Speaker 1
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 2
I am a blond. My favorite food is jello. I like rock music. I have 2 moms. My mother is a nurse.
Speaker 1
I am 18 years old. I just graduated. My mom is also a nurse. I am on the road for a long time.
Speaker 2
I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I am close with my mother. I moved a lot as a kid. I love jello. I eat jello when I am nervous.
Speaker 1
Im 18 and just graduated, how are you?
Speaker 2
I am really well thanks! Just listening to some rock, rocking out :).
Speaker 1
Well, I have been in this small forever...im going on a long trip and never coming back.
Speaker 2
My mom is a nurse, she went on a trip once, with peace corps.
Speaker 1
My mom is a nurse too. I shall write her a post card.
Speaker 2
Thats sweet, are you two close? My other mom and me are close.
Speaker 1
Get real, I just stay under the stars for nights on end.
Speaker 2
I can see you are tense. Are things bad?
Speaker 1
Im on the road for a long time.
Speaker 2
I understand that feeling. I grew up moving around a lot. Know what helps me?
Speaker 1
What helps you, tell me?
Speaker 2
I eat jello. Its my favorite food. I eat it when im nervous.
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Speaker 1
I am 18 years old. I just graduated. My mom is also a nurse. I am on the road for a long time.
Speaker 2
I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I am close with my mother. I moved a lot as a kid. I love jello. I eat jello when I am nervous.
Speaker 1
I have seen some exciting landscapes while on the road. 
Speaker 2
What was your most favorite landscape that you seen?
Speaker 1
One time I got to go to Ireland and we drove around the coast of the entire country, that was pretty cool.
Speaker 2
That would be amazing! I moved a lot as a kid, but Ireland was not a place I ever lived, so that experience would be amazing.
Speaker 1
Yes, it was extremely green, with a very rugged coastline. I would love to go back. Now that I am 18, it would be more fun since that is legal drinking age there.
Speaker 2
That would make it much more fun, do you have any trips planned there soon?
Speaker 1
I am not sure. It would be pretty cool to travel throughout all of Europe. Have you done much traveling?
Speaker 2
I personally haven't done much traveling per se. I did move a lot as a kid however, so I have seen a good part of the country
Speaker 1
That must have been hard to move so much as a kid. Where is your most favorite place you have ever lived?
Speaker 2
My mom was a nurse and we had to move to the hills of North Carolina. I loved living there the scenery was wild.
Speaker 1
That's really neat! How was it always having to go to a new school?
Speaker 2
It is a struggle at first, but you get use to it. It is always nice to meet new people as well, which I love.
5 days
Speaker 1
I am 18 years old. I just graduated. My mom is also a nurse. I am on the road for a long time. I have visited Ireland. My favorite landscape is the Irish coastline. I would like to visit Ireland again. I think traveling throughout Europe would be cool.
Speaker 2
I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I am close with my mother. My family moved a lot during my childhood. I like to meet new people. I didn't have a hard time adjusting to new schools as a child once I got used to it. I love jello. I eat jello when I am nervous. I've never been to Ireland. I haven't done much traveling as an adult. I saw a bunch of the country as a child. My favorite place to live was North Carolina.
Speaker 1
While driving to Niagara, I saw a hitchhiker and decided to pick him up. You'll never guess what happened!
Speaker 2
I didn't know you went to Niagara! What happened?
Speaker 1
This guy was hitchhiking to New York to play with his rock band. He was trying to travel the cheapest way he could think of to save money so he could provide for his family.
Speaker 2
Wow, that would've taken a lot of effort. Are you still in contact with this person?
Speaker 1
I am still in contact with him. He was very fluent in how to travel so cheaply. I like driving when I travel so that I can experience the beauty of the land. I would never hitch hike though. To dangerous in my opinion but he was willing to take chances to help out his family. Have you been to New York?
Speaker 2
I did go over to New York when I was 15, but I haven't been over there since. 
Speaker 1
So do you remember much about it. New York has the lights and fast paced. But it is dangerous in certain parts.
Speaker 2
Oh, yes, but it certainly is beautiful in great parts of the different boroughs! Ah, I miss traveling... Will you be heading over to Ireland again anytime soon?
Speaker 1
I hope so within the next five years but trust me I won't save money by hitchhiking.
7 days
Speaker 1
I am 18 years old. I just graduated. My mom is also a nurse. I am on the road for a long time. I have visited Ireland. My favorite landscape is the Irish coastline. I would like to visit Ireland again. I think traveling throughout Europe would be cool. I took a road trip to Niagara. I pick up hitchhikers. I picked up a guy in a band on his way to New York City. I'm still friends with my hitchhiker. I like taking road trips. I would never hitchhike as I believe it's too dangerous. I like the lights and fast pace of New York but believe it's also dangerous in places. I plan on taking a trip to Ireland in the next 5 years.
Speaker 2
I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I am close with my mother. My family moved a lot during my childhood. I like to meet new people. I didn't have a hard time adjusting to new schools as a child once I got used to it. I love jello. I eat jello when I am nervous. I've never been to Ireland. I haven't done much traveling as an adult. I saw a bunch of the country as a child. My favorite place to live was North Carolina. I went to New York when I was 15. I think New York is beautiful. I love to travel and miss it.
Speaker 1
My hitchhiking-rock-band-playing friend texted me last night. You wouldn't believe what he said!
Speaker 2
What did he have to say?
Speaker 1
He said that he got picked up by Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and they wanted to give him an audition for the band! What are the odds of that.
Speaker 2
Holy smokes.  What are the odds indeed!  He must be absolutely flipping out.
Speaker 1
I know I would be! That's huge and so random. I'm excited to hear how it went. Any plans to travel soon?
Speaker 2
No, not at the moment.  I'm stuck around here this summer working.
Speaker 1
That's too bad - are you going to be able to take daytrips or long weekends? It's important to take breaks now and again to relax/refocus.
Speaker 2
I'll think about it.  Right now I need to figure out what my schedule is going to be.  I just got hired at a grocery store but am not entirely sure how my shifts are going to work.
Speaker 1
Congrats! That's tough. At least every day will be different and fast-paced - that's important. Hopefully they give you a good discount. I cannot believe how expensive groceries are now.
Speaker 2
Yes, I do apparently get a discount, which is nice.  I'm sort of excited about it but also anxious, just because I've never done anything like this before.  But I need to earn some money and start saving and this will hopefully be a good start.
Speaker 1
I used to work at a grocery store and it was interesting, definitely a good experience. What are you saving for? Anything special?
Speaker 2
Yes, I need a new car.  Mine is old and I'm spending too much on repairs.  I'd also like to buy a brand new one for the first time in my life.
9 days
Speaker 1
I am 18 years old. I just graduated. My mom is also a nurse. I am on the road for a long time. I have visited Ireland. My favorite landscape is the Irish coastline. I would like to visit Ireland again. I think traveling throughout Europe would be cool. I took a road trip to Niagara. I pick up hitchhikers. I picked up a guy in a rock band on his way to New York City. I'm still friends with my hitchhiker. I like taking road trips. I would never hitchhike as I believe it's too dangerous. I like the lights and fast pace of New York but believe it's also dangerous in places. I plan on taking a trip to Ireland in the next 5 years. I used to work at a grocery store.
Speaker 2
I like rock music. My mom is a nurse. I am close with my mother. My family moved a lot during my childhood. I like to meet new people. I didn't have a hard time adjusting to new schools as a child once I got used to it. I love jello. I eat jello when I am nervous. I've never been to Ireland. I haven't done much traveling as an adult. I saw a bunch of the country as a child. My favorite place to live was North Carolina. I went to New York when I was 15. I think New York is beautiful. I love to travel and miss it. I do not have upcoming travel plans. I will be working for the duration of the summer season. I just started a new job at a grocery store. I am not sure what my schedule will be. I get a discount on groceries due to my job. I am anxious about my new job. I am saving for a new car. I want a car that has not been used. I have a car that is old and expensive to maintain. I have never bought a brand new car before.
Speaker 1
How is your new job going? Have you figured out your schedule yet?
Speaker 2
It's going well, but I am a bit worried! I am scheduled for the next 6 days, with only one day off! and then I work for 6 more after that!
Speaker 1
Wow, that sounds intense. At least you'll be able to save up pretty quickly for that car, right?
Speaker 2
Yes, I am trying to look at the bright side of it, and think about how much money I will have saved up! Do you have any tips for lasting so many back-to-back days in retail?
Speaker 1
Exactly. I think the best way is to make friends with your co-workers. If you can have fun at work it goes a lot quicker. Are your co-workers nice?
Speaker 2
Yes, everyone has been super friendly! I am still trying to learn where everything goes. I am scheduled overnight, so I do large amounts of shelf stocking. Did you ever shelf stock? I am not sure if my body can handle it for the entire summer!
Speaker 1
I do shelf stock sometimes. Just make sure to stretch when you get home. Actually, yoga is really helpful too! Have you ever tried it?
Speaker 2
I have not tried yoga, but I bet it would help with all my gnarly muscles at the end of a shift. Do you do yoga currently?
Speaker 1
Definitely. Yes, I do it once or twice a week. I used to do it more often but I've been lazy recently. You can probably find some classes for free if you want.
Speaker 2
That sounds like a plan! I will definitely look for a yoga class-thanks for the advice! I will use Jello and yoga to get me through the summer! XD
Speaker 1
Haha, that's a great idea. Have you been consuming a lot of jello recently?
Speaker 2
Yeah, I have been stress-eating a bunch of the lime jello, and some pudding too! I am trying this new mousse kind-have you tried it?
13 days