Speaker 1
I just graduated high school. I've been stuck in this tiny town for too long. I'm going on a cross-country trip and never coming back. I might write my parents a post card some time. Whatever, I can't wait to be staying under the stars.
Speaker 2
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 1
I am done with high school. I work at a gas station. I live in a small town. I do not like living in a small town.
Speaker 2
I work at a grocery store. I am not in school. I used to live in a small town. I live in the city. I had a hard time finding a job in the city. I have three cats and two dogs.
Speaker 1
Hey, how's it going over there?
Speaker 2
Hello, I thinking about finishing my college degree.
Speaker 1
Oh nice. I just finished high school. Where do you go to school?
Speaker 2
I don't, I work at a grocery store and I never finished my degree.
Speaker 1
Oh I see. That's cool, I work at a gas station in this tiny town I hate.
Speaker 2
Oh wow, I loved growing up in a small town! I miss it so much.
Speaker 1
I hate it. I'm going to go on a road trip and never return.
Speaker 2
Oh no, I hope you have thought this over. The city isn't any different.
Speaker 1
Really? Why do you say that?
Speaker 2
I wasn't able to find a job in the city, it's just as hard and boring.
Speaker 1
Hm. Maybe I'll just camp out under the night sky somewhere then.
Speaker 2
Sure and come up with a plan, I haven't even bought a new car.
Speaker 1
Geez, you make it sound scary out there.
Speaker 2
It is, the only thing I have are my three cats and two dogs.
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Speaker 1
I am done with high school. I work at a gas station. I live in a small town. I do not like living in a small town.
Speaker 2
I work at a grocery store. I am not in school. I used to live in a small town. I live in the city. I had a hard time finding a job in the city. I have three cats and two dogs.
Speaker 1
That's a lot of pets! What breeds are they?
Speaker 2
2 siamese cats, and a persian shorthair.  My dogs are a shetland sheepdog, and a border collie. Do you have any pets?
Speaker 1
No not yet but i would really like to get a border collie i have heard they are great dogs. 
Speaker 2
They really are. Sam is a delightful dog.  I had a difficult time finding a place I could live with them in the city.  Are you sure you wouldnt rather just keep living in a small town?
Speaker 1
I probably will stay here but there is a massive trail park 20 minutes out my town where everyone takes their dogs so i know they will be able to get the right amount of exercise. 
Speaker 2
That's good!  I have a hard time getting my pets enough excercise since I can't take them on the subway.  There isn't a very roomy park nearby.
Speaker 1
Yeah that must be hard. They don't have any decent Dog parks close to you? 
Speaker 2
Yes, but they won't let the cats in.  I have to settle for just walking them around the block 10 times a day.
Speaker 1
Oh wow thats tough. My mum had a cat growing up and it didn't even like to go outside so just ended up being an indoor cat anyway. 
Speaker 2
my guys love being outside.  Sometimes I really miss living in a smaller town.
Speaker 1
Do you ever thing you will move back to a smaller town, or do you like the city? 
Speaker 2
The city has it advantages, but also has just many disadvantages.  I came here so I could find a decent job, but that's not easy either. I'd like to move back to a smaller town someday I think, though.
5 days
Speaker 1
I am done with high school. I work at a gas station. I live in a small town. I do not like living in a small town. I live near a huge trail park where people take their dogs. I don't have any pets. I want a border collie. My mum had a cat when I was growing up.
Speaker 2
I work at a grocery store. I am not in school. I used to live in a small town. I live in the city. I had a hard time finding a job in the city. I have 3 casts: 2 Siamese cats and a persian shorthair cat. I have 2 dogs: a shetland sheepdog and border collie. My border collie is named Sam. I had a hard time finding a place to live in the city because of my pets. I have a hard time exercising my pets. I can't take my pets on the subway. I don't live by any big parks. I am near dog parks. I can't use the dog parks because they won't let me bring in my cats. I walk all my pets around the block 10 times a day. My cats love to be outside.
Speaker 1
I was given a border collie puppy I need some advice can you help me out?
Speaker 2
Yeah sure, I would. A he/she?
Speaker 1
Its a boy and I just had him fixed and his entire personality has changed.
Speaker 2
When did you take him to be fixed, and how has he changed in comparison with the time before you got him neutred? 
Speaker 1
About a week ago, he had a ton of energy and typical puppy behavior but now he just kind of lays around all day
Speaker 2
That's expected of him. Fixing causes a significant hormonal disturbance in his body which is the key cause of the inactivity. His levels of testosterone are currently low, and that's why he seems unethusiastic in everything. However, he will get back to normal with time, though not to optimum. He will be displaying feminine behaviors, and low in activity.
Speaker 1
How long do you think it'll take or does it depend solely on the dog, the breed and age?
Speaker 2
Generally, it takes between two weeks and a month, so don't get worried. He will come around. His appetite will also appear diminished. Just take him to walks regularly, and then be patient with him. In which town do you live?
Speaker 1
I will do just that. I live in a small mountain town so I can take him for daily hikes maybe once or twice a day.
Speaker 2
That would be nice. What are your plans or thoughts on joining college? What major are you interested in?
Speaker 1
Definitely something outdoors, like bio-engineering
Speaker 2
Sounds fun. However, I didn't get along with Physics. I liked Health Sciences a lot, and dreamt of med school a lot. 
10 days
Speaker 1
I am done with high school. I work at a gas station. I live in a small mountain town. I do not like living in a small town. I live near a huge trail park where people take their dogs. I don't have any pets. I want a border collie. My mum had a cat when I was growing up. I was given a border collie puppy. Its a boy. About a week ago, he had a ton of energy . But now he just kind of lays around all day. I would choose bio engineering as a major in the college.
Speaker 2
I work at a grocery store. I am not in school. I used to live in a small town. I live in the city. I had a hard time finding a job in the city. I have 3 casts: 2 Siamese cats and a persian shorthair cat. I have 2 dogs: a shetland sheepdog and border collie. My border collie is named Sam. I had a hard time finding a place to live in the city because of my pets. I have a hard time exercising my pets. I can't take my pets on the subway. I don't live by any big parks. I am near dog parks. I can't use the dog parks because they won't let me bring in my cats. I walk all my pets around the block 10 times a day. My cats love to be outside. I didn't get along with Physics. I liked Health Sciences a lot, and dreamt of med school a lot.
Speaker 1
When I am thinking about my education, it is so disappointing as it is extremely expensive!
Speaker 2
So expensive!!! Do you not think it is worth it?
Speaker 1
I hope so.  I would like to think that a bio engineer makes more money than working at a gas station.
Speaker 2
Hahaha THAT is very true! Maybe colleges will be intrigued by your humble beginnings! Plenty of schools offer scholarships. I bet you could write some killer essays from all your gas station experiences. 
Speaker 1
Oh so true!  Working the night shift allowed me to see all the drunks come in after the bars closed.  So many odd people.  Maybe I should just skip school and work on writing a book! lol.
Speaker 2
I hear that! There are some wild ones coming in to my store. Hahaha start writing the book and see where it leads! At least in the meantime you can use pieces for scholarship apps. Win/win! 
Speaker 1
With all the oddballs I see in my small town, I can't imagine what you see in the city.  Have you ever had anyone dangerous?  That would be my biggest fear.
Speaker 2
Probably, but they are happy I am there working to sell them what they need, so they leave me alone. I have made friends with some mobsters even!! They are good people but what a mess they were born into!!! From my perspective. They act like royalty, so maybe I am way off base. 
Speaker 1
Interesting.  I would consider moving to the city for that type of experience except I want to have yard space for my dog.  Is it hard for you to get all your pets the proper exercise?
Speaker 2
So hard!! I still walk them when I can, but who has time to do it all???
Speaker 1
Work takes up a lot of my time, I know.  I end up getting at least four or five hours of overtime every week.  Last week I got almost 20 hours overtime!  Do you get stuck working much?
Speaker 2
Not as much as I would like. I need the money to find a better place for the furbabies. Do you get time and a half with overtime? 
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Speaker 1
I am done with high school. I work at a gas station. I live in a small mountain town. I do not like living in a small town. I live near a huge trail park where people take their dogs. I don't have any pets. I want a border collie. My mum had a cat when I was growing up. I was given a border collie puppy. Its a boy. About a week ago, he had a ton of energy . But now he just kind of lays around all day. I would choose bio engineering as a major in the college. I want to further my education, but am discouraged by the price. I have had many interesting experiences working at the gas station, seeing many different people, including working the night shift. I work a lot, including many hours of overtime. I have a dog; having yard space is important to me.
Speaker 2
I work at a grocery store. I am not in school. I used to live in a small town. I live in the city. I had a hard time finding a job in the city. I have 3 casts: 2 Siamese cats and a persian shorthair cat. I have 2 dogs: a shetland sheepdog and border collie. My border collie is named Sam. I had a hard time finding a place to live in the city because of my pets. I have a hard time exercising my pets. I can't take my pets on the subway. I don't live by any big parks. I am near dog parks. I can't use the dog parks because they won't let me bring in my cats. I walk all my pets around the block 10 times a day. My cats love to be outside. I didn't get along with Physics. I liked Health Sciences a lot, and dreamt of med school a lot. I sometimes interact with interesting customers. I have interacted with mobsters. I wish I worked more. I would like to save money for a better home for myself and my pets.
Speaker 1
I think I have decided to apply to my community college and start going part time.
Speaker 2
What a great idea!  Are you going to study bio engineering?
Speaker 1
Yep.  I'll start with the core classes at first.  It's pretty expensive, but I've been working so much overtime that I should be able to afford it.  Have you decided to go back to school yet?
Speaker 2
Right now I am concentrating on getting more hours so that I can maybe find a better place to live.  Moving to the city has been harder than I thought.
Speaker 1
Yea, it's really hard to find an affordable place -- especially when you have dogs.  I really love dogs, but they limit your living options.   
Speaker 2
They do but I wouldn't want to give them up.  How is your puppy doing?  I bet keeping you busy.
Speaker 1
Oh yea I wouldn't either.  He is sure keeping me on my toes!  He has so much energy for about 30-45 min and then he just completely passes out.  I feel like I have a baby sometimes - it's exhausting!
Speaker 2
Exhausting but so much fun.  I wish I lived near a park where my guys could experience something other than concrete.  Have you take your puppy to the park and walk the trails yet?
Speaker 1
Yea I love spending time outside.  We've gone for a few walks at the park.  He likes drinking the water from a little stream there, but I don't want him to get sick from it.
Speaker 2
I miss that about a small town.  Trails and streams but I don't miss much else.  So much to do in the city.  I really need a new job but it will happen.  How is work going for you?
Speaker 1
Yea, the outdoor activities are great, but sometimes I need to get into the city just to get a nice meal.  Our restaurants aren't great here.  Work is ok - lots of long hours can get pretty tiring, especially with the puppy at home.
Speaker 2
I am sure you are going to be super busy with starting school but yet your mom to watch your puppy one weekend and come visit me.  My place isn't big but I can show you around and there are plenty of amazing restaurants.
16 days 6 hours