Speaker 1
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.
Speaker 2
I am a meat eater. I like running. I wear pants. My parents grew up in alaska. I work as a programmer.
Speaker 1
I enjoy running. I am a tax accountant. I live in New York city. I recently moved to a new apartment. I like food that is high in protein.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running outside. I am a programmer. I spend a lot of time sitting. I prefer to wear casual attire to work. My office has a casual dress code. I grew up in Alaska, where I now live. I enjoy eating meat. My favorite meat is steak.
Speaker 1
Hey how are you today!
Speaker 2
Hi, good. I just came back from outside. I love running.
Speaker 1
I love running as well, how was your run?
Speaker 2
Very good, thanks. Good to strech my legs, I sit all the time, I am a programmer.
Speaker 1
I am a tax accountant, can be stressful how about your job?
Speaker 2
A programmer. I like casual dress code. I wear t-shirt and pants all the time.
Speaker 1
That sounds pretty good, I doubt you wear your running gear to the office though!
Speaker 2
Good point. Where do you live? I grew up in alaska, my parents as well.
Speaker 1
New york, I just recently got a new apartment here. How is alaska?
Speaker 2
Cold. What food do you like? I love meat, especially steaks.
Speaker 1
I love foods that are high in protein, helps keep my energy up!
Speaker 2
Same here. What are your hobbies?
0
Speaker 1
I enjoy running. I am a tax accountant. I live in New York city. I recently moved to a new apartment. I like food that is high in protein.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running outside. I am a programmer. I spend a lot of time sitting. I prefer to wear casual attire to work. My office has a casual dress code. I grew up in Alaska, where I now live. I enjoy eating meat. My favorite meat is steak.
Speaker 1
What do you do when it's too cold to run outside?
Speaker 2
Well, since I am used to the cold, it has to be REALLY cold for me not to run outside.  On those days, I use a treadmill.  I don't like it as much, but I will do it to keep active.
Speaker 1
that is good. At my old place I had enough room for a treadmill. But my new apartment is a lot smaller so I had to sell it.
Speaker 2
Without a treadmill what do you do when it is too cold outside to run?
Speaker 1
run it place indoors. I bet my downstairs neighbors love the thumping I make, lol
Speaker 2
Haha!  I bet they love you.  Have they ever complained?
Speaker 1
not yet. I still think that they believe the old tenant still lives in this apartment so they probably tolerate the noise more than coming from a new person
Speaker 2
I wonder how long that will last for you.  Do you have a gym nearby that you could use?
Speaker 1
I think there are gyms around but have not look for one yet. By the way, have you ever written a tax program before?
Speaker 2
In fact, I have.  I worked on an early version of a now quite popular online tax software.  
Speaker 1
that sounds great. My boss wants a more customized tax program that meets our specific needs.
Speaker 2
You definitely should have him contact my employer.  We do a lot of custom work.  
 2 hours
Speaker 1
I enjoy running. I am a tax accountant. I have a job. I live in New York city. I recently moved to a new apartment. I have neighbors. I like food that is high in protein. I don't have a gym membership.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running outside. I am a programmer. I spend a lot of time sitting. I do computer programming. I prefer to wear casual attire to work. My office has a casual dress code. I grew up in Alaska, where I now live. I enjoy eating meat. My favorite meat is steak. I am used to the cold weather.I like to run.  I have an active lifestyle. I am sarcastic.
Speaker 1
Have you seen the auroras in alaska?
Speaker 2
No, but hopefully some day. Nature is pretty amazing and Alaska looks awesome. Have you?
Speaker 1
No, I've never been to a place where they are. I figure that one day, maybe when I'm retired, I'll get a chance to travel more.
Speaker 2
Are you close to retiring? 
Speaker 1
Not really. I don't want to retire at the moment. I got a good list of clients, steady work. It's a good setup. But I'm saving and investing, so I don't want to spend money on travel at the moment.
Speaker 2
Yeah, I definitely need to start saving for retirement as well but it's not easy.  Have you ever traveled out of the country in the past?
Speaker 1
Canada and Mexico. Quicks trips, 3-4 days. Just to blow off steam. I like getting away for a while, but I know that if it becomes regular, I'm going to get behind on my savings goals.
Speaker 2
Yeah, traveling is crazy expensive.  It's also easy to start spending and not think of the consequences.  I've never been outside of the US before but I'd like to go to Norway and see killer whales in the wild.
Speaker 1
Norway. Very expensive country, but a very rich country. Nice, safe. I'd love to go. Probably could see the aurora borealis there.
Speaker 2
Yes, for sure.  It's a bucket list trip.  I can always head down to Washington and see orcas there which would still be amazing.  They're my favorite animal and seeing them in the wild is a dream. What's on your bucket list?
Speaker 1
Some basic stuff. Eiffel Tower. Great Wall. Pyramids. Petra. Touristy stuff for sure, but a good place to start.
Speaker 2
Yeah, those all sound amazing.  Petra especially seems other worldly.  Hopefully you get to go someday.  Make sure to take tons of pictures.
 8 hours
Speaker 1
I enjoy running. I am a tax accountant. I have a well paying job. I am wise with my money. I live in New York city. I recently moved to a new apartment. I have neighbors. I like food that is high in protein. I don't have a gym membership. I know about the auroras in Alaska. I went to Canada and Mexico. I would like to see the aurora borealis. I want to go traveling to other countries.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running outside. I am a programmer. I spend a lot of time sitting. I do computer programming. I prefer to wear casual attire to work. My office has a casual dress code. I grew up in Alaska, where I now live. I enjoy eating meat. My favorite meat is steak. I am used to the cold weather.I like to run.  I have an active lifestyle. I am sarcastic. I like looking at nature. I would like to see wild orcas. I'm thinking about financial stability. I have never been outside of the U.S before. I would like to travel overseas.
Speaker 1
Did you know there were wild Orcas spotted earlier today?
Speaker 2
What??? Where was this at?
Speaker 1
I am not sure I came in on the end of the conversation at work. I was hoping you had heard something about it.
Speaker 2
No, I haven't heard anything.  I'll have to look into that because that's a super rare sighting!
Speaker 1
I remember there were some killer whales spotted in Galveston but another occurrence is crazy!
Speaker 2
Yeah, I remember that one for sure.  Did you know that they only appear by the shore once every 5-6 years, during their mating season?
Speaker 1
I did not know that. Have you ever seen any in Alaska? I was not sure how far north they go.
Speaker 2
No, they don't really live in the area I am at since it is a sort of bay/island.  They prefer wide open ocean.
Speaker 1
I envy how you are surrounded by nature. As much as I love the concrete jungle it is getting to crowded at times. Do you ever long for big city life?
Speaker 2
No way, you should try living in nature at some point.  Go rent a cabin for a week and see how beautiful it is.
Speaker 1
I have been contemplating a trip to Iceland as I am determined to see the Northern Lights.
Speaker 2
Oh man.  Iceland is the most beautiful place I've ever visited.
2 days 8 hours
Speaker 1
I enjoy running. I am a tax accountant. I have a well paying job. I am wise with my money. I live in New York city. I recently moved to a new apartment. I have neighbors. I like food that is high in protein. I don't have a gym membership. I know about the auroras in Alaska. I went to Canada and Mexico. I would like to see the aurora borealis. I want to go traveling to other countries. I am thinking about a trip to Iceland. I want to see the Northern Lights.
Speaker 2
I enjoy running outside. I am a programmer. I spend a lot of time sitting. I do computer programming. I prefer to wear casual attire to work. My office has a casual dress code. I grew up in Alaska, where I now live. I live in a bay/island. I enjoy eating meat. My favorite meat is steak. I am used to the cold weather.I like to run.  I have an active lifestyle. I am sarcastic. I like looking at nature. I would like to see wild orcas. I'm thinking about financial stability. I have never been outside of the U.S before. I would like to travel overseas. I've been to Iceland.
Speaker 1
I've started looking into my trip to Iceland. The plane ticket prices are ridiculous!
Speaker 2
I can imagine so - everyone is trying to fly and travel now!.  I grew up in Alaska and am still living there so I know about having to travel!  Have you ever traveled up to Alaska before?
Speaker 1
No, I have never been.  Are you able to see the aurora borealis clearly from where you were in Alaska?
Speaker 2
Yes - that's something that I look forward to each time it happens.  It's such an amazing and beautiful sight.  I'd recommend checking it out up here or if you ever make it over to Iceland.  Are you able to travel a lot with how much you save?
Speaker 1
Not as much as I would like to.  Traveling costs more money than I would like to spend on it unfortuneately.  Do you have any travel plans coming up soon to see the orcas?
Speaker 2
Nothing planned at the moment but who knows what the future may hold.  I just love animals in general but to see one as large as an orca would be a dream come true.  When I have time - I really enjoy running and staying healthy.  Is that important to you?
Speaker 1
It is.  I like to stay healthy and physically fit.  However, I don't have a gym membership.  I would rather save the money spent on that each month.  Instead, I exercise at home and focus on a diet high in protein.  Getting enough protein is the key to success!
Speaker 2
That's a great way to save money!  I should start doing the same.  I agree - protein is key!  I get a lot of that from all the meat that eat.  Nothing better than I giant steak.  What's your favorite type of food with protein??
Speaker 1
I have to agree with you on the steak.  I love a good, fresh steak straight off the grill.  I eat a lot of lean chicken breast and try to throw some fish in there as well to give some variety.
Speaker 2
Grilling out is one of my favorite things to do - so many things that you can make!  Are you able to grill out often living in NYC?  
Speaker 1
I am actually.  I will grill all year round even in the snow.  I just throw on a jacket and light up the grill.  The cold weather doesn't stop me.  I'm sure you can relate to that as well.!
Speaker 2
We are like twins!  Too funny.  Grilling out in the winter is something I've been doing for years.  Tough to say no to a steak because it's too cold out.  So how long have you been a tax accountant?
9 days 8 hours