Speaker 1
I run track in highschool. I am a straight a student. My father is a steel worker. My mother is a homemaker. I love music.
Speaker 2
I'm a painter. I like making music. I don't want a boss. I try to love everyone. I live within my means.
Speaker 1
I am a student.  My dad works at a steel mill.  My mom is a bum. My mom is a homemaker. I compete in track meets. I like music.
Speaker 2
I am gig worker.  I make money making music.  I make money painting. I have been in bankruptcy.  I live frugally. My music speaks to me.
Speaker 1
Hi, what do you do for work?
Speaker 2
Hey man, I do different things I make music I paint, having a boss ain't for me.
Speaker 1
Groovy! I'm a student, but my dad works at the steel mill. Moms a bum.
Speaker 2
I just want us all to love one another and be loved..
Speaker 1
That's too bad competition drives humanity, like how I win track meets.
Speaker 2
Well, I was in bankruptcy from my competitive streak but I now live frugally.
Speaker 1
It's too bad you consistantly make terrible choices. Straight a '.
Speaker 2
Hey man I spread the love and am trying to love you right now but it's hard.
Speaker 1
I like music more than you.
Speaker 2
Does the music really speak to you? Mine speaks to me and everyone in a mile radius.
Speaker 1
You should see a doctor about that. I'm smart straight as so you can trust me.
Speaker 2
It's hard to feel love for you right now.
Speaker 1
That's fine my mom the homemaker loves me.
Speaker 2
Your mom loves me too.
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Speaker 1
I am a student.  My dad works at a steel mill.  My mom is a bum. My mom is a homemaker. I compete in track meets. I like music.
Speaker 2
I am gig worker.  I make money making music.  I make money painting. I have been in bankruptcy.  I live frugally. My music speaks to me.
Speaker 1
My dad wants to hire a musician for my mom's birthday would you be interested?
Speaker 2
Oh absolutely man! When's the party planned for?
Speaker 1
It will be the 14th of July. Going to be a big surprise, so don't tell! 
Speaker 2
Oh sure thing. What kind of music does your mom like? I'll write a special song
Speaker 1
She is in to Venetian opera music, but I am sure some rad beach tunes would work. 
Speaker 2
Yeah, I don't think I can manage much Venetian opera music with my acoustic guitar and I'm definitely no Andrea Boccelli. I've got more of a Billy Corgan voice
Speaker 1
You do you. She'll love it! So sweet of you to write a song. This will be big for her as she has not really been out of the house in a few years.
Speaker 2
Yeah I hear that, I didn't leave the house for a while myself once. I had just recovered from having my appendix removed and I got this rad inspiration, I spent almost a whole year sitting at home painting and writing music and I only went out to buy toilet paper
Speaker 1
You certainly need to be sure that you never run out of that. Wild! I guess you really do love making those terrible choices. I mean, thanks for doing the party, but that is extreme.
Speaker 2
Terrible choices make life more interesting. And expensive. But definitely interesting. I think I'll call the song, "My Kid Called Me a Bum"
Speaker 1
Takes one to know one, Ms Frugal Living.
Speaker 2
What can I say, I see things from an artist's perspective. So how's school going? Still getting straight As? There's always so much to learn in life.
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Speaker 1
I am a student.  My dad works at a steel mill.  My mom is a bum. My mom is a homemaker. I compete in track meets. I like music. My dad wants to hire a musician for my mom's birthday. My mom's surprise birthday party is the 14th of july. my mom likes Venetian opera music. My mom has not been out of the house in a few years. I go to school. I'm getting straight As in school.
Speaker 2
I am gig worker.  I make money making music. My music speaks to me. i write songs. i play acoustic guitar. i sing. I make money painting. I have been in bankruptcy.  I live frugally. I had my appendix removed. i paint.
Speaker 1
How is the song you are writing going?
Speaker 2
I  think I have writer's block, I haven't got any ideas. Do you have suggestions ?
Speaker 1
What about starting with your financial experiences?  Remember when you filed for bankruptcy?  Start from that point and let the music flow through you.
Speaker 2
I think it is a great idea, I could make it funny and upload to Youtube. Funny stuff is popular. 
Speaker 1
Oh yeah!  That sounds really smart.  "I didn't hit rock bottom, the bottom of the rock hit me!"  LOL  I can see it now.  Then you start gaining a real following.  
Speaker 2
Thanks for the inspiration, I could show also my paintings in the video. It would be free advertising. I will tell you when it is online.
Speaker 1
I can't wait!  You know, I wish my mom had the same drive that you do.  So tired of her just laying around all the time.  My dad just puts up with it.  I like that you are a real doer.
Speaker 2
Maybe she is suffering from depression, has she seen a doctor ?
Speaker 1
Only for standard checkups.  I wonder if she needs to see a psychiatrist.  Actually, my dad says she is fine and just really introverted.  I guess when I was younger she was in an accident and only really feels safe at home.
Speaker 2
Maybe she should see a therapist, maybe the accident caused some trauma. 
Speaker 1
Maybe.  I could be being too hard on her.  She is just capable of so much more and I'd like to see her moving and living!
Speaker 2
You should encourage her, going to therapy need some strength and some people who need it the most don't have it.
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Speaker 1
I am a student.  My dad works at a steel mill.  My mom is a bum. My mom is a homemaker. I compete in track meets. I like music. My dad wants to hire a musician for my mom's birthday. My mom's surprise birthday party is the 14th of july. my mom likes Venetian opera music. My mom has not been out of the house in a few years. I go to school. I'm getting straight As in school. My mom likes to stay home. I think my mom needs a psychiatrist. My dad thinks my mom's introverted. My mom was in an accident when I was young. I wish my mom was more active.
Speaker 2
I am gig worker.  I make money making music. My music speaks to me. i write songs. i play acoustic guitar. i sing. I make money painting. I have been in bankruptcy.  I live frugally. I had my appendix removed. i paint. I have writer's block right now. I upload my music to YouTube.
Speaker 1
I finally got some inspiration for the song you are writing!
Speaker 2
Oh Yeah? What was your inspiration?
Speaker 1
My mom. She never leaves the house and has mental health issues.
Speaker 2
Okay, I will try to write something nice! How is planning for her surprise party going?
Speaker 1
It's a bit challenging, but we're doing our best!
Speaker 2
Oh good, do you think she suspects anything?
Speaker 1
No, I don't think so. It will be a small gathering.
Speaker 2
Oh okay, so have you done anything fun lately?
Speaker 1
I hope to over the summer. I just got out of school.
Speaker 2
Okay, how did your school year go?
Speaker 1
Great! I got straight A
Speaker 2
That is really good! You must study a lot.
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Speaker 1
I am a student.  My dad works at a steel mill.  My mom is a bum. My mom is a homemaker. I compete in track meets. I like music. My dad wants to hire a musician for my mom's birthday. My mom's surprise birthday party is the 14th of july. my mom likes Venetian opera music. My mom has not been out of the house in a few years. I go to school. I'm getting straight As in school. My mom likes to stay home. I think my mom needs a psychiatrist. My dad thinks my mom's introverted. My mom was in an accident when I was young. I wish my mom was more active. I am planning a surprise party for my mom. I do well in school.
Speaker 2
I am gig worker.  I make money making music. My music speaks to me. i write songs. i play acoustic guitar. i sing. I make money painting. I have been in bankruptcy.  I live frugally. I had my appendix removed. i paint. I have writer's block right now. I upload my music to YouTube. I am writing a song.
Speaker 1
Have you had any inspiration for a song?
Speaker 2
Not really. I'm doing some writing but it's not my best work. I do need some inspiration.
Speaker 1
Do you ever think about your parents in the way that I do?
Speaker 2
I love my family and they do bring me joy. They always support me and inspire me to live my dreams. How are your parents doing? Is your mom feeling better?
Speaker 1
She's been in and out of the hospital the last year, but this year she's doing so much better. I hope to be an inspiration to her one day, when she's in great health.
Speaker 2
That's a beautiful thought. I'm sure you are already an inspiration for her. Are you still thinking about a surprise party for her?
Speaker 1
We're going to have lounge chairs and anyone can stop by. Her birthday is actually two days later. I haven't confirmed anyone yet, but it's going to be a fun time.
Speaker 2
I bet she will enjoy that. Let me know if you need any help with the party or the planning. How is school going? Are you still keeping you grades up?
Speaker 1
That's always a given. I've never slacked on my studies. My parents wouldn't be happy with that. Did I forget to mention that they paid for my studies? That, and the scholarship I chose that approved me, which was really helpful. Actually, I almost forgot you were a musician for a second. 
Speaker 2
Awesome work with your studies. Yes, if you dad still wants to hire a musician let me know. I have a great friend who does country and another who performs current and pop music.
Speaker 1
Would you help us rent a venue? I looked everywhere, and a lot of places really want money to get started. That would be awesome if you knew someone. 
Speaker 2
I would love to help with that and I do have many connections. Let me do some research and I'll get back to you. I'm sure we can find something really cheap or perhaps even free.
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