Speaker 1
I have 2 brothers older than me. My dad was a farmer back in the day. I recently moved to a new city. I drove 1000 miles to see my favorite band play.
Speaker 2
I am an immigrant. I came here from europe in 2004. I am in the tech industry and work on software solutions. I love dogs and have fostered several of them. I run in half marathons.
Speaker 1
I recently moved. I am lonely. I can't handle being alone. I like going to concerts. I have two older brothers. I grew up with dogs.
Speaker 2
I used to live in Europe. I enjoy running half marathons. I love dogs. I work in the Tech industry. I am paid well. I am bored at work.
Speaker 1
Hey I just moved to a new city and am so very alone here. Need human contact.
Speaker 2
I know the feeling, I came here from europe a while back. Hang in there.
Speaker 1
As a farmer, my dad had a lot of solitary time but I can't handle it.
Speaker 2
Well, find something you like to do. I like to run half marathons personally.
Speaker 1
My favorite band was playing 1000 miles away and I drove to see them recently.
Speaker 2
That's dedication! I'm dedicated to dogs myself. I've fostered a lot.
Speaker 1
That is so nice, both of my older brothers also foster dogs.
Speaker 2
Right on. They are just amazing in my opinion.
Speaker 1
They are truly amazing, so much better than humans.
Speaker 2
In a lot of ways they definitely are..
Speaker 1
My dad had dogs on the farm to scare away critters.
Speaker 2
Nice, I work in the tech industry, so I'm in a completely different profession.
Speaker 1
My two older brothers work in the tech industry as well..
Speaker 2
Nice. I do software solutions personally. Usually boring but it pays well.
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Speaker 1
I recently moved. I am lonely. I can't handle being alone. I like going to concerts. I have two older brothers. I grew up with dogs.
Speaker 2
I used to live in Europe. I enjoy running half marathons. I love dogs. I work in the Tech industry. I am paid well. I am bored at work.
Speaker 1
Where in Europe did you move from?
Speaker 2
I moved from France, though I lived in other countries before that. Have you been to Europe?
Speaker 1
No. Although I have read about the continent in different books
Speaker 2
It's an interesting place, much more interesting in person than in the books. Especially the food. Yum! So, you recently moved. You live by yourself? I prefer living by myself. I like my privacy. Have you thought about getting a dog?
Speaker 1
Yeah. I think about it everyday. I need a companion and dogs are the best companions. Do you have a dog?
Speaker 2
At the moment, no. I have the money, but not the space. I didn't pick my place for a dog, just for a convenient commute and nice surroundings.
Speaker 1
Oh. I totally understand you. You said you work in the tech industry. What's the company you work for into?
Speaker 2
You probably haven't heard of it. They pay well because they have to compete with the big firms. Less politics than other places, but the work is mind-numbing. I feel like a code wh0re.
Speaker 1
I totally understand you. Well you can try running to put yourself at ease. It can help keep your state of mind healthy
Speaker 2
Yup. Sweating and pounding the pavement takes your mind off everything. Just the leg pumping. Do you like to exercise?
Speaker 1
Yeah. I love running, jogging and riding bikes
Speaker 2
That's good! I should get a bike. It would great to have a dog at my place, but there's no room and no yard. Maybe if I save up enough, I can get a bigger place.
2 days
Speaker 1
I recently moved. I am lonely. I can't handle being alone. I like going to concerts. I have two older brothers. I grew up with dogs. I am going to get a dog. I have never been in Europe.  have read about the continent in different books. I love running, jogging and riding bikes.
Speaker 2
I used to live in Europe. I moved from France. I lived in other countries before. I enjoy running half marathons. I love dogs. I work in the Tech industry. I am paid well. I am bored at work. I prefer living by myself.  I like my privacy. I have not a dog at the moment.  I have the money, but not the space for the pet.  My company pays well. I feel like a code whore. I should get a bike. There is  no room and no yard at my place. I have not enough money for bigger place.
Speaker 1
So when do you plan to run you next half marathon?
Speaker 2
I usually give a couple of months between them, but also consider the schedule. I need to see if any are coming up. What kind of dog are you thinking of getting? One you can take running?
Speaker 1
I was thinking a lab pit mix.  But any kind of rescue would be great.  I dont want to pay a breeder for a pet
Speaker 2
I like your mindset. Those poor shelter dogs deserve homes. Does your new place have a good amount of space?
Speaker 1
it has a small fenced in back yard so it will have room for the dog to play outside when I cant take him running.
Speaker 2
Aww, that's great. I bet the dog will make great company.
Speaker 1
I hope so Its weird not having a pet in the house.  Did you decide to get a bike or not yet?
Speaker 2
Haven't decided. I keep thinking I should save up for a bigger place. Just hearing about your back yard makes me want one. Any good concerts coming up?
Speaker 1
Megadeth is touring with Lamb of God, so Im goin gto try an catch them, but its out of state so its going to be a long drive to the show
Speaker 2
Oh, wow. Perhaps book a hotel for the night?
Speaker 1
I was thinking that, ive dont late out of state shows and drivin back the same nite.  I went to a show where it ended at 1am and drive home getting home at 6 to go to work at 9 the next day.  So its possible.
Speaker 2
Oh, wow. Well, I'm sure it'll rock. I love how communal concerts can feel.
2 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
I recently moved. I am lonely. I can't handle being alone. I like going to concerts. I have two older brothers. I have never been in Europe.  have read about the continent in different books. I love running, jogging and riding bikes. I grew up with dogs. I am going to get a dog. I want a labrador retriever and pitbull mixed dog. I would like a rescue dog. I don't want to pay a dog breeder. My home has a small fenced backyard. I don't like not having a pet in my home.  I want to see Megadeth and Lamb of God in concert. I think I should book a hotel for the night. I don't like shows that are a long distance away and driving home the same night. I attended a show that ended at 1am. I drove home after the show and arrived home at 6 am. I went to work at 9am the same day.
Speaker 2
I used to live in Europe. I moved from France. I lived in other countries before. I enjoy running half marathons. I wait about 2 months between running marathons. I need to research upcoming marathons. I love dogs. I work in the Tech industry. I am paid well. I am bored at work. I prefer living by myself.  I like my privacy. I have not a dog at the moment.  I have the money, but not the space for the pet.  My company pays well. I feel like a code whore. I should get a bike. There is  no room and no yard at my place. I have not enough money for bigger place. I am unsure about getting a bike. I need to save money. I want a bigger home. I want a backyard. I want shelter dogs to have homes. I love how communal concerts can feel.
Speaker 1
I got tickets to the concert!
Speaker 2
That's great! I'm so happy to hear that! When is the concert?
Speaker 1
It's tomorrow at 9pm. It was a last minute sale so I got a pretty good deal. I'm excited!
Speaker 2
Wow, that's gonna be great! Wish I could be there lol. Are you going with your brothers or anything, or are you just going by yourself?
Speaker 1
Going with my friends. I would never dare to go to a concert alone! That would be so awkward, haha
Speaker 2
Yeah, I would feel pretty weird going to a concert by myself. Glad you have some friends to go with! I know you've mentioned that you feel lonely sometimes, so I'm glad you have people to hang with!
Speaker 1
Thanks. That means a lot. I know you like living by yourself- would you consider yourself an introvert?
Speaker 2
Yes, definitely. I like being with people every now and then, but I do really enjoy the privacy of my own home. I think the only time I really enjoy a crowd is at a concert lol
Speaker 1
Haha yeah. At a concerty you don't really have to talk to anybody, so I guess it's a bit like being by yourself, in a weird way. 
Speaker 2
Yeah, I get what you mean. I like just sort of melding into the crowd and being a part of that crowd experience. I also really like music, so it's a win-win
Speaker 1
What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?
Speaker 2
I enjoy a bit of everything, but especially rock. How about you?
2 days 9 hours
Speaker 1
I recently moved. I am lonely. I can't handle being alone. I like going to concerts. I have two older brothers. I have never been in Europe.  have read about the continent in different books. I love running, jogging and riding bikes. I grew up with dogs. I am going to get a dog. I want a labrador retriever and pitbull mixed dog. I would like a rescue dog. I don't want to pay a dog breeder. My home has a small fenced backyard. I don't like not having a pet in my home.  I want to see Megadeth and Lamb of God in concert. I think I should book a hotel for the night. I don't like shows that are a long distance away and driving home the same night. I attended a show that ended at 1am. I drove home after the show and arrived home at 6 am. I went to work at 9am the same day. I have tickets to attend an upcoming concert. I got a good deal on concert tickets. I am going to an upcoming concert with friends. I would never attend a concert alone.
Speaker 2
I used to live in Europe. I moved from France. I lived in other countries before. I enjoy running half marathons. I wait about 2 months between running marathons. I need to research upcoming marathons. I love dogs. I work in the Tech industry. I am paid well. I am bored at work. I prefer living by myself.  I like my privacy. I have not a dog at the moment.  I have the money, but not the space for the pet.  My company pays well. I feel like a code whore. I should get a bike. There is  no room and no yard at my place. I have not enough money for bigger place. I am unsure about getting a bike. I need to save money. I want a bigger home. I want a backyard. I want shelter dogs to have homes. I love how communal concerts can feel. I like people every once in a while. I enjoy the privacy my hmoe affords me. I like crowds at concerts only.
Speaker 1
The animal shelter burned down last night! You should contact them and see if they need any more help caring for the animals!
Speaker 2
Oh that is awful news. I will contact them. If any of the animals need temporary foster homes while they are building a new shelter, I should be able to take in a couple dogs.
Speaker 1
That's really kind of you! Do you prefer larger or smaller dogs?
Speaker 2
I love them all, but since I have a little place with no yard, I would only be able to foster smaller dogs at the moment. What about you? Do you prefer the bigger dogs or the tiny ones?
Speaker 1
I love big dogs! Smallest dog I've ever owned is a Basset and they're basically a medium dog on small legs. Right now we have two hound mixes that are 105 and 70 lbs.
Speaker 2
Oh my! 70 lbs is quite big, but 105 lbs is humungous!  Do they love to cuddle? I think it is so cute when a huge dog thinks he is a little lap dog!
Speaker 1
The smaller one does. He's a black Lab-pit bull mix. He gets a running start and goes flying up into my husband's lap! Somehow always manages to land on a particular part of his anatomy. Husband now sits around with a lap pillow because of it! Says it wasn't nearly as big a problem when we got him as a five-pound puppy.
Speaker 2
That's hillarious. Have you ever had any little dogs before? Chihuahuas and poodles can seem annoying at first, especially to big dog lovers, but if you spend some time with them, they really start to grow on you.
Speaker 1
We haven't, but my brother and sister in law have two Yorkies. the smaller one is 4lb. They're great dogs although they're pretty sure they're Great Danes.
Speaker 2
Oh yes, they think they are quite big and tough! It is so endearing to see such big heart and courage in such a little package, right?
Speaker 1
It is! Other family members have dachshunds and they're the same way. My mother- and father-in-law have Shiloh Shepherds. Now THOSE are big dogs!
Speaker 2
Oh wow. I have never seen a Shiloh Shepherd in person, but I've heard they are huge dogs with really calm personalities. Do you find that to be true?
2 days 16 hours