Speaker 1
I run track in highschool. I am a straight a student. My father is a steel worker. My mother is a homemaker. I love music.
Speaker 2
I have 3 children below the age of 9. I work as a librarian in the city. My name means grown up in german. I love playing the flute. I go to work by boat everyday.
Speaker 1
I am in school. I run on my school's track team. My mom is a homemaker.
Speaker 2
I work in a library. I often find my job boring. I play the flute. I have three children. All of my children are under age 9. Two of my children are in school. I take a boat across a river to work.
Speaker 1
Hi!.
Speaker 2
Hi! Finally a person. I get bored working in this library with no people around..
Speaker 1
Haha I totally understand that.
Speaker 2
It's a big library but nobody comes here anymore so it gets boring..
Speaker 1
Yeah it does. What do you like to do for fun.
Speaker 2
I like to play the flute a lot. It sounds good in this huge empty building.
Speaker 1
I really enjoy music as well! I also run track in school.
Speaker 2
I have three kids under 9 so this quiet building is good sometimes.
Speaker 1
Oh wow! I'm still in school but my mom is a homemaker and sympathizes lol.
Speaker 2
Two of mine just got started in school so it's a little break from the drama.
Speaker 1
Thats good. Drama is never a good thing haha.
Speaker 2
That's why I like taking the boat across the river to work everyday.
Speaker 1
Aww that sounds like a lot of fun.
Speaker 2
It is and the boat a lot safer than driving to work every day..
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Speaker 1
I am in school. I run on my school's track team. My mom is a homemaker.
Speaker 2
I work in a library. I often find my job boring. I play the flute. I have three children. All of my children are under age 9. Two of my children are in school. I take a boat across a river to work.
Speaker 1
I just got a letter informing me that I won a track scholarship! I guess I'm college-bound after all.
Speaker 2
That's great news! I'm so happy for you. Have you decided on a college?
Speaker 1
Looks like it has been decided for me! Haha! The scholarship offer is from the University of Houston and they have had some great track athletes over the years! I'm just so excited! I didn't think this would happen for me!
Speaker 2
I wasn't sure if the scholarship was awarded directly from a college or from a private organization. University of Houston huh, that's a great school. I'm excited for you too! 
Speaker 1
From the school! Taking care of room and board too! Tell your kids to start running! It can pay off! Haha!
Speaker 2
I'll definitely tell them. There's so many scholarship options available these days. I hope there's still plenty of those options when my kids are in high school.
Speaker 1
There really are. Like you said, plenty of private organizations give them out also. A friend of mine just got one from his local little league organization as their way of giving back! They give out 3 $1000 scholarships every year and he was lucky to receive one of them. Just have to keep your eyes open for them!
Speaker 2
You're absolutely right! How is your mom doing? I bet she's so proud!
Speaker 1
She is ecstatic! I don't think I've ever seen her so happy! I think we might have to go out to celebrate! She's always supported me and getting me to all those practices!
Speaker 2
Aww, that's so sweet. My heart is so happy for the both of you. How much longer until you finish up with school?
Speaker 1
Only have the last 2 weeks to go so this scholarship definitely came at the last minute for me to start planning for next year. Are your kids almost done with school? What grades are they in?
Speaker 2
My two that are in school are in 2nd and 3rd grade. Their last day is next Tuesday. They are very happy that it's almost time for summer vacation. 
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Speaker 1
I run on my school's track team. My mom is a homemaker. I won a scholarship to go to University of Houston. I am excited about college. My room and board at college will be paid for. I practiced track a lot. I have 2 weeks left at school. I am planning for college.
Speaker 2
I work in a library. I often find my job boring. I play the flute. I have three children. All of my children are under age 9. Two of my children are in 2nd and 3rd grade.. I take a boat across a river to work.
Speaker 1
I have been shopping online for things for my room at college.
Speaker 2
Cool! What kinds of things have you bought so far?
Speaker 1
I got a fan since there is no AC in the room.  I also got a new bedspread and all sorts of desk supplies.  Did you go to college?
Speaker 2
I did; I have a degree in library science. It was such a great time! I'm sorry there's no AC! I didn't have AC in the first dorm I lived in, either. Are you going to have a roommate?
Speaker 1
Yes, but I don't know who it will be yet.  I think we are supposed to find out next month, so we have a time to meet online and work things out before meeting in person.  I'm excited, but nervous.  Any words of wisdom for dealing with college?
Speaker 2
Hmm. I think the best piece of advice I have is to enjoy the experience. I worked really hard and got really good grades, but didn't spend as much time just being with other people and having fun as I wish I had. Enjoy yourself! It's such a good time to really figure out who you are and what you REALLY like.
Speaker 1
Thanks so much! My mom went to college and said she loved it even if she chose to be a homemaker once she had kids!  I just need to get these last couple weeks of high school finished.
Speaker 2
You're almost there. How are your parents handling everything? My kids are still young but it'll be so emotional when they graduate! 
Speaker 1
My mom has been the strong one, but my dad can't even look at old photos of me!  It's funny because he is such a yeller from the stands at my track events, but if he sees my 9th grade pic he pretty much clams up and leaves the room.
Speaker 2
Aw, poor guy. It's pretty amazing to watch your kids grow up. I know its seems like my oldest was born just last week but he's already 10. I feel for your dad!
Speaker 1
I guess us kids don't always realize it.  We get a little sad, but we are just so ready to get going to the next thing.  I'm sure I'll have a moment or two when they drop me off at U of H in August.
Speaker 2
You definitely will. It's an emotional time. But you're going to have the best time in college.
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Speaker 1
I run on my school's track team. My mom is a homemaker. I won a scholarship to go to University of Houston. My room and board at college will be paid for. I practiced track a lot. I have 2 weeks left at high school. I am planning for college. I have a room at college. I do not have AC in my room. I bought a fan. I bought a bedspread. I bought desk supplies. I will have a roommate. I do not know my roommate. I will find out my roommate next month. I am excited and nervous about college. My mom went to college. I have siblings. My mom is good with me going to college. My dad is sad I'm growing up. I am in track. My dad yells from the stands at my track events.
Speaker 2
I work in a library. I often find my job boring. I play the flute. I have three children. All of my children are under age 9. Two of my children are in 2nd and 3rd grade.. I take a boat across a river to work. I have a library science degree. I enjoyed college. My first dorm did not have AC. I worked hard in college. I got good grades in college. I wish I had spent more time having fun in college. My oldest is a boy. My oldest son is almost 10.
Speaker 1
I only have 1 more week of school! I'm so excited to be finished. This last week is pretty much just hanging out and getting ready for graduation.
Speaker 2
Are you finished getting your  stuff for U of H? I know you were super excited.  What are your summer plans?
Speaker 1
Yes I am über excited! Still kinda undecided about plans for summer but spending more time with my mom and dad is top of the list!
Speaker 2
Have you found out who your roommate is yet? I know you said you were going to find out this month.
Speaker 1
Not yet but I’m both excited and apprehensive about it at the same time. It is som important to have compatible roommates…
Speaker 2
Absolutely. My roommate and I were night and day. She was a real partier and I was always studying. It kind of worked out though, as she I was always in the dorm room and she was never home.  
Speaker 1
Haha that gives me hope… things CAN work out even if the personalities are polar opposites :) Are the kids excited about summer break?!
Speaker 2
Yes! I have them all enrolled in camps and activities for a good portion of the summer, mostly on our side of the river so I don't have to bring them across the ferry with me. I'm also looking to take a couple weeks of vacation with them!
Speaker 1
That is awesome! Have you planned any family trips?
Speaker 2
Yes, we are going to World of Wonder in Kansas City!
Speaker 1
OMG… That is so cool! I bet the kiddos can’t wait :)
Speaker 2
They are excited, they have so many more options than when I was a kid...
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Speaker 1
I run on my school's track team. My mom is a homemaker. I won a scholarship to go to University of Houston. My room and board at college will be paid for. I practiced track a lot. I have 2 weeks left at high school. I am planning for college. I have a room at college. I do not have AC in my room. I bought a fan. I bought a bedspread. I bought desk supplies. I will have a roommate. I do not know my roommate. I will find out my roommate next month. I am excited and nervous about college. My mom went to college. I have siblings. My mom is good with me going to college. My dad is sad I'm growing up. I am in track. My dad yells from the stands at my track events. I am going to attend college at UofH in the fall. I have no summer plans.
Speaker 2
I work in a library. I often find my job boring. I play the flute. I have three children. All of my children are under age 9. Two of my children are in 2nd and 3rd grade.. I take a boat across a river to work. I live by a river.  I have a library science degree. I enjoyed college. My first dorm did not have AC. I worked hard in college. I got good grades in college. I wish I had spent more time having fun in college. I had a roommate. I like to study. My oldest is a boy. My oldest son is almost 10. I am sending my kids to summer camp. I am going to take a vacation with my kids to World of Wonder. My kids are excited to go on a trip. I did not go on  trips when I was a kid.
Speaker 1
I met my new roommate today that I will be sharing a dorm with in the fall. 
Speaker 2
That's great.  I thought you weren't meeting until next month.  How is she/he?
Speaker 1
She is doing well! Yes, we decided to move the meeting up. It was a great discussion. How have you been?
Speaker 2
it's been busy with school getting out and trying to get the kids ready for summer camp.  They are quite excited to be going.
Speaker 1
Ah, summer camp is so much fun. Will they be staying overnight there? I've heard it's going to be especially hot this summer!
Speaker 2
It's a 2 week camp.  They are gong to learn how to canoe, swim. rappel. etc.  I am praying it will be a lot of fun for them and they meet new friends.
Speaker 1
I'm sure that they will! That sounds like so much fun. Are you planning to do anything fun for yourself while they're away?
Speaker 2
Not really.   Mostly clean house and prepare for our family vacation.  I do plan on time finding time to just relax though
Speaker 1
Yes, just relaxing and taking it easy can be the best kind of break. Life can get so hectic. I'm planning to do a nice thorough cleaning of my place too -- I missed the whole spring cleaning thing, haha. 
Speaker 2
I totally understand.  I don't even know where spring went.  This year is going by so farst.
Speaker 1
I know! I can't believe Independence Day has already come and gone. Were you guys able to see any fireworks?
Speaker 2
Oh yes.   We didn't but any but went to a family members that has a large field.  Thot shot them there and it was vey beautiful.  Spending time with family was great too.  What did you do for the 4th?
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