. Video games bring me joy. I have parents that don't understand my joy.

I believe everyone needs something to relax.

I have parents who don't support me.

[Speaker 1] I just heard about a gaming internship from my friend.

[Speaker 2] is it at that the same company you're interning at?

[Speaker 1] No its another one, its still accepting applications. You should consider doing it this summer to get experience and a better feel at what kind of work you want to do.

[Speaker 2] That would really awesome, Share me the link when you can. Thanks. I love video games. Which game are you playing nowadays?

[Speaker 1] Its a mix of games at the moment, the newest release being Guilty Geart: Strive. I am not that good at fighting games, but I want to get better at them.

[Speaker 2] Cool I like fighting games. I haven't played this one. You must have played all those classics right? Street Fighter, King of fighters, Tekken, DefJam, Dead or Alive those games were amazing. I'm on combat games now.

[Speaker 1] I definitely played a lot of other fighting games in the past. I do play some combat games here and then, but I always seem to not know which ones to play. Which one have you played that you recommend others should play as well?

[Speaker 2] I understand it is really hard to pick, there are tons of games now. I would recommend to follow Call of duty, I'm in love with their Black Ops series, their zombie version is next level. I have played all of hours in those. It is in my top tier.

[Speaker 1] Sounds like a lot of fun, I'll give the series a try when I get a chance. So are combat games the ones you want to work on when you get a job in the gaming industry, or do you want to make games in another genre?

[Speaker 2] Combat and adventure games like Tomb Raider and Horizon. Adventure games always have an interesting story to it so definitely i love to work adventure games for sure. what about you if you could work on a game ?

[Speaker 1] I am not too sure at the moment, I think it would be cool to work on an RPG or maybe a story driven game with lots of cinematics. I wish I worked on God of War that is for sure.

[Speaker 2] That would be so cool. You should let me play first when you make it lol because i love God of War gameplay, you can't get enough play of that.

I like to watch Summer sunsets.

I am a plumber. I can fix a water leak.

I have a truck.

I did not go to college.

I play video games. I am not good at fighting games, but I want to improve at them. I play combat games but I don't feel like I know what to play.

If I worked in video games, I would want to work on God of War.

My favorite season is Fall.

Both of my parents are teachers.

My best class in school is English.

I have parents who don't support me.

I am trying to figure out what kind of work I want to do. I don't want to be a doctor or a lawyer. I think that being a doctor or lawyer is boring. I am sure my parents will understand my joy one day.

I love video games. I like playing fighting games. I have played many hours of combat games. I would love to work with adventure games.

[Speaker 1] Did you get any studying in today?

[Speaker 2] No I did not, I just played video games. What did yo do?

[Speaker 1] I worked most of the day. There was a big water leak downtown. Now I just started playing WoW and it is fun! what game are you playing?

[Speaker 2] busy day. I am playing street fighter today. have you played?

[Speaker 1] Yes. I have always enjoyed street fighter over mortal kombat, but they are both fun. I am really nervous because I signed up to go on a raid with my new clan in WoW tonight.

[Speaker 2] Yes they are very fun. Have you done that before?

[Speaker 1] I haven't gone on a raid in a very long time and I playing a healer so it's going to be my job to keep the tank alive. I'm scared I wipe the raid if I do poorly. Do you play WoW?

[Speaker 2] Oh yah, that sounds intense. Ive only played a couple times. I should give it a try again soon.

[Speaker 1] It's an awesome game, but very easy to get addicted to lol. I like to play Horde. You should try it! Do you still want to make video games for a living?

[Speaker 2] Yes I hope to one day. Still hoping my parents will be on board and support my decision, it would mean a lot to me.

[Speaker 1] Maybe you can convince them by showing them how financially successful some of the video game developers are? They might be thinking games are for kids, but it's adults that play most of the games now.

[Speaker 2] That is very true, maybe showing them some successful people who make them would help them support my decision. Thank you for that advice!


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 have three children.

I am a stay-at-home mom.

I illustrate children's books.

I currently am getting my teaching degree.

I am married.

I work in fast food.

I am working on the pictures for my book.

I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids.

My husband works on automated vehicles.

[Speaker 1] Hey how are you doin today?

[Speaker 2] Very well, thanks. Just working on some pictures for my books.

[Speaker 1] Oh, that sounds fun, get any good shots?

[Speaker 2] I'm illustrating some books today. Have any children? There are three here.

[Speaker 1] No kids. But I do love reading. Have you done any work for john grisham?

[Speaker 2] No, I do children's books. Some will be for my degree in teaching. Married?

[Speaker 1] Still single unfortunatly, but my sister just got married, that was exciting..

[Speaker 2] Great, after I got married I stay at home with the three kids and my husband works.

[Speaker 1] Oh what does he do for a living, if you don't mind me asking?

[Speaker 2] He works on automated vehicle systems. Cars that drive themselves. I'm going into teaching.

[Speaker 1] Oh that sounds fun. Right now I work at a fast food place, nothing amazing.

[Speaker 2] Any work for honest pay is good work..

[Speaker 1] That is for sur, any interesting hobbies to keep you occupied besides photography?

[Speaker 2] Not much time currently. I hope to keep illustrating books in the future.

I work in fast food.

My husband works on automated vehicles.

[Speaker 1] I'm interested in pursuing a teaching degree.

[Speaker 2] I would definitely recommend it. What level of teaching would you like to teach?

[Speaker 1] I'm thinking about teaching history to high school students.

[Speaker 2] That is a great idea. Were you interested in history when you were in high school, or had a role model teacher that has inspired you to try to get a teaching degree?

[Speaker 1] I actually didn't like it that much when I was in school. I think I didn't have the best history teachers. But a few of my college professors have really made me come to appreciate it a whole lot more than I used to.

[Speaker 2] Wow, and now you can go back and be a better teacher than those before you. I was always interested in history, but I am pursuing a teaching career in English.

[Speaker 1] What made you want to teach English?

[Speaker 2] In fact, it was my college professors too! I had some really awesome ones that provided me with exciting English classes that really boosted my interest in teaching the subject as well.

[Speaker 1] It's so interesting that we have such similar reasons. I hope we can both end up more like our professors and less like our teachers.

[Speaker 2] Haha that is definitely true! Would you want to go back and teach at your old high school, or would you want to work for somewhere different?

[Speaker 1] I think I'd like a different change of pace. I haven't really thought that far ahead yet. How about you?

[Speaker 2] Besides some of my teachers, I actually enjoyed my high school very much and would love to go back and work there.

I work in fast food.

I am interested in teaching history. I want to teach somewhere other than my old high school.

My husband works on automated vehicles.

I was interested in history. I am pursuing a degree to teach English.

[Speaker 1] I browsed available history teaching jobs to see what the job market might be like.

[Speaker 2] How does it look? Are either of us going to be able to find a job when we graduate?

[Speaker 1] It's not looking great, I gotta be honest. I don't know if I will be able to afford to live on my own with what they're paying entry teachers, either.

[Speaker 2] And then they force us to get our Masters within like 5 years. It's a lot harder to be a young teacher than people think.

[Speaker 1] It is. I can't imagine how you can deal with everything when you have the kids. I wonder if I will ever be able to start a family.

[Speaker 2] Well, the kids are a challenge, but I do have an advantage in that I don't need to work with my hubby. And you'll definitely be able to start a family. Just find someone who will be your partner, and with both of your incomes, you'll feel rich! lol!

[Speaker 1] I guess. But it's hard to meet people. Especially when you're so busy. What grade do you want to teach do you think? I think my professors have inspired me to go collegiate one day.

[Speaker 2] High school, I think. I find it easier to get along with the kids at that age. I think that's great that you're considering going for your PhD at some point. If I didn't have the kids, I'd strongly consider that myself.

[Speaker 1] Maybe I will do high school in the meantime. How will your children and husband feel when you go back to work?

[Speaker 2] My kids will all be in school then, so it'll be perfect as far as hours go. I'll be getting out of school at nearly the same time that they do. And my husband is such a good guy. He just wants me to be happy. I'm sure that you'll find someone like that too. And with the internet, you have so many ways to meet people.

[Speaker 1] Totally, but I'm not sure I really want a partner. I sort of like being alone, and might want to be a parent on my own in the future. Who knows.

[Speaker 2] Good for you. Don't give in to societal pressure. Not everyone should get married, after all. The high divorce rates prove that.

I work in fast food.

I am in college. I appreciate my college professors more than my high school teachers.I am studying to be a teacher.

I looked for history teacher jobs.

I don't live on my own.

I don't know if I can start a family on a teacher's salary. I'm not sure if I want a partner. I like being alone. I want to be a single parent in the future.

I have a hard time meeting people. I am busy. I want to be a college professor one day.

I am pursuing a teaching degree. I'm going to be a teacher. I am in college. I would be interested in teaching at my old high school. I get along with high school students.

My husband works on automated vehicles.

I will be a young teacher. I am financially supported by my husband's job. I don't need to work.

I want to get my PhD at some point.

I will be ending work when my kids get out of school. I have a good husband. I'm sure you''ll find a good husband.

[Speaker 1] I found a local teaching job that would be perfect for me!

[Speaker 2] Oh wow, really? Is it a history teaching job, or something new?

[Speaker 1] It's actually teaching 1st graders. It's not history, but I am excited! because I love kids.

[Speaker 2] Aw, I love kids too! My oldest is actually in first grade, and he's so sweet. Have you been interviewed and hired yet, or how far in the application process are you?

[Speaker 1] I took my first round of interview, the principle of the school said she would let me know next week. I am not nervous at all because the interview went pretty well.

[Speaker 2] That's wonderful! I hope that goes well for you! I don't need to work because of my husband's job, but I hope I can find a job like that too. It's great to find something so fulfilling. Have you thought a little bit more about whether or not you want a partner?

[Speaker 1] When do you plan to start looking for a job? Who will take care of the kids if you do go back to work? I had a horrible past experience with my ex boyfriend and I am not mentally ready to be in a relationship.

[Speaker 2] I'm sorry to hear that! There are so many much more wonderful people out there. I'm casually looking for a job right now, but I'm not doing any serious job search. I could hire a nanny of some kind if I go back to work, although I don't think I trust anyone to watch over my sweet kids.

[Speaker 1] I would suggest you wait and let the kids get a little older. If I were you I wouldn't trust anyone either. Also, nanny's are pretty expensive these days

[Speaker 2] Especially with my youngest being only two years old, I wouldn't want to miss a single minute of her young life. Also, my middle son, Alexander, has autism so I don't know if anyone would know how to care for him properly. Do you have any experience with kids with special needs?

I love to read. I have no children. I am not married. I have a sister who is married. I am single.

I work in fast food.

I looked for history teacher jobs.

I don't live on my own.

I work as a 1st grade teacher. i love kids.

I am married. I look after my children at home. I have three kids, one with autism.

My husband works on automated vehicles.

I want to get my PhD at some point.

[Speaker 1] How is the job search going, any luck yet? It looked like you were a shoe-in!

[Speaker 2] It went great - I got the offer! Thanks for asking and thanks for all of the encouragement along the way!

[Speaker 1] That's so great! I'm so very happy for you! What kind of hours are you going to be working?

[Speaker 2] 8am-3pm. Not too bad! I am most excited about all of the holidays and summer vacations!

[Speaker 1] I'm so excited for you. Do you start next month then?

[Speaker 2] I start in the Fall. So I am going to make the most of the summer and recharge so I can start fresh!

[Speaker 1] What did you and your husband do to celebrate? Did you at least find a sitter for the kids so that you could have an adult night out somewhere?

[Speaker 2] We are going to celebrate this weekend. We are going to our favorite pizza place and then going dancing. A dream evening!

[Speaker 1] That sounds so fun! I'll be living vicariously through you while I finish up school. What grade(s) are you going to be teaching?

[Speaker 2] Algebra and geometry. I find both subjects fascinating. I hope to inspire the students.

[Speaker 1] That sounds good. The world needs more great math teachers. It seems like so many kids struggle in those areas, and I think part of it is that they just find math intimidating.

[Speaker 2] Exactly! They need a patient and passionate teacher...me!!!