Speaker 1
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.
Speaker 2
I grew up in the city. My favorite drink is iced tea. I love visiting the zoo. I have one cat that just had a kitten. I just got a new hair cut and color.
Speaker 1
I work at a local fast food restaurant. My hobbies are reading and gardening. I have a sister.
Speaker 2
I work for Ford Motors company. I have a pet cat. I like going to the zoo.
Speaker 1
Hey, how are you?
Speaker 2
I'm good how are you?
Speaker 1
Long day at work, I could use a good chair and book right about now..
Speaker 2
What do you do for work?
Speaker 1
At a local fast food restaurant. It isn't much, but it pays the bills. You?
Speaker 2
Followed my father's footsteps and worked for ford motors. Do you have any hobbies?
Speaker 1
Reading and gardening. I love smelling the roses and ferns in my garden..
Speaker 2
Sounds like fun. What's something recent that's happened to you?
Speaker 1
My sister got married, that was rather exciting. Other than that not much, you?
Speaker 2
That's cool. I have a cat and she just had a kitten..
Speaker 1
Oh that is cool, did you pick a name for it yet?
Speaker 2
No I don't have a name yet. Do you have a favorite food?
Speaker 1
Nope, not a picky eater I just eat whatever we have. Any interesting hobbies you may have?
Speaker 2
I really enjoy visiting the zoo. Do you have a favorite animal?
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Speaker 1
I work at a local fast food restaurant. My hobbies are reading and gardening. I have a sister.
Speaker 2
I work for Ford Motors company. I have a pet cat. I like going to the zoo.
Speaker 1
Which animals do you like to go see at the zoo?
Speaker 2
I really like to see the lions. Something about big cats is always just so majestic.
Speaker 1
The lions on my local zoo seems to be sedated, they looks so sleepy and not as cool as seen on discovery channel. What about over there?
Speaker 2
Well they are still cats. I think lions just spend a lot of time loafing about. But I think that makes it all the more exciting when they do become active. What's your favorite animal to see at the zoo?
Speaker 1
I like pandas and penguins, both me and my sister find them cute.
Speaker 2
My girlfriend always enjoys those. We try to go to the zoo every few weeks. How about you?
Speaker 1
Not as often. I usually go when my sister come to visit. Going alone is not that appealing. 
Speaker 2
Yeah, I can understand that. I guess it's more appealing to do things like gardening and reading when you're alone.
Speaker 1
Yes, and I took several shifts at work, so reading is more possible to be done in between those shifts.
Speaker 2
I used to read a lot when I was younger, but I've been having a hard time getting into it again. I've been thinking about trying audiobooks.
Speaker 1
I tried audiobooks but it did not work well for me, my brain keep wandering all over the place. I guess I'm not that good with multitasking.
Speaker 2
I hope I will have better luck with them. It'd be nice to be able to get into books again.
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I work at a local fast food restaurant. I work several shifts. My hobbies are reading and gardening. I have a sister. I like to watch the discovery channel. I like pandas and penguins. I go to the zoo with my sister. I don't like audiobooks. I'm not good at multitasking.
Speaker 2
I work for Ford Motors company. I have a pet cat. I like going to the zoo. I like lions. I have a girlfriend. We visit the zoo every few weeks. I like to garden and read. I want to try audiobooks. I want to read more.
Speaker 1
What kind of books do you like to read?
Speaker 2
I like to read books on poetry. I also am a huge fan of fantasy. What about you? 
Speaker 1
I use to read a lot of fantasy. A song of Ice and Fire, the Sword of Truth, Mistborn, Way of Kings, etc. I have read a lot of books.
Speaker 2
Cool! Those sound like interesting books for sure. My pet cat always likes to sit on my lap as I read. I actually just went to the zoo this past week!
Speaker 1
What were some of your favorite things to see at the zoo? I went a few years ago and it was a lot of fun. Very crowded, but still fun.
Speaker 2
I love seeing lions the most! I also enjoy pandas and monkeys. Do you have any favorite zoo animals?
Speaker 1
I always really enjoyed seeing some of the exotic birds. Some of them are so colorful and unique looking. They look like an artist drew them and they came to life.
Speaker 2
I totally agree! Those are my girlfriend's favorite things to see at the zoo too. She actually just got a cockatoo! 
Speaker 1
Cool! I have always wanted a cockatoo, but I've always been afraid that they would keep me awake at night or something while I am trying to sleep. Does hers make a lot of noise?
Speaker 2
Oh yeah you bet haha. Making sure the environment is really quiet helps them to calm though. Does your sister like animals too?
Speaker 1
Yeah, she is definitely a dog person. She has a yellow lab and they are best buds.
Speaker 2
Haha nice. I always thought about getting a dog, but cats are just so much easier. I'm thinking about getting another cat sometime next month actually.
 11 hours
Speaker 1
I work at a local fast food restaurant. I work several shifts. My hobbies are reading and gardening. I like to watch the discovery channel. I like pandas and penguins. I go to the zoo with my sister. I went to the zoo a couple of years ago. I don't like audiobooks. I'm not good at multitasking. I used to read more fantasy books in the past. I have read a Song of Ice and Fire, Sword of Truth, Mistborn, and Way of Kings. I enjoy seeing exotic birds. I wish I had a cockatoo as a pet. I have a sister that owns a dog.
Speaker 2
I work for Ford Motors company. I have a pet cat. I like going to the zoo. I like lions. I have a girlfriend. We visit the zoo every few weeks. I like to garden and read. I want to try audiobooks. I want to read more. I like reading poetry books. I am a huge fan of fantasy books. I went to the zoo last week. I love seeing lions. I enjoy seeing pandas and monkeys. I have a girlfriend that owns a cockatoo. I thought about getting a dog as a pet. I want to get another cat next month.
Speaker 1
I was talking to a friend three days ago, and they mentioned they are giving away kittens that their cat just gave birth to. You should give them a call, and ask to adopt one. I am sure they would be happy to give you a kitten, given how well you take care of your cat.
Speaker 2
Oh my goodness that's so exciting! Yes I'll definitely give them a call, at least just to talk about it and see whether one of the kittens would be right for me. Would you consider getting one too?
Speaker 1
I'm not sure honestly. As you know, I'd rather have a cockatoo. Don't you think kittens are more work?
Speaker 2
Yes they are, they are very cute but especially when they are young they need quite a lot of attention. Once they are older they are a little more independent. I remember you saying your sister has a dog; what breed is it?
Speaker 1
I guess that's true. She has a corgi! He is pretty adorable. Maybe for now it's enough for me to just play with him. I've heard pets can be pretty expensive too, right?
Speaker 2
Oh corgis are so cute! What's his name? Yea it's nice when a friend or family member has a pet as you don't have to make the commitment yourself, but you still get to enjoy having an animal around sometimes. And yes, vet bills can be very expensive!
Speaker 1
Exactly! I feel the same way about children. They're cute and fun to play with but I'd rather not have all that responsibility. Do you like kids?
Speaker 2
Kids can be awesome, but personally I don't think I'd want to have any of my own. But I have a sister who is keen to have kids one day, so maybe I'll be a cool uncle at some point. What about you, do you think you'll have kids in the future?
Speaker 1
Maybe in the distant future. Right now I don't have enough money saved anyways. I have to focus on saving up I guess. So how's your girlfriend's cockatoo?
Speaker 2
Yea it's definitely a good idea to be in a good financial position before even thinking about raising a family. My sister's cockatoo is doing great thanks, he's a funny old thing. I love the fact that his name is John, as it just sounds so ridiculously human!
Speaker 1
Haha, that is a funny name for a cockatoo. Does he behave like a human too?
Speaker 2
He does turn his head to the side when looking at me which makes me wonder what deep thing he's thinking, but he's probably just after some food! What is your cockatoo called?
6 days 11 hours
Speaker 1
I work at a local fast food restaurant. I work several shifts. My hobbies are reading and gardening. I like to watch the discovery channel. I like pandas and penguins. I go to the zoo with my sister. I went to the zoo a couple of years ago. I don't like audiobooks. I'm not good at multitasking. I used to read more fantasy books in the past. I have read a Song of Ice and Fire, Sword of Truth, Mistborn, and Way of Kings. I enjoy seeing exotic birds. I wish I had a cockatoo as a pet. I do not have a pet. I have a sister that owns a dog. I do not have any children.
Speaker 2
I work for Ford Motors company. I have a pet cat. I like going to the zoo. I like lions. I have a girlfriend. We visit the zoo every few weeks. I like to garden and read. I want to try audiobooks. I want to read more. I like reading poetry books. I am a huge fan of fantasy books. I went to the zoo last week. I love seeing lions. I enjoy seeing pandas and monkeys. I have a girlfriend that owns a cockatoo. I thought about getting a dog as a pet. I want to get another cat next month.I have had a pet cat. I do not have any children. I have a sister.
Speaker 1
Have you decided to get one of my friend's kittens?
Speaker 2
I'm thinking about it, but I'm planning on going on vacation in a week so It'd have to be next month
Speaker 1
Alright, just keep me posted.  Where are you going on vacation?
Speaker 2
Next Thursday, we're going to San Diego. I can't wait to visit the zoo there!
Speaker 1
Nice! Have you ever been there before?  How good is their zoo?
Speaker 2
Their zoo is pretty good! It's always crowded, of course, but they have pandas so I'm happy. I would say it's bigger than the DC zoo, but I like that the DC zoo has fewer people.
Speaker 1
That sounds awesome.  I haven't been to the zoo in so long.  I wish I could go.
Speaker 2
You should go with your sister! she can bring her dog. They probably have all kinds of exotic birds...
Speaker 1
That's a great idea!  I'm not sure how good her dog would do around other animals though.  She always barks like crazy whenever she sees any kind of animal.
Speaker 2
Oh, that's a good point. Maybe keep her away from the small rodent house and reptiles, eh?
Speaker 1
For sure.  Hopefully she'll be more curious than aggressive.
Speaker 2
Ever think about getting a dog yourself? I've been thinking about it and we could get dogs together!
6 days 16 hours