Speaker 1
I'm an omnivore. I like bicycling. I work on computers for my job. I like most music. I like reading.
Speaker 2
I live on a houseboat. I just graduated with my master's degree. I work as a bartender. I have four brothers and sisters. My mother works for fedex.
Speaker 1
My job is working on computers. I have previously had a bartending job. I enjoyed my bartending job. I love to read. I love to bicycle. I enjoy eating.
Speaker 2
I have a master's degree. I have a bartending job. I have a houseboat. I host parties on my houseboat. I have four siblings. My mom works at FedEx. I help my mom at FedEx occasionally. I do not usually read.
Speaker 1
Hayyy. How are you tonight?
Speaker 2
I'm great, and you? What are you up to?
Speaker 1
I am listening to music at the moment! And just getting everything ready 4 work tomorrow!
Speaker 2
What do you do for a living?
Speaker 1
I work on computers! (i build em, fix em) all that fun stuff. Lol how bout you?
Speaker 2
I actually just got my master's degree, but bartending until I find something else.
Speaker 1
Oh nice! I've done that before myself (bartending!) I liked it. Do you?
Speaker 2
It's cool. Helps me when I have parties on my houseboat!
Speaker 1
Oh I bet! And you get to meet new folks all the time! Houseboat huh? Sounds fun!
Speaker 2
It is but can get really crowded. Especially when my four siblings come visit!
Speaker 1
Your life sounds fun actually! Do you like to read?
Speaker 2
Don't really have time. I also help my mom at fedex quite a bit.
Speaker 1
I love to read. I also love bicycling as well and eating of course.
Speaker 2
Eating and bicycling don't seem like a good match!
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Speaker 1
My job is working on computers. I have previously had a bartending job. I enjoyed my bartending job. I love to read. I love to bicycle. I enjoy eating.
Speaker 2
I have a master's degree. I have a bartending job. I have a houseboat. I host parties on my houseboat. I have four siblings. My mom works at FedEx. I help my mom at FedEx occasionally. I do not usually read.
Speaker 1
What's your least favorite part of having a houseboat?
Speaker 2
Probably the part where I need to pay to empty out the tank that our toilet and water empties into!
Speaker 1
Yes, that does sound like a real stinker job!  How long have you been living on a houseboat?
Speaker 2
For about 3 years now! Oh man it's the best.. I feel like I have so much freedom and I don't disturb anybody with how loud we play music and talk
Speaker 1
I think it's a very romantic idea to live on the water like that.  I knew a guy who loved on a sailboat in the marina full time.  He seemed to like that.  Do you ever see yourself coming back to dry land?
Speaker 2
No way, i love being on the water. It could be romantic for sure but I do not have another in my life to share that with and I am not ready to settle down. I would only come back if something happened to my boat that I couldn't fix
Speaker 1
I understand.  Say, you never told me what you got your master's degree in.
Speaker 2
I got my bachelors in business administration but realized that I did not want to run my own business, not yet anyway
Speaker 1
And then was your master's degree in business administration as well?  Either way, congratulations as that's a big accomplishment.
Speaker 2
Thank you, yes I meant masters. It was a huge achievement but not one I am really feeling since I haven't put the certification to any use
Speaker 1
Well, don't feel too bad.  I got through two years of college studying computer science and then dropped out.  So I didn't even get a degree!
Speaker 2
Oh no friend, I am so sorry to hear that! Is there any way you can retrieve the credits that you earned so you can go back and resume?
 3 hours
Speaker 1
My job is working on computers. I have previously had a bartending job. I enjoyed my bartending job. I love to read. I love to bicycle. I enjoy eating. I studied computer science for 2 years. I do not have a college degree.
Speaker 2
I have a master's degree. I have a bartending job. I have a houseboat. I host parties on my houseboat. I like to play music loudly. I have been living in a houseboat for about three years. I wouldn't move back onto land. I have four siblings. My mom works at FedEx. I help my mom at FedEx occasionally. I do not usually read. I have a bachelor's in business administration. I have a master's in business administration.
Speaker 1
How is the houseboat life going?
Speaker 2
I mean, it's a houseboat. So it's pretty much always amazing. Have you considered a houseboat?
Speaker 1
No. I'm afraid of sleepwalking and going out the front door and drowning!  I think I'll stick to the land.  
Speaker 2
Well, it isn't for everyone, but I love that boat life. I wake up. I cruise around the marina. It's nice. Do you sleepwalk often?
Speaker 1
No, I was just kidding.  I'm sure one of the nice things about a houseboat is you don't have to worry too much about noisy neighbors. Or anyone complaining about your parties.
Speaker 2
True. That is nice. But I also get to just cruise around the harbor. I can even sail to different ports. The flexibility is nice. Have you been to one of my classic houseboat parties?
Speaker 1
No, I'd enjoy it sometime, especially if you need any help tending bar!  I miss doing that.
Speaker 2
Well we will always need that. But you should also enjoy the party! I'm having one in a couple weeks. You free around the 19th?
Speaker 1
I think so. I have a few PC's I'm refurbishing, but I should be finished by then.  
Speaker 2
Perfect. I'd send you my address, but I don't know what pier I'll be at. They usually start around 9. That work for you?
Speaker 1
Sure, 9 is great! I'm pretty much a night person.  
Speaker 2
Excellent. Once I know where I'll be posting up, I'll definitely let you know. 
 6 hours
Speaker 1
My job is working on computers. I have previously had a bartending job. I enjoyed my bartending job. I love to read. I love to bicycle. I enjoy eating. I studied computer science for 2 years. I do not have a college degree. I refurbish PCs. I am a night person.
Speaker 2
I have a master's degree. I have a bartending job. I have a houseboat. I host parties on my houseboat. I like to play music loudly. I have been living in a houseboat for about three years. I wouldn't move back onto land. I have four siblings. My mom works at FedEx. I help my mom at FedEx occasionally. I do not usually read. I have a bachelor's in business administration. I have a master's in business administration. I love living on a boat. I have parties on my houseboat.  I like to cruise around the harbor and to different ports. I'm planning a party around the 19th.
Speaker 1
So what marina are you currently staying at?
Speaker 2
I'm in Marina Del Ray.  Have you been to California before?
Speaker 1
No I haven't, how is it over there?
Speaker 2
Right now it's crazy hot. Anyone who thinks climate change is a hoax and come visit Cali for a day and have their minds changed.
Speaker 1
I doubt they'd be convinced on the sun. How is living on your houseboat?
Speaker 2
It has it's pro's and con's.  You can't beat the view but when it comes time for any kind of maintenance it's not like your average house.  I wouldn't want to live anywhere else though.lol
Speaker 1
I'm sure it's lovely. I heard you were having a party around the 19th, what's it for?
Speaker 2
Nothing special.  I just love having friends over as often as possible and they all love hanging out on the water.  One of our friends is going on vacation and will be gone for their birthday so we'll probably get them a cake and have a mini celebration for that.
Speaker 1
That sounds lovely! I wish I could go to a party, but studying keeps me so busy, I can't stand it sometimes lol
Speaker 2
Sometimes a break is better for you than cramming in an extra study session.  Making time for fun is still important.
Speaker 1
I know I know, but I know if I work hard now I'll be able to relax in the future. You have your bachelor's degree already and your living it up on a boat.
Speaker 2
Self care is important to keep yourself performing at your best and not being burned out.  You can trust me on that since I have a bachelors degree and am currently living it up on a house boat.lol
 9 hours
Speaker 1
My job is working on computers. I have previously had a bartending job. I enjoyed my bartending job. I love to read. I love to bicycle. I enjoy eating. I studied computer science for 2 years. I do not have a college degree. I refurbish PCs. I am a night person. I have never been to California. I am in school. I am working on my bachelor's degree.
Speaker 2
I have a master's degree. I have a bartending job. I have a houseboat. I host parties on my houseboat. I like to play music loudly. I have been living in a houseboat for about three years. I wouldn't move back onto land. I like having friends over. I have four siblings. My mom works at FedEx. I help my mom at FedEx occasionally. I do not usually read. I have a bachelor's in business administration. I have a master's in business administration. I love living on a boat. I have parties on my houseboat.  I like to cruise around the harbor and to different ports. I'm planning a party around the 19th. I am staying at Marina Del Ray. I believe in climate change. I have a bachelor's degree.
Speaker 1
Are you still having the party on your houseboat on the 19th?
Speaker 2
Yes, I am. The weather is clearing up and it's going to be nice, sunny day. I love it when the sky is clear. Do you have any plans yourself?
Speaker 1
Thats awesome the weather will be perfect it sounds like! I will be reading a new book over that weekend and might go for a bicycle ride.
Speaker 2
That sounds good, simple fun. I love loud music and parties but there's nothing better than relaxing with a good book. Where are do you plan on biking?
Speaker 1
I will get to enjoy parties once i finish with college, but until then its reading, haha! I plan on biking just around the city, there's some hilly areas that can be challenging. You really dont have to worry about that traveling in the houseboat.
Speaker 2
No, I don't! I like to sail through the waters and get away from it all sometimes. I like feeling the waves and watching the stars at night. I prefer the scenery of buildings in the city. I'm sure a night person like you would enjoy it, right?
Speaker 1
For sure, that does sound like a nice escape and i would definitely enjoy it! Are the stars pretty visible out on the water?
Speaker 2
Yes, they're very clear. There are no lights from the buildings, so all you can see are the moon and the stars. It's great for relaxing like reading a book or having a drink. I like to have a good meal and just enjoy the view sometimes. You should try it if you get the chance one day.
Speaker 1
That does sound pretty incredible and something i will definitely have to experience one day. Perhaps if i ever make it out to California you could take me out on the boat one night!
Speaker 2
That will be fun! I enjoy entertaining guests and cooking dinner for them. What kind of food is your favorite? I'd like to know what to make!
Speaker 1
I really enjoy just about every type of food, but since you're in the bay perhaps we should have seafood if that works for you?
Speaker 2
The seafood is great around here. I love steaming lobster, crabs, and shrimp. Maybe sushi will be good, too, because I love sushi. How does that sound?
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