Speaker 1
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 2
I am moving to another state next month. My favorite football team is the chicago bears. I went to a very strict high school. My father used to be the headmaster in my school. My siblings are all older than me.
Speaker 1
My name is Anika. I play the flute. I have never been to California. I have children. I want to take my children to Disneyland. I have children that are under the age of 9. I loved visiting the Epcot. I do not like sports. I like books. I work in a library. I like reading. I research family history.
Speaker 2
I am packing because I am moving to California. I have been to Disneyland. I have been to Orlando. I cannot wait to move away from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago. I love The Bears. I do not like reading. I only read magazines. I enjoyed researching family history.
Speaker 1
Hi there. My name is anika. How are you today?
Speaker 2
I am doing well thanks, how are you?
Speaker 1
Good. Feeling relaxed. Just finished playing my flute for a bit. Have the day off from work.
Speaker 2
Oooh the flute is so cool, I am packing as I move to california soon.
Speaker 1
I have never been to california. But would love to take the kids to disneyland.
Speaker 2
I have been to the disneyland in orlando! Would love to go again!
Speaker 1
My kids all under 9 loved disney. I loved epcot.
Speaker 2
Yes it is cool, I can't wait to leave chicago.
Speaker 1
It is too cold there. But you have amazing libraries there.
Speaker 2
I grew up here so I am tired of it although I love the bears.
Speaker 1
Bears. Not into sports. Books more my speed. I work in a library.
Speaker 2
You must be very smart then, I don't like reading unless its a magazine.
Speaker 1
Well thanks. I enjoy reading a lot. Enjoy researching family history.
Speaker 2
I did a research for a family that came here hundreds of years ago. I enjoyed it.
0
Speaker 1
My name is Anika. I play the flute. I have never been to California. I have children. I want to take my children to Disneyland. I have children that are under the age of 9. I loved visiting the Epcot. I do not like sports. I like books. I work in a library. I like reading. I research family history.
Speaker 2
I am packing because I am moving to California. I have been to Disneyland. I have been to Orlando. I cannot wait to move away from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago. I love The Bears. I do not like reading. I only read magazines. I enjoyed researching family history.
Speaker 1
Public libraries are a great place to go to research family history, but there are also a number of great websites out there now. Some sites will take your DNA and help match you up to family members you might not even know you have! 
Speaker 2
That's so interesting! Do you have any recommendations for websites?
Speaker 1
There are so many! I would just look up "home DNA kits," and go with the one that sounds best to you. They have different features and pricing. How is packing going?
Speaker 2
sounds good! It's a lot of work but it's really worth it.  I wish I could just leave for California right now.
Speaker 1
Are you moving to California for work or is it just something you wanted to do?
Speaker 2
I'm taking a bit of a risk.  I've always wanted to move there so i'm going to go and try to find a job when i get there.
Speaker 1
Oh, wow! I envy that. I have never been one to take risks. Is there a particular industry you'll be looking for work in?
Speaker 2
I'm a scientist and will probably try to work in a lab somewhere.  I'd like to work in the lab at a hospital.
Speaker 1
That's interesting work! The library is interesting too, although in a much different kind of way. I was always good at language arts, but I never excelled in science.
Speaker 2
I know you love reading haha.  Have you practiced the flute at all lately?
Speaker 1
Not since we talked last unfortunately. It relaxes me, but one of my kids is in the school play, and I offered to sew the costumes. What was I thinking? The things ya do for your kids!
Speaker 2
oh no! Hopefully you'll have more time to practice soon!
4 days
Speaker 1
My name is Anika. I play the flute. I have never been to California. I have children. I want to take my children to Disneyland. I have children that are under the age of 9. I loved visiting the Epcot. I do not like sports. I like books. I work in a library. I like reading. I research family history. I am good at language arts. I was never good at science. I made my kids costumes for their school play.
Speaker 2
I am packing because I am moving to California. I don't have a job in California yet. I have always wanted to move to California. I have been to Disneyland. I have been to Orlando. I cannot wait to move away from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago. I love The Bears. I do not like reading. I only read magazines. I enjoyed researching family history. I am a scientist. I would like to work in a hospital lab.
Speaker 1
I remembered I have a cousin who works in a hospital in California I could ask if they are hiring lab people if you would like me to.
Speaker 2
Hey that sounds good. I need all the help I can get. It is sort of hard to find a job in California when you still live in Chicago.
Speaker 1
Happy to help! What were you doing for work in Chicago? 
Speaker 2
I worked in a private lab but I want to work at a hospital. I want to be more helpful to people.
Speaker 1
That's awesome! So at least you have some experience. I will make sure I get in touch with my cousin and let her know you have experience. I'll also tell her how to reach out to you. When do you anticipate moving to California? 
Speaker 2
I really do appreciate your help. I am about all packed and ready to move. I just need to load up a uhaul and start "trucking"
Speaker 1
That's exciting! Do you already have a place to live lined up? 
Speaker 2
I have a place. I am going to rent a house that one of my colleague's family own then I would like to buy a place for my own. But houses in Californian is so expensive.
Speaker 1
That's true, they are extremely expensive. That's why I moved out of the Los Angeles area. You can get a lot more land the further out you go. 
Speaker 2
I would love to live in country. That is one reason I am moving, to get away from the city.
Speaker 1
Ah, you definitely want to be outside of L.A. then. The traffic is terrible. How is the traffic where you are? 
Speaker 2
I lived in the center of Chicago so the traffic is not bad because everybody drives outward so I do not need to drive with the traffic and just stay where i am.
4 days 1 hour
Speaker 1
My name is Anika. I play the flute. I have never been to California. I have children. I want to take my children to Disneyland. I have children that are under the age of 9. I loved visiting the Epcot. I do not like sports. I like books. I work in a library. I like reading. I research family history. I am good at language arts. I was never good at science. I made my kids costumes for their school play. I have a cousin in California. My cousin is a hospital worker. I moved out of the Los Angeles area. I moved because of the high real estate prices. I hate the LA traffic.
Speaker 2
I am packing because I am moving to California very soon. I don't have a job in California yet. I have always wanted to move to California. I would like to live in the countryside. I have been to Disneyland. I have been to Orlando. I cannot wait to move away from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago. I love The Bears. I do not like reading. I only read magazines. I enjoyed researching family history. I am a scientist. I would like to work in a hospital lab. I work in a private lab. I like to be of help to people. I live in the center of the city of Chicago. I plan to rent a house in California. I want to buy my own home ultimately. I don't have to drive in traffic very often.
Speaker 1
I spoke to my cousin and he's going to see what he can find out about lab jobs for you.
Speaker 2
That's wonderful news. Thank you so much. What part of California does he work at?
Speaker 1
He is in the Los Angeles area. The job is working for a hospital, so it seems right up your alley!
Speaker 2
Yes, a hospital is where I would like to work. Los Angeles has a lot of research hospitals, so hopefully I can find a job there. Your cousin's recommendation will help me narrow down the choices for sure.
Speaker 1
I am so glad I could help! I must admit though, I don't envy you. I have learned to hate LA. You couldn't pay me to go back there. If you go there, I hope you don't mind traffic.
Speaker 2
Yes, I've heard that about LA. I'll be about an hour outside of the city, but I've heard that it can take up to 2 hours each way during rush hour. I guess I'll brush up on my books on tape during the commute! Any recommendations, since you're a librarian?
Speaker 1
You are right. The commute can be brutal but the audio books idea is a good one. I have loads of recommendations! What type of genre are you most interested in? I know you are more of a magazine guy and like the Bears, so maybe something sports related?
Speaker 2
Maybe a biography on a Bears player or a football book in general? I do like sports, specifically football. Science books for sure. 
Speaker 1
Hmm. Lets see. "If these walls could talk" is a good book about the Bears and football. For science, try out "A Brief History of Time."
Speaker 2
I haven't heard about that first one. I'll give it a try. I have heard about Hawkins book. I haven't tried to read it though. Maybe my commute will be a good time. Thanks so much. 
Speaker 1
My pleasure. The Hawkins book is a classic and pretty assessable to novice science readers like me! I really hope you get the job. I know how much you are ready to get out of Chicago.
Speaker 2
Yes, that's what I've heard about it as well. Well, if I don't get one job, I'm sure there are others. I just have to keep at it. Yes, all set to leave Chicago. I am kind of sick of it. The winters are brutal! I can't wait to get to sunny Los Angeles. Switching topics, how are you doing? How are the kids? Any flute playing lately?
8 days 1 hour
Speaker 1
My name is Anika. I play the flute. I have never been to California. I have children. I want to take my children to Disneyland. I have children that are under the age of 9. I loved visiting the Epcot. I do not like sports. I like books. I work in a library. I like reading. I research family history. I am good at language arts. I was never good at science. I made my kids costumes for their school play. I have a cousin in California. My cousin is a hospital worker. My cousin lives in the Los Angeles area. I moved out of the Los Angeles area. I moved because of the high real estate prices. I hate the LA traffic. I hate Los Angeles. I like the book "If these walls could talk".
Speaker 2
I am packing because I am moving to California very soon. I don't have a job in California yet. I have always wanted to move to California. I would like to live in the countryside. I have been to Disneyland. I have been to Orlando. I cannot wait to move away from Chicago. I grew up in Chicago. I love The Bears. I do not like reading. I only read magazines. I enjoyed researching family history. I am a scientist. I would like to work in a hospital lab. I work in a private lab. I like to be of help to people. I live in the center of the city of Chicago. I plan to rent a house in California. I want to buy my own home ultimately. I don't have to drive in traffic very often. I used to live about an hour out from Los Angeles. I like sports. I like football. I like science books. I have heard of the Hawkins book.
Speaker 1
My cousin told me the nightlife in LA is amazing, he could probably show u some good spots!
Speaker 2
Oh that's great. I'd love to find some good sports bars in LA. Especially ones that show football. Does your cousin like football?
Speaker 1
Oh yes, anything that involves a ball...he's cheering! Would your love for the Bears change if you were to move to Cali?
Speaker 2
No way, gotta cheer for the hometown team no matter what! I'm sure I could learn to love another team!
Speaker 1
Hypothetically, what if the bears were to move to another city...would you still support them?
Speaker 2
I think so. People still support the Raiders, right? How about you, who's your One True Team?
Speaker 1
Exactly the team I was thinking about! I don't know if Vegas is ready for those rowdy fans! yikes  I'm not a fan of sports myself.
Speaker 2
I'm much more of a baseball fan than I am a football fan. Go Reds! 
Speaker 1
I've only been to one baseball game, it was the Tigers; I thought it would never end. zzz
Speaker 2
Haha! They can get that way. I prefer the ones where a bunch of runs are scored to the no-hitters. Great for the pitcher. Boring for fans.
Speaker 1
Do you currently, or have you ever played any sports?
Speaker 2
Baseball and skateboarding when I was a kid, and then later on I took up rugby to get fit again after I had my son.
8 days 8 hours