Speaker 1
I grew up in mexico. I enjoy drinking and socializing with friends. I hang out at a karaoke bar most nights. I own a construction company. I have two daughters.
Speaker 2
I am a runner. I love high-protein foods. I work as a tax accountant. My favorite musician is sufjan stevens. I moved into a new apartment last month.
Speaker 1
I have daughters. I own my own business. I do my own taxes. I need an accountant. I like to go to karaoke bars. I enjoy singing classics on karaoke nights.
Speaker 2
I don't have any children. I live in an a child-free apartment building. I live where I do for a tax write-off. I am an accountant. I run for relaxation. I eat high-protein foods. I charge reasonable prices for my services. My favorite singer is sufjan stevens.
Speaker 1
Hey! Do you have any children?
Speaker 2
None but I did move to a child free apartment building..
Speaker 1
Oh wow... Why? I have daughters so I guess we wouldn't be welcome at yours.
Speaker 2
Tax write off. Thank goodness it's the end of tax season.
Speaker 1
True. I have to file my taxes alone as I own my own company. It's a pain.
Speaker 2
Wow as an accountant, I can tell you, too many schedules.
Speaker 1
Oh! I am actually looking for an accountant. Take the hard work off my hands..
Speaker 2
For sure, I run to relax so I can eat lots of high protein foods.
Speaker 1
Great. How much do you charge?.
Speaker 2
Oh, I am reasonable. We charge by how many schedules you have.
Speaker 1
Ok sounds good. We should keep in touch. Im usually out at the karaoke bare.
Speaker 2
You like music? Ever hear about sufjan stevens, my favorite.
Speaker 1
Never. I do enjoy singing classics at the karaoke nights though.
Speaker 2
Now that's a different thing to do.
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Speaker 1
I have daughters. I own my own business. I do my own taxes. I need an accountant. I like to go to karaoke bars. I enjoy singing classics on karaoke nights.
Speaker 2
I don't have any children. I live in an a child-free apartment building. I live where I do for a tax write-off. I am an accountant. I run for relaxation. I eat high-protein foods. I charge reasonable prices for my services. My favorite singer is sufjan stevens.
Speaker 1
I got a call from the karaoke bar and they asked me if I wanted to perform and be the MC for karaoke night on Saturday! It sounds like fun so I think I'll accept.
Speaker 2
What is your favorite song to perform?
Speaker 1
I'd say Frank Sinatra's My Way is my favorite one to perform. Do you like that song?
Speaker 2
That is a great song.  I am a fan of sufjan stevens myself
Speaker 1
I'm unfamiliar with Sufjan Stevens. What kind of music does this person sing?
Speaker 2
He does a lot of collaborations with other singers.  His first hit was a sun comes
Speaker 1
I see. Maybe I'll check his music out sometime. Do you enjoy karaoke bars or singing in general?
Speaker 2
Sometimes when I go out for a date.  But sometimes I wish I can write off dates in my taxes.  Do you know if I can write them off?
Speaker 1
I'm not sure. I do my own taxes, but my financial situation is pretty simple so I can't say for sure. Maybe some of your coworkers might know?
Speaker 2
Sure.  I do corporate taxes mostly so I will ask around with some acquaintances.  How are your girls doing?
Speaker 1
They're growing up fast. My oldest is almost done with high school. Pretty soon she'll be off to college. I can't believe it
Speaker 2
Maybe sone day she will be doing karaoke at a bar when she turns 21.  Does she like Karaoke like you?
 2 hours
Speaker 1
I have daughters. I own my own business. I do my own taxes. I need an accountant. I like to go to karaoke bars. I enjoy singing classics on karaoke nights. I was offered a karaoke gig for Saturday night. My favorite song to perform for karaoke is Frank Sinatra's My Way. I have a simple financial situation. My oldest daughter is almost done with high school and will soon be off to college.
Speaker 2
I don't have any children. I live in an a child-free apartment building. I live where I do for a tax write-off. I am an accountant. I wish I could write off dates on my taxes. I do corporate taxes mostly. I run for relaxation. I eat high-protein foods. I charge reasonable prices for my services. My favorite singer is sufjan stevens. I am a fan of Sufjan Stevens. I sometimes do karaoke when I go out on a date.
Speaker 1
Did you think of a way to write off your dates on your taxes? 
Speaker 2
Not yet, but I've still been investigating the possibilities. Any suggestions?
Speaker 1
There will be information out their online. I am sure you can find out what you need. Are their people at work that can help you?
Speaker 2
I guess there are some people I could ask at work. I'll ask around and see. So how is the hunt for an account?
Speaker 1
I am still hunting for a decent accountant. One with no frills. I have been busy preparing my daughter for college recently that I haven't spent that much time looking. Would you believe she needs a million things for college?
Speaker 2
I can imagine! At least you can probably order most things online, right? Or do you prefer shopping in store?
Speaker 1
Inside definitely. Online is just too much stress. Very hard to really understand quality online. We just went to one shop and picked up most of the stuff there. 
Speaker 2
I guess that makes sense, but sometimes I find it really stressful to be at the mall. So how does your daughter feel about going off to college? Is she ready?
Speaker 1
Yes, I think so as much as she can be really. She needs to learn to be independent now. Do you think you want to have children someday?
Speaker 2
That's true, it's an important step in everyone's life. I'm not sure if I could handle the responsibility of children, but maybe a dog would be nice..
Speaker 1
Yes a dog would be a good warm up. What breed would you get?
Speaker 2
I'm not sure. Probably a big breed though because I usually don't like really small dogs. Do you think that would prepare me for a child?
 6 hours
Speaker 1
I have daughters. I own my own business. I do my own taxes. I need an accountant. I like to go to karaoke bars. I enjoy singing classics on karaoke nights. I was offered a karaoke gig for Saturday night. My favorite song to perform for karaoke is Frank Sinatra's My Way. I have a simple financial situation. My oldest daughter is almost done with high school and will soon be off to college. I'm looking for an accountant. My daughter needs items for college. I prefer shopping at physical stores.
Speaker 2
I don't have any children. I live in an a child-free apartment building. I live where I do for a tax write-off. I am an accountant. I wish I could write off dates on my taxes. I do corporate taxes mostly. I run for relaxation. I eat high-protein foods. I charge reasonable prices for my services. My favorite singer is sufjan stevens. I am a fan of Sufjan Stevens. I sometimes do karaoke when I go out on a date. Going to the mall induces stress in me. I haven't any children. I would like a dog. I prefer larger dogs over smaller dogs.
Speaker 1
Have you found any help with the tax situation?
Speaker 2
Not yet! It was stressing me out too much, so I decided to take a much needed break. I rented out a lakeside cottage for a week so I am just relaxing and enjoying life at the moment.
Speaker 1
That sounds very calming. Especially with a Sufjan Stevens sound track in the background. :) Are you getting to run at the cottage?
Speaker 2
Yes, definitely! It's mostly forest terrain but I am getting some good hikes in. Just me and my earbuds and Sufjan Stevens! I mean how much better could life get? Are you planning on any getaways this summer?
Speaker 1
I'm taking my kids to New York next month, one last hurrah before the oldest leaves for college.
Speaker 2
Oh that will be fun! What items are on your must-see list in New York? Have you and your kids ever been before?
Speaker 1
I've been, but not with the kids. We'll do the zoo in central park, walk the--i think it's called the highland?--the old railroad track that's been turned into a path through manhatten. And of course a broadway show
Speaker 2
Oh, I have heard about that railroad track but have never seen it myself. It sounds really cool! Your kids will love it. Do you know which broadway show you will see? I haven't been in a long time, but I used to love watching musicals.
Speaker 1
I'm debating right now between Fiddler on the Roof and Wicked. Unfortunately everyone wants to see a different show.
Speaker 2
I suppose everyone has different tastes, but I don't think you could go wrong with either of those choices. I must admit that I am partial to Wicked. I have seen it twice, and I get chills every time! The soundtrack is incredible.
Speaker 1
I also imagine the clockwork dragon is very, very cool in a Broadway show
Speaker 2
Super cool! I think your kids would love it. They must be so excited for the trip, and I am sure it will be great family bonding time. 
2 days 6 hours
Speaker 1
I have daughters. I own my own business. I do my own taxes. I need an accountant. I like to go to karaoke bars. I enjoy singing classics on karaoke nights. I was offered a karaoke gig for Saturday night. My favorite song to perform for karaoke is Frank Sinatra's My Way. I have a simple financial situation. My oldest daughter is almost done with high school and will soon be off to college. I'm looking for an accountant. My daughter needs items for college. I prefer shopping at physical stores. I'm taking a trip with my kids to New York next month. My oldest is leaving for college soon. I've been to New York before. I will take the kids to Central Park, walk through Manhattan and go to a Broadway show. I will either see Fiddler on the Roof or Wicked on Broadway. I am also interested in Clockwork Dragon.
Speaker 2
I don't have any children. I live in an a child-free apartment building. I live where I do for a tax write-off. I am an accountant. I wish I could write off dates on my taxes. I do corporate taxes mostly. I run for relaxation. I eat high-protein foods. I charge reasonable prices for my services. My favorite singer is sufjan stevens. I am a fan of Sufjan Stevens. I sometimes do karaoke when I go out on a date. Going to the mall induces stress in me. I haven't any children. I would like a dog. I prefer larger dogs over smaller dogs. My taxes were stressing me out. I rented a cottage at the lake for a week to relax. I'm enjoying life at the moment. I enjoy hiking. I like listening to Sufjan Stevens. I have seen Wicked twice and really love the soundtrack.
Speaker 1
I may have settled on what show to see on broadway.
Speaker 2
Which one have you decided on? I've heard Hamilton is great as well but I'm not sure that's still on Broadway.
Speaker 1
Well, you've talked up Wicked so much that I think I'll go with that one! 
Speaker 2
Excellent! I know you'll have a great time. Be sure to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art while you're there too. There's an excellent exhibition on the Medici now through October.
Speaker 1
Thanks! We'll have to do that. I'm just so excited to go. I so love the idea of shopping in all of those fabulous stores and seeing all of that art and just feeling the vibe of the city.
Speaker 2
And there's no better place to find a variety of things for your daughter's dorm room!
Speaker 1
I still can't believe she's already old enough to fly the nest. It's crazy. But yeah, she'll definitely find some interesting items there, I'm sure!
Speaker 2
Has your daughter decided which college to go to?
Speaker 1
Yes, she's going to the school of communications at NYU. She wants to be a journalist.
Speaker 2
The world needs more journalists! I bet she'll do great.
Speaker 1
Haha, as long as she's an honest journalist who works hard and reports to actual truth, I'll be happy.
Speaker 2
Yes!! Takes a journalist to know that opinions aren't news. Like I said, the world needs more of 'em. What kind of decoration is she going to use for her room?
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