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my favorite show ever is game of thrones.

Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. It is an adaptation of "A Song of Ice and Fire", George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is "A Game of Thrones". It is filmed in Belfast and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, Canada, Croatia, Iceland, Malta, Morocco, Spain, and the United States. The series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its seventh season ended on August 27, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season premiering in 2019. Set on the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos, "Game of Thrones" has several plot lines and a large ensemble cast but centers on three primary story arcs. The first story arc centers on the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms and follows a web of alliances and conflicts among the dynastic noble families either vying to claim the throne or fighting for independence from the throne. The second story arc focuses on the last descendant of the realm's deposed ruling dynasty, exiled and plotting a return to the throne. The third story arc centers on the longstanding brotherhood charged with defending the realm against the ancient threats of the fierce peoples and legendary creatures that lie far north, and an impending winter that threatens the realm. Henry: Hi uddy, Are you interested to see game of thrones. Its a american fantasy drama Madison: Yes, I like it a lot! Are you a fan? Henry: I m not a good fan. ut lot of my friends watching this game. It has three primary story arcs. I m right Madison: Yes that sounds right. There are a variety of interesting characters in the show. Henry: Ok good. Can you please explain the first story iron throne of the seven kindoms Madison: Well the Lannisters and the Starks are on bad terms, for starters. Henry: ok, A song of ice and fire, series of fantasy novels y george RR martin Madison: Yes, it's a greatbook and set of stories.

i live in an apartment.

An apartment (American English), flat (British English) or unit (Australian English) is a self-contained housing unit (a type of residential real estate) that occupies only part of a building, generally on a single level. Such a building may be called an "apartment building", "apartment complex", "flat complex", "block of flats", "tower block", "high-rise" or, occasionally, "mansion block" (in British English), especially if it consists of many apartments for rent. In Scotland, it is called a block of flats or, if it is a traditional sandstone building, a "tenement", a term which has a pejorative connotation in the United States. Apartments may be owned by an "owner/occupier", by leasehold tenure or rented by "tenants" (two types of housing tenure). The term "apartment" is favored in North America (although in some cities "flat" is used for a unit which is part of a house containing two or three units, typically one to a floor). In the UK, the term apartment is more usual in professional real estate and architectural circles where otherwise the term "flat" is used commonly, but not exclusively, for an apartment on a single level (hence a 'flat' apartment). Technically multi-story apartments sometimes referred to as mid-rise apartments and even high-rise apartments when there are many stories. Kylee: I'm currently looking for a new apartment here in New york City. Do you have any tips as I shop? Zachary: I guess it depends if you are looking for an apartment to rent by an owner, or leasing by another tenant? Kylee: I'm not picky. Just some place roomy. Do you think it would be better to get a house? Zachary: I don't know. I guess it depends on your style. You have so many choices, like a complex, duplex, high-rise, and even apartments in renovated mansions. Kylee: An apartment in renovated mansions would be great but here in New York the rental prices are crazy. A 2 bed room will cost me more then 2500 a month. Zachary: Oh, yeah, that's true! It might be better to rent a flat in NY, since it usually only has 2 or 3 units. Smaller apartments and units are usually more affordable. Kylee: Good Ideal. I'd love to but can't afford it. So the apartment rental life is for me. Zachary: I understand that. It's strange that in the UK, apartment isn't really a common term, except more so by professionals like real estate agents. They refer to an apartment on a single level as a 'flat'.

i love hockey.

Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, in which two teams of skaters use their sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net to score points. The sport is known to be fast-paced and physical, with teams usually consisting of six players each: one goaltender, and five players who skate up and down the ice trying to take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team. Ice hockey is most popular in Canada, central and eastern Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and the United States. Ice hockey is the official national winter sport of Canada, and enjoys immense popularity; alongside Canada, ice hockey is the most popular winter sport in Belarus, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Latvia, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland. North America's National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men's ice hockey and the strongest professional ice hockey league in the world. The Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) is the highest league in Russia and much of Eastern Europe. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is the formal governing body for international ice hockey, with the IIHF managing international tournaments and maintaining the IIHF World Ranking. Alexander: I love ice hockey, it is such a contact sport! Jeffrey: I don't know much about it - it looks incredibly exciting though! Is it very violent? Alexander: It is very physical with six people on the ice at one time. Jeffrey: Only six? Why is that? Alexander: There is a goaltender and then five players who skate on the ice. Jeffrey: Ah, ok. I've heard of the sin bin - is that where people go if they commit a foul? Alexander: Yes, also known as the penalty box is where they go when they get a penalty. Jeffrey: Right, got you! What kind of things earn penalties?

i am more of a cat person than a dog person.

The terms "dog people" and "cat people" refer to the concept of a person's animal preference being a sign of certain personality traits in said person. Some people base a significant portion of their identity around their affinity for either cats or dogs, describing themselves as a "cat person" or a "dog person". This builds on the perceived dichotomy between cats and dogs as pets in society. The two terms refer to people's self-identification, regardless of what pets they actually own, if any. A 2010 study at the University of Texas found that those who identified as "dog people" tended to be more social and outgoing, whereas "cat people" tended to be more neurotic and "open", meaning creative, philosophical, or nontraditional. In a 2014 study at Carroll University, Wisconsin, people who said they were dog lovers were found to be more energetic and outgoing, and tended to follow rules closely, while cat lovers were more introverted, open-minded and sensitive. Cat people also tended to be non-conformists, as well as scoring higher on intelligence tests than dog lovers. Studies have shown that cat owners are more likely to have higher blood pressure according to CNN. Amber: Are you a cat person or a dog person? Olivia: I would say I am a dog person. These terms refer to the concept of a person's animal preference and I do not care for cats Amber: I am a dog person as well, I have a MaltiPoo, she is adorable Olivia: A study showed that if you are a dog person, you are more likely to be social and outgoing Amber: that makes sense, dogs have a lot more energy Olivia: That and dogs are able to communicate and understand humans more than any other species Amber: that is interesting, sometimes it seems like my dog does not understand me at all Olivia: They understand tone, stance, and body language more than actual words

i am a yoga instructor.

Yoga (; Sanskrit, योगः Listen) is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of yoga schools, practices, and goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Among the most well-known types of yoga are Hatha yoga and Rāja yoga. The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to pre-Vedic Indian traditions; it is mentioned in the Rigveda, but most likely developed around the sixth and fifth centuries BCE, in ancient India's ascetic and śramaṇa movements. The chronology of earliest texts describing yoga-practices is unclear, varyingly credited to Hindu Upanishads. The "Yoga Sutras of Patanjali" date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE, but only gained prominence in the West in the 20th century. Hatha yoga texts emerged around the 11th century with origins in tantra. Yoga gurus from India later introduced yoga to the West, following the success of Swami Vivekananda in the late 19th and early 20th century. In the 1980s, yoga became popular as a system of physical exercise across the Western world. Yoga in Indian traditions, however, is more than physical exercise; it has a meditative and spiritual core. Shane: How hard is Yoga to learn? Paige: Hello, well since it has been around a long time and in the 80's it became really popular as exercise, they have really made it quite easy to learn. Shane: Is yoga a religion or just a stretching exercise? Paige: Well I do know that in the Indian practices it has a meditation and works with the spirtual core as with the physical core. Shane: I know yoga uses a lot of Indian words for exercises, do i have to know what they mean? Paige: In the beginning of yoga they developed alot of ascetic and sramana movements along with mantras. As it has progressed they have simplified alot of the names of the positions and movements. Shane: That sounds great but do i have to worry about getting injured? Paige: It has been around for so long, and there is such a broad variety of yoga, hinduism, etc. that I am sure there are ones that would fit your needs without injury. Shane: thanks for the info

i want to be alone sometimes.

Solitude is a state of seclusion or isolation, i.e., lack of contact with people. It may stem from bad relationships, loss of loved ones, deliberate choice, infectious disease, mental disorders, neurological disorders or circumstances of employment or situation (see castaway). Short-term solitude is often valued as a time when one may work, think or rest without being disturbed. It may be desired for the sake of privacy. A distinction has been made between solitude and loneliness. In this sense, these two words refer, respectively, to the joy and the pain of being alone. Symptoms from complete isolation, called sensory deprivation, often include anxiety, sensory illusions, or even distortions of time and perception. However, this is the case when there is no stimulation of the sensory systems at all, and not only lack of contact with people. Thus, by having other things to keep one's mind busy, this is avoided. Still, long-term solitude is often seen as undesirable, causing loneliness or reclusion resulting from inability to establish relationships. Furthermore, it might even lead to clinical depression. However, for some people, solitude is not depressing. Still others (e.g. monks) regard long-term solitude as a means of spiritual enlightenment. Colton: Solitude is lack of contact with people. Jacob: never heard of it before Colton: Oh ok, it's a state of being lonely. It can be caused by bad relationships, loss of loved ones, deliberate choice, infectious disease amongst others Jacob: do people go to counseling for it? Colton: Yes. I believe think most of us have had short term solitude before it is a period when we decide to rest without being disturbed. Jacob: who came up with with this term? Colton: I'm not sure buddy but we often desire it because we want to be left alone or so we can think for ourself Jacob: that makes sense

i hate the taste of cheese.

Cheese is a food derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. During production, the milk is usually acidified, and adding the enzyme rennet causes coagulation. The solids are separated and pressed into final form. Some cheeses have molds on the rind, the outer layer, or throughout. Most cheeses melt at cooking temperature. Hundreds of types of cheese from various countries are produced. Their styles, textures and flavors depend on the origin of the milk (including the animal's diet), whether they have been pasteurized, the butterfat content, the bacteria and mold, the processing, and aging. Herbs, spices, or wood smoke may be used as flavoring agents. The yellow to red color of many cheeses, such as Red Leicester, is produced by adding annatto. Other ingredients may be added to some cheeses, such as black pepper, garlic, chives or cranberries. For a few cheeses, the milk is curdled by adding acids such as vinegar or lemon juice. Most cheeses are acidified to a lesser degree by bacteria, which turn milk sugars into lactic acid, then the addition of rennet completes the curdling. Cole: Do you like cheese? Jasmine: Yeah I love cheese honestly. Cole: It is derived from milk and is produced in a wide range of flavors and textures by the coagulation of the milk protein casein. Jasmine: Reading how its made makes it sound way grosser than it is. Cole: Some cheeses contain mold either on the rind, the outer layer, or within the cheese itself. Jasmine: I hate those ones, like bleu cheese is gross! Cole: Blue cheese is typically aged in a temperature controlled environment, sometimes even caves, Jasmine: Wow really? That is a lot more complicated than I thought.

i like lightning mcqueen.

Lightning McQueen, typically referred to by his surname McQueen, is an anthropomorphic stock car in the animated Pixar film "Cars" (2006), its sequels "Cars 2" (2011), "Cars 3" (2017), and TV shorts known as "Cars Toons." The character is not named after actor and race driver Steve McQueen, but actually Pixar animator Glenn McQueen, who died in 2002. His design is inspired by a stock car and "a more curvaceous Le Mans endurance racer," with "some Lola and some Ford GT40." During the scene where he helps restore Radiator Springs to its 1950s heyday, he is painted much like a 1950's Chevrolet Corvette C1, once again hinting at his Corvette lineage. His number was originally set to be 57, Lasseter's birth year, but was changed to 95, the release year of Pixar's first film "Toy Story". During the initial research for the first film, John Lasseter met with General Motors designers to discuss the new Corvette design but subsequent changes to the storyline left both Lightning McQueen and rivals Chick Hicks ("Cars") and Bobby Swift, Brick Yardley, Cal Weathers and Jackson Storm ("Cars 3") as generic. In order to create a cocky but likable character for McQueen, Pixar looked at sports figures like boxer Muhammad Ali, basketball player Charles Barkley, and football quarterback Joe Namath, as well as rap and rock singer Kid Rock. Emmanuel: Lightning McQueen is my favorite stock car in the animated Pixar film Cars, have you heard of it? Gabriel: i Love that character i really like the scene where he rides in the desert Emmanuel: I'm so glad you know about it, here's a fun fact about him, his number was changed from 57 to 95 to correlate with the release year of Pixar's first film Toy Story. Gabriel: i was not aware of that, i only saw the first cars movie, could you tell me more about him? Emmanuel: Sure, he was named after Pixar animator Glenn McQueen who died in 2002. Gabriel: that is kind of honorable i guess, do you like any other characters? Emmanuel: I like Mack too, which is a 1985 Mack Super-Liner with the license plate RUSTEZ3. Gabriel: i liked that McQueen had to work really hard to acomplhish what he did Emmanuel: Yeah McQueen is such an interesting character, the animators actually looked at Muhammad Ali, Charles Barkley, and Joe Namath for some motivation in designing his personality. Gabriel: that is really interesting, i would never have imagined that he was such an interestin character outside the movie as well

i also eat too much french fries.

French fries (North American English), chips (British English), finger chips (Indian English), or French-fried potatoes are "batonnet" or "allumette"-cut deep-fried potatoes. In the United States and most of Canada, the term "fries" refers to all dishes of fried elongated pieces of potatoes, while in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa (rarely), Ireland and New Zealand, thinly cut fried potatoes are sometimes called "shoestring fries" or "skinny fries" to distinguish them from the thicker-cut "chips". French fries are served hot, either soft or crispy, and are generally eaten as part of lunch or dinner or by themselves as a snack, and they commonly appear on the menus of diners, fast food restaurants, pubs, and bars. Fries in America are generally salted and are almost always served with ketchup, but in many countries they have other condiments or toppings, like vinegar, mayonnaise, or other local specialties. Fries can be topped more heavily, as in the dishes of poutine and chili cheese fries. French fries can be made from sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. A baked variant of the French fry ("oven chips") uses less or even no oil. French fries are prepared by first peeling and cutting the potato into even strips. George: I love me some McDonald's french fries. Carson: french fries are so tasty i love potato George: I know, potatoes are so versatile and great. Carson: french fries are called chips in england and great britain George: Yeah I've noticed that before, it's weird haha. Carson: they are called finger chips by indians as well George: I've never heard that one before, interesting! Carson: fries mean the food that is fried elongated potato america and canada George: They sound so weird when described like that but they are delicious. Carson: French fries are served hot, either soft or crispy, i think crispy is better

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Melanie: I just ate the traditional Italian dish that we all love....tomato sauce and cheese on a crust...you guessed it! Pizza! Jeffrey: you cannot go wrong with pizza Melanie: That is so true. I love less cheese and tons of veggies....every single one you can think of. What toppings do you like? Jeffrey: it changes, but cheese is always constant Melanie: I hear ya. I would love to travel to Naples, Italy where the modern pizza was invented and taste the real thing one day! Jeffrey: so there is a dividing line between modern and ancient pizza Melanie: Yes, pizza has been around longer than that, well, at least the term "pizza" and was first recorded in a manuscript in the 10th century. Still in a town in Italy named Gaeta. Jeffrey: i wonder what the actual word "pizza" means Melanie: I have no idea...that would be awesome to know! Before there was pizza, it was focaccia, a flatbread know to Romans as "panis focaccia". Maybe it stemmed from there. Jeffrey: that sounds logica

i like to cook.

Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption with or without the use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice. Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago. The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new ingredients. New inventions and technologies, such as the invention of pottery for holding and boiling water, expanded cooking techniques. Isaac: I really like cooking. It can be a real art and you don't even need heat to do it. Cassandra: Can you explain why you would not need heat to cook? I am confused. Isaac: There are many cooking techniques that vary using a wide variety of traditions. Not everything needs heat to make ceviche. Cassandra: What is ceviche exactly? I see it on menus but have never had it. Isaac: A seafood dish made of raw fish in citrus, with chili peppers. Cassandra: Interesting. What other types of food are there that don't necessarily need heat? Isaac: Depends on how you define cooking. Cooking depends on the skill of a person and the education they have. Cassandra: I sort of get that. I have very little skill at cooking. Are there any good books or websites you can recommend to get started? Isaac: Not off hand. There are many books in bookstores though. Cooking started so long ago, maybe even 1 million years. Cassandra: Wow. I guess that makes sense. What are your favorite cuisines to prepare?

my favorite phone is as iphone.

iPhone ( ) is a line of smartphones designed and marketed by Apple Inc. They run Apple's iOS mobile operating system. The first-generation iPhone was released on June 29, 2007, and there have been multiple new hardware iterations with new iOS releases since. The user interface is built around the device's multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard. The iPhone has Wi-Fi and can connect to cellular networks. An iPhone can shoot video (though this was not a standard feature until the iPhone 3GS), take photos, play music, send and receive email, browse the web, send and receive text messages, follow GPS navigation, record notes, perform mathematical calculations, and receive visual voicemail. Other functionality, such as video games, reference works, and social networking, can be enabled by downloading mobile apps. , Apple's App Store contained more than 2.2 million applications available for the iPhone. Apple has released eleven generations of iPhone models, each accompanied by one of the eleven major releases of the iOS operating system. The original first-generation iPhone was a GSM phone and established design precedents, such as a button placement that has persisted throughout all releases and a screen size maintained for the next four iterations. Fernando: My husband just bought me a new iPhone 8 plus by Apple for my birthday in May. Andres: Oh that is cool, do you like it? I'm an Android guy myself. Fernando: I really do - they run the iOS mobile operating system. Andres: Yeah I used to work in Cell Phones. The Iphone launched in 2006 I believe. Fernando: And there have been multiple hardware iterations with each new iOS release since Andres: yeah every year they release a new version of iOS Fernando: I like that it has Wi-Fi and can connect to the cellular networks as I"m not always home. Andres: Yeah so you are constantly connected to the internet. Fernando: I didn't realize that where the buttons are placed has not changed since the first generation Andres: Yeah not a lot has changed in the physical design of the phone.

i lost my arm in a car accident.

A traffic collision, also called a motor vehicle collision (MVC) among other terms, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building. Traffic collisions often result in injury, death, and property damage. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision, including vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road environment, and driver skill, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, and behavior, notably speeding and street racing. Worldwide, motor vehicle collisions lead to death and disability as well as financial costs to both society and the individuals involved. In 2013, 54 million people sustained injuries from traffic collisions. This resulted in 1.4 million deaths in 2013, up from 1.1 million deaths in 1990. About 68,000 of these occurred in children less than five years old. Almost all high-income countries have decreasing death rates, while the majority of low-income countries have increasing death rates due to traffic collisions. Middle-income countries have the highest rate with 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, 80% of all road fatalities by only 52% of all vehicles. Eva: Hi, have you ever been in a traffic collision by colliding with another car, a person, an animal, or anything? Natalie: I hit a bird one time while driving 70 mph. Eva: Whoa! I hope you weren't hurt. I actually lost an arm in a crash when I was a teenager. The driver was under the influence, which is obviously a huge contributor to crashes. Natalie: Oh wow. That would be scary. Do you get a fear when riding in cars now? Eva: Kind of. There are so many different things that create risks, with people driving too fast, how roads are designed, and things like that. I'm just very conscious of those things. Natalie: So it sounds like it made you a better driver. Have you ever hit anything? Eva: No, I never have hit anything or anyone, thankfully. Would you believe there were 1.4 million deaths from car crashes in 2013? Natalie: In the world or the United States? That's a lot of people dying! Eva: The world! It is crazy, right? That's up from 1.1 million in 1990, which is sort of surprising considering how much safer cars have gotten Natalie: That is crazy. Are there more cars on the road now?

i have a dog.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Mary: I have three dogs, two are pets and one is a working dog but he is a big sweetie too! Andrea: I'm with you. Dogs over cats, any day. There's a reason dogs were one of the first species to be domesticated, and they've essentially been hand-picked over the decades, as they've been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, physical attributes, etc. Mary: Yes indeed my two females are mostly inside dogs and guard my home, they do go out in the day but they are protective and territorial Andrea: They've been around us, as humans, for so long that they've kind of evolved to suit us as much as themselves, and have become attuned to our behaviors. They can eat starch-rich diets that other canid species couldn't, for example. Mary: Yes my girls seem to be in tune with me. My male is a working livestock guardian dog and keeps livestock safe from predators Andrea: Livestock guardian dogs are so impressive. Even just the sight of them keeps predators at bay. It's interesting how instinctual a lot of dog behavior is, how intuitive they can be. Your dog sees the herd and knows as its core that it must protect it. Mary: Yes he seems to know its his job I can't even call him up if he sense danger near the herd he will not leave them, super intelligent! Andrea: It's that intelligence that leads them to fill so many roles in society... hunting, herding, pulling loads, protecting, assisting police/military, and not to mention companionship. They've been great in social work too, to provide therapeutic assistance to individuals with disabilities. Mary: They are so tuned in to their owners too, that is why people say they are mans best friend. Cats are just self centered and weird lol Andrea: How useful and admirable they are as pets today makes you want to study their past... They're slightly related to the gray wolf, which is considered their "sister taxa," but we don't really know the first direct ancestor of the dog these days, and likely means that they're extinct.

i like lizards.

Lizards are a widespread group of squamate reptiles, with over 6,000 species, ranging across all continents except Antarctica, as well as most oceanic island chains. The group is paraphyletic as it excludes the snakes and Amphisbaenia which are also squamates. Lizards range in size from chameleons and geckos a few centimeters long to the 3 meter long Komodo dragon. Most lizards are quadrupedal, running with a strong side-to-side motion. Others are legless, and have long snake-like bodies. Some such as the forest-dwelling "Draco" lizards are able to glide. They are often territorial, the males fighting off other males and signalling, often with brightly colours, to attract mates and to intimidate rivals. Lizards are mainly carnivorous, often being sit-and-wait predators; many smaller species eat insects, while the Komodo eats mammals as big as water buffalo. Lizards make use of a variety of antipredator adaptations, including venom, camouflage, reflex bleeding, and the ability to sacrifice and regrow their tails. The adult length of species within the suborder ranges from a few centimeters for chameleons such as "Brookesia micra" and geckos such as "Sphaerodactylus ariasae" to nearly in the case of the largest living varanid lizard, the Komodo dragon. Caitlin: I had no idea there are more than 6000 species of lizards, that's amazing! Gabriela: Really? I am surprised there are that many. What is the biggest? Caitlin: The Komodo dragon is the biggest, in fact, they can grow to be larger than a car. Gabriela: I would be very frightened to encounter a Komodo dragon as big as my car. What do they eat? Caitlin: They are mainly carnivores and can eat mammals as big as a water buffalo! I wouldn't want to meet one for dinner that's for sure. Gabriela: That is amazing! So were the dinosaurs distant cousins of today's lizards? Caitlin: Some say that is true it depends on which scientific theories you believe in. Gabriela: I see. Considering some dinosaurs were herbivores that could mean there was no connection. Caitlin: Oh there is definitely some connection. You may want to check out scientist's new way of classification, which was released in March 2017. It shows the correlation. Gabriela: Thanks for the tip. One thing I find fascinating about lizards is their ability to regenerate body parts. I wish humans could do that!

the only autographs i ve ever wanted are from authors.

Joanne Rowling, ( "rolling"; born 31 July 1965), writing under the pen names J. K. Rowling and Robert Galbraith, is a British novelist, screenwriter, and producer who is best known for writing the "Harry Potter" fantasy series. The books have won multiple awards, and sold more than 400 million copies. They have become the best-selling book series in history and been the basis for a series of films, over which Rowling had overall approval on the scripts and was a producer on the final films in the series. Born in Yate, Gloucestershire, England, Rowling was working as a researcher and bilingual secretary for Amnesty International when she conceived the idea for the "Harry Potter" series while on a delayed train from Manchester to London in 1990. The seven-year period that followed saw the death of her mother, birth of her first child, divorce from her first husband and relative poverty until the first novel in the series, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", was published in 1997. There were six sequels, of which the last, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", was released in 2007. Since then, Rowling has written four books for adult readers: "The Casual Vacancy" (2012) and—under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith—the crime fiction novels "The Cuckoo's Calling" (2013), "The Silkworm" (2014) and "Career of Evil" (2015). Elias: Hey! Do you like J.K. Rowling books? Anthony: I have never read ANY of her books even though they have won multiple awards and sold more than 400 million copies! Have you? Elias: I haven't either but I have heard a lot of people talking about them. Isn't that the author of the Harry Potter series? Anthony: Yes! Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels JK Rowling has written. I don't know much about them, though Elias: I have a lot of friends who are big Harry Potter fans. Do you know how many books were in the series? Anthony: I have no idea - but I know they chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, who are all students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Elias: Very interesting! Do you know when the books were written? Anthony: On June 26, 1997 the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released. Elias: Ah okay, does she still write books other than Harry Potter? Anthony: yes she's written 4 books for adults Casual Vacancy, The Cuckoos Calling, Silkworm and Career of Evil. I've never read any of them!

i love to binge watch shows on streaming services.

Netflix is an American entertainment company founded by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph on August 29, 1997, in Scotts Valley, California. It specializes in and provides streaming media and video-on-demand online and DVD by mail. In 2013, Netflix expanded into film and television production as well as online distribution. It is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix's initial business model included DVD sales and rental, although Hastings jettisoned DVD sales about a year after Netflix's founding to focus on the DVD rental by mail business. In 2007, Netflix expanded its business with the introduction of streaming media, while retaining the DVD and Blu-ray rental service. The company expanded internationally, with streaming made available to Canada in 2010 and continued growing its streaming service from there; by January 2016, Netflix services operated in over 190 countries. Netflix entered the content-production industry in 2013, debuting its first series, "House of Cards". It has greatly expanded the production of both film and television series since then, offering "Netflix Original" content through its online library of films and television. Netflix released an estimated 126 original series or films in 2016, more than any other network or cable channel. Veronica: Do you like Netflix? it was actually started back in August 29, 1997 by Reed Hastings. Kaitlyn: Yes everyone does. Im suprised how they have grown to become the biggest providing such service in the world Veronica: Not many people know this, but they also do videos on demand in addition to their streaming services. Kaitlyn: oh ok. I think the average person in the United States or Canada does :) Veronica: They may not know that Netflix does it's own original shows. They started "House of Cards" in 2013. Kaitlyn: Oh wow. Thats very true, especially as the service is not free. You know people want everything free. Thats why piracy is thriving in some places Veronica: I think it's worth it though. They actually released 126 original movies and shows in 2016 alone! Kaitlyn: I totally agree with you because of the quality. I'd rather stream and view with my 70 inch TV than go waste my time when I work everday Veronica: I agree with you completely. It's only worth watching good shows and movies on a huge screen. Kaitlyn: I also see smart TV tag these days on TVs that tells you that Netflix and it's like have influenced the TV manufacturing industry too

i love dogs and cats.

A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company, protection, or entertainment rather than as a working animal, livestock, or laboratory animal. Popular pets are often noted for their attractive appearances and their loyal or playful personalities. Pets provide their owners (or guardians) both physical and emotional benefits. Walking a dog can supply both the human and pet with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction. Pets can give companionship to elderly adults who do not have adequate social interaction with other people, as well as to other people who are living alone. There is a medically approved class of therapy animals, mostly dogs or cats, that are brought to visit confined humans, such as children in hospitals or elders in nursing homes. Pet therapy utilizes trained animals and handlers to achieve specific physical, social, cognitive, and emotional goals with patients. Some of the most popular pets are likely dogs and cats; other animals commonly kept may include (but are not limited to) pigs, ferrets, and rabbits; rodents such as gerbils, hamsters, chinchillas, rats, and guinea pigs; avian pets, such as parrots, passerines, and fowl; reptile pets, such as turtles, lizards and snakes; aquatic pets, such as fish, freshwater and saltwater snails, and frogs; arthropod pets, such as tarantulas and hermit crabs. David: I love pets. My dog is so cute and helps me emotionally. Jaden: I love dogs too, what kind of breed is yours? I have a miniature pinscher. David: Wow mini pinscher's early ancestors include dachshunds. I have a dachshund she is so cute. Jaden: No kidding, I used to have dachshunds too! I think they were bred to hunt badgers. David: Yes, dachshunds were developed to chase and flush out burrow dwelling animals. Jaden: That makes sense given their strange body type. David: Their little short legs are just adorable. It's such a weird match to their long bodies. Jaden: It really is, I wonder if it's hard on their body.

i like to hike.

Hiking is the preferred term, in Canada and the United States, for a long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside, while the word walking is used for shorter, particularly urban walks. On the other hand, in the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, the word "walking" is acceptable to describe "all forms" of walking, whether it is a walk in the park or backpacking in the Alps. The word hiking is also often used in the UK, along with rambling (a slightly old-fashioned term), hillwalking, and fell walking (a term mostly used for hillwalking in northern England). The term bushwalking is endemic to Australia, having been adopted by the Sydney Bush Walkers club in 1927. In New Zealand a long, vigorous walk or hike is called tramping. It is a popular activity with numerous worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits. In the United States, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, and United Kingdom, hiking means walking outdoors on a trail, or off trail, for recreational purposes. A day hike refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day. However, in the United Kingdom, the word walking is also used, as well as rambling, while walking in mountainous areas is called hillwalking. Erica: I love taking a long walk or Hiking as the preferred term Stephen: it can be a great way to clear your head, are there any other benifits? Erica: I just love it because it is a vigorous walk Stephen: i see, so I suppose you probably get your blood pressure up a bit. Erica: Yes although blood pressure is Used without further specification Stephen: I hear that, i can tell you. So do you always hike outdoors? Erica: Definitely it should be outdoors usually on trails Stephen: is it dangerous to go off trail?

i am dating my boss.

Workplace relationships are unique interpersonal relationships with important implications for the individuals in those relationships, and the organizations in which the relationships exist and develop. Workplace relationships directly affect a worker's ability and drive to succeed. These connections are multifaceted, can exist in and out of the organization, and be both positive and detrimental. One such detriment lies in the nonexistence of workplace relationships, which can lead to feelings of loneliness. Workplace relationships are not limited to friendships, but also include superior-subordinate, romantic, and family relationships. Friendship is a relationship between two individuals that is entered into voluntarily, develops over time, and has shared social and emotional goals. These goals may include feelings of belonging, affection, and intimacy. People spend approximately 50 hours per week in the workplace. Friendships often develop due to the great deal of time co-workers spend time together, their shared experiences, and their desire for a built-in support system. Blended friendships are friendships that develop in the workplace and can have a positive impact on an employee's productivity. Brian: What do you think about workplace relationships, where two coworkers are dating. Jacob: I actually think it is fine it the people in the realtionship can be professional at work. Brian: Yeah I think you are right. Definitely no PDA while at work. Jacob: I think it would be hard to work with someone after you've had an argument also. Brian: True, workplace relationships can impact a worker's ability to succeed. Jacob: I used to date a guy I worked with. We also lived together. It was too much. I quit. Brian: Did you quit the job or him? lol Jacob: The job first. Him later lol. Brian: Hah, that's funny. Workplace relationships can lead to feelings of loneliness so I don't blame you. Jacob: I would personally keep them seperate. but that's just my opinion.

i like to eat spaghetti.

Spaghetti alla puttanesca (; literally "spaghetti in the style of a whore" in Italian) is an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples in the mid-20th century. Its ingredients typically include tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic. Various accounts exist as to when and how the dish originated, but it likely dates to the mid-twentieth century. The earliest known mention of it is in Raffaele La Capria’s "Ferito a Morte" ("Mortal Wound"), a 1961 Italian novel which mentions ""spaghetti alla puttanesca come li fanno a Siracusa" (spaghetti alla puttanesca as they make it in Syracuse)". The sauce became popular in the 1960s, according to the Professional Union of Italian Pasta Makers. The 1971 edition of the "Cucchiaio d’argento" ("The Silver Spoon"), one of Italy's most prominent cookbooks, has no recipe with this name, but two which are similar: The Neapolitan "spaghetti alla partenopea", is made with anchovies and generous quantities of oregano; while "spaghetti alla siciliana" is distinguished by the addition of green peppers. Still again there is a Sicilian style popular around Palermo that includes olives, anchovies and raisins. In a 2005 article from "Il Golfo"—a daily newspaper serving the Italian islands of Ischia and Procida—Annarita Cuomo asserted that "sugo alla puttanesca" was invented in the 1950s by Sandro Petti, co-owner of "Rancio Fellone", a famous Ischian restaurant and nightspot. Stephen: Spaghettiis an Italian pasta dish invented in Naples in the mid-20th century Michelle: Really? I love spaghetti. It's probably one of my favorite foods, probably because I exercise a lot and need the energy! Stephen: The recipe to use are include tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic. Michelle: Yeah, that's usually what I use. I do add some beef to the sauce. Do you have a favorite recipe? Stephen: Its an Italian cuisine made of special food Michelle: Cool, do you have a favorite way to prepare it? Stephen: I use a savory and pungent garlic sauce and condiment in Italian cuisine used to flavor and accompany broiled or boiled meats, fish and vegetables. Michelle: That sounds pretty delicious! I'll have to try that.

i have 3 small dogs.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a small dog breed of terrier type, developed during the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, to catch rats in clothing mills. Ideally its maximum size is , although some may exceed this and grow up to . It is placed in the Toy Terrier section of the Terrier Group by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and in the Toy Group or Companion Group by other kennel clubs, including the American Kennel Club. A popular companion dog, the Yorkshire Terrier has also been part of the development of other breeds, such as the Australian Silky Terrier. It has a grey, black, and tan coat, and the breed's nickname is Yorkie. The Yorkshire Terrier (also called a "Yorkie") originated in Yorkshire (and adjoining Lancashire), a county in northern England. In the mid-19th century, workers from Scotland came to Yorkshire in search of work and brought with them several different varieties of small terriers. Breeding of the Yorkshire Terrier was "principally accomplished by the people—mostly operatives in cotton and woolen mills—in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire." Details are scarce. Mrs. A. Foster is quoted as saying in 1886, "If we consider that the mill operatives who originated the breed...were nearly all ignorant men, unaccustomed to imparting information for public use, we may see some reason why reliable facts have not been easily attained." Daisy: I currently have 3 small yorkies. They are small terriers developed in Yorkshire England during the 19th century. Victor: Yorkshire terriers are cute Daisy: Yes they are! They were actually bred to catch rats that scurried around clothing mills. Victor: but they are so tiny, i do not see how they can catch a rat Daisy: They are probably quick and can get into small spaces. Nowadays they are a popular companion breed. Victor: i bet they are fun to have around, like a living toy Daisy: They are placed in the toy terrier section of The Terrier Group. So yeah they probably are. Victor: it seems all terriers where breed to catch rats and now they are little playthings Daisy: Yes and with it's grey, black and tan shiny coat, it is also a beatiful dog. Victor: but for their size, they can be a little feisty when provoked Daisy: Yeah and with it's beautiful gray, black, and tan shiny coat they are nice to look at too.

i like skateboarding.

Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. Skateboarding can also be considered a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2009 report found that the skateboarding market is worth an estimated $4.8 billion in annual revenue with 11.08 million active skateboarders in the world. In 2016, it was announced that skateboarding will be represented at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Since the 1970s, skateparks have been constructed specifically for use by skateboarders, Freestyle BMXers, aggressive skaters, and very recently, scooters. However, skateboarding has become controversial in areas in which the activity, although illegal, has damaged curbs, stoneworks, steps, benches, plazas and parks. The first skateboards started with wooden boxes, or boards, with roller skate wheels attached to the bottom. Crate scooters preceded skateboards, having a wooden crate attached to the nose (front of the board), which formed rudimentary handlebars. The boxes turned into planks, similar to the skateboard decks of today. Margaret: Cowabunga! Skateboard is super sweet. I use it to get around throughout the day, but it's also an artform to me Sara: That is awesome, I love seeing skateboarders throughout the city! Can you do any tricks? Margaret: Yeah but I have to be careful, because where I live it's actually illegal to skate most places since it destroys curbs and benches and stuff Sara: Oh that is unfortunate, maybe you can try and find a local skate park! You and other skateboarders can go there! Margaret: Yeah and then I'll practice and get good enough to grab a slice of the $4.8 billion a year skateboarding makes worldwide! Sara: That is a crazy number! Do you have a favorite skateboarder you look up to? Margaret: The one and only Rodney Mullen. Thought to be the most influential skater ever and invented a bunch of tricks, including the KICKFLIP ITSELF! Sara: Rodney Mullen is awesome. Growing up I used to see him in magazines doing all sorts of crazy tricks. A true legend.

my favorite animal is the panda.

The giant panda ("Ailuropoda melanoleuca", "black and white cat-foot"; , "big bear cat"), also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. The name "giant panda" is sometimes used to distinguish it from the unrelated red panda. Though it belongs to the order Carnivora, the giant panda's diet is over 99% bamboo. Giant pandas in the wild will occasionally eat other grasses, wild tubers, or even meat in the form of birds, rodents, or carrion. In captivity, they may receive honey, eggs, fish, yams, shrub leaves, oranges, or bananas along with specially prepared food. The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan, but also in neighbouring Shaanxi and Gansu. As a result of farming, deforestation, and other development, the giant panda has been driven out of the lowland areas where it once lived. The giant panda is a conservation reliant vulnerable species. A 2007 report showed 239 pandas living in captivity inside China and another 27 outside the country. As of December 2014, 49 giant pandas lived in captivity outside China, living in 18 zoos in 13 different countries. Katie: I love the giant panda - they look like a teddy bear Natalia: They're so cute, they're actually technically carnivores, but usually they eat 99% of their diet as bamboo! Katie: I had no idea they were carnivores. I only knew of bamboo Natalia: I guess we only see them eating bamboo, but in the wild they eat meat in the form of birds, rodents, or carrion. Katie: That is interesting! Are they endangered? Natalia: Yes they are considered a conservation reliant vulnerable species to be exact. Katie: Yes I know they have a difficult time breedingin zoos Natalia: That must be why the numbers are so low, in 2007 there were only 239 pandas living in captivity inside China, that's not very many at all. Katie: No and there are not many living elsewhere. Their habitat is endangered Natalia: Yes it's a shame that farming, deforestation and other development has driven out the giant panda from the lowland areas it once lived in.

my favorite food is tacos.

A taco is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a corn or wheat tortilla folded or rolled around a filling. A taco can be made with a variety of fillings, including beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables, and cheese, allowing for great versatility and variety. A taco is generally eaten without utensils and is often accompanied by garnishes such as salsa, chili pepper, avocado, guacamole, cilantro (coriander), tomatoes, onions, and lettuce. The origins of the taco are not precisely known, and etymologies for the culinary usage of the word are generally theoretical. According to the Real Academia Española, publisher of "Diccionario de la Lengua Española", the word "taco" describes a typical Mexican dish of a maize tortilla folded around food. This meaning of the Spanish word "taco" is a Mexican innovation, but in other dialects "taco" is used to mean "wedge; wad, plug; billiard cue; blowpipe; ramrod; short, stocky person; [or] short, thick piece of wood." As used in this non-culinary way, the word "taco" has cognates in other European languages, including the French word "tache" and the English word "tack (nail)." According to one etymological theory, the culinary meaning of "taco" derives from its "plug" meaning as employed among Mexican silver miners, who used explosive charges in plug form consisting of a paper wrapper and gunpowder filling. Shelby: hello, my favorite food is tacos Shane: I love tacos too! Specially the more traditionally type from Mexico that is made with a corn tortilla Shelby: i mostly eat the flour ones, but occasionally the corn tortillas Shane: And can of garnish do you like in your tacos, I like mine with guacamole and cilantro. Shelby: cilantro is nice but mostly i like a very basic taco without much garnish Shane: I prefer my tacos filled with chicken or pork and cheese as the main ingredients, What about you? Shelby: used to like only beef but because they are healthier i have eaten more chicken and pork Shane: Even when they are from Mexico, it seems the origins of the taco are not precisely known. Shelby: It seems logical they came from mexico Shane: Of course I eat my tacos without utensil as is usually done, but some people like to use them so they hand don't get greasy.

i love to eat pita bread with hummus.

Hummus (, , or ; , full Arabic name: hummus bi tahini ) is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is popular in the Middle East and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe. It can also be found in most grocery stores in North America and Europe. "Hummus" comes from the Arabic word meaning "chickpeas", and the complete name of the prepared spread in Arabic is "ḥummuṣ bi ṭaḥīna" which means "chickpeas with tahini". Spelling of the word in English can be inconsistent. "Hummus" is the most common spelling in both American and British English. The spelling "houmous" is however common enough in British English to be also listed as a less common spelling in some UK dictionaries but not, for example, in the Cambridge online dictionary. Some US dictionaries also list other spellings such as "humus", "hommus", and "hommos", but not Merriam-Webster, for example. The earliest known recipes for a dish similar to "hummus bi tahina" are recorded in cookbooks written in Cairo in the 13th century. A cold purée of chickpeas with vinegar and pickled lemons with herbs, spices, and oil, but no tahini or garlic, appears in the "Kanz al-Fawa'id fi Tanwi' al-Mawa'id"; and a purée of chickpeas and tahini called "hummus kasa" appears in the "Kitab Wasf al-Atima al-Mutada": it is based on puréed chickpeas and tahini, and acidulated with vinegar (though not lemon), but it also contains many spices, herbs, and nuts, and no garlic. Colin: Do you enjoy hummus? You can find it in most grocery stores in the United States. Joseph: Yes it tastes very good you know what it is made of? Colin: I make it myself it's easy. You make a mash of chickpeas, some tahini, lemon juice, salt, garlic and olive oil! Joseph: Where does the dish originate from? Colin: It originated in the Middle East but the actual country who created it stirs up controversy! Joseph: Do you know if hummus goes well with any other foods? Colin: It goes good with Israeli food. Foods such as Falafel and msabbha! Also couscous! Joseph: I will have to try to make my own some day. I might add additional flavors to it as well.

i just finished training as a security guard.

A security guard (also known as a security officer or protective agent) is a person employed by a private party to protect the employing party’s assets (property, people, equipment, money, etc.) from a variety of hazards (such as waste, damaged property, unsafe worker behavior, criminal activity such as theft, etc.) by using preventative measures. Security guards do this by maintaining a high-visibility presence to deter illegal and inappropriate actions, looking (either directly, through patrols, or indirectly, by monitoring alarm systems or video surveillance cameras) for signs of crime or other hazards (such as a fire), taking action to minimize damage (such as warning and escorting trespassers off property), and reporting any incidents to their clients and emergency services (such as the police or paramedics), as appropriate. Security officers are generally uniformed to represent their lawful authority to protect private property. Security guards are generally governed by legal regulations, which set out the requirements for eligibility (e.g., a criminal record check) and the permitted authorities of a security guard in a given jurisdiction. The authorities permitted to security guards vary by country and subnational jurisdiction. Bryan: man, I just finished training as a security guard and it's tough! I'm really nervous about having to protect people and equipment Hannah: What training do you need? Bryan: A lot of it is about having a high visibility presence so that people don't even TRY any crap with you! You want to always be on the lookout for signs of crime.... Hannah: Makes sense. Why are you nervous? Bryan: My dad had a bad experiencing while he was working at the Working on a Dream Tour in 2009. Bruce Springsteen was there and he had to protect him, and it was really tough Hannah: Are you working for Bruce Springsteen also? Bryan: No, but I wish, I'm a huge fan! "The Boss" (his famous nickname) will always be king of music. I love his poetic lyrics about the working class Hannah: I like his music also especially Dancing in the Dark.

i design video games for a living.

Video game design is the process of designing the content and rules of a video game in the pre-production stage and designing the gameplay, environment, storyline, and characters in the production stage. The designer of a game is very much like the director of a film; the designer is the visionary of the game and controls the artistic and technical elements of the game in fulfillment of their vision. Video game design requires artistic and technical competence as well as writing skills. As the industry has aged and embraced alternative production methodologies such as agile, the role of a principal game designer has begun to separate - some studios emphasising the auteur model while others emphasising a more team oriented model. Within the video game industry, video game design is usually just referred to as "game design", which is a more general term elsewhere. Video game programmers have also sometimes comprised the entire design team. This is the case of such noted designers as Sid Meier, John Romero, Chris Sawyer and Will Wright. A notable exception to this policy was Coleco, which from its very start separated the function of design and programming. As games became more complex and computers and consoles became more powerful, the job of the game designer became separate from the lead programmer. Alexis: I design video games for a living. I really enjoy coming up with a storyline and creating an environment for the game. It's very fun! Collin: That is really awesome. What genre games do you create? Alexis: I create RPG's, also known as role playing games where the player controls the actions of a character in a very large world. Collin: That is really awesome, I love the vastness of the game and the concept of leveling up certain skills. Alexis: Same, structured decision-making and character development makes the game more exciting. Collin: When you create RPGs do you like to create them on earth, or other planets? Alexis: Mostly other planets, but many of the games my company creates are based on real table top RPG games like "Dungeons & Dragons". Collin: That is really cool. Do your characters use magic to fight each other, or is it swords?

my favorite tv shows are forensic files and jeopardy.

Forensic Files is an American documentary-style series that reveals how forensic science is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and even outbreaks of illness. The show was originally broadcast on TLC, narrated by Peter Thomas, and produced by Medstar Television, distributed by FilmRise, in association with truTV Original Productions. It broadcast 404 episodes from its debut on TLC in 1996 as "Medical Detectives" until 2011. Reruns shown on HLN were initially retitled "Mystery Detectives" before settling with the main title of the show in 2014. A version of the series was broadcast on the British Channel Five, under the name "Murder Detectives". Several episodes are also available on distributor FilmRise's YouTube channel. HLN has falsely advertised "brand new episodes of Forensic Files" intermittently since 2014, when in fact the advertised "new" episodes are actually just old episodes that have never aired on the network before and are "new" to HLN. The false advertisement of "new" episodes has caused confusion, with many viewers taking to Twitter to ask the show's creator, Paul Dowling, if the show was going back into production. The show's narrator, Peter Thomas, died in April 2016, five years after the series went out of production. Nevaeh: I have heard that Forensic Files is a good show. Lindsey: I really like it. It is a show about forensic science that has helped solve crimes. Nevaeh: Who is in it? Lindsey: It was narrated by Peter Thomas. It does not have any celebrities. Nevaeh: When did it premier? Lindsey: It premiered in 1996. Nevaeh: Is it still making new episodes? Lindsey: No, not new episodes.

i own a french bulldog.

The French Bulldog, also known as the Frenchie, is a small breed of domestic dog. Frenchies were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris (France). In 2014, they were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United Kingdom and in the U.S. the sixth most popular AKC registered dog breed. They were rated the third most popular dog in Australia (for 2017). They are also on the higher side price-wise. The cost around $3,000-7,000. The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world by Phoenician traders. British Molossian dogs were developed into the Mastiff. A sub-family of the Mastiff were the Bullenbeisser, a type of dog used for bull-baiting. Blood sports such as bull-baiting were outlawed in England in 1835, leaving these "Bulldogs" unemployed. However, they had been bred for non-sporting reasons since at least 1800, and so their use changed from a sporting breed to a companion breed. To reduce their size, some Bulldogs were crossed with terriers, while others were crossed with pugs. By 1850 the Toy Bulldog had become common in England, and appeared in conformation shows when they began around 1860. Autumn: My French Bulldog's name is Abby he is super playful and loving Julia: They have such cute faces . What color is yours? I like the nickname they are called Frenchie Autumn: My French bulldog is grey, i dint know their nickname was Frenchie that's so adorable Julia: It's also the name of a rapper , Greg Hogan, from New York Autumn: what a fun fact haha, could you tell me more about the history of French Bulldogs? Julia: I think they are a little bit expensive aren't they? But I'm sure they are worth it. Autumn: Really?, in my opinion people should not pay so much money for a dog being that there is a lot of them for adoption, but French Bulldogs are the cuttest Julia: They were bred for non sporting reasons since the 1800's

i am a civil war reenactment participant.

American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate the appearance of a particular battle or other event associated with the American Civil War by hobbyists known (in the United States) as Civil War reenactors, or living historians. Although most common in the United States, there are also American Civil War reenactors in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, and Poland. Reenacting the American Civil War began even before the real fighting had ended. Civil War veterans recreated battles as a way to remember their fallen comrades and to teach others what the war was all about. The Great Reunion of 1913, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, was attended by more than 50,000 Union and Confederate veterans, and included reenactments of elements of the battle, including Pickett's Charge. Modern reenacting is thought to have begun during the 1961–1965 Civil War Centennial commemorations. Reenacting grew in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, due in large part to the success of the 125th Anniversary reenactment near the original Manassas battlefield, which was attended by more than 6,000 reenactors. That year, "Time" magazine estimated there were more than 50,000 reenactors in the U.S. Sebastian: i want to particiate in a civil war reenactment Nicolas: It is really cool, American Civil War reenactment is an effort to recreate the appearance of a particular battle Sebastian: what are some of the biggest ones? Nicolas: Well I have heard that Although most common in the United States, there are also American Civil War reenactors in Canada Sebastian: thats interesting Nicolas: It really is Civil War veterans recreated battles as a way to remember their fallen comrades Sebastian: yea thats why i would want to do it Nicolas: If I recall Modern reenacting is thought to have begun during the 1961–1965

i have red hair.

Red hair (or ginger hair) occurs naturally in 1–2% of the human population. It occurs more frequently (2–6%) in people of northern or western European ancestry, and less frequently in other populations. Red hair appears most commonly in people with two copies of a recessive allele on chromosome 16 which produces an altered version of the MC1R protein. Red hair varies in hues from a deep burgundy or bright copper (reddish-brown or auburn) through to burnt orange or red-orange and strawberry blond. It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin and relatively low levels of the dark pigment eumelanin. It is associated with fair skin color, lighter eye colors (gray, blue, green, and hazel), freckles, and sensitivity to ultraviolet light. Cultural reactions have varied from ridicule to admiration; many common stereotypes exist regarding redheads and they are often portrayed as fiery-tempered. The term redhead has been in use since at least 1510. Red hair is most commonly found at the northern and western fringes of Europe; it is centered around populations in the British Isles. Redheads today are commonly associated with the Celtic nations and to a far lesser extent the Germanic peoples. Jonathan: I have brown hair but my daughter is a red head. Must be somewhere back in our family line because only 1-2% of people have it naturally. Francisco: That's cool, I'm a brunette, and my brother is a red head. This is super rare then. Jonathan: That is amazing that you have a red head in your family too! ha ha. I was reading about it and its a recessive allele on chromosome 16 that changes a protein that causes red hair. So, genetics! Does your brother like his red hair? Francisco: I think he does, He got the irish side, I got the Cherokee side. Jonathan: Does he have deep burgundy hair or more a bright copper? My daughter's is more a vibrant strawberry blonde. There are so many different hues. Francisco: His is like a red orange, kinda dark,but in the sun could be mistaken for the Beacons of Gondor. Jonathan: Ha ha! Yes, the sun brings it to flames! My daughter has the fair skin and light blue green eyes that typically go with redheads. Poor thing won't have eye lashes that will be seen. I'm sure she'll hate that when she's older. Francisco: I have blue green eyes, typically with a yellow center, my brothers eyes are like a hazel caramel color. His brows and eyelashes are pretty dark.

i like to cook.

Italian cuisine is food typical from Italy. It has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots stretching to antiquity. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, maize and sugar beet, this last introduced in quantity in the 18th century. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, especially between the north and the south of the Italian peninsula. It offers an abundance of taste, and is one of the most popular and copied in the world. It influenced several cuisines around the world chiefly that of the United States. Italian cuisine is characterized by its simplicity, with many dishes having only two to four main ingredients. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, have proliferated with variations throughout the country. Pasta, vegetables, olive oil and fish are a major part of the Italian cuisine. Italian cuisine is probably the most important expression of the Mediterranean diet. Italian cuisine has developed over the centuries. Although the country known as Italy did not unite until the 19th century, the cuisine can claim traceable roots as far back as the 4th century BCE. Logan: Hey do you like to cook Italian cuisine from Italy? Kaden: I don't cook often since my sons are out of the home, but I love spaghetti and do cook it once in a while. Logan: Yes, pasta is a staple food of traditional Italian cooking. Kaden: A friend of mine gave me her spaghetti recipe many years ago - that is what I use when I make spaghetti. Logan: Originally spaghetti was very long, but shorter lengths gained in popularity in the latter 20th century Kaden: Sometimes when I cook spaghetti, I break them in half. Logan: Yep, me too! Notice how it's all standard length when you go to buy it! Kaden: I was going to make spaghetti today for dinner, but decided on tacos instead. Logan: Nickelodeon had spaghetti tacos in season 1. Kaden: Spaghetti tacos? Never heard of them. I do not think I would like them.

i like to ride my scooter.

A scooter (also referred to as a motor scooter to avoid confusion with kick scooter) is a type of motorcycle with step-through frame and a platform for the rider's feet. Elements of scooter design have been present in some of the earliest motorcycles, and motorcycles identifiable as scooters have been made from 1914 or earlier. Scooter development continued in Europe and the United States between the World Wars. The global popularity of scooters dates from the post-World War II introductions of the Vespa and the Lambretta. These scooters were intended to provide economical personal transportation (engines from ). The original layout is still widely used in this application. Maxi-scooters, with engines from have been developed for Western markets. Scooters are popular for personal transport, partly due to being more affordable, easy to operate and convenient to park and store. Licensing requirements for scooters are easier and cheaper than for cars in most parts of the world, and insurance is usually cheaper. A motor scooter is a motorcycle similar to a kick scooter with a seat, a floorboard, and small or low wheels. The United States Department of Transportation defines a scooter as a motorcycle that has a platform for the operator's feet or has integrated footrests, and has a step-through architecture. Ethan: I like to ride my scooter. Have you ever driven one? Summer: I have! My Grandfather passed on one of the original motor scooters that was built in 1914. It's a lot of fun. Ethan: Wow so cool. I just have a new Honda Ruckus. I always wanted to get one. Do you know much about this company? Summer: I do not. Is it related to the comic strip whose main antagonist is Uncle Ruckus? Ethan: Haha no, not at all. It's okay. Do you know what is a good type of scooter for someone to get? Summer: I hear that Vespa or Lambretta are popular brands. They have been producing scooters since the end of WWII. Ethan: Wow, that's pretty interesting. Do you know who designed the first scooter? Summer: I'm really not sure. I'm sure it was someone from Europe or the United States, since they spearheaded scooter development since WWII. Ethan: Interesting. I wonder what it had to do with WWII. Were they used for transportation during that time? Summer: Indeed they were! The whole idea behind the scooter was that it was a cheap means of transportation.

now i am a fixture on a weekly telenovela.

A telenovela ( or ; , ), ) is a type of limited-run television serial drama or soap opera produced primarily in Latin America. The word combines "tele", short for "televisión" or "televisão" (Spanish and Portuguese words for "television"), and "novela", a Spanish and Portuguese word for "novel". Similar genres around the world include teleserye (Philippines), téléroman (Canada, specifically Quebec), or simply dramas (Asia and the rest of the Arab World). In Spain, they are also called "culebrones" ("long snakes") because of the convoluted plots. Commonly described using the American colloquialism Spanish soap opera, many telenovelas share some stylistic and thematic similarities to the soap opera familiar to the English-speaking world. The significant difference is their series run length; telenovelas tell one self-contained story, typically within the span of a year or less whereas soap operas tend to have intertwined storylines told during indefinite, continuing runs. This makes them shorter than most other television series, but still much longer than a miniseries. This planned run results in a faster-paced, more concise style of melodrama compared to a typical soap opera. Episodes of telenovelas usually last between 30 and 45 minutes, and rarely more than an hour, except for final episodes. Elijah: what is Telenovela all about? Ricardo: Generally speaking, Telenovela is just a television drama (or soap) from Latin America Elijah: really, so from the name, it looks like a combination of television and novel, am i right? Ricardo: Yup. It's intuitively named. 'tele' for television and 'novela' for novel Elijah: ok, so am right then, when did it start existing? Ricardo: To be honest I'm not sure :) But, the episodes are usually between 30-45 minutes Elijah: ok, so if its more than 1 hour, its no longer telenovela? Ricardo: Not necessarily. They are rarely an hour or more, though, so you could call it atypical. This format usually makes it more fast paced and concise

i once wrote a biography of my favorite actor.

James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his energetic slapstick performances. Carrey first gained recognition in America in 1990 after landing a recurring role in the sketch comedy television series "In Living Color". His first leading roles in major productions came with "" (1994), "Dumb and Dumber" (1994), "The Mask" (1994), and "" (1995), as well as a supporting role in "Batman Forever" (1995) and a lead role in "Liar Liar" (1997). He gained critical acclaim starring in serious roles in "The Truman Show" (1998) and "Man on the Moon" (1999), with each garnering him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. In the 2000s, he gained further popularity for his portrayal of the Grinch in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and for the comedy "Me, Myself & Irene" (both in 2000), as well as "Bruce Almighty" (2003), "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004) for which he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events" (2004), "Fun with Dick and Jane" (2005), "Yes Man" (2008), "Horton Hears a Who!" (2008) and "A Christmas Carol" (2009). Jesus: I really love Jim Carrey films! Have you seen many of them? Gracie: I have! Jim Carrey is so funny with his slapstick kind of comedy! Jesus: Yeah he is really hilarious! What are some of your favorite movies of his? Gracie: I think Dumb & Dumber, Liar Liar and Batman Forever was some of Jim Carrey's best movies! Jesus: They're all so great! How long has he been an actor anyway? Gracie: Jim Carrey began with major movies in 1994, but he really gained critical acclaim with his roles in The Truman Show and Man on the Man, as they were so serious, and not what he was known for. Jesus: Oh yeah I've seen The Truman Show and it really was a different tone than his other movies. Gracie: 1990 was when Carrey was first recognized, with his recurring role in the show In Living Color

i have two full sleeves of tattoos.

A sleeve tattoo (or tattoo sleeve) is a large tattoo, or a collection of smaller tattoos, that has a unified theme, that covers most or all of a person's arm, usually from shoulder to wrist. There is a difference between an arm covered in tattoos and a sleeve tattoo. A sleeve tattoo has a unified theme, whereas an arm covered in tattoos may have many tattoos of different styles that does not have an overall unity. The term "sleeve" is a reference to the tattoo's size similarity in coverage to a long shirt sleeve on an article of clothing. In this manner, the term is also used as a verb; for example, "getting sleeved" means to have one's entire arm tattooed. The term is also sometimes used in reference to a large leg tattoo that covers a person's leg in a similar manner. Half-sleeves or quarter-sleeves are tattoos that cover only part of an arm, usually above the elbow, but can also be found below the elbow. A sleeve implies complete tattoo coverage of a particular area, so a half sleeve is a tattoo that covers the entire upper or lower arm. A "quarter sleeve" usually covers the area of skin from the shoulder midway to the elbow. Sleeve tattoos are a collaboration between a tattoo artist and customer to demonstrate a personal and unified artistic theme. Sarah: I have a friend who has several tattoos. She calls them sleeves. Ayden: There is actually a difference between a sleeve and an arm covered in tattoos. Sarah: Really? What is the difference? Ayden: A sleeve tattoo has a unified theme where as someone with a bunch of different arm tattoos doesn't quailify techincally. Sarah: Who decides what is and isn't a sleeve though? Ayden: If they are different styles and themes from each other it isnt a sleeve. A sleeve goes together not a bunch of random things. Sarah: What else do you know about sleeve tattoos? Ayden: Well as expected it gets its name from its likening to a long sleeve shirt. Sarah: That makes a lot of sense. I bet it is really expensive to get those kinds of tattoos... Ayden: Well there are half-sleeves and quarter-sleeves for those who dont have as much money or dont want as much of a committment.

i like to play soccer.

Arsenal Football Club is a professional football club based in Highbury, London, England, that plays in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. The club has won 13 League titles, a record 13 FA Cups, two League Cups, the League Centenary Trophy, 15 FA Community Shields, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and one Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. It has won the second-most top flight matches in English football history, and is the only English club to go a 38-match league season unbeaten. Arsenal was the first club from the South of England to join The Football League, in 1893, and they reached the First Division in 1904. Relegated only once, in 1913, they continue the longest streak in the top division. In the 1930s, Arsenal won five League Championships and two FA Cups, and another FA Cup and two Championships after the war. In 1970–71, they won their first League and FA Cup Double. Between 1989 and 2005, they won five League titles and five FA Cups, including two more Doubles. They completed the 20th century with the highest average league position. Herbert Chapman won Arsenal's first national trophies, but died prematurely. He helped introduce the WM formation, floodlights, and shirt numbers, and added the white sleeves and brighter red to Arsenal's kit. Zoe: Hi, I play for Arsenal F.C, a professional football club Alondra: What! That is unbelievable! I love soccer! What position do you play? Zoe: Yes me too, I play as a forward and have won 13 League titles with Arsenal! Alondra: Wow! How old is the Arsenal Club? Zoe: Quite old actually, it officially joined The Football League, in 1893. Alondra: I had no idea soccer was even that old. Where is the club located? Zoe: The club is based in Highbury, London, England. Its a great place to live! Alondra: I imagine it is. Does the club have a large fan base and are there any hooligans that support the team?

i love to dance.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Wyatt: Have you ever been involved in any type of dance? Kendall: Oh yeah, I've done my fair share of dancing in my life. Why do you ask? Wyatt: My daughter is in a ballet company. I just love watching them dance everytime she performs. Kendall: Oh she does? That's awesome, the only real ballet company that I've heard of is The Royal Ballet because of how old (founded in 1931!) and renowned it is. Wyatt: There are so many companies around the world. She dances with a local one. Kendall: I can't say that I'm surprised that there are loads of dance companies, since it is such an old and yet still so popular form of performing art. Wyatt: I think one of the reasons it's so popular is because they seem like they are just floating on air. But it's hard work. Kendall: Oh absolutely, the movements are just so aesthetically pleasing and yet can hold such an important symbolic meaning as well.

pink is my favorite color.

Pink is a pale red color that is named after a flower of the same name. It was first used as a color name in the late 17th century. According to surveys in Europe and the United States, pink is the color most often associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity and the romantic. It is associated with chastity and innocence when combined with white, but associated with eroticism and seduction when combined with purple or black. The color pink is named after the flowers, pinks, flowering plants in the genus "Dianthus," and derives from the frilled edge of the flowers. The verb "to pink" dates from the 14th century and means "to decorate with a perforated or punched pattern" (possibly from German "pinken", "to peck"). While the word "pink" was first used as a noun to refer to a color in the 17th century, the verb "pink" continues to be reflected today as the name of hand-held scissors that cut a zig-zagged line to prevent fraying that are referred to as pinking shears. The color pink has been described in literature since ancient times. In the Odyssey, written in approximately 800 BCE, Homer wrote "Then, when the child of morning, rosy-fingered dawn appeared..." Roman poets also described the color. Henry: I love being an artist, and pink and it's only fairly recent history are a favorite topic of mine. Megan: i dont draw to good Henry: I am not good at drawing either, I use other mediums. I love pink and how it has only been a named color since the 17th century. Megan: i dont think i will ever learn to draw Henry: Do you have a favorite color? Megan: blue Henry: Blue is one of the primary colors, pink is a pale version of another primary color, red. Megan: Pink is a pale red color that is named after a flower of the same name. Henry: The flower named pinks, are from the genus "Dianthus," They are called pinks because of their "pinked" or zig zagged edges. Megan: The color pink represents caring, compassion and love.

i like to create websites.

In computing, React (sometimes styled React.js or ReactJS) is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It is maintained by Facebook, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. React allows developers to create large web-applications that use data and can change over time without reloading the page. It aims primarily to provide speed, simplicity, and scalability. React processes only user interfaces in applications. This corresponds to View in the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern, and can be used in combination with other JavaScript libraries or frameworks in MVC, such as AngularJS. React was created by Jordan Walke, a software engineer at Facebook. He was influenced by XHP, an HTML component framework for PHP. It was first deployed on Facebook's newsfeed in 2011 and later on Instagram.com in 2012. It was open-sourced at JSConf US in May 2013. React Native, which enables native Android, iOS, and UWP development with React, was announced at Facebook's React.js Conf in February 2015 and open-sourced in March 2015. On April 18, 2017, Facebook announced React Fiber, a new core algorithm of React framework library for building user interfaces. React Fiber will become the foundation of any future improvements and feature development of the React framework. Brayden: Ever heard of React in the java context? Jada: Java as in the computer software? No I don't know anything more than the term Java. What is react? Brayden: React is basically a javascript library for building user interfaces. Jada: Does that mean you can write a program with script others have already made meaning you don't have to do as much work? Brayden: I believe so. It makes making user interfaces much simpler. Jada: That sounds useful. Have any well known apps/programs used react? Brayden: Well I know that both Instagram and Facebook use React. Jada: Wow it must be really wide spread then. Is it costly to use? Brayden: Even though Facebook and Instagram are big companies, i don't think so. Jada: Would I be able to use react to take facebook scripts for my own use or is it a one way train so to speak?

i am a huge fan of baseball.

Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players each who take turns batting and fielding. The batting team attempts to score runs by hitting a ball (that is thrown by the opposing team's pitcher) with a bat swung by the batter, and then running counter-clockwise around a series of four bases: first, second, third, and home plate. A run is scored when a player advances around the bases and touches home plate. Players on the batting team take turns hitting against the pitcher of the fielding team, which tries to prevent runs by getting hitters out in any of several ways. A player on the batting team who reaches a base safely can later attempt to advance to subsequent bases during teammates' turns batting, such as on a hit or by other means. The teams switch between batting and fielding whenever the fielding team records three outs. One turn batting for both teams, beginning with the visiting team, constitutes an inning. A game is composed of nine innings, and the team with the greater number of runs at the end of the game wins. If scores are tied at the end of nine innings, extra innings are usually played. Baseball has no game clock, although most games end in the ninth inning. Sara: I really enjoy baseball, how about you? Kathryn: I think baseball is cool but I don't know much about it. Sara: Have you heard of Don Demeter? Kathryn: No I haven't, is that a famous baseball player? Sara: Yes. Do you know how the game is played? It is a game where you hit a ball with a bat! Kathryn: That's about all I know about it actually. What else is there to it, there are bases right? Sara: Yeah. The batter hits the ball and runs to each base. Do you know how they score? Kathryn: No I don't know. How do you even get a point in baseball? Sara: A point is earned if the batter gets to each base and back to home plate! Kathryn: So you have to touch each base then come back and you get one point? Interesting. So what is a home run?

i love to dance.

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and observers within a particular culture. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery, or else it may simply interpret the musical accompaniment, which is often specially composed. Examples are western ballet and modern dance, Classical Indian dance and Chinese and Japanese song and dance dramas. Emily: I love to dance, its my art. Lillian: Dance is beautiful, especially ballet! Emily: Ballet originated during the Italian Renaissance. Lillian: I see, I thought it came from Russia! Emily: Yes, it started in France and Russia. Lillian: I see, what other types of dance are there? Emily: There also is modern Western square dance. Lillian: I see, are there dances with cultural significance? Emily: I am not sure but modern Western square dance is just like a traditional square dance. Lillian: Where did traditional square dance come from?

i like to swim.

Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through fresh or salt water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as an evolutionary response. Swimming is consistently among top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of local, national, and international competitions, including every modern summer Olympics. Swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the human body. On average, the body has a relative density of 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float. However, buoyancy varies on the basis of both body composition and the salinity of the water. Higher levels of body fat and saltier water both lower the relative density of the body and increase its buoyancy. Since the human body is only slightly less dense than water, water supports the weight of the body during swimming. As a result, swimming is “low-impact” compared to land activities such as running. Kiara: I honestly love it when you first jump into the pool on a hot summer day do you enjoy the pool? Mia: I do enjoy swimming. I especially loved it as a child. I felt so free in the water. I should get back in the water, as I live in Florida. The water felt natural to me since I was a baby. Kiara: I feel the same way about when I was younger and we still travel to the beach with the family and walk in the water. Mia: Yes, walking is very enjoyable. Walking is the coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. I find it very engaging and enjoyable to do this activity as well! Kiara: Do you know anymore about swimming I preferably jog rather than walk but on the beach its a different situation. Mia: Sure, I can provide more information about swimming. Swimming is among the top public recreational activities. Some countries even make swimming a compulsory part of their educational systems! I would not have enjoyed that in school as my hair is quite long and hard to manage. Kiara: I never liked the idea of competitive swimming but do you know anymore about competitive? Mia: Schools have swim meets and swim teams and that goes from, I suppose, elementary to high school and college and beyond. Then you get into the national and international competitions, which are many, and finally, the great spectacle and pinnacle of the Olympics. Do you enjoy watching the Olympics? I do but only if it's live. I do dislike watching taped events. Kiara: Im the exact same way I love the olympics but I hate rewatching competitions. Mia: Hey, I feel that swimming is a great and healthy alternive to higher impact exercises? The body is buoyant and allows for a great range of movement while preventing injury as well. On average, the body has a relative density of just about 0.98 compared to water, which causes the body to float.

i like to read.

Reading is a complex "cognitive process" of decoding symbols in order to construct or derive meaning (reading comprehension). Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and of sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader’s prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated. The reading process requires continuous practice, development, and refinement. In addition, reading requires creativity and critical analysis. Consumers of literature make ventures with each piece, innately deviating from literal words to create images that make sense to them in the unfamiliar places the texts describe. Because reading is such a complex process, it cannot be controlled or restricted to one or two interpretations. There are no concrete laws in reading, but rather allows readers an escape to produce their own products introspectively. This promotes deep exploration of texts during interpretation. Readers use a variety of reading strategies to assist with decoding (to translate symbols into sounds or visual representations of speech) and comprehension. Jeremiah: Do you read often? I read news headlines to get information and ideas, but I haven't read a good book in a while. Elijah: I love to read. I am reading a great book right now. It was recently made into a tv series. Jeremiah: Which book are you reading right now? Elijah: It's called Big Little Lies. HBO made it into a series. Jeremiah: Yes! I loved the HBO series and the acting from Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. How is the book? Elijah: The book is actually excellent. The casting was perfect! Jeremiah: Big Little Lies had such a good cast with Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz as well. What do you think of them making another series out of it? Elijah: I sure would love to see a season 2. Not sure if there's anywhere else to go with that story though. Jeremiah: I agree. The director Jean-Marc Vallee did such a good job before, I hope he decides to join this second season. Elijah: I think I heard about other shows he directed, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

i am a geology major at alabama university.

The University of Alabama (Alabama or UA) is a public research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States, and the flagship of the University of Alabama System. Founded in 1820, UA is the oldest and largest of the public universities in Alabama. UA offers programs of study in 13 academic divisions leading to bachelor's, master's, Education Specialist, and doctoral degrees. The only publicly supported law school in the state is at UA. Other academic programs unavailable elsewhere in Alabama include doctoral programs in anthropology, communication and information sciences, metallurgical engineering, music, Romance languages, and social work. As one of the first public universities established in the early 19th century southwestern frontier of the United States, the University of Alabama has left a vast cultural imprint on the state, region and nation over the past two centuries. The school was a center of activity during the American Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. The University of Alabama varsity football program (nicknamed the "Crimson Tide"), which was inaugurated in 1892, ranks as one of 10 winningest programs in US history. In a 1913 speech then-president George H. Denny extolled the university as the "capstone of the public school system in the state [of Alabama]," lending the university its current nickname, "The Capstone". Melissa: I am a geology major at Alabama university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Hunter: I see. I have never been to Alabama! Melissa: You should visit. I'm proud to be attending one of the biggest and oldest universities in Alabama. Hunter: I see, do you know how old it is? Melissa: It was founded in 1820, so it has a lot of history. Hunter: Yes, that's a lot of education! Melissa: There was a lot of activity going on at the school during the Civil War & Civil Rights Movement. Hunter: I imagine that would be the case Melissa: Yes, they are also a very prestigious school when it comes to football, as they are ranked in the top ten football programs. Hunter: Oh wow, I didn't know that

i have two dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Erin: I have two dogs. Brandon: What breeds are your dogs? Isn't it crazy how different dogs can be in shape, size and colors based on their breed? Erin: I have a lab and a goldenn rethiever, Yes it is amazing, I don't even know how they recognized dogs so different from them. Brandon: Dogs are such amazing creatures! They can be trained to herd, hunt, assist police and military, or just provide companionship! Erin: Yes, I know an also to support people with physical or mental limitations, do you have a dog? Brandon: I do! After owning one, it's easy to see how they're known as man's best friend! Erin: Sure!, what breed is your dog? Brandon: I have a German Shepherd. Some say that dogs' long association with humans has led dogs to be attuned to human behavior. I really believe that's true!

i believe in fairytales.

A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features folkloric fantasy characters, such as dwarfs, dragons, elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, griffins, mermaids, talking animals, trolls, unicorns, or witches, and usually magic or enchantments. Fairy tales may be distinguished from other folk narratives such as legends (which generally involve belief in the veracity of the events described) and explicitly moral tales, including beast fables. The term is mainly used for stories with origins in European tradition and, at least in recent centuries, mostly relates to children's literature. In less technical contexts, the term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy tale romance". Colloquially, a "fairy tale" or "fairy story" can also mean any far-fetched story or tall tale; it is used especially of any story that not only is not true, but could not possibly be true. Legends are perceived as real; fairy tales may merge into legends, where the narrative is perceived both by teller and hearers as being grounded in historical truth. However, unlike legends and epics, they usually do not contain more than superficial references to religion and actual places, people, and events; they take place once upon a time rather than in actual times. Peyton: a fairy tale is a story about mythical beings and such, common in folklore Malachi: Oh cool, I used to love them as a kid. Peyton: yea they have all sort of creatures like goblins and mermaids Malachi: Usually at least, sometimes its just people. Peyton: i love the fairy tales with griffins and trolls and stuff Malachi: Yeah same here, they are the most exciting. Peyton: the term is mainly used for european stories Malachi: I had no idea, that's interesting! Peyton: fairy tales in the recent centuries are usually children stories Malachi: That makes sense, they are more likely to enjoy them.

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Genesis: I like both fresh and frozen pizza, though I only like certain toppings. What kind of pizza do you like? Jackson: I like both too! I really like stuffed crust pizza. Have you had that before? Genesis: I love stuffed crust pizza, though I don't get to have it that often. I remember when Pizza Hut debuted it in 1995. Jackson: I remember that too! It was a huge deal. Do you remember who the celebrity was that promoted it? Was it Shaq? Genesis: I can't remember, but do you remember the Super NES game Shaq Fu that was released in 1994? Jackson: I do remember that game but I dont recall playing it. Was it fun? Genesis: It's interesting, but not really that good. It's now considered one of the worst games of all time, though that might not be entirely fair. Jackson: I thought ET was the worst game of all time. Did you ever play that? I think it was on Atari...but they recently found that dump site full of old ET games. Genesis: Oh nice. I knew it was rumored, but not if it was actually a thing. I know they theorized that it had other games in the New Mexico landfill with the ET cartridges. Jackson: I think thats where they did end up finding them!

i love sharks.

The great white shark ("Carcharodon carcharias"), commonly known as the great white or the white shark, is a species of large mackerel shark which can be found in the coastal surface waters of all the major oceans. The great white shark is notable for its size, with larger female individuals growing to in length and in weight at maturity. However most are smaller, males measuring and females on average. According to a 2014 study the lifespan of great white sharks is estimated to be as long as 70 years or more, well above previous estimates, making it one of the longest lived cartilaginous fish currently known. According to the same study, male great white sharks take 26 years to reach sexual maturity, while the females take 33 years to be ready to produce offspring. Great white sharks can swim at speeds of over , and can swim to depths of . The great white shark has no known natural predators other than, on very rare occasion, the killer whale. The great white shark is arguably the world's largest known extant macropredatory fish, and is one of the primary predators of marine mammals. It is also known to prey upon a variety of other marine animals, including fish and seabirds. It is the only known surviving species of its genus "Carcharodon", and is ranked first in having the most recorded shark bite incidents on humans. Olivia: great white sharks are so cool. Layla: Agreed, great white sharks are the coolest looking shark. They are also a species of large mackerel shark. Olivia: They are very strong and large, scary stuff dealing with them. Layla: It's kinda scary since they can be found in all major oceans. Olivia: Yea i know, they can kill you so easily. Layla: Especially considering how notable they are for their size. Olivia: Yep, they are huge and deadly creatures Layla: It's weird that the males are smaller than the females on average. Olivia: that seems to be the case in a lot of animals Layla: They can even live as long as 70 years or more.

my favorite show is thevoice.

The Voice is an American reality television singing competition broadcast on NBC. Based on the original "The Voice of Holland", the concept of the series is to find currently unsigned singing talent (solo or duets, professional and amateur) contested by aspiring singers, age 15 or over (reduced to 13 since season 12), drawn from public auditions. The winner is determined by television viewers voting by telephone, internet, SMS text, and iTunes Store purchases of the audio-recorded artists' vocal performances. They receive US$100,000 and a record deal with Universal Music Group for winning the competition. The winners of the thirteen seasons have been: Javier Colon, Jermaine Paul, Cassadee Pope, Danielle Bradbery, Tessanne Chin, Josh Kaufman, Craig Wayne Boyd, Sawyer Fredericks, Jordan Smith, Alisan Porter, Sundance Head, Chris Blue and Chloe Kohanski. The series employs a panel of four coaches who critique the artists' performances and guide their teams of selected artists through the remainder of the season. They also compete to ensure that their act wins the competition, thus making them the winning coach. Members of the coaching panel include Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera (seasons 1–3, 5, 8, 10), CeeLo Green (seasons 1–3, and 5), Shakira (seasons 4 and 6), Usher (seasons 4 and 6), Gwen Stefani (seasons 7, 9, and 12), Pharrell Williams (seasons 7–10), Miley Cyrus (seasons 11 and 13), Alicia Keys (seasons 11–12, and 14), and Jennifer Hudson (season 13). Jordan: The Voice used to be my favorite show. Tristan: The singing competition American reality series on NBC? I've seen it. Jordan: Yes that is the one. Who created it? Tristan: Well it was based on a show called "the Voice of Holland" Jordan: I did not know that. When did the voice of Holland come out? Tristan: I actually don't know but apparently the winners receive $100,000 and a record deal with Universal Music Group! Jordan: How many seasons have there been? Tristan: So far there have been thirteen seasons Jordan: Who were the original judges? Tristan: I believe they were Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green

we live in a rural area.

In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "...all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural." Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas are commonly rural, as are other types of areas such as forest. Different countries have varying definitions of "rural" for statistical and administrative purposes. In Canada, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development defines a "predominantly rural region" as having more than 50% of the population living in rural communities where a "rural community" has a population density less than 150 people per square kilometre. In Canada, the census division has been used to represent "regions" and census consolidated sub-divisions have been used to represent "communities". Intermediate regions have 15 to 49 percent of their population living in a rural community. Predominantly urban regions have less than 15 percent of their population living in a rural community. Cole: I live in a rural area. My town is located outside of a city. Abigail: So is it a lot of farms or cabins where you live? Cole: Plenty of farms, not so many cabins. My town like all other rural areas, has a low population density. Not too many people out here. Abigail: Do you enjoy it like that? There is a lot of traffic where I live and I wish there was not. Cole: Yes I do, I enjoy the quiet. You must live in an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural. Abigail: Yes, we live about 20 miles from the city area, so not rural. But we do have some farms here and there. Cole: Yes agricultural areas are mostly rural and also forests. Abigail: I would not have thought about forests, that is interesting. What about areas like lakes and rivers as well? Cole: I believe it depends on where the lakes or river is located. If it is outside of a town or city it would be rural. Abigail: I would think they would help the rural areas, especially the farms and such. What is the population like in a rural area?

i like to cook.

Cooking or cookery is the art, technology, science and craft of preparing food for consumption with or without the use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice. Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago. The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new ingredients. New inventions and technologies, such as the invention of pottery for holding and boiling water, expanded cooking techniques. Melissa: Do you know how to cook? It is the art of preparing a meal for consumption. Erick: I like cooking a lot, I think cooking is a sort of alchemy. Melissa: That's a good way to put it. Cooking techniques vary widely across the world, from grilling over a fire to using electric stoves. Erick: Yeah there is so many ways to cook. There is even electric grills nowadays. Melissa: Yes, cooking can be done at home or in restaurants by professional chefs. There are many cooking shows on TV as well. Erick: Yeah, was there a show called Hell's Kitchen? I'm not sure if I'm right about the title. Melissa: Indeed there was. It was hosted by Gordon Ramsey, a famous British chef who doesn't mince words when he is criticizing contestants! Erick: Oh yeah, now I remember, I think he got famous from this show.

i play basketball.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America; composed of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada). It is widely considered to be the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB), which is recognized by FIBA (also known as the International Basketball Federation) as the national governing body for basketball in the United States. The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. NBA players are the world's best paid athletes by average annual salary per player. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). The league adopted the name National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL). The league's several international as well as individual team offices are directed out of its head offices located in the Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York, NY. NBA Entertainment and NBA TV studios are directed out of offices located in Secaucus, New Jersey. The Basketball Association of America was founded in 1946 by owners of the major ice hockey arenas in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States and Canada. Preston: I love watching NBA games! Are you into basketball? Collin: Yeah absolutely! I love watching it on ESPN. Steven A. Smith is hilarious! Preston: I agree! Who is your favorite player or team? I like the Orlando Magic! Collin: Gonna have to be the Rockets. Definitely the best paid athletes in the league by a long shot! But at least they hit those 3s! Preston: When was the NBA established? Collin: In 1946, but back then it was known as the Basketball Association of America! Preston: Interesting. Were the players paid back then? Collin: Think so, but they got paid more after merging with the National Basketball League I'm sure. Preston: Yeah, I doubt they were making millions back then. I am glad they decided to go with the longer shorts now too! Collin: Hahaha definitely! I can get behind the long shorts for sure.

i love animals.

Armadillos are New World placental mammals in the order Cingulata with a leathery armour shell. The Chlamyphoridae and Dasypodidae are the only surviving families in the order, which is part of the superorder Xenarthra, along with the anteaters and sloths. The word "armadillo" means "little armoured one" in Spanish. The Aztecs called them "āyōtōchtli" , Nahuatl for "turtle-rabbit": "āyōtl" (turtle) and "tōchtli" (rabbit). The Portuguese word for "armadillo" is "tatu" which derives from the Tupi language. Similar names are also found in other, especially European, languages. About nine extant genera and 21 extant species of armadillo have been described, some of which are distinguished by the number of bands on their armour. Their average length is about , including tail. The giant armadillo grows up to and weighs up to , while the pink fairy armadillo is a diminutive species, with an overall length of . All species are native to the Americas, where they inhabit a variety of different environments. Recent genetic research suggests that an extinct group of giant armoured mammals, the glyptodonts, should be included within the lineage of armadillos, having diverged some 35 million years ago, much more recently than previously assumed. Skylar: I love Armadillos, there are so unique, how about you Haley: They're so amazing, their shell looks like they have an armor and helmet on. Skylar: They do, and I learned a while back that there are armadillos in every kind of climate, desert, forest, etc. Haley: Yes, Armadillos name actually has some funny meanings. In Spanish for example, their name means "little armoured one". Skylar: that makes perfect sense, unfortunately the only ones I usually see are the dead ones on the side of the road Haley: That's really sad. No wonder, they're not very big animals and it's not hard to run over them. The pink fairy armadillo is the smallest species or armadillo for example! Skylar: I have never heard of a pink fairy variety, I dont think they have those here in the south Haley: Yes they can be found in central Argentina I believe, in the desert environment.

my favorite flower is a lily.

Lilium (members of which are true lilies) is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world. Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere, though their range extends into the northern subtropics. Many other plants have "lily" in their common name but are not related to true lilies. Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from . They form naked or tunicless scaly underground bulbs which are their organs of perennation. In some North American species the base of the bulb develops into rhizomes, on which numerous small bulbs are found. Some species develop stolons. Most bulbs are buried deep in the ground, but a few species form bulbs near the soil surface. Many species form stem-roots. With these, the bulb grows naturally at some depth in the soil, and each year the new stem puts out adventitious roots above the bulb as it emerges from the soil. These roots are in addition to the basal roots that develop at the base of the bulb. The flowers are large, often fragrant, and come in a wide range of colors including whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds and purples. Christopher: Large prominent flowers such as Lilium are my favorite since they smell so good! Angela: where do they grow ? Christopher: Most species are native to the temperate northern hemisphere so places like Canada are ideal growing areas. Angela: oh wow, thats cool Christopher: Whats cooler is that they come in a wide range of colors including whites, yellows, and oranges. Angela: how big do they grow Christopher: Lilies are tall perennials ranging in height from a foot to 5 feet. Angela: do any animals eat them like tortoises ? Christopher: Some species develop stolons, which are needle like branches so most animals stay away from them Angela: oh that is interesting

i like to play board games.

Risk is a strategy board game of diplomacy, conflict and conquest for two to six players. The standard version is played on a board depicting a political map of the earth, divided into forty-two territories, which are grouped into six continents. Turn rotates among players who control armies of playing pieces with which they attempt to capture territories from other players, with results determined by dice rolls. Players may form and dissolve alliances during the course of the game. The goal of the game is to occupy every territory on the board and in doing so, eliminate the other players. The game can be lengthy, requiring several hours to multiple days to finish. European versions are structured so that each player has a limited "secret mission" objective that shortens the game. "Risk" was invented in 1957 by Albert Lamorisse, a French filmmaker, and went on to become one of the most popular board games in history, inspiring other popular games like "Axis & Allies" and "Settlers of Catan". The simple rules but complex interactions make it appealing to adults as well as children and families. It is still in production by Hasbro with numerous editions and variants with popular media themes and different rules including PC software versions, video games and mobile apps. Kenneth: I love to play Risk. Amanda: I used to play it a lot! From like two to sometimes six players Kenneth: Can you play with more than six players? Amanda: no that's the most that can play! See there is six continents so if you play with more it's weird. Kenneth: What is the biggest continent? Amanda: Asia would be the biggest continent! Kenneth: Oh cool and how do you play Risk? Amanda: well like any board game, turns are rotated by players. The players control "armies" and they attempt to capture territories from other players

my favorite movie is the last of the mohicans.

The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama, set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. It was directed by Michael Mann, based on James Fenimore Cooper's eponymous 1826 novel and George B. Seitz's 1936 film adaptation, owing more to the latter than the novel. The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May, with Russell Means, Wes Studi, Eric Schweig, and Steven Waddington in supporting roles. It was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures. The soundtrack features music by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman, and the song "I Will Find You" by Clannad. The main theme of the film is taken from the tune "The Gael" by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean. Released on September 25, 1992 in the United States, "The Last of the Mohicans" was met with nearly universal praise from critics and commercial success during its box-office run. The story takes place in 1757, during the French and Indian War in the Adirondack Mountains, in the British colony of New York. British Army Major Duncan Heyward arrives in Albany. He has been sent to serve under Colonel Edmund Munro, the commander of Fort William Henry. Heyward is given the task of escorting the colonel’s two daughters, Cora and Alice, to their father. Christina: my brother recommended me to watch The Last of the Mohicans he said it was a really good 1990's film have you seen it Daisy: I have, The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama Christina: awesome i really enjoy a good drama, what is the main point of the fiml Daisy: Well it is set in 1757 during the French and Indian War Christina: i have never heard of those wars seems like im going to learn a lot about history from this film Daisy: I have heard It was directed by Michael Mann, based on James Fenimore Cooper's eponymous 1826 novel Christina: i have heard of this novel beafore but i will defenetly watch The Last of the Mohicans it really seems like a film i would like Daisy: Well The film stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, and Jodhi May! it is really good Christina: is it one of those films where you have to watch it a couple of times to really understand the theme of the movie? Daisy: O yeah! And it was produced by Morgan Creek Pictures.

i collect stamps.

Stamp collecting is the collecting of postage stamps and related objects. It is related to philately which is the study of stamps. It has been one of the world's most popular hobbies since the late nineteenth century with the rapid growth of the postal service. Stamp collecting proved to be an almost perfect hobby for collectors because there was a never ending stream of new stamps as each country sought to advertise its distinctiveness through its stamps. Stamp collecting is generally accepted as one of the areas that make up the wider subject of philately, which is the study of stamps. A philatelist may, but does not have to, collect stamps. It is not uncommon for the term "philatelist" to be used to mean a stamp collector. Many casual stamp collectors accumulate stamps for sheer enjoyment and relaxation without worrying about the tiny details. The creation of a large or comprehensive collection, however, generally requires some philatelic knowledge and will usually contain areas of philatelic studies. Postage stamps are often collected for their historical value and geographical aspects and also for the many subjects depicted on them, ranging from ships, horses, and birds to kings, queens and presidents. Skylar: I love stamp collecting, it's so much fun. not a lot of people collect postage stamps anymore Ayden: I think stamp collecting is so interesting! What's the history behind the hobby? Skylar: it's a perfect hobby! because there was a never ending stream of new stamps Ayden: I guess that's true! Stamps will always exist! What is the most valuable stamp in your collection? Skylar: Chinese Sun Yat-sen stamp! Ayden: Oooh! I never thought about international stamps! Have people been collecting stamps for a long time? Skylar: I bet! It's one of the most popular hobbies! Postage stamps are often collected fpr their historical value Ayden: How would someone go about starting a stamp collection? I think I would like to start collecting! Skylar: Just start buying stamps, maybe look through the old mail and get the stamps off of the old letter Ayden: That's a great idea! Thanks! Anything else I should know before I get started?

i enjoy talking to strangers.

The trait of extraversion–introversion is a central dimension of human personality theories. The terms "introversion" and "extraversion" were popularized by Carl Jung, although both the popular understanding and psychological usage differ from his original intent. Extraversion tends to be manifested in outgoing, talkative, energetic behavior, whereas introversion is manifested in more reserved and solitary behavior. Virtually all comprehensive models of personality include these concepts in various forms. Examples include the Big Five model, Jung's analytical psychology, Hans Eysenck's three-factor model, Raymond Cattell's 16 personality factors, the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, and the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator. Extraversion and introversion are typically viewed as a single continuum, so to be high in one necessitates being low in the other. Carl Jung and the developers of the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator provide a different perspective and suggest that everyone has both an extraverted side and an introverted side, with one being more dominant than the other. Rather than focusing on interpersonal behavior, however, Jung defined introversion as an "attitude-type characterised by orientation in life through subjective psychic contents" (focus on one's inner psychic activity) and extraversion as "an attitude type characterised by concentration of interest on the external object" (focus on the outside world). Aaliyah: This task is a challenge for me since I am prone to introversion; I like to be solitary and I'm not very sociable. Andrea: I can be a bit introverted myself, so I understand! Aaliyah: That's cool, so you understand. A lot of other people seem to think that introverst are inferior or strange or something. Andrea: No, I would never think that, but I know others do. I think there are many intelligent people that are introverted Aaliyah: Agreed. Sometimes intelligence is equated with extroversion, but there are other variables involved. It's a rather abstract concept. Andrea: Yes, that's true. Although, I tend to need some social interaction after several days of being a bit solitaire. Aaliyah: That's another good point. Social inhibition can be unhealthy; there needs to be a balance of socialization and alone time. Andrea: I agree. It can lead to depression if there is too much time alone, I believe. I also think fresh air and sunshine is good for you!

i love dogs.

The domestic dog ("Canis lupus familiaris" or "Canis familiaris") is a member of the genus "Canis" (canines), which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa as modern wolves are not closely related to the wolves that were first domesticated, which implies that the direct ancestor of the dog is extinct. The dog was the first species to be domesticated and has been selectively bred over millennia for various behaviors, sensory capabilities, and physical attributes. Their long association with humans has led dogs to be uniquely attuned to human behavior and they are able to thrive on a starch-rich diet that would be inadequate for other canid species. New research seems to show that dogs have mutations to equivalent genetic regions in humans where changes are known to trigger high sociability and somewhat reduced intelligence. Dogs vary widely in shape, size and colors. Dogs perform many roles for people, such as hunting, herding, pulling loads, protection, assisting police and military, companionship and, more recently, aiding handicapped individuals and therapeutic roles. This influence on human society has given them the sobriquet "man's best friend". Angelica: It just so happens that some dogs can actually take on human behaviors Anna: i believe that, mine certainly does. lol Angelica: The domestic dog can take on such behaviors just learning from humans and their enviroments Anna: wow what kind of behavoirs do you mean Angelica: well first they originally were only carnivors, because of their humans feeding them they have become accustomed to and can thrive on starch rich diets Anna: yes my doggie loves chicken Angelica: dogs also range in size, shape, behavior, and attitudes Anna: attitudes for sure my doggie is very attitude driven lol

someday i with to become a famous animator and work for a big company like dreamworks.

Eight of Studio Ghibli's films are among the 15 highest-grossing anime films made in Japan, with "Spirited Away" (2001) being the second highest, grossing over US$290 million worldwide. Many of their works have won the Animage Anime Grand Prix award, and four have won the Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year. Five of Studio Ghibli's films have received Academy Award nominations. "Spirited Away" won the Golden Bear in 2002 and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2003. Totoro, a character from "My Neighbor Totoro", is the studio's mascot. On 3 August 2014, Studio Ghibli announced it was temporarily halting production following the retirement of director Hayao Miyazaki, who co-founded the studio with Isao Takahata. In February 2017, Toshio Suzuki announced that Hayao Miyazaki had come out of retirement again to direct a new feature film, "How Do You Live? ", with Studio Ghibli. The name Ghibli was given by Hayao Miyazaki from the Italian noun "ghibli", based on the Libyan-Arabic name for the hot desert wind of that country, the idea being the studio would "blow a new wind through the anime industry". It also refers to an Italian aircraft, the Caproni Ca.309 "Ghibli". Cassandra: 8 of the 15 highest grossing anime films was made by ghibli, love them Tristan: Yeah they're pretty great. Especially My Neighbor Totoro. Cassandra: Spirited Away was one of the bets anime films made by Ghibli and in general Tristan: Did you know that the creator of the Earthbound video game series has a voice role in My Neighbor Totoro? Cassandra: Oh really? I love the influence Studio Ghibli has had so much great impacts on anime and movies and games Tristan: Yes! Especially Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It took obvious visual cues from Princess Mononoke. Cassandra: Five of their movies have received family awards, love anime and love Ghibli Tristan: Spirited Away even won an Academy Award!

i decorate cakes for a living.

Cake decorating is one of the sugar arts that uses icing or frosting and other edible decorative elements to make plain cakes more visually interesting. Alternatively, cakes can be molded and sculpted to resemble three-dimensional persons, places and things. Cakes are decorated to mark a special celebration (such as a birthday or wedding). They can also mark national or religious holidays, or be used to promote commercial enterprises. However, cakes may be baked and decorated for almost any social occasion. Cake decorating originated in 17th century Europe. During the 1840s, the advent of temperature-controlled ovens and the production of baking powder made baking cakes much easier. As temperature control technology improved, an increased emphasis on presentation and ornamentation developed. Cakes began to take on decorative shapes, were adorned with additional icing formed into patterns and flowers, and food coloring was used to accent frosting or layers of cake. Cake decorating was rumored to be started by a French bakery in the 1840s where a French baker wanted to increase the prices of the cakes and hence thought to decorate it. Even though baking from scratch decreased during the latter part of the 20th century in the United States, decorated cakes have remained an important part of celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, showers and other special occasions. Vanessa: I decorate cakes for a living, have you heard much about cake decorating? Robert: I read that it is considered a "sugar art" Vanessa: I think that's a fair term, it's basically art with sugar I guess. Do you have a favorite kind of cake? Robert: I love anything chocolate! I know that cake decorating uses icing or frosting and other edible decorative pieces to make plain cakes more visually appealing Vanessa: Yes we use a lot of decorative pieces like cookies and other small snacks to make it shine. I like strawberry short cake myself. Robert: oh that is really good one! I also was reading how they will mold and sculpt cakes to resemble three-dimensional persons, places, and things Vanessa: Oh yeah sometimes we build cakes in the form of statues or sometimes even like people if they want. I learned a bit about that at culinary school. Robert: What type of occasion cake to do you like best. I know you can make cakes for weddings, birthdays, or basically any special holiday Vanessa: I like making birthday cakes, they just feel more special to me. Robert: Yes, those would be special! I read that cake decorating originated in 17th century Europe

i am a vegetarian.

Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter. Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Some vegans also avoid other animal products such as beeswax, leather or silk clothing, and goose-fat shoe polish. Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additions. Alejandro: I have never felt healthier than when I became a vegetarian. Alan: I would love to become a vegetarian, as I am an animal rights activist, but I don't know if I can stray from the consumption of meat. Alejandro: There are a lot of replacements for meat but yes it is a little difficult at first. Alan: I also heard some vegetarians will still eat eggs and dairy products. Alejandro: Yes you can change the lifestyle to however you see fit. Alan: What is your motivation for being a vegetarian? I know people do it for health reasons, political, environmental, cultural, etc. Alejandro: I changed my lifestyle mostly for health reasons. Alan: Even though vegetarianism can be adopted for various reasons, I find it to be noble no matter what. Alejandro: I think there is nothing but good things to come from it! Alan: I think I would agree! Maybe slowly but surely, I can make the switch as well.

black coffee is my addiction.

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the "Coffea" plant. The genus "Coffea" is native to tropical Africa (specifically having its origin in Ethiopia and Sudan) and Madagascar, the Comoros, Mauritius, and Réunion in the Indian Ocean. The plant was exported from Africa to countries around the world. Coffee plants are now cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the Americas, Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. The two most commonly grown are the highly regarded arabica, and the less sophisticated but stronger and hardier robusta. Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds (referred to as beans) are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor. Roasted beans are ground and brewed with near-boiling water to produce coffee as a beverage. Coffee is slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect on humans because of its caffeine content. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, French press, café latte, etc.). It is usually served hot, although iced coffee is an alternative way of the drink to be served. Nicholas: I love coffee. Hot coffee, iced coffee, lattes I love coffee in any and all forms. Caffeine is my motivator. Sarah: I am currently drinking my morning coffee, a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans. You? Nicholas: I bought an expresso machine and make my own lattes. Best money ever spent! Sarah: Sometimes I drink an Espresso, if I want a thicker brew, but I've not had a latte. What are they exactly? Nicholas: Steamed milk and expresso is a latte, simple to make and very good. I like trying coffee beans from various regions. Sarah: I have family in Texas, and I love visiting because they subscribe to a "coffee bean of the month" and get beans from over 70 countries where coffee plants are cultivated. Nicholas: I am currently using beans from Turkey but love to try beans from all over the world. Sarah: Have you ever been to L.A. to the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf? It's a coffee chain tht founded in 1963. Nicholas: I have not been there. I find some amazing coffee making equipment and beans online.

my mother is an immigrant from saudi arabia.

Saudi Arabia (, ), officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a sovereign Arab state in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately , Saudi Arabia is geographically the fifth-largest state in Asia and second-largest state in the Arab world after Algeria. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south. It is separated from Israel and Egypt by the Gulf of Aqaba. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast and most of its terrain consists of arid desert and mountains. The area of modern-day Saudi Arabia formerly consisted of four distinct regions: Hejaz, Najd and parts of Eastern Arabia (Al-Ahsa) and Southern Arabia ('Asir). The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932 by Ibn Saud. He united the four regions into a single state through a series of conquests beginning in 1902 with the capture of Riyadh, the ancestral home of his family, the House of Saud. Saudi Arabia has since been an absolute monarchy, effectively a hereditary dictatorship governed along Islamic lines. Leonardo: I want to go to Saudi Arabia, are you familiar with this place ? Madison: I am familiar with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the sovereign Arab state in Western Asia. Leonardo: Do they still have strict laws ? Madison: Well, it's an absolute monarchy, a hereditary dictatorship governed along Islamic lines. Leonardo: oh well i guess thats true, i saw a lot of news about women being able to drive now Madison: Yes, they've come a long way since it was founded in 1932 by Ibn Saud. Leonardo: who is the current ruler ? salman? Madison: Currently King Salman is the leader of Saudi Arabia Leonardo: thats good, he seems like he is more open to change. we shall see what happens Madison: Women are allowed to vote now also, King Abdullah made that change in 2011.

i am a fan of system of a down.

System of a Down, sometimes shortened to System and abbreviated as SOAD, is an heavy metal band from Glendale, California, formed in 1994. The band currently consists of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, backing vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums). The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the "Billboard" 200. System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, and their song "B.Y.O.B." won the Best Hard Rock Performance of 2006. The group briefly disbanded in August 2006 and reunited in November 2010, embarking on a tour for the following three years. System of a Down has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and two of their singles, "Aerials" and "Hypnotize", reached number one on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian attended Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School as children, although due to their eight-year age difference they did not meet until 1992 while working on separate projects at the same recording studio. They formed a band named "Soil" with Tankian on vocals and keyboards, Malakian on vocals and guitar, Dave Hakopyan (who later played in The Apex Theory/Mt. Briana: I'm a big fan of SOAD, also know as System of a Down. Bailey: I think I might have heard a song of theirs before. What do you think their biggest hit is? Briana: My personal favorite is "Aerials". It's so good, it reached number one on the billboard alternative chart. Bailey: Oh okay! I've heard that song before, but I didn't realize it was System of a Down! Have they been together for awhile? Briana: Yes, but they disbanded for a while in 2006. Then they reunited in 2010 for a tour that went on for 3 years. I was sad when they disbanded. Bailey: Aw man! I hate when my favorite band splits! Do you know where are they from? Briana: Same, they are from Glendale, California. Bailey: It seems like all the best bands are from California! What's the lead singer's name, do you know? Briana: Right? The lead singer is Serj Tankian. He also plays the keyboard. Bailey: He's really talented. What else should I know about System of a Down?

i love country music.

Country (or country and western) is a musical genre that originated in the southern United States in the early 1920s. It takes its roots from genres such as folk music (especially Appalachian folk music) and blues. Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple forms, folk lyric and harmonies accompanied by mostly string instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic guitars, steel guitars (such as pedal steels and dobros), and fiddles as well as harmonicas. Blues modes have been used extensively throughout its recorded history. According to Lindsey Starnes, the term "country music" gained popularity in the 1940s in preference to the earlier term "hillbilly music"; it came to encompass Western music, which evolved parallel to hillbilly music from similar roots, in the mid-20th century. In 2009, in the United States country music was the most listened to rush hour radio genre during the evening commute, and second most popular in the morning commute. The term "country music" is used today to describe many styles and subgenres. The origins of country music are the folk music of working class Americans, who blended popular songs, Irish and Celtic fiddle tunes, traditional English ballads, and cowboy songs, and various musical traditions from European immigrant communities. Colton: One of my favorite music genres is country Patrick: Country music is pretty great. It's been around since the early 1920s! Colton: Yes, and it has gone through many changes throughout the years Patrick: It certainly has! I like the diversity of country music. You can find ballads and dance tunes. There's something for everyone. Colton: I grew up listening to artists like Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and George Jones. My family was always big into it Patrick: All great choices! Can you believe that prior to the 1940s, country music was known as hillbilly music? Colton: It makes sense, because it can trace its roots from Appalachia. Patrick: That's right! Specifically Appalachian folk music!

i volunteer with dogs.

An animal shelter or pound is a place where stray, lost, abandoned or surrendered animals, mostly dogs and cats, and sometimes sick or wounded wildlife are kept and rehabilitated. While no-kill shelters exist, it is sometimes policy to euthanize sick animals, and any animal that is not claimed quickly enough by a previous or new owner. In Europe, of 30 countries included in a survey, all but four (Czech republic, Germany, Greece, and Italy) permitted the killing of healthy stray dogs. Critics believe the new term "animal shelter" is generally a euphemism for the older term "pound". The word "pound" had its origins in the animal pounds of agricultural communities, where stray livestock would be penned or impounded until claimed by their owners. Some shelters even have sick tropical animals. In the United States there is no government-run organization that provides oversight or regulation of the various shelters on a national basis. However, many individual states do regulate shelters within their jurisdiction. One of the earliest comprehensive measures was the "Georgia Animal Protection Act" of 1986. The law was enacted in response to the inhumane treatment of companion animals by a pet store chain in Atlanta. Erick: Our animal shelter has many volunteers to take care of the animals that are stray lost or abandoned. I am proud to be one of them Oscar: That is good of you! Is it a no-kill shelter? Erick: Its an adoption shelter, although some of the animals do get sick and euthanizing is sometime a polity on such animals Oscar: I agree, it is immoral to force a suffering animal to live. I wish the same applied to humans as well. Erick: Back in the day, we just called a shelter a 'dog pound', however current times call it an 'animal shelter' Oscar: Yes I prefer the latter. Dog pound sounds very inhumane! Erick: I was not aware that even some shelters have sick tropical animals they take in. Oscar: Neither was I! Where do these animals come from I wonder.

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Vincent: My all time favorite food is pizza, a yummy Italian dish with tomato sauce and cheese. Angelica: it is my favorite food as well i love pizza hut specially because of the cheese crust. what do you like on your pizza? Vincent: I have a local pizzeria that has the best cheese pizza! Angelica: what types of pizza do they have? Vincent: All kinds of cheese pizza with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and Parmesan. Angelica: i love pizza with parmsan cheese what do you like to top your pizza with? i personally like peperoni and onions Vincent: I really just like getting cheese pizza, delivered to me. Angelica: Yeah that is what i like most about pizza too that you can get it deliver withing a small amount of time it is a really efficient meal

i have been in 2 car crashes in my life.

A traffic collision, also called a motor vehicle collision (MVC) among other terms, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree, pole or building. Traffic collisions often result in injury, death, and property damage. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision, including vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, road environment, and driver skill, impairment due to alcohol or drugs, and behavior, notably speeding and street racing. Worldwide, motor vehicle collisions lead to death and disability as well as financial costs to both society and the individuals involved. In 2013, 54 million people sustained injuries from traffic collisions. This resulted in 1.4 million deaths in 2013, up from 1.1 million deaths in 1990. About 68,000 of these occurred in children less than five years old. Almost all high-income countries have decreasing death rates, while the majority of low-income countries have increasing death rates due to traffic collisions. Middle-income countries have the highest rate with 20 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, 80% of all road fatalities by only 52% of all vehicles. Courtney: hello i have been in two car crashes in my life ;( Aubrey: I am sorry to hear that, traffic collisions can often result in injury or even death, were you injured in your two car crashes? Courtney: the first one when I was a boy, i broke my leg Aubrey: Oh no that is terrible. There are a lot of factors that increase the risk of car accidents, like drug impairment due to alcohol, was someone impaired when it happened? Courtney: no just my mom was and still is a terrible driver :) Aubrey: Oh I see, well driver skill and vehicle design, road design, and road environment are also important factors that contribute to the risk of a collision, so it makes sense. Courtney: back then when it happened we only had lap seat belts and no one wore them, so it was riskier Aubrey: Wow that does sound risky, I'm glad cars are so much safer now, especially because accidents are so common, 54 million people sustained injuries from car accidents in 2013 alone!

i think food trucks are awesome.

A food truck is a large vehicle equipped to cook and sell food. Some, including ice cream trucks, sell frozen or prepackaged food; others have on-board kitchens and prepare food from scratch. Sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries, and other regional fast food fare is common. In recent years, associated with the pop-up restaurant phenomenon, food trucks offering gourmet cuisine and a variety of specialties and ethnic menus, have become particularly popular. Food trucks, along with portable food booths and food carts, are on the front line of the street food industry that serves an estimated 2.5 billion people every day. In the United States, the Texas chuckwagon is a precursor to the American food truck. In the later 1800s, herding cattle from the Southwest to markets in the North and East kept cowhands on the trail for months at a time. In 1866, the "father of the Texas Panhandle," Charles Goodnight, a Texas cattle rancher, fitted a sturdy old United States Army wagon with interior shelving and drawers, and stocked it with kitchenware, food and medical supplies. Food consisted of dried beans, coffee, cornmeal, greasy cloth-wrapped bacon, salt pork, beef, usually dried or salted or smoked, and other easy to preserve food stuffs. Aubrey: i love food trucks! Madelyn: Yes I love foot trucks, especially the ones with big vehicles, haha Aubrey: yeah, they're so convenient. it's great when they park near your workplace so you can just walk to it and grab food Madelyn: Oh yes, especially their selection of food from sandwiches, hamburgers, french fries they got everything. What's your fav food from them? Aubrey: yeah, it's great how you can find practically any cuisine in a food truck! i really like taco trucks. what's your favorite? Madelyn: Oh, I don't know about you, but I love me my bacon food truck. Yes, sir, bacon with a side of pork or beef is just delicous Aubrey: yeah, you can't go wrong with bacon! Madelyn: Oh yeah, but sometimes I prefer a food truck offering gourmet cuisine Aubrey: those are good too. i love how you can get gourmet cuisine for a good price from a food truck. do you ever get ethnic cuisine from food trucks? Madelyn: Oh no, I've tried some regional fast food, but that's just common stuff

i enjoy all things my little pony.

"" is an animated television series produced by Hasbro as part of the "My Little Pony" toy franchise, which is tied in with the 2010 launch of dolls and play sets, and original programming for U.S. cable channel Discovery Family (formerly Hub Network). Lauren Faust was selected as the creative developer and executive producer for the show, based on her previous animation experience with shows like "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends". Under Hasbro's guidance, Faust developed the show to appeal to the target demographic of young girls and their parents, but created characters and settings that challenged formerly stereotypical norms of "girly" images, and added adventure and humorous elements to keep parents interested. The show received praise from television critics and parental groups. It also found an unlikely audience in a large group of adult Internet users in late 2010 and early 2011, forming a subculture. These fans, mostly male, were drawn to the show's characters, stories, animation style, and influence of the show's propagation as an Internet meme. The fandom adopted the name brony (plural bronies), a portmanteau of "bro" and "pony". Though initially considered to propagate the humorous and ironic concept of people enjoying a show for young girls, the fandom has shown deeper appreciation for the show far beyond this concept, and is considered part of a New Sincerity trend. Angelica: It seems like all the little girls love my little pony animated tv series by Hasbro Nolan: yes, i worked at a daycare and kids are obsessed with them ponies and paw patrol too Angelica: Paw patrol is my son's favorite Canadian animated tv series Nolan: My son only loves to watch nursery rhymes videos lol I'm okay with that Angelica: does he like mother goose rhymes? Nolan: ummm, i don't think i know what mother goose rhymes are Angelica: it's a character and she appears in one nursery rhyme Nolan: oh, i don't think i've ever heard or seen that one

i m in love with adam levine.

Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and record producer. He is the lead singer for the pop rock band Maroon 5. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album, "The Fourth World" (released in 1997), which did not gain popularity. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, "Songs About Jane", which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released five more albums: "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" (2007), "Hands All Over" (2010), "Overexposed" (2012), "V" (2014) and "Red Pill Blues" (2017). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award. Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show "The Voice". The winners of the first, fifth and ninth seasons: Javier Colon, Tessanne Chin and Jordan Smith, were all on his team. Daniel: Adam Levine is one of my favorite singers in one of my Favorite bands. What about you? Shawn: I love him to!. Im more of a country music person though Daniel: I hear you. I love also to watch "The Voice" simply because he is a coach! Shawn: Yes I love the voice. It is one of my favorites to watch. Daniel: do you live in a state with alot of country music? Shawn: I live in Oklahoma. Yes there is alot of country music here Daniel: Nice I am in Texas so yes country music is big here as well. I was able once to meet and listen to the winner of the first Voice, Javier Colon. He was really good Shawn: I used to live in Texas as well. I have met Blake shelton but he is the only one from the Voice that ive met

i like playing video games.

Xbox is a video gaming brand created and owned by Microsoft. It represents a series of video game consoles developed by Microsoft, with three consoles released in the sixth, seventh and eighth generations respectively. The brand also represents applications (games), streaming services, and an online service by the name of Xbox Live. The brand was first introduced in the United States in November 2001, with the launch of the original Xbox console. That original device was the first video game console offered by an American company after the Atari Jaguar stopped sales in 1996. It reached over 24 million units sold as of May 2006. Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360, was released in 2005 and has sold over 77.2 million consoles worldwide as of April 2013. The successor to the Xbox 360 and Microsoft's most recent console, the Xbox One, was revealed in May 2013. The Xbox One has been released in 21 markets in total, with a Chinese release in September 2014. The head of Xbox is Phil Spencer, who succeeded former head Marc Whitten in late March 2014. The original Xbox was released on November 15, 2001, in North America, February 22, 2002, in Japan, and March 14, 2002, in Australia and Europe. Miranda: Xbox is such a great console, I had the 360. Micah: xbox is a video game brand by microsoft Miranda: Cool, so it isn't just a console? Micah: yea xbox is a video game console that microsoft created Miranda: Oh okay, just making sure. I had the original, 360, and even the one. Micah: the xbox has three consoles that were released in different generations Miranda: Yup, I think its the ones that I had then. I had all of them myself at some point. Micah: The brand was first introduced in 2001 Miranda: That's crazy that it was that long ago when I got my Xbox. Micah: yea i think i got the first xbox after around 2001 to 2003

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Evan: I like pizza Kayla: Pizza is amazing. It's a traditional Italian dish where you can add different toppings. Evan: I like pizza with meat Kayla: The term "pizz" started in the 10th century in a Italian town of Gaeta in Lazio. Evan: Who was the first pizza maker? Kayla: I'm not sure but i know that modern pizza was invented in Naples. Evan: Ok. What's your favorite pizza? Kayla: My favorite pizza is Supreme. Need everything on it. Evan: Every thing. Do you mean meat and vegetables? Kayla: Yes. Meat and vegetables. Pepperoni, Sausage, mushrooms, peppers just to name a few.

sometimes i volunteer at an urban farm.

Urban agriculture, urban farming, or urban gardening is the practice of cultivating, processing, and distributing food in or around a village, town, or city. Urban agriculture can also involve animal husbandry, aquaculture, agroforestry, urban beekeeping, and horticulture. These activities occur in peri-urban areas as well, and peri-urban agriculture may have different characteristics. Urban agriculture can reflect varying levels of economic and social development. In the global north, it often takes the form of a social movement for sustainable communities, where organic growers, ‘foodies,’ and ‘locavores’ form social networks founded on a shared ethos of nature and community holism. These networks can evolve when receiving formal institutional support, becoming integrated into local town planning as a ‘transition town’ movement for sustainable urban development. In the developing south, food security, nutrition, and income generation are key motivations for the practice. In either case, more direct access to fresh vegetables, fruits, and meat products through urban agriculture can improve food security and food safety. Community wastes were used in ancient Egypt to feed urban farming. Paul: Hi, are you familiar with urban agriculture? It is the practice of gardening in an urban setting, such as a rooftop. Christopher: I am not at all but that's an interesting idea I support it. Paul: Cool, urban agriculture can reflect different levels of economic or social development. Christopher: I bet it's better for the planet as well. Paul: Yes, many people do it because of their shared vision of nature and community holism. Christopher: The sense of accomplishment must be amazing too, like growing your own tomatoes to eat. Paul: Indeed. It is useful to get direct access to fresh fruits and vegetables, especially when stores in the area may not even sell them. Christopher: I know or if they are too expensive too it would be really worth it.

my favorite band is creed.

Creed was an American rock band formed in 1993 in Tallahassee, Florida. The band's best-known line-up consists of lead vocalist Scott Stapp, guitarist and vocalist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips. Creed released two studio albums, "My Own Prison" in 1997 and "Human Clay" in 1999, before Marshall left the band in 2000. The band's third album, "Weathered", was released in 2001 with Tremonti handling bass before the band disbanded in 2004 due to increasing tension between members. Tremonti, Marshall, and Phillips went on to found Alter Bridge while Stapp followed a solo career. In 2009, after months of speculation, Creed reunited for a new album called "Full Circle", and toured until the end of 2012. Another album was planned, but has since been shelved. The instrumental members turned their attention back to Alter Bridge and Tremonti formed his own band, while Scott Stapp joined Art of Anarchy. There are currently no plans for Creed to resume. Becoming popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the band released three consecutive multi-platinum albums, one of which has been certified diamond. Creed has sold over 28 million records in the United States, and over 53 million albums worldwide, becoming the ninth best-selling artist of the 2000s. Ian: One of my favorite bands is Creed. I like their awesome sound. Do you like Creed? Carlos: More then anything. Scott Stapp the lead singer is a God to me. Ian: Yeah, he is so talented. My favorite song is "With Arms Wide Open". Still a great tune all these years later! Carlos: That song makes me cry happy tears. They only released two studio albums and those are by far the best albums that have ever been made. Ian: Yeah, I always thought there would be more albums but those two are so good they really didn't need to. Carlos: They have had another album planned since 2012 but they are still not working on it. Ian: I think the band is working on other projects separately. Perhaps one day they will get back together to make more perfect music! Carlos: It dose not help that Scott Stapp lost his mind a few years ago. They did manage to sell 53 million records so they are not hurting for money, i'm sure.

i enjoy fishing.

Recreational fishing, also called sport fishing, is fishing for pleasure or competition. It can be contrasted with commercial fishing, which is fishing for profit, or subsistence fishing, which is fishing for survival. The most common form of recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of baits. Other devices, commonly referred to as "terminal tackle", are also used to affect or complement the presentation of the bait to the targeted fish. Some examples of terminal tackle include weights, floats, and swivels. Lures are frequently used in place of bait. Some hobbyists make handmade tackle themselves, including plastic lures and artificial flies. The practice of catching or attempting to catch fish with a hook is known as angling. Big-game fishing is conducted from boats to catch large open-water species such as tuna, sharks and marlin. Noodling and trout tickling are also recreational activities. The early evolution of fishing as recreation is not clear. For example, there is anecdotal evidence for fly fishing in Japan as early as the ninth century BCE, and in Europe Claudius Aelianus (175–235 CE) describes fly fishing in his work "On the Nature of Animals". Amelia: I enjoy going fishing on my free time. Justin: me too, i really like it, i do it for pleasure or competition, i like going fishing with my friends also Amelia: What equipment do you need when preparing for a recreational fishing trip? Justin: you can do it with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of baits, thats why its so interesting for me Amelia: Are worms used as bait for recreational fishing? Justin: Yes, of course, terminal tackle is also used to affect or complement the presentation of the bait to the targeted fish Amelia: What are some recreational fishing techniques? Justin: There is a thing called big-game fishing is conducted from boats, they catch larger fish, but i dont like that kind of fishing

so i started a small business.

Small businesses are privately owned corporations, partnerships, or sole proprietorships that have fewer employees and/or less annual revenue than a regular-sized business or corporation. Businesses are defined as "small" in terms of being able to apply for government support and qualify for preferential tax policy varies depending on the country and industry. Small businesses range from fifteen employees under the Australian "Fair Work Act 2009", fifty employees according to the definition used by the European Union, and fewer than five thousand employees, to qualify for many U.S. Small Business Administration programs. While small businesses can also be classified according to other methods, such as annual revenues, shipments, sales, assets, or by annual gross or net revenue or net profits, the number of employees is one of the most widely used measures. Small businesses in many countries include service or retail operations such as convenience stores, small grocery stores, bakeries or delicatessens, hairdressers or tradespeople (e.g., carpenters, electricians), restaurants, guest houses, photographers, very small-scale manufacturing, and Internet-related businesses such as web design and computer programming. Brandon: Small businesses are some of my favorites to frequent, since they are usually more local and have fewer employees. Damian: And they tend to be more personable :) Do you have any small businesses in particular you frequent? Brandon: Well it's hard to distinguish sometimes, since in Australia they count fifteen employees as a small business. Damian: What is the standard in the United States as a comparison? Brandon: In the U.S. fewer than five thousand employees is a small business. Damian: Oh, signifcant then. Is there anything else interesting you know about small businesses? Brandon: Well it's also different in the European Union, where they consider fifty employees to be a small business. Damian: Oh, interesting. That's a wide variance among the three. Brandon: I know, right? Small businesses can also be classified based on annual revenues or shipments. Damian: I guess each country really does operate differently lol.

i like playing games online.

Steam is a digital distribution platform developed by Valve Corporation, which offers digital rights management (DRM), multiplayer gaming, video streaming and social networking services. Steam provides the user with installation and automatic updating of games, and community features such as friends lists and groups, cloud saving, and in-game voice and chat functionality. The software provides a freely available application programming interface (API) called Steamworks, which developers can use to integrate many of Steam's functions into their products, including networking, matchmaking, in-game achievements, micro-transactions, and support for user-created content through Steam Workshop. Though initially developed for use on Microsoft Windows operating systems, versions for OS X and Linux were later released. Mobile apps with connected functionality with the main software were later released for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone devices in the 2010s. The Steam platform is the largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, estimated in 2013 to have 75% of the market space. In 2015, users purchasing titles through Steam or through Steam keys from third-party vendors totaled roughly $3.5 billion, representing 15% of the global PC game sales for the year, based on estimations made by the tracking website Steam Spy. Garrett: My boyfriend gets many of his games from Steam, which offers mutliplayer gaming, video streaming and social networking services. Lily: Interesting. I've never heard of Steam. Tell me more about it. Garrett: Steam lets the user install and update games and includes community features such as friends list, groups, cloud saving and chat functions. Lily: Cool. What kind of games can you play on Steam? Garrett: Any kind you want! It is the largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming. Lily: Wow! I need to look into Steam to see if it has Tetris. Do you use Steam? Garrett: I do, I recently downloaded a game called Life Is Strange from Steam and it was great! Lily: What is Life is Strange about?

i am very good at math and science.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), previously Math, Engineering, Technology, and Science (METS) is the academic discipline of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This term is typically used when addressing education policy and curriculum choices in schools, to improve competitiveness in science and technology development. It has implications for workforce development, national security concerns and immigration policy. Education systems and schools play a central role in determining girls' and boys' interest in STEM subjects and in providing equal opportunities to access and benefit from quality STEM education. The acronym arose in common use shortly after an interagency meeting science education held at the US National Science Foundation chaired by the then NSF director Rita Colwell. A director from the Office of Science division of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, Peter Faletra, suggested the change from the older acronym METS to STEM. Colwell, expressing some dislike for the older acronym, responded by suggesting NSF to institute the change. One of the first NSF projects to use the acronym was STEMTEC, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Teacher Education Collaborative at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, which was funded in 1998. Jordan: Do you have a job in the STEM field? those seem to be the big jobs these days Brody: I don't but I want to get into the field. It includes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Jordan: Yes, it is a very male dominated area, but anyone bright can be successful there! Brody: Education and schools are increasingly encouraging interest in STEM subjects because it is growing. Jordan: I think that is a logical step, it seems to be the future most likely Brody: In 2017 there were 33% females in STEM. It is growing but not equal to males yet. Jordan: That makes sense, but should be higher considering most collge students are females Brody: Yeah, 33% more bachelors degrees are awarded to women over men.

i drive a honda civic.

The Honda Civic is a line of cars manufactured by Honda. Originally a subcompact, the Civic has gone through several generational changes, becoming both larger and more upmarket and moving into the compact car segment. EPA guidelines for vehicle size class stipulate a car having combined passenger and cargo room of is considered a mid-size car, and as such the tenth generation Civic sedan is technically a small-end mid-size car, although it still competes in the compact class. The Civic coupe is still considered a compact car. The Civic currently falls between the Honda Fit and Accord. The first Civic was introduced in July 1972 as a two-door model, followed by a three-door hatchback that September. With an 1169 cc transverse engine and front-wheel drive like the British Mini, the car provided good interior space despite overall small dimensions. Initially gaining a reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly, later iterations have become known for performance and sportiness, especially the Civic Type R, Civic VTi, Civic GTi and Civic SiR/Si. The Civic has been repeatedly rebadged for international markets, and served as the basis for the Honda CR-X, the Honda CR-X del Sol, the Concerto, the first generation Prelude, the Civic Shuttle (later to become the Orthia), and the CR-V. Rachel: Thinking about buying a Honda Civic Danielle: The Honda Civic is one of the lines of cars made by Honda. I've known people that owned them and loved it! Rachel: They look like a great car for the money and economical to maintain and drive Danielle: Yes, they actually started as subcompact but gone through several generations of changes including getting bigger becoming a compact car Rachel: The gas mileage looks awesome on paper Danielle: Oh yes very good gas mileage! If you're looking for one size up or down the honda civic falls between The Honda Fit and Accord Rachel: I am planning to go test drive this week it looks like a good value for the money Danielle: They're very reputable. Civics were introduced in July 1972 as a two door model. Then a hatchback introduced that September. Rachel: I had no idea they have been around that long, plenty of time to perfect them I guess Danielle: I was surprised by that as well. They first gained a good reputation for being fuel-efficient, reliable, and more environmentally friendly.

i have horrible allergies.

Cat allergy in humans is an allergic reaction to one or more allergens produced by cats. The most common of these allergens are the glycoprotein Fel d 1, secreted by the cat's sebaceous glands and Fel d 4, which is expressed in saliva. An allergic reaction is a histamine reaction that is usually characterized by coughing, wheezing, chest tightening, itching, nasal congestion, rash, watering eyes, sneezing, chapped lips, and similar symptoms. In some severe cases, reactions may progress rapidly to cause the victim's airway to become inflamed and close up, requiring emergency medical attention. Those with severe, life-threatening cat allergies face tremendous challenges due to lack of public awareness about anaphylactic cat allergies, and do not enjoy the same conscientiousness from the public as those with a food allergy might, due to widespread knowledge of allergies to allergens such as nuts or dairy. Five cat allergens have been described in medical literature. The two major allergens are Fel d 1 (a secretoglobin) and Fel d 4 (a lipocalin). The minor allergens include Fel d 2 (an albumin), Fel d 3 (a cystatin), and cat IgA. Fel d 4 is the product of the cat major urinary protein gene. Vanessa: Hi! I am allergic to cats, I guess thats why i like dogs more haha. William: Do you have the most common allergy that comes from a cat's saliva? Vanessa: I'm not sure. Sometimes when I touch a cat, I sneeze there-after. William: That is an allergic reaction called a histamine reaction. Vanessa: Wow! Is it common among people? William: I'm not sure, in some people, they are so allergic, it causes the person's airway to close up and they need emergency medical attention! Vanessa: Wow! Yes I know people who have to go to the hospital for allergies. William: There isn't a lot of public awareness for people with the severe allergy, it's a shame it's not more talked about like food allergies. Vanessa: Right. I wonder if there are any campaigns for public awareness? William: I have not heard of any but there should be! They could let people know about the five different allergies.

i like to make bagels.

A bagel ( '; ), also spelled beigel, is a bread product originating in the Jewish communities of Poland. It is traditionally shaped by hand into the form of a ring from yeasted wheat dough, roughly hand-sized, that is first boiled for a short time in water and then baked. The result is a dense, chewy, doughy interior with a browned and sometimes crisp exterior. Bagels are often topped with seeds baked on the outer crust, with the traditional ones being poppy or sesame seeds. Some may have salt sprinkled on their surface, and there are different dough types, such as whole-grain or rye. Though the origins of bagels are somewhat obscure, it is known that they were widely consumed in Ashkenazi Jewish communities from the 17th century. The first known mention of the bagel, in 1610, was in Jewish community ordinances in Kraków, Poland. Bagels are now a popular bread product in North America, especially in cities with a large Jewish population, many with alternative ways of making them. Like other bakery products, bagels are available (fresh or frozen, often in many flavors) in many major supermarkets in those countries. The basic roll-with-a-hole design is hundreds of years old and has other practical advantages besides providing for a more even cooking and baking of the dough: The hole could be used to thread string or dowels through groups of bagels, allowing for easier handling and transportation and more appealing seller displays. Rachel: I like bagels, especially for breakfast. I find it interesting that bagels came from the Jewish communities in Poland. Seth: I really love bagels too. I did not realize they were Jewish or from Poland. Are the bagels we get like the original ones they made? Rachel: I think the hole in the center has been around for hundred of years. It actually was designed that way because it cooked more even and it was a way to be able to put a dowel through it and transport easy. Seth: Oh, that makes a whole lot of sense. I wondered about that. Did they have all the different types like we have now? Rachel: Many times a bagel will be topped with seeds. Usually it is poppy or sesame seeds, which are pretty tasty! Seth: I agree. I am glad we adopted these Jewish breakfast delights! Rachel: Me too! Often there will be salt sprinkled on them and there are different bread types. I like rye and whole-grain. Seth: What other bread types are there besides regular and whole grain?

i have a golden retriever puppy.

The Golden Retriever is a large-sized breed of dog bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties, and were named 'retriever' because of their ability to retrieve shot game undamaged. Golden Retrievers have an instinctive love of water, and are easy to train to basic or advanced obedience standards. They are a long-coated breed, with a dense inner coat that provides them with adequate warmth in the outdoors, and an outer coat that lies flat against their bodies and repels water. Golden Retrievers are well suited to residency in suburban or country environments. Although they need substantial outdoor exercise, they should be housed in a fenced area because of their instinctual tendency to roam. They shed copiously, particularly at the change of seasons, and require fairly regular grooming. The breed is a prominent participant in conformation shows for purebred dogs. The Golden Retriever is popular as a disability assistance dog such as being a guide dog for the blind and a hearing dog for the deaf. In addition, they are trained to be a hunting dog, a detection dog, and a search and rescue participant. The breed's friendly, gentle temperament means it is unsuited to being a professional guard dog, but its temperament has also made it the third-most popular family dog breed (by registration) in the United States, the fifth-most popular in Brazil and Australia, and the eighth-most popular in the United Kingdom. Chloe: I just got a new puppy. It's a golden retriever. Gregory: Golden retrievers are good hunting dogs. Do you hunt? Chloe: No i don't. Ours is just a family pet. Gregory: They need lots of space and are good dogs to have if you live in a suburb or the country and have a yard. How many acres do you have for it to run around? Chloe: I have an acre and we do live in a country type setting. Gregory: That's nice. I hear they love water! You going to let it swim? Chloe: Yes we have a lake near our house and if she wants to swim, i'll let her. Gregory: Is it a purebred? I've seen many of those on these dog shows I watch.

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Josiah: I could go for some cheese pizza, I just love it. Savannah: I also love Cheese Pizza. But i also love pizza with toppings. Specifically peppers and onions. Josiah: Peppers and onions on a pizza? are those very common toppings? Savannah: Yea they are! Especially for Italian Cuisine, which is typically from Italy. Josiah: Cuisine from Italy? I didn't realize they were known for their food. is Italian food good? Savannah: Oh it is the best in my opinion. It offers great taste, and is the most copied food in the world! Josiah: In the whole world? What do they copy? Savannah: Pizza and pasta dishes. Id say Italian food and Chinese food are similar in that regard! Josiah: Pizza and pasta gets copied? that doesn't seem fair, I want the original. Savannah: Well pasta has been a staple food of Italian cuisine and can be dated back to the year 1154!

my favorite food is steak.

A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak that is cut from the plate, the flank steak that is cut from the abdominal muscles, and the famous Silverfinger steak that is cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak. In a larger sense, there are also fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak and many more varieties of steaks. Steaks are usually grilled, but they can be pan-fried, or broiled. Steak is often grilled in an attempt to replicate the flavor of steak cooked over the glowing coals of an open fire. Steak can also be cooked in sauce, such as in steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties, such as hamburgers. Steaks are also cut from grazing animals, usually farmed, other than cattle, including bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, pigs, reindeer, turkey, deer and zebu as well as various types of fish, especially salmon and large pelagic fish such as swordfish, shark and marlin. For some meats, such as pork, lamb and mutton, chevon and veal, these cuts are often referred to as chops. Eli: I like to eat my steak medium well, how about you? Audrey: I'm vegetarian, so I prefer my steak to stay on the cow! Mind you there are also fish steaks or pork steaks. You can even make cauliflower steaks if you like. Eli: those dont sound very appetizing to me, although vegetarian sounds great can u explain more veggie dishes Audrey: I like to make veggie pies - kind of like steak and kidney pie but without the steak and kidney! Pasta dishes are good and I love indian food - no steaks there as cows are sacred in India. Eli: those sound pretty good! do you like to eat eggs Audrey: Not really, but will sometimes make a quiche or frittata for dinner. What's your favorite type of steak? There are so many to choose from - goat, sheep, turkey, deer. Eli: Ive tried turkey but none of the other ones Audrey: I bet you've had lamb chops. They're just steaks with the bone in. Same as pork chops. Eli: yes, but i have not had those in years Audrey: Perhaps the store would have them - they have lots of different stuff these days. You can grill them, or pan-fry or broil them - lots of different ways of cooking them.

my favorite musician is bruno mars.

Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. After being dropped by Motown Records, Mars signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records in 2009. In 2009, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for the singles "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He featured on the hooks for both singles, becoming recognized as a solo artist. His debut studio album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" (2010) included the international and U.S "Billboard" Hot 100 number one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", as well as the number-four single "The Lazy Song". Mars' second album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" (2012), was number one in the United States. Its singles "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man" reached number one in the US, while "Treasure" became a number-five single. Colton: I love Bruno Mars. His real name is Peter Gene Hernandez. Ariana: no wonder he changed his name :) Colton: I was thinking the same. He was born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii. That sounds exciting. Ariana: that is interesting a Hispanic last name in Hawaii, i bet his father or grandfather was in the military Colton: I am not sure, but he was raised by a family of musicians and started making music at a young age. Ariana: yeah, most musicians come from a family of musicians Colton: After graduating high school he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his music career. Ariana: yeah i do not think there is much of a career in Hawaii Colton: He finally released his debut album in 2010, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans." Ariana: i do not know one song of his

my favorite food is pizza.

Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically topped with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. It can also be topped with additional vegetables, meats, and condiments, and can be made without cheese. The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from the Southern Italy town of Gaeta in Lazio, on the border with Campania. Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular and common in many areas of the world. In 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish. "Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana" (True Neapolitan Pizza Association), a non-profit organization founded in 1984 with headquarters in Naples, aims to "promote and protect... the true Neapolitan pizza". Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world and common fast food item in Europe and North America. Many independent or chain restaurants, cafes, and fast food outlets offer pizza. Restaurants or chains specializing in pizza are pizzerias. Pizza delivery is common in some parts of the world. Pizza is sold fresh or frozen, either whole or in portions. Eric: I absolutely love eating pizza. It is a traditional Italian dish consisting of bread, tomato sauce, and cheese. Natalia: love pizza too, i think it is a universal agreement on the love for pizza Eric: Pizza can be topped with vegetables, meats, and condiments. I like mine with sausage and extra mushrooms. Natalia: for me a simple cheese pizza, you cannot go wrong with that Eric: The word "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century in a Latin manuscript in Italy. Wow, that is a long time ago! Natalia: what, over a thousand years, yeah that is a long time ago, no surprising its from Italy Eric: Modern pizza was invented in Naples. It is the dish and variants that are popular and common all over the world. Natalia: i wonder when it first came to america Eric: After World War II Allied troops came home from Italy and brought pizza with them. It is now very popular across the USA. Natalia: so it has not really been here that long, in a short time it became so popular

i like watching reality television shows.

Big Brother is a reality game show franchise created by John de Mol Jr., originally broadcast in the Netherlands and subsequently syndicated internationally. , there have been 387 seasons of "Big Brother" in over 54 franchise countries and regions. In the show, contestants called "housemates" (or "house guests") live together in a specially-constructed house that is isolated from the outside world. Housemates are voted out (usually on a weekly basis) until only one remains and wins the cash prize. During their stay in the house, contestants are continuously monitored by live television cameras as well as personal audio microphones. English-language editions of the program are often referred to as "BB". Many Spanish-language editions of the program are called "Gran Hermano" (GH). At regular intervals, the housemates privately nominate a number of their fellow housemates whom they wish to be evicted from the house. The housemates with the most nominations are then announced, and viewers are given the opportunity to vote via telephone for the nominee they wish to be evicted. The last person remaining is declared the winner. Some more recent editions have since included additional methods of voting, such as voting through social media and smartphone applications. Ava: Have you watched any reality television shows? I really enjoy the Big Brothers franchise. Jeremy: I have never watched that. I do not watch much reality TV Ava: You really should! Reality television is about unscripted real-life situations, with not professional actors. It's like you could be living that life. Jeremy: I have watched the Kardashians before Ava: Shamefully to admit, I did watch it once or twice. Kimberley Kardashian is married to Kayne West. Jeremy: Yes and that show is kind of annoying. Ava: It had funny moments. Did you hear about Caitlin Jenner? Jeremy: Yes I did. I was very surprised! Ava: It must take a lot of courage do what Caitlyn did. I respect that. Jeremy: I thought it was very cool too.

i have a severe anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. Anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart rate and shakiness. There are a number of anxiety disorders: including generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobia, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism. The disorder differs by what results in the symptoms. People often have more than one anxiety disorder. The cause of anxiety disorders is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Risk factors include a history of child abuse, family history of mental disorders, and poverty. Anxiety disorders often occur with other mental disorders, particularly major depressive disorder, personality disorder, and substance use disorder. To be diagnosed symptoms typically need to be present for at least six months, be more than would be expected for the situation, and decrease functioning. Other problems that may result in similar symptoms including hyperthyroidism; heart disease; caffeine, alcohol, or cannabis use; and withdrawal from certain drugs, among others. Cooper: Do you know anyone with anxiety disorder? it is considered a mental disorder Allison: I actually have an anxiety disorder. I struggle with social anxiety, panic attacks, and generalized anxiety disorder. Cooper: My girlfriend does as well, she always has a fast heart rate and shakiness Allison: It can be such a pain to deal with. Sometimes, my panic attacks come on out of nowhere and disrupt my life. Cooper: It is possible to have more than one disorder for anxiety, panic attacks are not fun either, I have had some before Allison: My doctor prescribed me Xanax, which helps a lot for not only my panic attacks but just my overall anxiety in general. Cooper: There are actually other things that could cause your symptoms, including alcohol or cannabis use, caffeine, heart disease and much more. Not to say you do not have it Allison: Definitely. I have struggled with it for many years, and been diagnosed by different doctors. But I do know people who have anxiety that is affected by those factors. Cooper: Yeah people with anxiety in the first place certainly do not need the extra "help" Allison: Yea it's crazy.

i am a fisherman.

A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. Fishermen may be professional or recreational and may be both men or women. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period. Fishing had become a major means of survival as well as a business venture. Fishing and the fisherman have also influenced Ancient Egyptian religion; mullets were worshiped as a sign of the arriving flood season. Bastet was often manifested in the form of a catfish. In ancient Egyptian literature, the method that Amun used to create the world is associated with the tilapia's method of mouth-brooding. According to the FAO, there were about 39 million fishers in countries producing more than 200,000 tonnes in 2012, which is nearly 140% the number in 1995. The total fishery production of 66 million tonnes equated to an average productivity of 3.5 tonnes per person. Most of this growth took place in Asian countries, where four-fifths of world fishers and fish farmers dwell. Melissa: A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish, have you ever been a fisherman. Trinity: Hi, that is true. I once was a fisherman and I caught tuner and king crabs Melissa: Interesting, worldwide there are 38 million fisherman and fish farmers. Trinity: True. the world is high need of fish protein Melissa: Yeah in fact fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic era. Trinity: Fishing was a main stay of the economic during the Mesolithic times Melissa: Yeah it has been a major means of survival for us for a long time. Trinity: Fishing is also a good sport and hubby Melissa: Yeah the total fishing production is over 66 tons! Trinity: That is true. I fished for recreation also

i love hockey.

Hockey is a sport in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick. There are many types of hockey such as bandy, field hockey and ice hockey. Often one variation of the sport, such as field hockey or ice hockey, will predominate in a certain area and be known simply as "hockey". The first recorded use of the word "hockey" is in the 1773 book "Juvenile Sports and Pastimes, to Which Are Prefixed, Memoirs of the Author: Including a New Mode of Infant Education" by Richard Johnson (Pseud. Master Michel Angelo), whose chapter XI was titled "New Improvements on the Game of Hockey". The belief that hockey was mentioned in a 1363 proclamation by King Edward III of England is based on modern translations of the proclamation, which was originally in Latin and explicitly forbade the games "Pilam Manualem, Pedivam, & Bacularem: & ad Canibucam & Gallorum Pugnam". The English historian and biographer John Strype did not use the word "hockey" when he translated the proclamation in 1720. The word "hockey" itself is of unknown origin. One supposition is that it is a derivative of "hoquet", a Middle French word for a shepherd's stave. Amy: I love watching hockey! It's one of my favorite sports Connor: What kind oof hokey do you like more bandy hockey, field hockey and ice hockey. Amy: I didn't even think about there being different types! I love ice hockey. What is bandy hockey? Connor: I believe bandy is a team winter sport played on ice, in which skaters use sticks to direct a ball into the opposing team;s goal. Amy: That sounds like fun. I wonder where the name "hockey" originated since there are various types Connor: The word hockey is of unknown origin. Amy: Which form of hockey came first? Connor: I dont know that, but the belief is that hockey was mentioned in a 1363 proclamation by King Edward III

my favorite food is sushi.

Sushi can be prepared with either brown or white rice. It is often prepared with raw seafood, but some varieties of sushi use cooked ingredients, and many others are vegetarian. Sushi is often served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish is popular as a garnish. Sushi is often confused with sashimi, a related Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat, and an optional serving of rice. Sushi originates in a Southeast Asian dish, known today as "narezushi" ( – "salted fish"), stored in fermented rice for possibly months at a time. The lacto-fermentation of the rice prevented the fish from spoiling; the rice would be discarded before consumption of the fish. This early type of sushi became an important source of protein for its Japanese consumers. The term "sushi" comes from an antiquated grammatical form no longer used in other contexts, and literally means "sour-tasting"; the overall dish has a sour and umami or savoury taste. Narezushi still exists as a regional specialty, notably as "funa-zushi" from Shiga Prefecture. Vinegar began to be added to the preparation of narezushi in the Muromachi period (1336–1573) for the sake of enhancing both taste and preservation. Jillian: I love sushi! Parker: Yes, sushi can be prepared with brown or white rice. It can also be raw or cooked! Jillian: I'll eat it all, sashmi, rolls, sushi! Parker: Do you ever make your own sushi? If you do I highly suggest using a rice cooker machine. Makes great sushi rice. Jillian: No, but I lived in Japan for 6 years so I have had homemade sushi a lot of times! Parker: Well what a great way to try real sushi! Sushi today is different than from the time it originated in Japan when it used to be made with fermented rice. Now they use vinegar instead! Jillian: I have had it both ways. I once visited a traditional Japanese village that made it the traditional way and it came with a shot of sake. Parker: Sake is interesting isn't it? A wine made out of rice! I am guessing when they mess it up that it just become rice vinegar, which is also important in Japanese food.

my dream is to be a veterinarian.

Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in non-human animals. The scope of veterinary medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species. Veterinary medicine is widely practiced, both with and without professional supervision. Professional care is most often led by a veterinary physician (also known as a vet, veterinary surgeon or veterinarian), but also by paraveterinary workers such as veterinary nurses or technicians. This can be augmented by other paraprofessionals with specific specialisms such as animal physiotherapy or dentistry, and species relevant roles such as farriers. Veterinary science helps human health through the monitoring and control of zoonotic disease (infectious disease transmitted from non-human animals to humans), food safety, and indirectly through human applications from basic medical research. They also help to maintain food supply through livestock health monitoring and treatment, and mental health by keeping pets healthy and long living. Veterinary scientists often collaborate with epidemiologists, and other health or natural scientists depending on type of work. Juliana: One day I hope to be a student of veterinary medicine. Amy: That branch has a wide scope, do you want to work with domestic or wild animal species? Juliana: I'd love to work with wild animal species like Cheetahs. Amy: How do you catch them lol. They are the fastest animal on land. Juliana: I think nursing back injured Cheetahs would be something to be proud of. Amy: Do you want to be a veterinary nurse, or something like a physician or technician? Juliana: Id' like to be the physician that directly worked with the animals. That or a nurse. Which wild animal is your favorite? Amy: I live by the ocean and have been fascinated by sharks, I wonder if there are specialists like shark dentists. Juliana: Veterinary medicine should cover that generally. Sharks are one of the species with the most teeth! Amy: Lots of bull sharks where I live as they like warm, shallow waters. They are beautiful but very aggressive.

i like crocheting.

"Not to be confused with Crotchet, the common name for a Quarter note in music." Crochet (; ) is a process of creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials using a crochet hook. The name is derived from the French term "crochet", meaning 'small hook'. These are made of materials such as metal, wood, or plastic and are manufactured commercially and produced in artisan workshops. The salient difference between crochet and knitting, beyond the implements used for their production, is that each stitch in crochet is completed before proceeding with the next one, while knitting keeps a large number of stitches open at a time. (Variant forms such as Tunisian crochet and broomstick lace keep multiple crochet stitches open at a time.) The word crochet is derived from the Old French "crochet", a diminutive of "croche", in turn from the Germanic "croc", both meaning "hook". It was used in 17th-century French lace making, "crochetage" designating a stitch used to join separate pieces of lace, and "crochet" subsequently designating both a specific type of fabric and the hooked needle used to produce it. Although the fabric is not known to be crochet in the present sense, a genealogical relationship between the techniques sharing that name appears likely. Francisco: I am struggling to learn to crochet Caleb: It can be challenging using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn. Francisco: Yes I have struggled with it partly because I have carpal tunnel and my fingers swell but its tough to learn to crochet! Caleb: Sorry to hear that. It is amazing to think of the lace making in France in the 17th century. Francisco: That is amazing and some of the lace is so beautiful Caleb: I know! The word crochet actually comes from the Old French "crochet." It means hook. Francisco: Well that makes sense I have struggled with the hook tool lol Caleb: Plus, the hooks can be made out of different materials like metal, wood or plastic. Probably doesn't matter which for increasing ease of use though.

i work in a circus as a juggler.

Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of objects for recreation, entertainment, art or sport. The most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling. Juggling can be the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time, using one or many hands. Jugglers often refer to the objects they juggle as props. The most common props are balls, clubs, or rings. Some jugglers use more dramatic objects such as knives, fire torches or chainsaws. The term "juggling" can also commonly refer to other prop-based manipulation skills, such as diabolo, devil sticks, poi, cigar boxes, contact juggling, hooping, yo-yo, and hat manipulation. The words "juggling" and "juggler" derive from the Middle English "jogelen" ("to entertain by performing tricks"), which in turn is from the Old French "jangler". There is also the Late Latin form "joculare" of Latin "joculari", meaning "to jest". Although the etymology of the terms "juggler" and "juggling" in the sense of manipulating objects for entertainment originates as far back as the 11th century, the current sense of "to juggle", meaning "to continually toss objects in the air and catch them", originates from the late 19th century. Bradley: Juggling is very fun and isn't all that complicated Gracie: it takes a lot of practice Juggling is a physical skill, performed by a juggler, involving the manipulation of object Bradley: It takes intense hand eye coordination, as well Gracie: If i recall most recognizable form of juggling is toss juggling Bradley: Jugglers have immense skill and tossing things in the air is one of their best qualities Gracie: now i havew heard Juggling can be the manipulation of one object or many objects at the same time Bradley: Have you ever seen a juggling performance on a unicycle? Gracie: and the most common props are balls, clubs, or rings.

we lived in virginia while i was growing up.

Virginia (; officially the Commonwealth of Virginia) is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America, and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city, and Fairfax County is the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's estimated population is over 8.4 million. The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was made the Confederate capital and Virginia's northwestern counties seceded to form the state of West Virginia. Xavier: I like Virginia Taylor: What do you like about Virginia? I have never been, but I have always wanted to see the Blue Ridge Mountains. Xavier: I have not been there either but I was told they good wines Taylor: Interesting. I never pictured them as having good wines. Virginia does have a lot of history though. It was first established as a colony in 1607. Xavier: Really? what kind of history ? Taylor: Jamestown, the capital of Virginia, was founded in 1607 by the London Company. It's a very old town! Xavier: That is true Taylor: One of the settlements, called the Popham colony, got wiped out within the first two years because of famine and disease. Those were rough times.

i have two full sleeves of tattoos.

A sleeve tattoo (or tattoo sleeve) is a large tattoo, or a collection of smaller tattoos, that has a unified theme, that covers most or all of a person's arm, usually from shoulder to wrist. There is a difference between an arm covered in tattoos and a sleeve tattoo. A sleeve tattoo has a unified theme, whereas an arm covered in tattoos may have many tattoos of different styles that does not have an overall unity. The term "sleeve" is a reference to the tattoo's size similarity in coverage to a long shirt sleeve on an article of clothing. In this manner, the term is also used as a verb; for example, "getting sleeved" means to have one's entire arm tattooed. The term is also sometimes used in reference to a large leg tattoo that covers a person's leg in a similar manner. Half-sleeves or quarter-sleeves are tattoos that cover only part of an arm, usually above the elbow, but can also be found below the elbow. A sleeve implies complete tattoo coverage of a particular area, so a half sleeve is a tattoo that covers the entire upper or lower arm. A "quarter sleeve" usually covers the area of skin from the shoulder midway to the elbow. Sleeve tattoos are a collaboration between a tattoo artist and customer to demonstrate a personal and unified artistic theme. Alana: I'm strongly considering destroying my chances of ever getting a serious job. What designs should I get for my sleeve tattoos? Melissa: Lol! Okay thats interesting, you will want to think of many smaller things that have a unified theme, that is going to cover your entire arm! Alana: Isn't it more fun though just to go into the shop and close your eyes, flip through the design book, and point at something and get that? Melissa: Ahh okay so if you were to do that, until your arm is covered, that is different then what is considered to be a sleeve tattoo. Theres an arm covered in tattoos, and then there is a sleeve tattoo. Alana: Oh wait, so a sleeve HAS to have a unifying theme? I didn't actually know that before. Melissa: Yes to be considered an actual "sleeve tattoo" the tattoos have to have some kind of overall unity! Alana: Okay, hit me with the coolest theme you've ever seen for a sleeve tattoo. Melissa: Alrighty, Im going to go with, a sleeve of Disney characters! I have also seen a sleeve of Breaking Bad characters!