Speaker 1
I have three cats and two dogs. I work in a large grocery store. I didn't finish college but I want to go back. Growing up in a small town was the best. My first car was a ford.
Speaker 2
I am a male. I enjoy the outdoors and reading. I have no children. I am single. I am single and have no plans to marry.
Speaker 1
I grew up in a small town. I live in the big city. I miss my hometown. I am single. I have three cats and two dogs. My pets are healthy. I have no children. I work at a grocery store. I am currently in college. I want a better job.
Speaker 2
I am a single man. I love the outdoors. I have no children. I love reading.
Speaker 1
I grew up in a small town but now the big city is full of violence.
Speaker 2
I am a simple man as well that love the outdoors and some indoors though.
Speaker 1
I miss the small town I grew up in. That was the best way to grow up.
Speaker 2
Are you single or attached to someone?
Speaker 1
Only my three crazy cats and two goofy dogs. That's enough drama for me.
Speaker 2
Oh now it seems we are in the same kind of relationship. How are you partners doing.
Speaker 1
They are fine and healthy. You must be married to animals too.
Speaker 2
Oh yes single but not really and no children as well.
Speaker 1
I wouldn't be able to afford kids working in a grocery store like I do.
Speaker 2
Oh I see. Do you have any other hobbies, I love reading too.
Speaker 1
No real hobbies but I want to finish college so I can get a better job.
Speaker 2
Definitely you need one. Maybe we could get along someday.
Speaker 1
I don't have time for hobbies with my pets and working at a lame grocery store.
Speaker 2
What about meeting each other as friends?
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Speaker 1
I grew up in a small town. I live in the big city. I miss my hometown. I am single. I have three cats and two dogs. My pets are healthy. I have no children. I work at a grocery store. I am currently in college. I want a better job.
Speaker 2
I am a single man. I love the outdoors. I have no children. I love reading.
Speaker 1
I have been studying for one of my psychology exams for college. I am hoping to do well in this class. 
Speaker 2
I'm sure you will. What's the exam about?
Speaker 1
We have to explain behavior and apply theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks that we have studied. I hope all of my studying pays off.
Speaker 2
Wow that all sounds pretty complex but it sounds like you've been studying hard, so you'll do great. I have to say I've taken a bit of an interest in Psychology recently - podcasts and such.
Speaker 1
Yeah it is all really interesting, I am considering making it my major but I am still unsure. Have you read any good books lately?
Speaker 2
The one I'm reading at the moment is taking a bit too long (so maybe I should move on, but I find it hard to give up on a book). It's non-fiction, about the people of Venice (I think in the 90s). Normally I read fiction. How about you?
Speaker 1
Me too, I usually like to read fiction--it is a bit of a break from reality. Here and there I will read nonfiction.
Speaker 2
Definitely. Nothing beats sitting outdoors reading a great book. Do you have a favourite novel or author?
Speaker 1
I actually just read a great book called Chop Wood, Carry Water, it is a very quick read which could be part of why I like it. But it is all about the process of becoming great at what you do.
Speaker 2
Mm, sounds good. I'd certainly like to know the secret of becoming great at what I do! Well, enjoy the next one and best of luck for your exam!
Speaker 1
Thanks, I really appreciate it! Have you been able to get outside much lately?
Speaker 2
I've tried, but it's been raining so much, like everyday! I have been able to get down to my local park and lake though (because it's not too far).
5 days
Speaker 1
I grew up in a small town. I live in the big city. I miss my hometown. I am single. I have three cats and two dogs. My pets are healthy. I have no children. I work at a grocery store. I am currently in college. I want a better job. I am studious. I work hard to reach my goals. I am currently undeclared. I prefer reading fiction. I enjoy reading shorter books.
Speaker 2
I am a single man. I love the outdoors. I have no children. I am interested in psychology. I like to read. I prefer to read fiction. I don't like to not finish a book. I live near a park and lake.
Speaker 1
I did great on my last exam! I guess all of that studying paid off. To reward myself I went to a bookshop and bought probably a few too many books, but at least they were all secondhand. I already tore through the first one; I think you'd like it, maybe I could lend it to you.
Speaker 2
great work! tell me more about the book you read!
Speaker 1
I'm currently reading a book by Terry Pratchett called Feet of Clay. It's gripping but humorous! What was the last book you read?
Speaker 2
oh Pratchett is amazing! the last book I read was called Neuro-Dharma, about meditation and the brain. it was awesome. do you also like neil gaiman?
Speaker 1
Oooh that sounds interesting! How does Neuro-Dharma work? I've not read any Neil Gaiman yet, but he's on my list of books to try next!
Speaker 2
It's all about how meditation actually influences the brain itself, not just like, the spiritual mind. very interesting stuff. I had asked about NG becuase he is a good friend of Terry PRatchett!
Speaker 1
Oh that sounds interesting! Do you like to meditate? Ah yes, didn't they write a book together once?
Speaker 2
I do. it really helps me find peace at times peace is hard to find. and yeah they did! I can't remember the name right now though. have you ever meditated?
Speaker 1
Was it called Good Omens or something? I've only meditated once - I'd like to meditate more but I'm not sure how to do it
Speaker 2
that's it! that's the name of it! yes. good omens. and meditation, I feel, kind of takes awhile to get used to. at first it's awkward and it doesn't feel like it works/helps but as time goes by it gets easier and you feel such... calm. it's like tking xanax but without a pill!
Speaker 1
Oh that sounds wonderful - I really need to learn more about it. Do you use Youtube videos or something to help you?
Speaker 2
I use the headspace app, but then I also started branching out to try using no apps or using just like, written guidelines. but it took me a long time to be comfortable going away from the app which gives more instruction.
11 days
Speaker 1
I grew up in a small town. I live in the big city. I miss my hometown. I am single. I have three cats and two dogs. My pets are healthy. I have no children. I work at a grocery store. I am currently in college. I want a better job. I am studious. I work hard to reach my goals. I am currently undeclared. I prefer reading fiction. I enjoy reading shorter books. I go to bookstores to buy reading material. I am currently reading Feet of Clay. I have not read any books by Neil Gaiman. I have only meditated once in my life. I am interested in learning more on how to meditate.
Speaker 2
I am a single man. I love the outdoors. I have no children. I am interested in psychology. I like to read. I prefer to read fiction. I don't like to not finish a book. I live near a park and lake. I like Terry Pratchett's written works. The last book I have read is Neuro-Dharma. I like to meditate to find peace. I use the headspace app to meditate.
Speaker 1
What is your favorite book from Neil Gaiman? I am interested to know so I can read it for myself to see if I like their works.
Speaker 2
I don't have a favorite from Gaiman, but I just finished a Dharma book that was good.
Speaker 1
What does that even mean? I'm sorry for asking, but I don't know.
Speaker 2
You asked me what my favorite book from Neil Gaiman was, but I'm not coming up with one at the moment.
Speaker 1
Oh, I meant I don't know what a Dharma book is.
Speaker 2
Oh, oh,  he is an author and I just finished one of his books. Have you read any Terry Pratchett?
Speaker 1
I haven't. But I saw a show on Amazon that he did. It was good.
Speaker 2
Reading is almost as good as meditating to relax. I just put an app on my phone. Do you meditate?
Speaker 1
Not really. But I keep meaning to try. Any advice?
Speaker 2
download the headspace app. You will find it very relaxing.
Speaker 1
Do you have to pay for it?
Speaker 2
There is a free version I'm almost certain. As long as you don't mind the ads.
17 days
Speaker 1
I grew up in a small town. I live in the big city. I miss my hometown. I am single. I have three cats and two dogs. My pets are healthy. I have no children. I work at a grocery store. I am currently in college. I want a better job. I am studious. I work hard to reach my goals. I am currently undeclared. I prefer reading fiction. I enjoy reading shorter books. I go to bookstores to buy reading material. I am currently reading Feet of Clay. I have not read any books by Neil Gaiman. I have only meditated once in my life. I am interested in learning more on how to meditate. I do not meditate. I have never read Neil Gaiman. I don't know what a Dharma book is. I don't know what a Dharma book is. I watch videos on Amazon.
Speaker 2
I am a single man. I love the outdoors. I have no children. I am interested in psychology. I like to read. I prefer to read fiction. I don't like to not finish a book. I live near a park and lake. I like Terry Pratchett's written works. The last book I have read is Neuro-Dharma. I like to meditate to find peace. I use the headspace app to meditate. I don't have a favorite from Gaiman. I just finished reading a Dharma book.
Speaker 1
Who is your favorite author?
Speaker 2
Simon Hass is definitely one of my favorites. My favorite from him is The Book of Dharma.   
Speaker 1
I've never read him or even heard of him.  I'll have to look him up.  I've been trying to find a novel I to really get into from the books I bought secondhand about a week ago.
Speaker 2
Do you have any on Hinduism or Buddhism? Either of them would certainly mention Dharma and explain what it is. 
Speaker 1
I didn't buy any on those topics.  I suppose I should go back to the book store and see what I can find.  Are you a practicing Buddhist or Hindu?
Speaker 2
No, I like the Dharma aspect they have in common. The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett is a really good fiction read. I highly recommend it. 
Speaker 1
Thanks for the recommendation.  I did finish up Feet of Clay and am definitely interested in reading more Pratchett in the future.
Speaker 2
I enjoyed that one as well. Actually I enjoyed all the books in the Discworld series. There are lots to choose from. 
Speaker 1
Yes, that's one of the things that appeals to me about authors is when they have a vast catalog so if I like them I know I have lots more opportunity to enjoy their work.
Speaker 2
Same here. Especially fantasy or sci fi fantasy. All 41 of the books will keep you busy for awhile lol.
Speaker 1
Haha!  Yes, it's nice to know that there's a huge amount of back catalog waiting when I'm ready.  Of course I need to make sure to spend time studying too.
Speaker 2
It may be difficult. Once you start the books its really hard to put them down. Might be better for you to read them when your on break.  
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