Speaker 1
I am a vegan. I love animals. I used to be a veterinarian, but I quit to travel abroad. I sing for a living. I like to blog.
Speaker 2
I have twelve brothers and sisters. I live on the beach with my parents. I want to buy my own house. I love having horses and riding them. I will move to the country soon.
Speaker 1
I blog. I used to be a vet. I have travelled extensively. I sing for a job. I have no children.  I am vegan. I blog about vegan recipes.
Speaker 2
I live on a beach with my parents.  I have 12 siblings. I used to ride horses. I will move to the country. I want a garden in the country. I want horses in the country.
Speaker 1
I just finished writing a blog post, how are you doing?
Speaker 2
Good. I am glad that I live on the beach with my mom and dad so that my dozen siblings have room.
Speaker 1
Wow, that's a lot. Pets too? I love them. Used to work as a veterinarian.
Speaker 2
I used to ride horses, loved it. Where were you a vet?
Speaker 1
I worked at a local clinic, but quit so I could travel the world.
Speaker 2
No traveling for me. Except to move to the country in the year.
Speaker 1
Nice! I make my living singing now, which I can do from anywhere.
Speaker 2
Good for you. What else do you do? Do you have any children?
Speaker 1
No kids, but I am vegan! I write about vegan recipes on my blog.
Speaker 2
When I move to the country, I hope to have a garden.
Speaker 1
And animals? I'd love to live in the country and have lots of animals.
Speaker 2
Horses. Do you have any pets?
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Speaker 1
I blog. I used to be a vet. I have travelled extensively. I sing for a job. I have no children.  I am vegan. I blog about vegan recipes.
Speaker 2
I live on a beach with my parents.  I have 12 siblings. I used to ride horses. I will move to the country. I want a garden in the country. I want horses in the country.
Speaker 1
Tell me have you had any more ideas about what you will do when you move to the country?
Speaker 2
I think the plan is to have a few animals, horses, sheep, goats, chickens and the garden. I also kind of want to try and build my own swimming pool in an old fashioned style not like the modern ones we see in peoples backyards!
Speaker 1
That sounds like a life worth living. I would love to take care of your animals if they ever have an accident. I would definitely go for a swim in your pool too!
Speaker 2
Wow that is such a kind offer! That would be so valuable to have your advice if I ever need help with them. I have been trying to put away money for any expenses that arise because vet bills are so costly. Thats another reason why I want to do the DIY pool. I want to make a clay and straw bed for the bottom of the pool and then tile it with stones. I saw someone do it on YouTube I think it will turn out awesome and be pretty easy!
Speaker 1
I would hate for you to get swindled by a greedy vet! I think your pool idea will work well. It would probably be sturdier and easier to repair than a regular pool too.
Speaker 2
Yeah that has happened a few times already with my dog who has diabetes! I learned my lesson- you have to trust the person that's caring for your animals 100%! I'm so excited to get out there though and start living my own life! You are most definitely welcome to come over any time by the way!
Speaker 1
Good point. It's hard to find a good vet these days. Look at you, living your best life! I'll take you up on that offer! Haha your siblings might too.
Speaker 2
Haha! They've already talked about moving in, but I told them to give me time! The whole point is to be independent a little first. Although I'll probably end up needing their help with all the work it will take to upkeep the animal pens!
Speaker 1
It is a lot of work! Maybe you can cycle out siblings so you never get tired of them. I'm guessing that garden will be pretty big too.
Speaker 2
Hahah! Thats a great idea! The garden will be I hope. I'm planning on doing a mix of outdoor and greenhouse so there will be a lot going on and plenty of space for many hands to work! I've gotten so wrapped up in myself I forgot to ask you how your singing gigs are going!
Speaker 1
I've spent quite a few emotional nights in local bars but it panned out. I'm actually singing in a more reputable establishment this weekend!
Speaker 2
Awe, I'm glad something new has come your way! Whats the first song you're going to sing?
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Speaker 1
I blog. I used to be a vet. I have travelled extensively. I have no children.  I am vegan. I blog about vegan recipes. I like taking care of animals. I enjoy swimming. I have singing jobs in local bars. I'm working my way up to better venues.
Speaker 2
I live on a beach with my parents.  I have 12 siblings. I used to ride horses. I will move to the country. I want horses in the country. I want to have a garden that's partly outdoors and partly in a greenhouse. I also want to have different kinds of animals. I also want to build an old-fashioned swimming pool. I am trying to save money for future vet bills. I had a dog who got diabetes. I had to be cautious to find him a good veterinarian. I have siblings who will be able to help me when I move to the country.
Speaker 1
I have a good singing gig coming up this weekend--I'm very excited!
Speaker 2
That sounds like a lot of fun! What genre of music do you plan on singing? Do you specialize in anything in particular? Because I love pop music.
Speaker 1
No particular preference, but given my age, I would tend to go with anything from the Beatles to the 90s.
Speaker 2
It's at a bar, so I wonder if you'll be drinking. I don't drink because I don't like alcohol. But do you like to drink?
Speaker 1
Maybe the occasional beer or two, and I do like ales. But most of the time just to appease the bartenders when I work gigs at bars.
Speaker 2
I understand. That's a good way to stay in their good graces. I like to make new friends, even if I'm working for them. How about you?
Speaker 1
I admit that a friendly face to any support staff or bar workers goes a long way when setting up and taking down a gig! (And just as much with assistants in my vet days.)
Speaker 2
Help is always good. I like to get my hands dirty with some real labor. That’s why I’m so interested in gardening. What kind of hobbies do you have besides swimming and taking care of animals?
Speaker 1
Vegan food is my main remaining hobby! I remember this excellent blog I read about vegan Argentine food, in the land of steaks galore.
Speaker 2
Vegan food sounds good. With my dog having diabetes, I have to be more health conscious for him. It makes me think I should do the same for myself, too. What kind of food do you recommend as a vegan?
Speaker 1
I can recommend cuisines from India or (in some cases) Japan as a general template for what food to eat.
Speaker 2
That sounds good. I like Japanese and Indian food. I also like Thai and Italian food. What’s your favorite type of food?
6 days 5 hours
Speaker 1
I blog. I used to be a vet. I have travelled extensively. I have no children.  I am vegan. I blog about vegan recipes. I enjoy reading food blogs. I enjoy many different cuisines. I like taking care of animals. I enjoy swimming. I have singing jobs in local bars. I'm working my way up to better venues. I am a paid singer. I prefer older music. I drink casually. I used to be a veterinarian.
Speaker 2
I live on a beach with my parents.  I have 12 siblings. I used to ride horses. I will move to the country. I want horses in the country. I want to have a garden that's partly outdoors and partly in a greenhouse. I also want to have different kinds of animals. I also want to build an old-fashioned swimming pool. I am trying to save money for future vet bills. I had a dog who got diabetes. I had to be cautious to find him a good veterinarian. I have siblings who will be able to help me when I move to the country. I enjoy pop music. I do not like alcohol. I like to make new friends. I enjoy physical labor. I enjoy gardening. I am not currently vegan. I like many different cuisines.
Speaker 1
Hey did you get to try any of those Asian vegan recipes we talked about? 
Speaker 2
I tried the Thai green curry but the curry overpowered the dish. I am looking to make my own Miso Udon this weekend.
Speaker 1
I'm sorry it didn't work out. Miso Udon should be better. It's been known to have a milder flavor. I've also heard that Miso Udon is pretty healthy so that's good! Hope it turns out good. I think I'm going to make Thai green curry tonight
Speaker 2
Awesome. Keep sending me the recipes and I will keep trying them out. I am hoping that I can grow enough of what I need from some of these when I own my own ranch in the future.
Speaker 1
Oh that's awesome. Maybe you can lend me some herbs and vegetables in the future! What plants do you expect to grow on your ranch? A lot of Asian food is very diverse so it may be hard to grow everything you need for every Asian recipe.
Speaker 2
Yeah, I know. My favorite dish so far is the Garlic Broccoli stir fry so I will have most of that covered in my garden. As far as herbs, I am not sure. Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, etc.
Speaker 1
Fresh basil is my favorite! It tastes so good and you can use it for so much. Garlic broccoli is very good though but I prefer my broccoli seared and sautéd. Do you have any experience growing these plants?
Speaker 2
I have never tried the broccoli but my mom has although she likes to harvest early so she starts them indoors. She is going to teach me so I can gain so I can gain some experience. I have grown my own chickpeas for the first time this last year so that was exciting.
Speaker 1
That sounds nice that your mother has experience! I cannot grow anything at all. I seem to kill everything I grow. Where do you live? Will there be enough rain and sun to grow plants?
Speaker 2
I live in Florida right now so we have plenty of rain and sun but I can not wait to move to someplace more rustic and remote.
Speaker 1
Florida is so nice, I love it there! Where do you want to move? Florida is sometimes not the best for agriculture, I know
Speaker 2
Tell me about it. Almost all of our garden is regulated greenhouse growth. As far as where I will end up I think I have my heart set on Montana.
11 days 5 hours
Speaker 1
I blog. I used to be a vet. I have travelled extensively. I have no children.  I am vegan. I blog about vegan recipes. I enjoy reading food blogs. I enjoy many different cuisines. I like taking care of animals. I enjoy swimming. I have singing jobs in local bars. I'm working my way up to better venues. I am a paid singer. I prefer older music. I drink casually. I used to be a veterinarian. I make vegan Asian recipes. I am making Thai green curry tonight. I love fresh basil. I like garlic broccoli but prefer broccoli seared and sautéed. I am not good at growing plants. I love Florida.
Speaker 2
I live on a beach with my parents.  I have 12 siblings. I used to ride horses. I will move to the country. I want horses in the country. I want to have a garden that's partly outdoors and partly in a greenhouse. I also want to have different kinds of animals. I also want to build an old-fashioned swimming pool. I am trying to save money for future vet bills. I had a dog who got diabetes. I had to be cautious to find him a good veterinarian. I have siblings who will be able to help me when I move to the country. I enjoy pop music. I do not like alcohol. I like to make new friends. I enjoy physical labor. I enjoy gardening. I am not currently vegan. I like many different cuisines. I have made Thai green curry. I am going to make Miso Udon this weekend. I am going to own a ranch in the future where I will grow food. I am going to try more vegan Asian recipes. My favorite vegan Asian dish is Garlic Broccoli stir fry. I don't know what herbs I will grow in the future beyond thyme, basil, and cilantro. My mom grows broccoli and harvests it early. I am going to learn to grow food from my mom. I grew my own chickpeas for the first time last year. I live in Florida where there is a lot of rain and sun but I am planning to move somewhere more remote. Most of my garden is greenhouse growth. I want to move to Montana.
Speaker 1
How did the miso udon turn out?
Speaker 2
It went well thank you but i think i will stick to more simple Asian  recipes in future, just for prioritising time over building the swimming pool.  Busy Busy bee these days.  How your love of the Asian recipes going?
Speaker 1
It's going great! I'm thinking of trying some different stuff though, now that it's summer and barbeque season I'm considering some vegan bbq recipes. I made some great baked beans the other day, and corn on the cob on the grill. Do you ever bbq?
Speaker 2
BBQ is so fresh and it feels so good eating out doors.  I am lucky i have lots of space here and can throw in my moms broccoli to toast that a little.  You keeping up your blogs i pop in on you every so often need to do that more though.
Speaker 1
I know, I try but there's so much to do this summer that I almost feel bad just sitting down and internetting/blogging, you know? I'll try to keep it up better. Maybe I'll put some of the bbq recipes I develop up on it.  
Speaker 2
Yes please do, i am always inspired.  I am sure you are very busy with your singing career.  I will have to get you over this way so i can BBQ and you bring your PA system and sign for your supper. Once ive build the swimming pool on a nice day we can do a few lanes. You got may gigs lined up at all?
Speaker 1
Yes, I'm going to be singing at a local Irish Pub-type place on weekends for the rest of the summer. I'm going to be doing some Classic rock, some Irish songs, and some folky stuff. Not all on the same night though! Haha, what will your neighbors think if you've got the PA system set up and someone singing in the backyard? I hope they're pretty laid-back!
Speaker 2
That sounds amazing, well done you hun!!  The Irish bars keep pulling in the punters for the music.  They will apricate you greatly.  As i say im lucky to have the space here but i am still looking else where so i can set up my dream ranch for the horses.  You must sent me the link if you are putting your music out on the web.  super stuff hun!! 
Speaker 1
I'm thinking about setting up a site on...what is it, SoundCloud? to market my music but if I'm going to do that I might want to get an agent first. Definitely let me know when you have the ranch and horses set up, I love horseback riding! 
Speaker 2
You could be your own boss initially as agents aren't cheap.  Some of these sound clouds are free or with a subscription.  Worth a look, get your name out there hun.  Yes i will definitely keep you posted on the move to Montana fingers crossed.  Living the dream then with my horses and veg and lots of other animals to keep me sustained. 
Speaker 1
I hear Montana is great for ranching. Lots of celebrities moving there and to Wyoming to get away from the cities! It gets pretty cold there in the winters, are you ready for that? 
Speaker 2
I grow up early on in a cold of the north of England but will put some extra layers on for sure.  It will take some getting use to but with the work that needs doing with the animal daily i will be kept busy and warm lol.  You enjoy the singing career and i hope to see and hear you soon with your ongoing talent 
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