Speaker 1
I love taking walks on the beach. In my free time, I go on mountain hikes. I can speak english and spanish fluently. I'm currently in high school. I am moving to a new house next week.
Speaker 2
I like to run. I don't eat gluten or dairy. I have two daughters. I like dogs better than cats. I majored in psychology in college.
Speaker 1
I enjoy running and walking on the beach. I attend high school. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I want to be a Spanish teacher.
Speaker 2
I run every day. I am a vegan. I have twin daughters. I have a masters in psychology. I like dogs more than cats.
Speaker 1
Hey there! How are you today?
Speaker 2
Fine, just finished my hour daily run.
Speaker 1
That's good. I love running and walking on the beach.
Speaker 2
Great, I am a vegan.
Speaker 1
Healthy I'm sure. Mountain hiking tomorrow after I get out of high school.
Speaker 2
My twin daughters love my kale and beans salad.
Speaker 1
I have never tried kale. Is it good?.
Speaker 2
I just completed my maters in psychology.
Speaker 1
I hope to be a spanish teacher since I am fluent in both that and english.
Speaker 2
Being bilingual increases your earning potential.
Speaker 1
I hope so. How old are your twins?
Speaker 2
3, I prefer dogs over cats.
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Speaker 1
I enjoy running and walking on the beach. I attend high school. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I want to be a Spanish teacher.
Speaker 2
I run every day. I am a vegan. I have twin daughters. I have a masters in psychology. I like dogs more than cats.
Speaker 1
My mountain hike was a lot of fun!
Speaker 2
I love hiking! Did you go alone or with friends/family? 
Speaker 1
It really was, it was challenging, but I enjoyed it. Wish I was on the beach though, not going to lie. Did you get your run in already today?
Speaker 2
You and me both, especially since it's getting warmer! And yes I did, right after work! Maybe we can run together sometimes? 
Speaker 1
I would like that a lot, thanks! The mountain was beautiful, but it would have been more fun with a friend. Do you ever go running with your daughters?
Speaker 2
Yes, I run with them sometimes, although they rather be at home playing! Do you have kids of your own? 
Speaker 1
Not yet, I still feel like a kid myself! A kid can't raise a kid right?!?
Speaker 2
That's true! Although I see you trying to be a Spanish teacher! That's so exciting! Is there a reason why you want to go into teaching?
Speaker 1
I just think teaching can be great if the teacher truly cares and I know I will. Our world is getting more diverse so I think it is even more important for kids to start learning languages earlier, especially Spanish! Do you speak any other languages?
Speaker 2
I love your passion! I think you're going to be a great teacher! I don't speak any other languages although I sometimes bark at my dog if that counts LOL! Do you have any pets? 
Speaker 1
Maybe you could help me practice being a teacher, especially if you are interested in learning spanish. Oh no, no pets for me. I don't want to be responsible for any type of life just yet!
Speaker 2
That's a win-win in my book! You can teach me Spanish and I can teach you a little something about psychology if you want! 
6 days
Speaker 1
I enjoy running and walking on the beach. I attend high school. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I want to be a Spanish teacher. I enjoy teaching. I do not have kids. I don't have any pets.
Speaker 2
I run every day. I love hiking. I like to run. I am a vegan. I have twin daughters. I have a masters in psychology. I like dogs more than cats.  I have a dog. I only speak one language.
Speaker 1
That would be awesome! Psychology is a really cool subject and I'm always open to learning new things.
Speaker 2
It's an interesting field for sure. I feel like it's always changing. New discoveries are being made every day about thoughts and how the brain works, etc.
Speaker 1
I'm sure you know all about the new information.  Have there been any interesting discoveries lately?
Speaker 2
I've been reading a lot about how memories are stored and accessed. It's really facinating - for me. Lots of people probably aren't that interested in that. Any thoughts to where you might go to college? I assume you'll be going for education/teaching.
Speaker 1
I live in Michigan so I'm thinking of going to Michigan State.  They have the best education program in the United States.
Speaker 2
That sounds like a good plan. Michigan is beautiful, I've been a couple times on vacation. The lakes are so pretty. I am sure when you run it's pretty scenic.
Speaker 1
It is.  That's the downside to moving inland if I go to Michigan State; I'll be much farther from Lake Michigan.
Speaker 2
I am sure there are also parts of Michigan to explore - won't be the same, I know. At least it's only for four years!
Speaker 1
True.  Hopefully I can get a job close to the lake afterwards and live there for the rest of my life.  How is your dog doing?
Speaker 2
He's good. He's getting older and it's quite sad. I can see him slowing down. But we are still hiking each day, for as long as we can.
Speaker 1
That's good.  Just enjoy every moment that you have with him.
Speaker 2
Exactly, it will be heartbreaking, he's 13, which is super old for a large-breed dog. I've had him since he was a puppy. But yes, we are enjoying each day.
9 days
Speaker 1
I enjoy running and walking on the beach. I attend high school. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I want to be a Spanish teacher. I enjoy teaching. I do not have kids. I don't have any pets. I live in Michigan. I will probably go to college at Michigan State. I would like to get a job close to Lake Michigan and live there the rest of my life.
Speaker 2
I run every day. I love hiking. I like to run. I am a vegan. I have twin daughters. I have a masters in psychology. I like dogs more than cats.  I have a dog. I only speak one language. I find psychology an interesting field. I have been reading about how memories are stored. I have been to Michigan a few times on vacation. My dog is getting old. I hike everyday with my dog. My dog is 13.
Speaker 1
Do you just have the one dog, have you ever thought about getting a second one?
Speaker 2
Yes I do. He doesn't really get a long with other dogs or animals. I had a friend of mine bring their dog over and mine spent the whole time growling. I actually had to put him away because he was being bad.
Speaker 1
That sounds chaotic. This is why I don't have pets or children. I wouldn't be able to handle that behavior, but I do enjoy being a teacher. It's like having babysitting pets for a few hours.
Speaker 2
I think you would make a great teacher to be honest. Also I can understand that completely. Kids especially can be a handful but I wouldn't trade mine for anything. I love them to pieces. The dog does get along with them. So you are saying you wouldn't ever get a pet? What about some fish in an aquarium or a bird?
Speaker 1
Hm, maybe when I get older, but at the moment, I'm good on both pets and children. Being a teacher, well I guess tutor but that's the same thing, has really opened my eyes on how chaotic that is. I've seen furniture destroyed by animals. Birds are loud and destroy things. And fish tanks are expensive to keep maintained. I'm fine with just putting googlie eyes on a rock and calling it a day. Plus, I'm trying to save up for college. I wouldn't be able to take a pet with me when I go, why bother getting attached now?
Speaker 2
I completely understand that. It's good that you are thinking things through. I was more curious as to if it was specifically dogs or cats that you didn't like. Different strokes for different folks. My dog doesn't destroy anything as I taught him when he was young. He destroyed one thing and I punished him for it. Now he knows better.
Speaker 1
I would feel awful for punishing a pet though because they are just simple creatures. I wouldn't have the heart for it. Maybe it's because I'm just in high school and I haven't gotten a backbone yet. It just makes me scared for the future, what if I was too strong and wounded the animal?
Speaker 2
When I say punish I don't mean physically. I scolded him and took his favorite toy away. I would never lay my hands on animal in that manner. I apologize I was not clear on that.
Speaker 1
Oh, I get it. Same thing my parents do when I'm past curfew. They take my phone away. I didn't know that could work on animals. Don't animals think differently than humans. How could a dog have a favorite toy or understand a scolding?
Speaker 2
They are fairly perceptive creatures. Taking away the toy is not enough alone. Scolding him and telling him over and over he's a bad dog or saying "No" can help them to understand. Usually it takes more than one time but he learned fairly quickly. Animals have different personalities like people. Some learn to behave well or naturally are sweet animals. Then some are just harder to deal with. My dog is fine as long as no other pets are around.
Speaker 1
That's actually really rad. My friend has a dog, but he just seems like a lovable idiot. I didn't know animals could have personalities. So your dog is anti-social then since you said it doesn't like other animals? Does it like other people, atleast? 
Speaker 2
He's fine with the girls. He's actually a bit shy around other people too. It's just animals that he does not like really. He's an oddball but I love him. But enough about my dog. How are you doing in school?
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Speaker 1
I enjoy running and walking on the beach. I attend high school. I am fluent in Spanish and English. I want to be a Spanish teacher. I enjoy teaching. I live in Michigan. I will probably go to college at Michigan State. I would like to get a job close to Lake Michigan and live there the rest of my life. I do not have any pets or children. I do not want pets or children anytime in the near future. I am a tutor. I am saving up money to go to college. I live with my parents. I have a cell phone. I have a friend with a dog.
Speaker 2
I run every day. I love hiking. I like to run. I am a vegan. I have twin daughters. I love kids.  I have a masters in psychology. I like dogs more than cats.  I have a dog. I only speak one language. I find psychology an interesting field. I have been reading about how memories are stored. I have been to Michigan a few times on vacation. My dog is getting old. I hike everyday with my dog. My dog is 13. I have a dog that does not get along with other dogs. I have a friend with a dog. I trained my dog myself when he was a puppy. I do not believe in violence as punishment.
Speaker 1
I made a decision about where I want to go to college. Now I am saving extra fast from excitement! 
Speaker 2
That's great! Where have you decided on going?
Speaker 1
I officially decided on Michigan state since I want a job near the lake. I hope I will have enough money for it. I've been tutoring to the neighborhood children and I really enjoy teaching them. Do you think I should try to become a Spanish teacher?
Speaker 2
Awesome! I've been to Michigan a few ties and I hear the college is really good too! Sure, I think you should! You would make a great Spanish teacher.
Speaker 1
Thank you! I'm just so stressed about the funds for it because my parents don't want me to be a Spanish teacher. They said that they won't help pay for my classes if I don't go into a more STEM's program.
Speaker 2
Well, as much as I always think you should listen to your parents advice, I really think what you want to do with your life is much more important! If you put your mind to it, I'm sure you can do it! Maybe, you could tutor Spanish to kids as a part time job to help you save money too?
Speaker 1
That's what I've been doing so far, but once in college, I should get a part-time job on campus so that it's easier on me to go to work and class. I currently only make $7 a hour when I tutor kids, but my campus will pay $14 per hour, which would be better for me. I wish my parents understand why I love teaching Spanish. They said that being a teacher is a poor, dying job and won't make any money.
Speaker 2
Hmm, well I think job satisfaction and quality of life is much more important that how much you make. Personally, I would prefer to work in a job I love, rather than earn lots doing something I don't really like.
Speaker 1
Do you enjoy having a psychology degree? Do you regret anything from your college years?
Speaker 2
No! I'm really glad I chose psychology. I found a job that matches my degree that I'm happy with, and I had a great time in collage too. Are you nervous about anything when you start at Michigan State?
Speaker 1
I'm worried about peer pressure from both friends and family. I've done a few bad things because of my friends, but I don't want to be alone in college. My best friend, the one with the dog, has had me steal with her. If I get caught, will this ruin my chances at college?
Speaker 2
I think everyone has done a few bad things in their time because of peer pressure. Well, unless you have a prior criminal record I don't think it would be too much of an issue, so I wouldn't worry. But, imagine how you would feel if you got kicked out because you stole something? Then ask yourself if its worth it..  
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