Speaker 1
I am a meat eater. I like running. I wear pants. My parents grew up in alaska. I work as a programmer.
Speaker 2
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 1
I enjoy running. I enjoy seeing the stars and wide open spaces. I am familiar with Alaska. I enjoy steak.
Speaker 2
I enjoy camping and sleeping under the stars. I enjoy adventure, writing letters. I don't like phones. I am moving out west. I just graduated high school. I enjoy grilling.
Speaker 1
Hey - I just got back from a run....how'bout you?
Speaker 2
Hey! I just got back from a camping trip. I love sleeping under the stars.
Speaker 1
So do I! Some people need the sun...i need the stars - especially in wide open spaces!
Speaker 2
Of course! I am packing up and heading out west forever.
Speaker 1
How far west? I'm very familiar with alaska!
Speaker 2
Maybe washington? I'm fresh out of high school ready to go.
Speaker 1
Good for you! What will you do for work..any programming experience?
Speaker 2
Maybe? Ready for adventure, writing letters and not using a phone.
Speaker 1
Impressive! Or maybe because I'm hungry for a good steak it sounds impressive.
Speaker 2
Yummm.. Maybe I'll grill some.
Speaker 1
Do it! Be careful what you're wearing while grilling so you don't get burned.
Speaker 2
Thanks for the advice, I'm going with friends no parents.
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Speaker 1
I enjoy running. I enjoy seeing the stars and wide open spaces. I am familiar with Alaska. I enjoy steak.
Speaker 2
I enjoy camping and sleeping under the stars. I enjoy adventure, writing letters. I don't like phones. I am moving out west. I just graduated high school. I enjoy grilling.
Speaker 1
Get to do any grilling?
Speaker 2
I have! I made some steaks on the girll just the other night it was awesome!
Speaker 1
I could go for a steak right now. I am hungry!
Speaker 2
Grilling a steak under the stars while camping is what it is all about!
Speaker 1
That sounds lovely right about now. Work has me busy and I could go for some time in the wilderness to unwind.
Speaker 2
You need to tell work you need a vacation, and get out to the campground as soon as possible. There are some great trails to run!
Speaker 1
Good call. Running is a great way to decompress.
Speaker 2
I know you mentioned you really enjoy it. Do you run distance or just sprints?
Speaker 1
I do it all. I listen to my body and my mood.
Speaker 2
For sure, that is absolutely key. Your body will let you know how far you can push it on any given day.
Speaker 1
That has been a good indicator that has kept me injury free all of these years.
Speaker 2
That is so crucial. you can't keep making fitness strides if you are injured. Some people push it to hard and end up on the sidelines for 6 months
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Speaker 1
I enjoy seeing the stars and wide open spaces. I am familiar with Alaska. I enjoy steak. My work keeps me very busy. I would like to take time to unwind in the wilderness. I like to run to decompress. I like to run sprints. I like to do distance running. I listen to my body when I am running. Listening to my body keeps me injury free.
Speaker 2
I enjoy camping and sleeping under the stars. I enjoy adventure, writing letters. I don't like phones. I am moving out west. I just graduated high school. I enjoy grilling. I enjoy grilling steaks while camping under the stars.
Speaker 1
Since you enjoy writing and the outdoors, have you ever considered turning your adventures into a book or short stories?
Speaker 2
I have, but I don't feel like I'm a very good writer. Maybe I should take an online course in writing.
Speaker 1
What type of online course? My friend has taken a free online course that meets once a week, and she really enjoys it!
Speaker 2
I've never had much luck in them, but since I'm getting ready to move, that might be the best way for now. I think maybe after I get settled, I can find a local junior college or something that offers a cheap intro to writing class. 
Speaker 1
Yeah that sounds like a good plan. What do you plan to do meanwhile? Are you going to find a part time job since you just graduated high school?
Speaker 2
Yeah, probably. Although, I'm going to use this year to just explore for a while and see where the world takes me. I have a couple of friends out West and a lot of camping equipment, and I'm just going to explore and live in the outdoors for a while. I figure I should do it while I'm young.
Speaker 1
Seems like a really great plan! I hope I have used my time between high school and college to travel more with friends instead of taking pre-college classes and working. Definitely try to enjoy life when you are young!
Speaker 2
I may regret it in 6 months when I'm broke, half-frozen and huddling under a tent in the snow in Montana, but we'll see. lol! Maybe you can come visit after I get settled. We could grill some steaks and sleep out under the stars.
Speaker 1
Haha but remember, what cannot kill you will make you stronger! And honestly that still sounds like a more memorable experience than my life right now. And yes I would love to visit! I am quite busy with my work right now, but I should have a couple of free days next month.
Speaker 2
Do you still run as much as you used to? It seems like the amount you run always seems to correlate to how busy you are.
Speaker 1
Not as much now since I've been working overtime at my job, I can barely get enough sleep right now, but it'll all be better when this busy month is over.
Speaker 2
Well hang in there, and remember, there's more life than just work.
6 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
I enjoy seeing the stars and wide open spaces. I am familiar with Alaska. I enjoy steak. My work keeps me very busy. I would like to take time to unwind in the wilderness. I like to run to decompress. I like to run sprints. I like to do distance running. I listen to my body when I am running. Listening to my body keeps me injury free. I went to college.  I worked between high school and college and took pre college classes. My job keeps me pretty busy. This month is busy at my job.  I used to run a lot in the past but not so much now.
Speaker 2
I enjoy camping and sleeping under the stars. I enjoy adventure, writing letters. I don't like phones.  I don't think I am a good writer. I might take a writing course. I am moving out west. I just graduated high school. I enjoy grilling. I enjoy grilling steaks while camping under the stars. I like the outdoors. I am going to live outdoors and explore right now. I think there is more to life than work.
Speaker 1
Have you started packing yet for your move?
Speaker 2
Yes, I have slowly been packing each day. I am also finding that I can get rid of quite a bit of stuff that I won't need out west. How is your job going?
Speaker 1
My job is still pretty busy. It's great that you can get rid of stuff. Have you heard of  "minimalism" ?
Speaker 2
I have heard of minimalism. I am not sure that I can get my belongings down that much but because I will be outdoors the majority of the time, I won't need a lot of my electronics
Speaker 1
In that case, you can probably get rid of all of your electronics, right? Do you usually use them a lot?
Speaker 2
I am a big music buff so I will be keeping my phone and headphones, but at this point I am not sure that I will need any of my other electronics.
Speaker 1
That sounds nice. I feel pretty addicted to my electronics, honestly. Actually, I guess I'm more addicted to the internet.
Speaker 2
Yeah, I have been able to move away from the internet, I don't have any social media. Have you found any time to get outside and run?
Speaker 1
Wow, I can't imagine not having social media. It must be freeing. Yes, I've been finding 20 minutes in the evenings to go on a run. I want to try other sports though.
Speaker 2
That is great! What other sports do you want to try?
Speaker 1
I think it'd be cool to try more water sports. I want to try surfing. Have you done it?
Speaker 2
No, I haven't tried but that would be a lot of fun. Do you have water near you that you can practice on?
12 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
I enjoy seeing the stars and wide open spaces. I am familiar with Alaska. I enjoy steak. My work keeps me very busy. I would like to take time to unwind in the wilderness. I like to run to decompress. I like to run sprints. I like to do distance running. I listen to my body when I am running. Listening to my body keeps me injury free. I run for 20 minutes in the evening. I went to college.  I worked between high school and college and took pre college classes. My job keeps me pretty busy. This month is busy at my job.  I used to run a lot in the past but not so much now. I am addicted to my electronics and the internet. I have social media. I want to try surfing.
Speaker 2
I enjoy camping and sleeping under the stars. I enjoy adventure, writing letters. I don't like phones.  I don't think I am a good writer. I might take a writing course. I am moving out west. I just graduated high school. I enjoy grilling. I enjoy grilling steaks while camping under the stars. I am going to live outdoors and explore right now. I think there is more to life than work. I am outdoors a majority of the time. I do not use or need many electronics. I am a music buff. I don't have social media.
Speaker 1
Have you found any online courses for writing to enroll in?
Speaker 2
Not yet, have you found time to unwind from work?
Speaker 1
I am trying to make the time, but work keeps me so darn busy!
Speaker 2
Wow, that sucks! Are you still keeping up with your running?
Speaker 1
Yes. That I always manage to make time for. I have to stay in shape or I lose my sanity!
Speaker 2
That's good to hear! Have you tried surfing yet?
Speaker 1
No, but that is at the top of my priorities list! I watched Point Break and it motivated me to commit to learning!
Speaker 2
Was it a good watch? I'm glad to hear that!
Speaker 1
It is a classic! Have you ever seen it?
Speaker 2
Nope, not yet. Do you recommend it?
Speaker 1
It is really good. Some superstars in it like Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves.
Speaker 2
Wow, sounds good. I'll add it to my watch list! Is your job still pretty busy?
13 days 4 hours