The context of the following conversation is Casey took her to the zoo because she is an animal activist that didn't know how to drive, and Casey is assisting her on her research.:
Casey says I met with an animal activist today!.
The friend responds Where did you meet?.
Casey responds At work, then I took her to the zoo because she didn't know how to drive..
The friend responds  was it stressful?.
Casey responds Not really,  also assisted her on her research and it was helpful!.
The friend responds You are gaining some more experience, too..