Speaker 1
I like using coupons. I have 5 dogs and 3 rats. I like sunset walks. I like to paint. I go to college full time to get my degree.
Speaker 2
I'm an omnivore. I like bicycling. I work on computers for my job. I like most music. I like reading.
Speaker 1
I like the show extreme couponing. I uses coupons while shopping. I am a student in college. I like walks during sunset. I pet five pet dogs. I own three rats. I paint. I don't listen to music whilst painting.
Speaker 2
I love to read books. I like riding my bike. I can fix computers.
Speaker 1
Hello have you ever seen the show extreme couponing it’s my favorite.
Speaker 2
Yes I love that show really helps when you have lots of different food to buy.
Speaker 1
My coupon habit has let me buy food for all my animals and paint supplies.
Speaker 2
I love to read lots of books.
Speaker 1
Going to college full time sometimes makes it hard to get into a good book.
Speaker 2
That's true. What are your hobbies or other interests?
Speaker 1
Besides taking sunset walks I enjoy spending time with my 5 dogs and 3 rats.
Speaker 2
Sounds very interesting. I enjoy riding my bike.
Speaker 1
I could paint you riding your bike.
Speaker 2
That would be nice. Do you listen to music while painting?
Speaker 1
No I do not.
Speaker 2
Since your a student, if you need your computer fixed, I'm your guy.
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Speaker 1
I like the show extreme couponing. I uses coupons while shopping. I am a student in college. I like walks during sunset. I pet five pet dogs. I own three rats. I paint. I don't listen to music whilst painting.
Speaker 2
I love to read books. I like riding my bike. I can fix computers.
Speaker 1
What books have you been recently recently then?
Speaker 2
I have been reading some classics, like To Kill a Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby. Have you read those?
Speaker 1
Yes! 3 of my dogs' names are Scout, Daisy, and Gatsby! Those are my absolute favorites.
Speaker 2
Wow that is amazing. They are some really well-written books. Have you seen the movies accompanying those books?
Speaker 1
I have. I liked both of the versions of The Great Gatsby. Did you like either the older or newer one better if you've seen them?
Speaker 2
I have seen both, but I have to go with the newer one. I think Leonardo Dicaprio is a terrific actor. 
Speaker 1
I do too! I can't believe it took so long for him to get an Oscar. He chooses very good diverse roles. Is he your favorite actor?
Speaker 2
He is one of them, along with John Krasinski who is most famous for his role in The Office. 
Speaker 1
I love The Office! It got me through finals, and John Krasinski is wonderful. I like his Good News Network stuff.
Speaker 2
I'll have to check that out! Is it a relief to have finally gotten through finals, I'm sure you have been busy?
Speaker 1
With 8 pets, I'm always busy. Do you have any pets?
Speaker 2
I have two dogs. They are a handful, but I am able to cuddle up with them and read a good book which is always fun!
6 days
Speaker 1
I like the show extreme couponing. I uses coupons while shopping. I am a student in college. I like walks during sunset. I pet 5 pet dogs. I own 3 rats. I paint. I don't listen to music whilst painting. I have 3 dogs named Scout, Daisy and Gatsby. My dogs are named after my favorite books. I like the movie versions of The Great Gatsby. I like Leonardo DiCaprio. I love "The Office." I like John Krasinski. I like the "Good News Network. I recently finished finals. I'm always busy.
Speaker 2
I love to read books. I like riding my bike. I can fix computers.  I've been reading classic American literature recently. I like the newer version of The Great Gatsby movie. I like Leonardo DiCaprio. John Krasinski is one of my favorite actors. I have two dogs. I like to cuddle with my dogs while I read.
Speaker 1
I stopped by a book store that recently opened on my way home from classes. One of the guys working there looks a lot like John Krasinski!
Speaker 2
I also see him everywhere ! It must be because we often think about him. How was he dressed ?
Speaker 1
He was dressed in his normal attire. He had on a backwards hat, khakias and a polo.
Speaker 2
That is a weird outfit for someone who works in a bookstore, maybe it was the real John Krasinski doing some research for a new role .
Speaker 1
Honestly, thats what I'm thinking. He just kept walking around looking at everything and he even had a small notepad that he was taking notes on.
Speaker 2
That does not sounds like a real employee, maybe a reporter. Did he talk to someone ?
Speaker 1
No but he noticed me following him around and did one of those awkward head nods. Whats your favorite movie with him in it?
Speaker 2
I really like the Office, but it is not a movie. I did not like much his movies, besides A Quiet Place.
Speaker 1
The office is the greatest show ever written. I've watched the entire series 3 complete times.
Speaker 2
I always watch one episode when I do my exercises. Sometimes, it is dangerous because I laugh so much ! 
Speaker 1
Yes! I would love a spin off show with John Krasinski and just Michael Scott.
Speaker 2
Just the two of them ? I think a movie, a comedy would better, like a buddy cop movie. 
6 days 7 hours
Speaker 1
I like the show extreme couponing. I uses coupons while shopping. I am a student in college. I like walks during sunset. I pet 5 pet dogs. I own 3 rats. I paint. I don't listen to music whilst painting. I have 3 dogs named Scout, Daisy and Gatsby. My dogs are named after my favorite books. I like the movie versions of The Great Gatsby. I like Leonardo DiCaprio. I like John Krasinski. I like the "Good News Network. I recently finished finals. I'm always busy. I followed around a man at the bookstore that looked like a famous actor. The Office is my favorite show. I have watched the entire series of my favorite show 3 times. I want them to make a spinoff of The Office.
Speaker 2
I love to read books. I like riding my bike. I can fix computers.  I've been reading classic American literature recently. I like the newer version of The Great Gatsby movie. I like Leonardo DiCaprio. John Krasinski is one of my favorite actors. I have two dogs. I like to cuddle with my dogs while I read. I like the Office and the movie A Quiet Place. I watch The Office while I work out.
Speaker 1
Read anything new lately? 
Speaker 2
Not technically "new," but new to me, in a sense. Revisiting the classics. Once I'm done with To Kill A Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby, I might move on to Catcher in the Rye or Lord of the Flies. How about you? Or did college give you enough to read?
Speaker 1
College definitely gave me too much assignment to read, but not actual books. In fact, I've been reading much less since I started college because I've been so busy with classes. Do you have any short fiction recommendations?
Speaker 2
Can't think of any off the top of my head, but bookstore staff can probably help with that; maybe you'll see someone else who looks like a famous actor! The cool thing is that a lot of online bookstores have a category just for short story fiction.
Speaker 1
That is interesting to know, I have never went to an online bookstore before since I always prefer to read on paper. You know, it just feels more tangible and real and better to the eyes haha. But maybe I'll try online bookstores!
Speaker 2
And a lot of the shipping is so fast these days. Then again, some people prefer the local bookstores, you know, to keep money in the community. You definitely have options.
Speaker 1
Yeah I'm glad the local bookstores haven't all disappeared even though a lot have been shut down because there just weren't enough people coming and buy stuffs. Also I'm interested in joining a book club, do you know any good ones?
Speaker 2
Well, it kind of depends on what you're into. There are some book clubs that only read certain types of books, and others that read various types. There are also online forums where people discuss them. Again, so many options. It's kind of like how there are countless online forums for The Office or groups of dog owners!
Speaker 1
Oh true there are definitely a lot of options. Have you been in any of the online forums or groups by the way?
Speaker 2
Just the ones that discuss fixing computers, and even then it took some time to figure out which were reliable and which weren't; the internet can be a strange place. I read enough of that stuff online that I prefer everything else be in person. I actually tend to see the usual people at the dog park, so that's a nice sense of community. So what are you studying in college?
Speaker 1
I am still undecided about my major so I'm just doing the required courses to graduate so far, but I'm thinking about a classic major and maybe a minor in an Asian language. 
Speaker 2
What an interesting combination. Maybe that classics major will make you get some more dogs or other pets to name after your favorite characters. So you just finished your first year?
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Speaker 1
I like the show extreme couponing. I uses coupons while shopping. I am a student in college. I like walks during sunset. I pet 5 pet dogs. I own 3 rats. I paint. I don't listen to music whilst painting. I have 3 dogs named Scout, Daisy and Gatsby. My dogs are named after my favorite books. I like the movie versions of The Great Gatsby. I like Leonardo DiCaprio. I like John Krasinski. I like the "Good News Network. I recently finished finals. I'm always busy. I followed around a man at the bookstore that looked like a famous actor. The Office is my favorite show. I have watched the entire series of my favorite show 3 times. I want them to make a spinoff of The Office. I went to college. I am busy with classes. I am undecided about my college major. I might major or minor in an Asian language. I want to join a book club.
Speaker 2
I love to read books. I like riding my bike. I can fix computers. I am in an online forum that discusses fixing computers.  I've been reading classic American literature recently. I like the newer version of The Great Gatsby movie. I like Leonardo DiCaprio. John Krasinski is one of my favorite actors. I have two dogs. I like to cuddle with my dogs while I read. I go to the dog park. I like the Office and the movie A Quiet Place. I watch The Office while I work out.
Speaker 1
I've just finished my first year, yes. I've decided on my major now.
Speaker 2
Oh nice. This is so exciting! Which one did you pick?
Speaker 1
Well I figured you only live once, so why not do something I know I am passionate about. I love painting as you know, so I decided to pursue a fine art degree. I know there aren't many job opportunities from it, but I figure I could become an art teacher.
Speaker 2
WOW, this is so incredibly exciting. Congrats! I love painting as well. Are you still considering a major in an Asian language or different one?
Speaker 1
I am not sure. It might be too much on my plate, I may just focus on art. What do you suggest?
Speaker 2
I think that you should do what makes you happy. What kind of art do you usually gravitate towards?
Speaker 1
I usually do landscapes in oil, but I am recently starting to get into doing portraits. Maybe I can practice on you!
Speaker 2
Oh yes! That would be so fun. Why don't you enjoy listening to music while you paint by the way?
Speaker 1
I find it distracting for some reason. Maybe I am listening to the wrong music or maybe I am a weirdo!
Speaker 2
I guess to each their own. What kind of music do you usually enjoy listening to?
Speaker 1
I love listening to Taylor Swift! What kind of music do you like?
Speaker 2
I love pop music mainly. I am a major Taylor Swift fan as well. I love her songwriting so much!
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