Speaker 1
I love going on cruises. I learned how to swim when I was five years old. I liked debate club the most in school. I do computer programming for a living. I just got a new job yesterday.
Speaker 2
I am a meat eater. I like running. I wear pants. My parents grew up in alaska. I work as a programmer.
Speaker 1
I'm getting ready to leave on a cruise. I love cruises. I learned to swim in Alaska when I was 5. I'm a computer programmer. I just started yesterday. I love debating. It was my favorite club in school. My favorite food is pizza.
Speaker 2
My parents grew up in Alaska. I am a programmer. I love running. I recently started eating meat again. I was a vegetarian for a few years. My favorite clothing article is pants.
Speaker 1
Hello! How are you?
Speaker 2
Im great. How are you?.
Speaker 1
Great! Getting ready to leave for a cruise! Love them!
Speaker 2
Sounds great. We did a cruise to alaska last year..my parents grew up there.
Speaker 1
Fun! I learned to swim there when I was five.
Speaker 2
How cool. What do you do for a living? I am a programmer.
Speaker 1
I do computer programming as well! It's new I just started yesterday.
Speaker 2
You will find it a rewarding career. Hobbies? For me, running. Love it.
Speaker 1
Debating! That was my favorite club in school.
Speaker 2
O ok. So, do you have a favorite food. I actually just started eating meat again.
Speaker 1
Pizza. Were you a vegetarian?.
Speaker 2
I was for a few years. Yes..
Speaker 1
I love meat..i could never do that lol.
Speaker 2
Ha ha. So, this is funny..my favorite clothing article is pants.
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Speaker 1
I'm getting ready to leave on a cruise. I love cruises. I learned to swim in Alaska when I was 5. I'm a computer programmer. I just started yesterday. I love debating. It was my favorite club in school. My favorite food is pizza.
Speaker 2
My parents grew up in Alaska. I am a programmer. I love running. I recently started eating meat again. I was a vegetarian for a few years. My favorite clothing article is pants.
Speaker 1
Since I just started as a programmer, can you give me some tips?
Speaker 2
Sure! What kind of projects are you currently working on?
Speaker 1
My first project for work is to make a bot that will check that a set of instructions have been followed within the organisations software
Speaker 2
Ahhhh, we'll for general advice I would say that you should become familiar with more than one programming language. There are so many different ones in use right now and you don't want to bar yourself from a project because you only know one or two. As for your specific task, I would say to not be afraid to turn to your peers for code review. The more eyes, the better!
Speaker 1
I will keep that in mind thankyou. How are your projects going?
Speaker 2
I'm currently working on building a e-commerce store for a local small business. Not terribly exciting, but satisfying to help out my local community. How did you get interested in programming?
Speaker 1
I was looking for a career change and computing seemed intresting, however I was awful at the hardware side of things haha
Speaker 2
I didn't realize that this was a fresh start for you; what did you do before?
Speaker 1
I was originally in marketing but the further I followed that career path the more I realised it just wasn't for me.
Speaker 2
I'm sure some of those skills will translate well; in both fields you have to have a good feel for what the customer needs. Will your new job let you work remotely while you're on your cruise?
Speaker 1
Yeah they said they're more than happy with it, thankfully I already have my laptop and the cruise has WI-FI access so I should have everything I need
Speaker 2
Where are you headed on your cruise?
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Speaker 1
I'm getting ready to leave on a cruise. I love cruises. I learned to swim in Alaska when I was 5. I'm a computer programmer. I just started yesterday. My first project is to create a bot. I love debating. It was my favorite club in school. My favorite food is pizza. I used to work in marketing but I did not like it. I am going on a cruise.
Speaker 2
My parents grew up in Alaska. I am a programmer. I am working on an e-commerce store. I love running. I recently started eating meat again. I was a vegetarian for a few years. My favorite clothing article is pants.
Speaker 1
My cruise just made its first stop and I went on a snorkeling tour.
Speaker 2
Where did your cruise stop first? I have never been snorkeling before, but I would love to at some point. I bet there was so many cool things to see.
Speaker 1
It was amazing! We stopped off in Costa Rica. I definitely want to go back some time for snorkeling.
Speaker 2
Was there any kind of certification process in order to do that? I know you have to be certified to scuba, but I'm not sure about snorkeling.
Speaker 1
They just did some on the spot training. Nothing crazy. Tomorrow we are stopping in Belize. I am so excited to try some of the local cuisine!
Speaker 2
I am so jealous, I really need to go on a cruise at some point. I always love trying new things, especially food. Did you have to book the cruise really far ahead?
Speaker 1
You should start with the Alaska cruise since you wouldn't have to travel to get aboard. Maybe I will book that for my next one and we can go together. You need to book Alaska ones about a year in advance.
Speaker 2
Gotcha, I will look into that for sure. I heard you like pizza? What is your favorite kind of pizza? I love supreme, or anything that has a lot of toppings on it!
Speaker 1
Oh, yes, I sure do love pizza! My favorite is ham and pineapple. Have you tried it? It sounds weird, but it really works!
Speaker 2
I have never tried it. I have never had Hawaiian pizza, or anything like that with pineapple. I'm sure the pineapple and ham makes it have a tangy flavor.
Speaker 1
It is so good. You are making me crave it. I think I will order that for dinner.
Speaker 2
Yeah I might have to get one for myself too. Might as well try something new, as I said, I love trying new things!
2 days 3 hours
Speaker 1
I'm getting ready to leave on a cruise. I love cruises. I learned to swim in Alaska when I was 5. I'm a computer programmer. I just started yesterday. My first project is to create a bot. I love debating. It was my favorite club in school. My favorite food is pizza. My favorite pizza is ham and pineapple. I used to work in marketing but I did not like it. I am going on a cruise. I went snorkeling. My cruise stopped in Costa Rica. My cruise stops in Belize. I am excited to try new foods. I recommend Alaska cruises. I am possibly going on an Alaska cruise next year.
Speaker 2
My parents grew up in Alaska. I am a programmer. I am working on an e-commerce store. I love running. I recently started eating meat again. I was a vegetarian for a few years. My favorite clothing article is pants. I have never been on a cruise. I love to try new things. I love to try new foods. I love supreme pizza. I have never had Hawaiian pizza.
Speaker 1
Guess who finally booked their trip!
Speaker 2
No way! You booked that cruise to Alaska? Without me?
Speaker 1
I couldn't wait! It just sounded like so much fun! You should book yours too if you want to come with me
Speaker 2
Ha-ha, that's great to hear. You know I really want to go but I'm just so busy with this whole e-commerce store. You know despite it being entirely online, it still sucks up a lot of my time. I could really use a good cruise to relieve some stress, though.
Speaker 1
Cruises have wifi nowadays, maybe you could do some work at night? It wouldn't be as fun though.
Speaker 2
Yeah, that's exactly what I was considering, but I don't know if I'd be able to enjoy it as much. I think I just need a little more time before I bite the bullet. How long is the cruise going to be?
Speaker 1
This cruise will be one week long. Hopefuly sometime soon you will be able to take that much time off work.
Speaker 2
One week isn't too bad. How are you going to handle it? You can also work remotely since you do programming, actually.
Speaker 1
Hopefully I will be able to get enough done before I leave that I won't have to work while I'm on vacation, but usually something comes up anyways whenever I try to do that.
Speaker 2
There's always something that gets in the way. Do you think you could teach me how to swim if I decide to go? I'd hate to be in the middle of the ocean without knowing.
Speaker 1
Sure, I could teach you! It will be useful if you want to participate in any of the water activities on the stops in Alaska.
Speaker 2
Awesome! Speaking of Alaska, I'm assuming the cruise takes place during the warmer months? I know you hate cold weather, ha ha.
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Speaker 1
I'm getting ready to leave on a cruise. I love cruises. I learned to swim in Alaska when I was 5. I'm a computer programmer. I just started yesterday. My first project is to create a bot. I love debating. It was my favorite club in school. My favorite food is pizza. My favorite pizza is ham and pineapple. I used to work in marketing but I did not like it. I am going on a cruise. I went snorkeling. My cruise stopped in Costa Rica. My cruise stops in Belize. I am excited to try new foods. I recommend Alaska cruises. I am possibly going on an Alaska cruise next year. I am very excited about my Alaskan cruise. I will be gone for a week on my cruise. I have to work overtime as a programmer so I don't have to work on vacation. I am confident I can teach someone how to swim.
Speaker 2
My parents grew up in Alaska. I am a programmer. I am working on an e-commerce store. I am very busy with work. I run an e-commerce store that takes up a lot of my time. I love running. I recently started eating meat again. I was a vegetarian for a few years. My favorite clothing article is pants. I have never been on a cruise. I love to try new things. I love to try new foods. I love supreme pizza. I have never had Hawaiian pizza. I want to go on an Alaskan cruise. I wouldn't like to take a working vacation. I don't know how to swim.
Speaker 1
I had to stop myself from buying anything so I have enough money to spend on the cruise. Thought anymore about going? It'd be great to have a friend!
Speaker 2
I did think more, but I am scared! I was watching this series about murders on cruises. I think I need to learn how to swim first, in case I fall overboard!
Speaker 1
Well, I know you were interested in the Alaskan cruise but that is certainly a fear you need to get over first. I actually learned to swim in Alaska. Maybe you could take classes during the cruise?
Speaker 2
I think I would be more comfortable if I knew how to swim before I went on the cruise. I know I probably won't fall off, unless you push me! I will have to look and see if my local pool offers classes! 
Speaker 1
Well, you know I would never push you! But, I will push you to get those classes done. Once you get a few classes in, I would be happy to go swimming with you to help you build up your strength as a swimmer! The pool down the street from me just opened. If your interested we should set up a time to go together.
Speaker 2
That sounds like I plan. Physically, I know I can do it, as I've run several marathons, but it's the mental part that is the hardest! I love soaking up the sun, so whenever we're at the beach or a lake, I always play volleyball or frisbee or nap in the warm sun. Swimming just never really appealed to me!
Speaker 1
That is interesting. Do you know what made you so mentally against swimming? Maybe some kind of traumatic experience in your youth? 
Speaker 2
I think it's because I might have control issues! You can stop doing everything on land, and still live. but if you stop swimming in water, you drown pretty quickly! I also was scared when I was younger, when my cousin fell through the ice and almost drowned in elementary school! 
Speaker 1
I suppose that makes since. Does your cousin swim these days or did that set your cousin away from swimming as well?
Speaker 2
She got water in her lungs and has breathing issues now. I don't think she swims or does anything physical! Maybe I not only need to take swimming lessons, but needs to see a therapist before we go on a cruise, lol
Speaker 1
Wow! That is a serious incident that she went through. Maybe you should see a therapist before you go! Either way, I really want you to go on this cruise with me. I think you would love it once you get over your fear.
Speaker 2
I think so too! We could definitely have some fun, and see  great scenery on a cruise! There are a few whales, and some beautiful Icebergs I want to see if we go!
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