Speaker 1
I am omnivorous. I like rock climbing. My favorite band is 21 pilots. I work in a restaurant. I enjoy going for a walk.
Speaker 2
I have two kids. I love horror movies. I paint pretty well. I have a government job. I like to take naps.
Speaker 1
I listen to 21 pilots. I work at a restaurant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.
Speaker 2
I listen to Bruno Mars. I have 2 daughters. I am a good painter. I am the Presidents assistant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.
Speaker 1
Hey what is your fave band?
Speaker 2
Im into bruno mars, my 2 daughters always play his music.
Speaker 1
Ah that is sweet. I like 21 pilots/.
Speaker 2
Im actually painting some art for them. Im really good at it.
Speaker 1
Maybe you could commission something for the restaurant I work in?
Speaker 2
Lets do it. I am also an assistant to the potus..
Speaker 1
No way?! Is he as horrible as they claim?
Speaker 2
Could be. I watch a lot of horror movies with him. We love them.
Speaker 1
I love horror movies too! That and rockclimbing are tied.
Speaker 2
I love climbing also! But not as much as taking naps in the forest.
Speaker 1
Oh cool! Do you like walking?
Speaker 2
I do. I walk a lot with my two girls.
Speaker 1
That is great for bonding. You are a great parent.
Speaker 2
I am. Well gotta go take a nap before heading to the white house.
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Speaker 1
I listen to 21 pilots. I work at a restaurant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.
Speaker 2
I listen to Bruno Mars. I have 2 daughters. I am a good painter. I am the Presidents assistant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.
Speaker 1
Have you seen the trailer for that new Zombie movie? It was just uploaded on Youtube and I'm so excited for it be in theaters! Come on man, wake up already so we can be hyped together!
Speaker 2
I can get get hyped for that. Do you know when it comes out?
Speaker 1
I think it comes out in like two weeks.  I might have to take the day off work.
Speaker 2
Wow, you must be very excited for this. I'm going to have to check that out soon. You want to try to see it on opening day?
Speaker 1
Definitely.  I've got my trip next weekend but other than that my schedule is totally open.
Speaker 2
Terrific. Should we grab lunch before or after?
Speaker 1
Why don't you meet me at my restaurant before and we can grab something on our way over.
Speaker 2
Sounds good to me. You don't want to just eat at your spot?
Speaker 1
Nah, the waitresses are being super lame right now.  I think they're mad that I broke up with Heather.
Speaker 2
Oof. That's a tough scene. What do you feel like instead? I always want pizza, but can do some ramen despite the heat. 
Speaker 1
Pizza's good with me.  You're girls haven't made you eat too much of that lately?
Speaker 2
I feel fairly confident that it is impossible for me to have too much pizza. We should slide by the spot by the theater, yeah? 
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Speaker 1
I listen to 21 pilots. I work at a restaurant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.I like zombie movies. I'm taking a trip. I broke up with Heather. I like pizza.
Speaker 2
I listen to Bruno Mars. I have 2 daughters. I am a good painter. I am the Presidents assistant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing. I like pizza and ramen.
Speaker 1
Hey you still want to catch that zombie movie opening day?
Speaker 2
I would definitely love to. We could grab a pizza on that day together. How do you like your pizza?
Speaker 1
I love thin crust pizza with lots of toppings! Ahh I'm really in the mood for pizza now, I can't wait to grab pizza with you! 
Speaker 2
Same here. Do you have pizza with Heather while the both of you were together?
Speaker 1
We used to have pizza all the time... but I don't want to talk about Heather. I'm still sad about the break up.
Speaker 2
I'm really sorry about that. The restaurant you work at, do they make pizza there?
Speaker 1
No, it's a ramen restaurant! You should visit sometime, I can get you a discount! You still love ramen right?
Speaker 2
"Ramen" The name is somewhat unfamiliar to me. Tell me about it please.
Speaker 1
Ramen noodles! I thought that was one of your favourite foods?
Speaker 2
Oh sorry! Yeah it is. I was thinking about something else. I'll definitely love to get some ramen at the restaurant you work at. You'll still be able to get me that discount right?
Speaker 1
No worries! Yep I can definitely get you a discount there! The restaurant is right next to a rock climbing place, so how about we go climbing together sometime and get food after?
Speaker 2
That'll be totally awesome! I'll bring some of my painting tools so I get a good picture of the scenery
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Speaker 1
I listen to 21 pilots. I work at a restaurant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.I like zombie movies. I'm taking a trip. I broke up with Heather. I like pizza.
Speaker 2
I listen to Bruno Mars. I have 2 daughters. I am a good painter. I am the Presidents assistant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing. I like pizza and ramen. Ramen noodles is one of my favorite foods. I like zombie movies.
Speaker 1
Have you painted anything interesting recently? 
Speaker 2
I have. I saw this sun beam come through my skylight the other day and it inspired me to to paint a new piece. It's like a sunburst.
Speaker 1
Oh my, that sounds absolutely beautiful! I am not very artistic myself. What kind of paint medium did you use? And, how long did the painting take you to complete?
Speaker 2
I like to use oil or watercolors. Both difficult to work with but I love the end result.
Speaker 1
Yes, it must be hard to use those types of paint, but I bet the end result was definitely worth it. Do your daughters ever paint with you? Do they have your same artistic talent?
Speaker 2
We have paint nights. We make it fun with snacks and music, and we just use that time to talk about things. It's a good bonding moment.
Speaker 1
That is fantastic, you are a great dad. How old are your daughters? I have read that when children participate in art projects at an early age, it helps to boost their language skills.
Speaker 2
One is 12 and the other is 6. They bring up the weirdest things to talk about. It's precious time though.
Speaker 1
Yes, kids do say the darndest things. Aside from creating your own art, do you ever take them to art museums to look at paintings? I don't know if that is something they would be interested in.
Speaker 2
We go to some local art fairs - they really enjoy the vibe. I think it's important for them to step away from technology. 
Speaker 1
Oh fantastic, I am sure that also expands their cultural knowledge and worldview.
Speaker 2
I hope so. That's what I want for them. 
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Speaker 1
I listen to 21 pilots. I work at a restaurant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing.I like zombie movies. I'm taking a trip. I broke up with Heather. I like pizza. i am not very artistic.
Speaker 2
I listen to Bruno Mars. I have 2 daughters. One of my daughter  is 12 and the other is 6 years old. I am a good painter. I am the Presidents assistant. I enjoy horror movies. I enjoy rock climbing. I like pizza and ramen. Ramen noodles is one of my favorite foods. I like zombie movies. i have painted a new piece. I like to use oil or watercolors. i went to some local art fairs. i want  to expand my daughters cultural knowledge.
Speaker 1
did you paint anything recently?. if yes, what have you painted?
Speaker 2
I painted a beautiful watercolor of the Cherry Blossoms in DC back in the spring when they were in bloom. It was a gift for a good friends birthday. This summer has been super busy so I haven't been able to do anything new, hopefully in the fall I can pick it back up. How has your summer been? Have you gone on your trip yet?
Speaker 1
wow that sounds amazing, bet your friend was really appreciative of that! My trip is planned for the end of this month, we fly out to australia, two weeks there then across to new zealand for another two weeks. have you any plans for the summer?
Speaker 2
That sounds like an amazing trip! I've always wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand, what inspired you to go to those places? We have spent a lot of time visiting friends and family, both going to them and having folks up here for a visit. We are also going camping at the end of the summer in the Shenandoah National Park. Hoping to get in some rock climbing while there.
Speaker 1
my brother recently moved to australia he said I should come out and visit, so I couldn't turn down that offer! I'm jealous that you're going to get some rock climbing in. Have you climbed there before?
Speaker 2
No, it'll be a first, so I'm super excited. And the weather should be nice and not too hot as well, which always makes a climb easier. I hope you have an amazing time and enjoy your visit out there! What brought him out there? Work?
Speaker 1
yeah it is shaping up to be the perfect summer for it! Have you managed to get your daughters into climbing yet? It was for work that he moved, his company is starting a big new project out there and he got a position as one of the site managers, all very exciting 
Speaker 2
I have done some easy climbs with my 12 year old. She is starting to enjoy it a little more, so long as they aren't to arduous or take too long. My younger daughter isn't quite ready for the real thing, but we have done some fun, indoor wall climbs like what you see at the mall or an amusement park.
Speaker 1
that's good, I'm glad that they're both getting into it, that must make you very happy. Does your partner like to climb as well?
Speaker 2
I'm excited that we all have something in common that we like to do. I'm hoping that the girls continue to enjoy it, thought I'm expecting some pushback in the teen years. My husband does enjoy it. I will say thought that it's getting tougher on the joints as we get older. So we may have to start scaling back a bit and find another hobby. Are you going to try to find some climbs when you are in Australia or New Zealand? I wonder what that scene is like out there. 
Speaker 1
well yeah I guess you need to enjoy it as much as possible while you still can! I'm hoping to do a bit of climbing when I'm away, my brother isn't super into it but he has said there's a few good spots for it near where he stays, so I'm sure we'll give them a visit
Speaker 2
That's great that you will try to dabble in it a bit while you are there. Do you have any other plans during visit?
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