Speaker 1
I walk instead of drive to work. I live in the city. I read a novel a week. My favorite exercise is pilates. I have one brother.
Speaker 2
I am an artist. I like to be in nature. My mom is a nurse. My favorite music genre is rock. I work with animals.
Speaker 1
I live in the city. I want walk to my job. I live to read. I read a book a week. I like rock music. I do pilates for exercise. I have one brother.
Speaker 2
I live in the country. I love nature. I love animals. I work as an Artist. I like to walk through nature. I like country music. Rock music is my favorite. I live an active lifestyle. I do not do organized exercise. My mom does pilates. My mom is a nurse. My dad is a farmer. I have a sister. I sometimes get along with my sister.
Speaker 1
Hi! Where are you at? I'm a city dweller..
Speaker 2
Morning!! I live in the country. Love nature and working with animals.
Speaker 1
The country is nice. Do you walk much? I walk to my job rather than drive.
Speaker 2
Absolutely!! Art is my work, so I walk through nature!
Speaker 1
Sounds cool. I'm a reader and go through a novel each week.
Speaker 2
Cool. I like listening to country music, but rock is my favorite.
Speaker 1
I like rock. Do you exercise? My favorite is pilates.
Speaker 2
I stay active, but not much into a set exercise. My mom loves pilates.
Speaker 1
Is your family big? I just have a brother.
Speaker 2
My mom, she is a nurse. My dad, a farmer. Then a sister.
Speaker 1
That's very diverse. Do you get along with your sister?
Speaker 2
Somewhat, yes! How about you with your brother?
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Speaker 1
I live in the city. I want walk to my job. I live to read. I read a book a week. I like rock music. I do pilates for exercise. I have one brother.
Speaker 2
I live in the country. I love nature. I love animals. I work as an Artist. I like to walk through nature. I like country music. Rock music is my favorite. I live an active lifestyle. I do not do organized exercise. My mom does pilates. My mom is a nurse. My dad is a farmer. I have a sister. I sometimes get along with my sister.
Speaker 1
I just finished my most recent book and am now looking for my next read. Do you have any suggestions for me?
Speaker 2
That depends, I guess! Is there a particular genre you'd be looking to read?
Speaker 1
I prefer sci-fi but here recently I have been craving a god mystery.
Speaker 2
Ooh! Okay. I guess some people don't really enjoy his writing, but I've always thought Dan Brown's 'Da Vinci Code' series were really thrilling mysteries. 
Speaker 1
I read all of his stuff a few years ago. Hes got a lot of really good books. I also like that he takes puzzles and breaks them down to keep the reader engaged.
Speaker 2
Good puzzles are so essential to a good read. I agree! I'll have to ask around for other good mysteries. I mostly read fantasy books myself. 
Speaker 1
Those are also an interest of mine. What was the book you finished most recently?
Speaker 2
I'm recently re-reading Redwall by Brian Jacques! It was one of my favorites growing up. Have you ever read it?
Speaker 1
I read those growing up too! I havent found anything similar in a bit. But I do keep my eyes open for them.
Speaker 2
I love his writing so much! There's a bad book here and there, but I enjoy them so much.  What were you favorite books growing up? 
Speaker 1
I prefered Harry Potter and political books the most. Government and politics was my main focus in school.
Speaker 2
What an interesting combo! But there are interesting politics in Harry Potter, too. What's your feeling on today's political climate? 
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Speaker 1
I live in the city. I want walk to my job. I live to read. I read a book a week. I like Sci-fi and mystery books. I like Dan Brown books. I like Fantasy books. I like Harry Potter books. I like rock music. I do pilates for exercise. I have one brother. I focused on Government Politics in school.
Speaker 2
I live in the country. I love nature. I love animals. I work as an Artist. I like to walk through nature. I like country music. Rock music is my favorite. I live an active lifestyle. I do not do organized exercise. My mom does pilates. My mom is a nurse. My dad is a farmer. I have a sister. I sometimes get along with my sister. I read fantasy books. My favorite book growing up was Redwall by Brian Jacques.
Speaker 1
I just read a new fantasy book that I think you should check out.
Speaker 2
Hey that sounds great. Who wrote it? Brain Jacques?
Speaker 1
well it's not a new series, just new to me. It's a game of thrones by george r r martin. I know there is a show but when I learned about the books I wanted to read them too.
Speaker 2
I have never read his books or seen the TV show. I guess I am behind the times.
Speaker 1
like always the books are way better. you should give them a read.
Speaker 2
I think I would but I have been too busy with a new painting to get in some reading.
Speaker 1
well when you have time you need to read it. 
Speaker 2
will do. So how is the Pilates going? I think I need to get more exercise.
Speaker 1
it's going great! pilates is great for beginners. 
Speaker 2
it sounds interesting but I do not like the idea I have to follow specific steps to have it work. I just want to jump in and do it.
Speaker 1
it's not so bad. you have to consider your form with any exercise you do or you will hurt yourself.
Speaker 2
I know but I hate the regimental aspect of exercising. 
3 days 2 hours
Speaker 1
I live in the city. I want walk to my job. I live to read. I read a book a week. I like Sci-fi and mystery books. I like Dan Brown books. I like Fantasy books. I like Harry Potter books. I like rock music. I do pilates for exercise. I have one brother. I focused on Government Politics in school. I like the Game of Thrones novels. I prefer reading over watching. I enjoy Pilates.
Speaker 2
I live in the country. I love nature. I love animals. I work as an Artist. I like to walk through nature. I like country music. Rock music is my favorite. I live an active lifestyle. I do not do organized exercise. My mom does pilates. My mom is a nurse. My dad is a farmer. I have a sister. I sometimes get along with my sister. I read fantasy books. My favorite book growing up was Redwall by Brian Jacques. I have not watched Game of Thrones. I have not read the Game of Thrones novels. I make paintings. I want to exercise more. I dislike structured exercise.
Speaker 1
I started the next book in the Game of Thrones series. I can't stop reading these things!
Speaker 2
I felt that way about the Odd Thomas series.  Could never wait for the next one to come out.
Speaker 1
I know the series technically ended a few years back, but the books just go into so much more detail! What's been on your reading list lately? 
Speaker 2
I think I may start re-reading the entire Dark Tower series. And continue to work for new works that interest me. I haven't read any really good fantasy for a while now.
Speaker 1
I understand that sentiment, a lot of stuff in the genre just feels rehashed. I meant to tell you, I heard the new album by Highly Suspect and it was phenomenal, I highly recommend it.
Speaker 2
I will have to be sure to give it a listen!  I don't get a lot of time to listen to music unfortunately.
Speaker 1
You know, ever since I got my new phone I started listening more to music and audiobooks - the speakers are so good! That's what I'm doing with the next GOT book, they have this great narrator with a really deep voice that makes it sound so dramatic.
Speaker 2
I could probably enjoy that when I'm doing my nature walks.  That's really the only time i'm able to listen to anything.
Speaker 1
Would that distract you from your artwork, though? I know you find inspiration during those walks.
Speaker 2
Yes! I tried it, but it just mixes up my mood and emotions too much, and I lose my muse.  Same with reading. I have to have absolute silence when I read. I do find inspiration in the walks.  It sort of empties out my mind, and I need that sometimes.
Speaker 1
How's your new piece coming along? You were swamped with it last time we chatted.
Speaker 2
I was very happy with it! I think it was one of my best works, really.  Now, I'm just waiting for the next muse to hit me.
3 days 5 hours
Speaker 1
I live in the city. I want walk to my job. I live to read. I read a book a week. I like Sci-fi and mystery books. I like Dan Brown books. I like Fantasy books. I like Harry Potter books. I like rock music. I do pilates for exercise. I have one brother. I focused on Government Politics in school. I like the Game of Thrones novels. I prefer reading over watching. I enjoy Pilates. I am reading the Game of Thrones book series. I listened to the new album by Highly Suspect. I got a new phone. I listen to audiobooks.
Speaker 2
I live in the country. I love nature. I love animals. I work as an Artist. I like to walk through nature. I like country music. Rock music is my favorite. I don't have time to listen to music. I live an active lifestyle. I do not do organized exercise. My mom does pilates. My mom is a nurse. My dad is a farmer. I have a sister. I sometimes get along with my sister. I read fantasy books. My favorite book growing up was Redwall by Brian Jacques. I have not watched Game of Thrones. I have not read the Game of Thrones novels. I make paintings. I want to exercise more. I dislike structured exercise. I read the Odd Thomas series. I read the Dark Tower series. I take nature walks. I get distracted when listening to music or audiobooks.I find inspiration during walks.
Speaker 1
I just went on a great nature walk that I think you would like.
Speaker 2
That's great! Where did you go on your walk?
Speaker 1
There is a river a few towns over, so I did the easy trail that follows along it. There is a harder trail that winds over some hills, but I wasn't feeling that adventurous.
Speaker 2
That sounds amazing! Did you bring a pet? I love doing the harder trails with my dog. Sometimes, it's very peaceful to get away from everything.
Speaker 1
No, I don't have any pets; my apartment seems too small for a dog and I would worry about them being lonely all day when I'm at work. I was thinking about getting a pair of cats, but I haven't committed yet. How nice fo ryou to have company when you're walking though! What kind of dog do you have?
Speaker 2
Cats can be nice! I used to have cats, but am allergic to them and had to give them to my friend. I have an Australian Kelpie who is a rescue. She is very energetic and smart!
Speaker 1
I had cats as a child and I think that they're a bit easier to care for than dogs, especially in the city. I am a dog lover as well though; Australian Kelpies are gorgeous! What is her name? Does she walk well off-leash?
Speaker 2
Yes, cats are very smart and clean. Mine used to bring me a mouse to throw for her, just like a dog! And if you have 2 cats, they play with each other! Mine would run up and down the halls in the middle of the night, haha. Her name is Kyrie, and she walks off leash and is very obedient. Dogs might be hard to keep in your small apartment though, since Kyrie likes to play in the field, run with cars along the fence row, and herd goats. 
Speaker 1
Oh wow! So Kyrie is a working dog? She helps your dad out on the farm?
Speaker 2
She herds them for fun, haha. Goats mostly graze wherever they like in the fields, but she likes to group them up and walk them into a pen. My grandpa says it's from her cattle herding heritage.
Speaker 1
I like the idea of having so much space out in the country, but I think at heart I'm still a city girl. There is a part of me that likes being surrounded by people and I love to people watch on my walks through the city just as much as I love to nature watch on my walks through the country.
Speaker 2
And being close to all the stores, the energy of the city is an experience itself! I am laughing, thinking about you going people-watching. It reminds me of a documentary where the photographer tried to capture the essence of a city by catching pictures of strangers texts . Both country and city have their benefits, for sure! 
3 days 6 hours