Speaker 1
I live on a houseboat. I just graduated with my master's degree. I work as a bartender. I have four brothers and sisters. My mother works for fedex.
Speaker 2
I grew up in mexico. I enjoy drinking and socializing with friends. I hang out at a karaoke bar most nights. I own a construction company. I have two daughters.
Speaker 1
I have a houseboat. I work as a bartender. I have a masters degree. I like karaoke nights. I have brothers and sisters.
Speaker 2
I like going to bars. I own a company. I like karaoke and going to bars. I have two daughters.
Speaker 1
Hello, I just got home to my houseboat.
Speaker 2
Hello how are you?
Speaker 1
I am doing good, just got home from bartending.
Speaker 2
That must be a interesting job.
Speaker 1
Very interesting, but not what I went to school for.
Speaker 2
I enjoy going to the bars after work, so I like bartenders!
Speaker 1
Haha, thanks. What do you do for work?
Speaker 2
I own a company here in the local area.
Speaker 1
Cool, I graduated with my masters but I haven't found a real job yet.
Speaker 2
Oh perhaps you find one soon.
Speaker 1
I hope so, what do you do for fun?
Speaker 2
I enjoy karaoke nights at the bar, although my singing is questionable.
Speaker 1
Karaoke nights are my favorite, my sisters and brothers do it all the time.
Speaker 2
Oh yes, sometime my 2 daughters go with me, but no drinking for them!
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Speaker 1
I have a houseboat. I work as a bartender. I have a masters degree. I like karaoke nights. I have brothers and sisters.
Speaker 2
I like going to bars. I own a company. I like karaoke and going to bars. I have two daughters.
Speaker 1
How old are your daughters and what are their names? 
Speaker 2
My daughters are 16 and 14.  Their names are Angelica and Jennifer.  They're the lights of my life!
Speaker 1
Those are such great names. Sounds like you have a great family. I grew up in a bigger family and I sort of miss being around that many people. How is the business going?
Speaker 2
It's going well.  I'm in construction and there's currently lots of demand in my area.  You never told me what your master's degree is in.
Speaker 1
I got a degree in Psychology. Helps me a lot when I'm bar tending. I thought I was going to love it in that field but I think I just really love being around people, so for now I am happy working at the bar and being around all the people who come in like you.
Speaker 2
That's really interesting.  Did you originally think you'd get into counseling or how did you envision using your education?
Speaker 1
Well my mother was a counselor and really enjoyed her job. I never knew for sure where it would take me but I thought maybe I might work for my own practice one day. I still have time to work on it. Are you coming down next week Friday for Karaoke at the bar? 
Speaker 2
I think I will.  At the end of the week I think I'll feel the need to let off some steam.  Are you willing to join me on stage for one song?
Speaker 1
I can do that. As long as you pick something I know well enough. Have any songs in mind?
Speaker 2
I was thinking something pretty ambitious, even though I can't sing.  Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" or maybe Meatloaf's "I Would do Anything for Love."  I like to sing pretty dramatic songs.  It embarrasses my girls pretty badly.
Speaker 1
Well I definitely know all the words to those two. I'll give it a go. I'm probably going to be embarrassing myself as well, but that's half the fun of Karaoke night 
Speaker 2
Yes, I agree.  Do your sisters and brothers live in the area?  And do they want to join us?
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I have a houseboat. I work as a bartender. I love being around people.  I am happy working at the bar. I have brothers and sisters. I grew up in a big family. I have a masters' degree in Psychology.  I have a mother that was a counselor. I like karaoke nights. I usually embarrass myself while doing Karaoke.
Speaker 2
I like going to bars. I own a company. I have a business that is going well.  I work in construction. I like karaoke and going to bars. I have 2 daughters, ages 16 and 14, their names are Angelica and Jennifer. I like to sing dramatic songs.
Speaker 1
I forgot to mention that we have 2 for 1 drink specials on Friday Night.  I think that Karaoke night will be a night to remember.
Speaker 2
Oh my goodness! It is going to be quite a night! I have been brushing up on my Celine Dion! Do you have some songs picked out?
Speaker 1
Not yet. I thought it would be fun if everyone could choose their own songs, but the music will have a 90s theme. 
Speaker 2
As long as we are still on for some Meatloaf, that sounds good to me. Ahhh, the 90s. By the time I reach that free drink I might be ready for Ace of Base or The Spice Girls. My daughters will be mortified. 
Speaker 1
Of course, I've actually found a meatloaf recipe that's to die for recently! Your family will have to try it after karaoke night. Are your daughters doing well?
Speaker 2
Hahahaha that is amazing. Eating meatloaf while singing it. My daughters may disown me. They are doing very well. Angelica just got her driving permit, so she will be in charge of getting us home on Friday. Way cheaper than an Uber!
Speaker 1
Yes, this will be a night to remember! I'm sure Angelica will understand once she's older. Can't wait to let free a little if that drive offer still stands!
Speaker 2
Hahaha I hope she doesn't, but alas, our family does like to have a good time! Thank you for inviting us out.
Speaker 1
LOL! No worries my friend, I'll see you soon!
Speaker 2
Sounds great! Should I bring anything to go with the meatloaf and drinks or is there bar food to be had? 
Speaker 1
We'll have some snacks, but if you have anything to bring that would be super helpful! Nothing like singing and eating without counting calories haha. Maybe some chips and dip?
Speaker 2
Oh goodness. Calorie counting is be banned! I make some bangin' nachos. Pair great with beer!
 9 hours
Speaker 1
I have a houseboat. I work as a bartender. I love being around people.  I am happy working at the bar. I have brothers and sisters. I grew up in a big family. I have a masters' degree in Psychology.  I have a mother that was a counselor. I like karaoke nights. I usually embarrass myself while doing Karaoke.
Speaker 2
I like going to bars. I own a company. I have a business that is going well.  I work in construction. I like karaoke and going to bars. I have 2 daughters, ages 16 and 14, their names are Angelica and Jennifer. I like to sing dramatic songs. I have been listening to Celine Deon. My daughter just got her driving permit. I make great nachos.
Speaker 1
So what do your construction friends think about your karaoke singing?
Speaker 2
they think it's silly but they support me! do your friends like kareoke too?
Speaker 1
They do! We get together often for random karaoke nights, or they will show up while I'm working at the bar and start one. I love watching them enjoy themselves! Do your daughters sing with you?
Speaker 2
that's so great! yeah, my daughters love to sing. it's actually them who got me into kareoke because they started singing on tiktok all the time!
Speaker 1
I still don't have that app lol. I prefer being around people, instead of relying on social media for contact. How is your daughters driving going? 
Speaker 2
I like being around people better than apps, too, but kids these days love digital stuff. she's doing pretty good driving; I think she's ready to try the highway! 
Speaker 1
That is a huge step! I remember my first trip driving on the expressway lol. I think my dad just about had a heart attack, I was going so slow lol. You probably travel the highway quite a bit, doing construction work. Have you been any place fun for work?
Speaker 2
i'm sure I will lose time off my life every time I try to teach her lol :) yeah, I do get to see some cool places! especially when we build in new areas that aren't all urbanized yet. it feels like being in the woods to break ground in a remote area.
Speaker 1
That has to be amazing! I miss seeing new places. Being a bartender, I am always working in the same place. It's a good thing the people are always different lol. What is your favorite reason for going to the bar?
Speaker 2
you must meet so many cool people, though. bars attract all types. I like going to quieter bars, mostly, to just sit and talk wiht friends. what do you like about your job? do you meet cool people?
Speaker 1
I like being able to listen, to possibly make a difference when someone needs support. I also love watching other people have fun and enjoy their lives, its a small piece of hope. It isnt just all about work, and bills, and daily life, ya know?
Speaker 2
absolutely! connecting with other people is really what we are all here on earth to do.
 12 hours
Speaker 1
I have a houseboat. I work as a bartender. I love being around people.  I am happy working at the bar. At my job, I like being able to listen and make a difference when someone needs support. I also love watching people have fun. I have brothers and sisters. I grew up in a big family. I have a masters' degree in Psychology. I have a mother that was a counselor. I like karaoke nights. I usually embarrass myself while doing Karaoke. I work at a karaoke bar. I do not have tiktok or other social media. I prefer being around other people.
Speaker 2
I own a company. I have a business that is going well.  I work in construction. I like karaoke and going to bars. I like going to quieter bars so I can talk to friends. I have 2 daughters, ages 16 and 14, their names are Angelica and Jennifer. I like to sing dramatic songs. I have been listening to Celine Deon. My daughter just got her driving permit. I am teaching my daughter to drive. I make great nachos. I like being around other people. I get to see cool places working my job.
Speaker 1
I finally picked a song for Karaoke night. It's by Celine Deon, it was you that inspired me. I probably won't do the song justice but that is half the fun!
Speaker 2
I mean, who goes to karaoke to hear good singing? If I wanted that I'd go to a concert. 
Speaker 1
Well, a lot of singers at concerts are lip syncing. I see a lot of people at work having a blast. I always think, man I can at least sing better than that person."
Speaker 2
I know myself and I'm the worst anywhere!
Speaker 1
Haha, you can't be that bad. Although I always think I sound amazing when driving in my car or in the shower. In front of an audience, with nerves, ah! It seems so scary.
Speaker 2
Let's just say, even my dogs leave the room when I sing. It's okay though, I've got other talents. That said, I'll be sure to get out there the night you are singing!
Speaker 1
Awe thanks, it would be good to see you. Although my bar can be a bit noisy, I know that's not quite your scene.
Speaker 2
Karaoke night is always a little noisier. It's okay. Who would could to silent karaoke?
Speaker 1
True, it's almost like everyone drinks way more than usual to get up that liquid courage.
Speaker 2
It's pretty much a given. Though, there is always the one random classically trained singer or something who goes up there just to show everyone up.
Speaker 1
And then they always take over and want to sing multiple times in a row. 
Speaker 2
Exactly! Sorry, some of us are hear to support our friends. Let them sing too!
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