Speaker 1
I live on the 32nd floor of my building. I like watching sunsets during summer. I work as a part time plumber. My father had a blue dodge truck. I like to eat poached eggs for breakfast.
Speaker 2
A male human. He has red hair. He has a thin build. He wears casual clothes. He wears glasses.
Speaker 1
My favorite breakfast is poached eggs. My favorite thing to do for fun is sunsets and walks. My home is on the 32nd floor. I am scared of heights. I avoid looking at windows because of my fear of heights. I don't have pets. I am scared of dogs. I work as a plumber.
Speaker 2
My breakfast was eggs and bacon. My favorite way to make eggs is poached. My favorite thing to do for fun is going to the gym and rock climbing. I am not afraid of heights. I have a dog and 2 cats. My dog helps me see without glasses. I have horrible vision. I am almost blind, but not fully.
Speaker 1
Good morning, what did you eat for breakfast?
Speaker 2
I ate some eggs and bacon.
Speaker 1
Cool, I ate some poached eggs they are my favorite.
Speaker 2
Oh yeah? That's my favorite way to make them. What do you do for fun?
Speaker 1
I love sunsets, and going for walks, you?
Speaker 2
I like going to the gym, and rock climbing.
Speaker 1
I am scared of heights, and I live on the top of my building, 32nd floor.
Speaker 2
Heights don't much scare me. How do you cope with that?
Speaker 1
I don't look at the windows very much.
Speaker 2
Sounds like a solid plan. I have a dog, and 2 cats. You?
Speaker 1
No pets, I am scared of dogs because I am a plumber.
Speaker 2
That's unfortunate. My dog helps me see without my glasses.
Speaker 1
That is so cool, are you blind?
Speaker 2
Not fully, yet. But my vision is horrible.
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Speaker 1
My favorite breakfast is poached eggs. My favorite thing to do for fun is sunsets and walks. My home is on the 32nd floor. I am scared of heights. I avoid looking at windows because of my fear of heights. I don't have pets. I am scared of dogs. I work as a plumber.
Speaker 2
My breakfast was eggs and bacon. My favorite way to make eggs is poached. My favorite thing to do for fun is going to the gym and rock climbing. I am not afraid of heights. I have a dog and 2 cats. My dog helps me see without glasses. I have horrible vision. I am almost blind, but not fully.
Speaker 1
Are you planning to go to the gym or rock climbing this weekend?
Speaker 2
This weekend is rock climbing. I absolutely love getting out into nature. The sounds and smells make up for the lack of vision. How about you? What are your plans for the weekend?
Speaker 1
I bet you will have a wonderful time! I am hoping to get in a sunset drive near the Blue Ridge mountains. I am looking forward to escaping the city for a bit
Speaker 2
Does the fear of heights not hit as hard if you are in a car?
Speaker 1
No, not at all! I feel quite safe. Plus, it's not like we have to get too close to the edge!
Speaker 2
It is funny how fears work, isnt it? Have you spent any time hiking in the mountains? I bet there are some nice trails out there. I can imagine what the rock climbing scene is like. 
Speaker 1
It really is! Now don't get me wrong, I don't usually do any of the driving when we are up in the mountains. THAT is scary! Haha! Yes. There is a huge rock climbing scene. I don't know any of the spots by name though. You should look into it!
Speaker 2
I would love to but dont have anyone to take care of the cats if I am out of town for very long. The dog might like the trip though. Would you like to meet up if I end up out that way? I can try to find somewhere to leave the dog for a little while. 
Speaker 1
That sounds like a great idea! Let me know if you are able to find a petsitter. I am not sure how I would do with your dog.
Speaker 2
I will see what I can do. Sometimes I get a little lost without him but I can still get around decently. Too bad there isnt an exercise that helps your vision.
Speaker 1
I tried exposure therapy once, but it didn't really help
Speaker 2
You find ways to deal with it. I can still make my own breakfast, even if the eggs have to be poached, so I am not helpless yet. Have you had any luck finding a new place yet? I am sure you would like to get out of that high-rise!
 2 hours
Speaker 1
My favorite breakfast is poached eggs. My favorite thing to do for fun is sunsets and walks. My home is on the 32nd floor. I am scared of heights. I avoid looking at windows because of my fear of heights. I don't have pets. I am scared of dogs. I work as a plumber. I live in a city near the Blue Ridge mountains.  I own a car.
Speaker 2
My breakfast was eggs and bacon. My favorite way to make eggs is poached. My favorite thing to do for fun is going to the gym and rock climbing. I am not afraid of heights. I have a dog and 2 cats. My dog helps me see without glasses. I have horrible vision. I am almost blind, but not fully. I live alone. I enjoy outdoor activities.
Speaker 1
I have plans to look at a couple of new places this weekend!  They still haven't fixed the elevator in my building.
Speaker 2
Oh man alive, I have no idea how you're making it down from the 32nd floor and back up again every day! That's insanity. Are you at least getting some kind of discount on rent?
Speaker 1
I sure haven't needed to get to the gym in the last 2 weeks, haha. I have been fighting with them about getting me a discount, but I have not had any luck. 
Speaker 2
That surprises me because it seems like keeping the elevator working in a high-rise building would be a requirement. Maybe try complaining to the city?
Speaker 1
Yeah, I was thinking of going online and getting the number, I can't imagine that what they are doing is legal. They can't expect someone to hike up and down 30+ flights of stairs. 
Speaker 2
Uh yeah no. That's not at all reasonable. I'm sorry, man. So on a better subject, is work still picking up more?
Speaker 1
Yeah, work has been picking up! We just got a huge contract, so my boss has approved overtime for my team. We have been making some good money.
Speaker 2
That's awesome. Do you think you'll use the cash to upgrade your gym membership? I mean, not that you need it now with your elevator situation haha but later, after you move?
Speaker 1
Yeah, I was thinking about it, they have a personalized fitness program that I can add on to my current gym membership. I wonder if it is a good idea? 
Speaker 2
I've had one of those in the past. I think it's a good add -- lots of tips on meal prep, nutrition, all that jazz.
Speaker 1
I would like to start training for a powerlifting competition, so I would like for them to help me with that goal. 
Speaker 2
Oh cool, when is that happening? I'd be glad to come cheer you on.
 4 hours
Speaker 1
My favorite breakfast is poached eggs. My favorite thing to do for fun is sunsets and walks. My home is on the 32nd floor. I am scared of heights. I rent, not own, my living space. I avoid looking at windows because of my fear of heights. I don't have pets. I am scared of dogs. I work as a plumber. I make good money. I live in a city near the Blue Ridge mountains.  I own a car. I am moving. I have a gym membership. I powerlift.
Speaker 2
My breakfast was eggs and bacon. My favorite way to make eggs is poached. My favorite thing to do for fun is going to the gym and rock climbing. I am not afraid of heights. I have a dog and 2 cats. My dog helps me see without glasses. I have horrible vision. I am almost blind, but not fully. I live alone. I enjoy outdoor activities.
Speaker 1
I finally found a new place to move to, and I will only be on the 3rd floor!
Speaker 2
Wow, that's so exciting! When will you be moving in?
Speaker 1
I hope to be moving in, in 3 weeks.  I think the 3rd floor will be better than the 32nd.  That was just too high for me.
Speaker 2
True, but I'm sure the view was amazing. Do you have someone to help you move all your stuff?
Speaker 1
Yeah, I hired a team to help come and move a lot of the stuff.  I work out, but I don't think I can do it all by myself.  Have you done any fun outdoor activities lately?
Speaker 2
Oh that's great. That will be a big help for sure. Recently I've been doing some hikes. How about you?
Speaker 1
I've done a few hikes in the mountains.  They can be challenging and exhausting.  But once I get to the top of the trail and get the great views, they're totally worth it!
Speaker 2
Yes, exactly. It's always worth it in the end. I guess it might be hard for you though with your fear of heights.
Speaker 1
Yeah it has been helpful for sure.  Definitely don't think I'm ever going to get over my fear but it has tamed it some.  Definitely don't think I can do rock climbing like you though! Haha I'm sure that's a great workout though!
Speaker 2
It is definitely a great workout and a lot of fun. So, what do you do to keep in shape?
Speaker 1
I mainly spend my time in the gym doing lifting and strength training.  Do you do lifting or anything when you go to the gym?
Speaker 2
I don't really like lifting. I prefer exercise that requires my whole body to move. I find it more fun and engaging, you know?
7 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
My favorite breakfast is poached eggs. My favorite thing to do for fun is sunsets and walks. My home is on the 32nd floor. I am scared of heights. I rent, not own, my living space. I avoid looking at windows because of my fear of heights. I don't have pets. I am scared of dogs. I work as a plumber. I make good money. I live in a city near the Blue Ridge mountains.  I own a car. I have a gym membership. I powerlift. I work out by lifting and doing strength training at the gym. I have found a new place to live in that is on the third floor of a building. I plan to move in 3 weeks. I currently live in or was considering a place on the 32nd floor. I prefer to be on a lower floor. I will have help moving. I like hiking and thinks getting to the top of a mountain is worth the challenge and exhaustion. I have a few of heights. My fear has been worse than it currently is. I am too afraid of heights to rock climb.
Speaker 2
My breakfast was eggs and bacon. My favorite way to make eggs is poached. My favorite thing to do for fun is going to the gym and rock climbing. I am not afraid of heights. I have a dog and 2 cats. My dog helps me see without glasses. I have horrible vision. I am almost blind, but not fully. I live alone. I enjoy outdoor activities. I have hiked recently. I think finishing a hike makes it worth it. I don't like lifting. I think exercises that move the whole body are more fun.
Speaker 1
When you go hiking, do you take your dogs with you?
Speaker 2
I do indeed! If I couldn't take my dog with me, I wouldn't be able to go hiking. My vision is so poor, I'd be afraid of getting lost.
Speaker 1
Don't be worried! Just take you time and you'll be able to get through a hike!
Speaker 2
Thanks for the encouraging words! You can only get so far when you can't see though!
Speaker 1
Yes, I would agree! Why don't you think about getting some contact lenses. 
Speaker 2
I've tried that and they say my eyes are too bad for contacts. It'd be much easier if I could wear contacts though, without a doubt!
Speaker 1
Oh, that is disappointing. I guess you will just have to stick with glasses for the time being!
Speaker 2
Unfortunately that's the case, at least for now. I'm contemplating speaking with my eye doctor about the possibility of surgery, just don't know if it'll do any good or not. 
Speaker 1
Surgery would be great, but that scares me that my eyes won't be able to recover from the surgery. 
Speaker 2
Me too - quite a bit in fact! I don't know much about eye surgery and recovery time at all. 
Speaker 1
Well, I would recommend looking up some information online first!
Speaker 2
I do need to get information prior to speaking to the eye doctor. It's just a matter of time honestly. I need to be able to sit and focus on only that.
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