[System] guilty: I told a friend I was too busy to have lunch. But that was a lie

[User] My friend wanted to go to lunch today. I told her I was busy, but really I just didn't want to go...

[Assistant] I've done that before when I was just annoyed with them. Don't feel bad!

[User] Well, I do feel a little guilty, just sitting here on my couch watching tv

[Assistant] Who cares! I always like to think of satisfying myself first before others!


[System] disgusted: the sewer backed up into our house

[User] So...the sewer line backed up into our house last week.

[User] Oh no! That's a smelly situation to be in. What did you end up doing to fix it?

[User] It was truly disgusting. We had to have a crew of plumbers come in and dig up our yard.

[User] What a pain! I bet that cost a fortune. Did they end up repairing all the portions of yard that they had to rip up?


[System] excited: My brother got out of prison.

[User] My brother got out of prison yesterday! It felt so good to see him after such a long time.

[User] That must have been a great reunion! Who was happier, him or you?

[User] Definitely me, I gave him a big bear hug when he walked out those gates.

[User] He was lucky to have you waiting there for him!


[System] grateful: My parents lent me money for a car repair

[User] The transmission in my car died last week. Such an expensive repair

[User] Ugh, I hate when unexpected expenses arise.

[User] Fortunately, my parents offered to loan me the money to fix it.

[User] Well, that was nice of them. I hope you take them out to dinner after you pay them back.


[System] jealous: friend lost weight on a diet, I did not

[User] My friend and I both did a low-carb diet last month. She lost 8 pounds. I gained 2!

[User] Wow, great for her! I am confused as to how you ended up GAINING though!

[User] I dunno. Water weight? She looks so good now. I'm really envious.

[User] Well, keep at it and you will get where you want to be. It really just comes down to how many calories you take in vs. how many calories you burn per day.


[System] surprised: won $100 on a scratch off card

[User] On a whim today, I bought a scratch off card at 7/11

[User] Please tell me you won a lot of money.

[User] Not a lot - $100. But that's $100 more than I had when I woke up this morning. I was so surprised I did one of those annoying girly squeals at the check out counter

[User] lol That's how I would of reacted too. One hundred dollars can buy you a lot of stuff.


[System] angry: My kids spilled juice on my brand new white carpet.

[User] My kids spilled juice on my brand new white carpet. I told them not to brink food, or drinks in the living room. When will they learn?

[User] OH NO! That's infuriating. Did the stain come out?

[User] Yes, but I had to spend extra money to get the carpet shampooed. I gave them a spanking that they will never forget. I'm not putting up with this no more.

[User] Hopefully they remember


[System] embarrassed: had food between my teeth

[User] I had a salad for lunch yesterday, then went shopping at the mall. When I got home around 7pm I discovered I had a HUGE piece of spinach between my front teeth!

[Assistant] Did you brush it right out?

[User] I did. But dozen of people had already seen it. I was mortified. No one told me!

[Assistant] Maybe you could give them a call on the phone and tell them about your feelings?


[System] apprehensive: My friend invited me to a pool party, but I can't swim.

[User] My friend invited me to a pool party, but I don't know how to swim. I told her I would think about it.

[Assistant] You could go to the party. And then learn how to swim!

[User] I'm not sure, I might just stay in the shallow part of the pool.

[Assistant] Yea, and you can bring some water toys to play with!


[System] confident: lost a lot of weight before a wedding I attended

[User] I went to a wedding this weekend. I've recently lost a ton of weight so I bought a new dress for the occassion.

[User] Awesome! I bet you felt proud at what you accomplished. Did you have this goal in mind for a while?

[User] Yes. I've wanted to be healthier, but I also wanted to look hot and feel confident at this event.

[User] How much total weight did you lose, and how long did it take?


[System] excited: going on vacation soon

[User] I'm leaving for vacation on Wednesday!

[Assistant] Thats awesome.  I wish I could go.  Where are you going?

[User] On a cruise to Havana. I'm so excited!

[Assistant] Cruises are awesome.  You get to eat as much food as you want.  You'll probably put on like 10 pounds


[System] prepared: remembered to bring an umbrella

[User] I got caught in a huge rainstorm last week. It was a deludge.

[User] Aww man, I hope you brought your raincoat.

[User] Thankfully I had remembered to put an umbrella in my bag before I left the house.

[User] That's good, you don't want to get soaked and catch a cold.


[System] surprised: My brother in the army showed up at my football event.

[User] My brother in the army showed up at my football event yesterday. I wasn't expecting him to come. I thought he was still stationed in Iraq.

[User] That's amazing. You must have been so surprised and happy!

[User] Totally, I was in shock.

[User] Did you get a video of it?


[System] impressed: saw a man eat a ridiculous number of eggs

[User] Once, at a Waffle House near Memphis, I heard a man order 15 eggs over-easy.

[Assistant] Gee, he must have been really hungry! That's a lot of eggs!

[User] I stayed to watch to see if he'd eat them all. He did. I was very impressed.

[Assistant] Wow.. that's unbelievable. I wonder how his cholesterol is.


[System] embarrassed: TSA made me pull down my pants at the airport yesterday.

[User] TSA made me pull down my pants in front of everybody at the airport yesterday. They thought I was a bomb threat.

[User] Oh dang, that really sucks. I can't believe TSA would go that far, it must've been super embarrassing.

[User] Yeah, I will never show my face there again.

[User] Dude, you should definitely report it someone or the company because you could probably get something out of it.


[System] afraid: Riding a roller coaster

[User] I rode the largest roller coaster I've ever ridden this summer.

[Assistant] Oh yeah, what was it called? I really love roller coasters!

[User] Millenium Force, in Cedar Point. It was utterly terrifying.

[Assistant] I saw that one on TV. It looks absolutely nuts. I hope to visit Cedar Point one day!


[System] hopeful: waiting for college acceptance letters

[User] I'm waiting to hear back from a few colleges about scholarships.

[Assistant] Oh, I hope you get some good news. I am sure it would help you getting aid for college.

[User] Yes, I think my stats are good. I'm hopeful there will be some good news soon.

[Assistant] All you can do is be patient and see what happens. I am sure everything will work out for you.


[System] excited: Going to a friend's wedding.

[User] My best friend is getting married next weekend. I'm in the wedding.

[Assistant] That's awesome. I hope it works out for your friend and their fiancee. Are you excited to be there?

[User] Super excited! These two have been together forever. It's about time they made it legit!

[Assistant] Well I am sure they appreciate you being a part of their big day. Enjoy the after party!


[System] impressed: a friend had an art showing

[User] I went to a fancy art showing at a gallery last night.

[Assistant] Wow, that sounds fun. What type of artwork did you see?

[User] It was watercolors. My neighbor was the artist. I had no idea she did such great work. She also has two toddlers. I have no idea how she manages all of that.

[Assistant] Gee, she must have her hands full! I hope she does well as an artist!


[System] impressed: My wife bench pressed a hundred fifty pounds at the gym.

[User] I thought I could lift, but my wife upstaged me by benching 150 lbs at the gym the other day. I can only lift 130 lbs.

[User] Did you feel very emasculated by this?

[User] No, it actually turned me on. I didn't know she was that strong.

[User] Yeah, I can see that viewpoint as well. She may end up carrying you to bed next time!


[System] grateful: Child returned safely from camping trip

[User] My son came back from a camping trip last night. I was great to have him safely home again.

[Assistant] I'm glad he returned home safe and sound. Did he have fun on the camping trip?

[User] He did. I'm a worrier, but I need to learn to let go more.

[Assistant] My mom was the same way. It's all part of being a parent. I hope to have kids soon too and I worry about stuff concerning them myself!


[System] nostalgic: looking through wedding albums

[User] I came across my wedding albums the other day and showed them to my kids.

[User] Oh wow, I bet the emotions of that came back to you.

[User] Yes, it was so much fun to see the younger version of me and my husband, pre-kids. Very sentimental.

[User] Yes, those memories are what make life so special.


[System] anticipating: I got a car for my birthday.

[User] I got a car for my birthday, but I kinda knew I was going to get it beforehand because I kept telling my wife I wanted it.

[User] So, not a surprise, but still nice to get?

[User] Yeah, kind of ruined the surprise, but I can always count on my wife to make me feel special.

[User] That's sweet.


[System] caring: I donated $1,000 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

[User] I donated $1,000 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It's for a great cause that's very important to me.

[Assistant] Wow, thats very admirable of you.  People who abuse animals are the worst kind of people.

[User] I agree, we should protect and nurture animals, not abuse them.

[Assistant] I have 2 dogs myself and I could never imagine hurting them.  I can't believe there are people out there who think that that is ok. its sick.


[System] sentimental: i miss my childhood and living with my parents

[Assistant] i miss my childhood and living with my parents

[Assistant] Yeah those were the days. When we had no worries in the world.

[Assistant] yes indeed.  i wish i had my treehouse back that my dad built for me.  i would live in it.

[Assistant] That sounds really cool. I always wanted a treehouse but never had a good tree for it.

[Assistant] i grew up in the country, it was a great place to grow up.


[System] annoyed: i live next to a football field and every football season i hate living here.

[Assistant] i live next to a football field and every football season i hate living here

[Assistant] Oh yeah, why is that?

[Assistant] Because they park in my driveway!

[Assistant] I would have them towed!

[Assistant] i have signs up this year, so i can do that legally!

[Assistant] Oh so you have to have a sign up to legally tow them?

[Assistant] Yes. Which i think is wrong.  If they are on my property i should have the right without the sign.

[Assistant] Or you could just park behind them so that they would have to knock on your door before you let them out.


[System] surprised: my husband treated me to a week at disney, i had no idea!

[Assistant] my husband treated me to a week at disney, i had no idea!

[Assistant] That's awesome. Which Disney park did you go to?

[Assistant] disney world. it's the only one Ive ever been to .

[Assistant] Ooh I live pretty close to it. You have a great husband to give you that treat!

[Assistant] Oh my, you must be there every day then!


[System] content: i am pretty happy right now, i don't think i have ever been happier with my life.

[Assistant] i am pretty happy right now, i don't think i have ever been happier with my life.

[User] That's good that you found happiness. That's what were all in the pursuit of right?

[Assistant] Exactly! I used to struggle but i don't anymore

[User] You are blessed. Make sure to spread the positive energy.

[Assistant] I do every chance i get, and thank you!


[System] trusting: My daughter went out of town.

[User] My daughter went out of town, but she promised me she wouldn't do anything I wouldn't approve of, and I believe her, so I let her go.

[Assistant] that's great that you can trust her.  how old?

[User] Yeah, she's a good kid and hasn't given me any reason to think otherwise. She just turned 18.

[Assistant] That's great. Be thankful, some people aren't so lucky.


[System] annoyed: I saw something that looked really good in an ad, but when I went to the store to get it, it didn't look as good.

[User] Man I can't believe I almost bought that thing at Walmart!

[Assistant] what did you almost buy?

[User] It was a combination rice-cooker and vegetable steamer.  It looked so good in the ad, but when I got there, it looked cheap and shabby!

[Assistant] It's hard to find good quality at walmart

[User] I hope I can find one that lives up to the promise of that ad.  Maybe somwhere else, right?

[Assistant] I would try target.  good quality stuff there.

[User] I could try online, but I'd have to buy it first and then see if it's good quality.

[Assistant] try googling it, and read thru the reviews


[System] hopeful: i am trying to sell my house, i hope i can find a buyer

[Assistant] i am trying to sell my house, i hope i can find a buyer

[User] Finding a buyer can be tough.  You have a good agent?

[Assistant] I hope i do.  We will see, I know it can take a while.\

[User] Does it have a good location?  You know the only rule of real estate, right?  Location, Location, Location.

[Assistant] yes i live behind a school.

[User] Sounds good.  Definitely should target a family buyer then

[Assistant] yes, but i will leave that to the listing agent.

[User] You got a figure in mind for your house or are you letting the agent handle that as well?


[System] furious: My job brought in an incompetent manager who made my life miserable. I couldn't stand him and avoided him at all costs. It aggravated me to come to work every day.

[Assistant] I had to leave my last job because this manager they brought in was such an incompetent doofus.

[Assistant] Thats never good when you have a bad manager.  What made them so bad?

[Assistant] He was the "marketing manager" but couldn't market his way out of a paper bag, it was impossible to work with him. Plus he thought he knew everything which made it worse.

[Assistant] Know it alls are the worst.  Hopefully you are in a better spot now, with a manager who cares.

[Assistant] I am actually, thank you for caring!


[System] afraid: i am concerned about my father

[Assistant] i am concerned about my father

[User] Oh no! What's wrong with your dad?

[Assistant] he is old, and he lives alone.  i just worry because he is getting old.  he gets on ok, but i don't know how much longer.

[User] Aw, I'm so sorry to hear that. It's not easy to watch our parents age.

[Assistant] no it's not, but hopefully our kids will do the same for us some day.

[User] We can surely hope!


[System] guilty: My neighbor asked me to watch over his dog.

[User] My neighbor asked me to watch over his dog. I told him he could trust me, but he escaped and ran away.

[Assistant] That must have made you feel terrible. Were you able to find the dog?

[User] I feel so bad. I forgot to lock the gate. No, but I put up a lot of posters, so hopefully I find him before my neighbor comes back.

[Assistant] I sincerely hope you can find him! But I bet your neighbor will understand it was just a mistake and you didn't do it on purpose.


[System] angry: My neighbor would stay up all night playing LoL. He'd be yelling into his headset at 4am when I was trying to sleep, it was infuriating.

[Assistant] I used to have this obnoxious neighbor who stayed up all night playing League of Legends, he drove me nuts screaming into his headset all hours of the day and night.

[User] Doesn't he understand that people have to go to work in the morning?

[Assistant] His parents paid his bills so no, he didn't understand that sadly. I tried talking to him about it but clearly he didn't get the picture as he kept doing it.

[User] You might have to file a noise complaint with the police.


[System] apprehensive: i have a new job offer, but im not sure if i should take it.

[Assistant] i have a new job offer, but im not sure if i should take it

[User] What is causing you to question whether it's the right thing for you or not?

[Assistant] well, it is retail.  ive done retail and it is not fun.

[User] Yeah, I've done that as well.  It can definitely be a hard job, considering dealing with the public, hours during holiday seasons, etc.. But sometimes if the pay is good, it can outweigh some of the negatives.

[Assistant] that's true. i don't like dealing with people.


[System] impressed: My cat taught himself how to use a human toilet. I don't know how, but it was pretty cool. I was in awe that he just figured it out without my intervention.

[Assistant] So this one time I walked in on my cat using the toilet by himself. He just taught himself to do it, I had no idea how or why but it was pretty cool.

[Assistant] lol that remind me of a movie i saw with robert deniro , thats absolutly bizzare by the way but cool at the same time

[Assistant] I know which movie you're talking about! I think they actually had to train that cat to do it. Mine just... learned.

[Assistant] wow , i would love to have a cat like yours


[System] lonely: I went to a concert by myself.

[User] I went to a concert by myself because all my friends were too busy doing other things.

[Assistant] Aww thats too bad that no one else could go.  What concert was it?

[User] It was a Marilyn Manson concert. I was even dancing by myself.

[Assistant] haha that must have been a crazy concert!


[System] jealous: My friend always seems to get great jobs and then just phones in her work. It is annoying because I got laid off a while ago and it was so hard for me to find another job, but she just hops from job to job with seemingly no effort.

[Assistant] This friend of mine is constantly job hopping, I don't even know what she does technically but she seems to get good jobs so easily, whereas when I left my last job I could barely get interviews.

[User] Sometimes that depends on the industry. If she works in ones that have high turnover it's not a big of a deal as, say, an administrative job

[Assistant] She's in banking so there are definitely a lot of available jobs. And there seems to be a lot of turnover so you're probably right.

[User] Well, I'm not entirely sure about the banking side but I wonder what she's looking for. Perhaps a small vs big bank culture


[System] prepared: I am ready to start renovating the rest of my house.

[Assistant] I am ready to start renovating the rest of my house.

[User] OOO I love doing that, but not so much the upheaval in the midst of it.  What room are you going to be working on?

[Assistant] I finished my kitchen, so the next room is going to be my family room.  Just painting it really.

[User] Still, a new color can definitely brighten up a space and make it feel all new!

[Assistant] Oh yes, we haven't decided on the color yet.


[System] joyful: I was singing in the shower.

[User] This morning I woke up and I was in such a good mood that I just started singing in the shower.

[User] That's awesome!  I wish I could wake up that way every morning.  Did something specific make you feel that way?

[User] I don't know, I think it was because I had a dream about marrying Scarlett Johansson.

[User] Ha!!  Well I've woken up from a dream and been mad at my husband because of something he did in my dream - I guess it can go the other way too!


[System] sentimental: I was going through my storage the other day and came across a bunch of things I wrote in elementary school. It made me miss being that little, when the world still had so much possibility.

[Assistant] I went through my closet the other day and found all these old writings and drawings I did when I was in elementary school. It was fun remembering being that little, how different the world was.

[Assistant] I've done that before... I enjoyed it too! I love looking back at old pictures and stuff

[Assistant] Did your parents save a lot of your school work like mine did? I'm surprised how much my mom kept!

[Assistant] Some of it but my grandma did save a lot.  I plan on doing that with my kids


[System] surprised: Last year for my birthday a coworker brought me a bottle of my favorite beer and some cheese. It sounds silly but it was so perfect for me, she really put some thought into it and I wasn't expecting it.

[Assistant] For my birthday last year, a coworker gave me cheese. It sounds ridiculous but I was touched by her thoughtfulness. I love cheese!

[Assistant] I love cheese too! What kind of cheese was it?

[Assistant] Smoked gouda, one of my favorites! I ate it all in a day haha

[Assistant] Gouda is great! Do you like prosciutto too?

[Assistant] YES. Basically anything meat and cheese and I am totally there!


[System] caring: My foster cat had really bad teeth, I had to take her to the oral surgeon. They ended up taking out 13 teeth! Poor thing had nothing left, I felt so bad for her.

[Assistant] My cat had really bad breath so I took her in to the dentist. It turned out almost all of her teeth needed to be pulled, poor thing was in so much pain.

[User] Aww poor baby, hopefully shes doing fine now.

[Assistant] She's doing great, thanks! It was a tough recovery for a few days but then you could tell she felt SO much better.

[User] That's great to hear. You have one tough cat.


[System] nostalgic: Toys in McDonald's happy meals.

[User] When I was a kid, I remember telling my mom to take me to McDonald's, just so I could get the toy in my Happy Meal. I didn't even care about the food.

[Assistant] Ha, I used to do that too. But I was almost always disappointed by the toy once I actually got it.

[User] Right? but when you collected them all there was no greater feeling.

[Assistant] True! McDonald's was my first job when I was 14 and I remember being stoked I could now collect ALL the toys even if I didn't play with them!


[System] anxious: I had a job interview the other day. I was so nervous but excited at the same time!

[User] I'm so nervous. I had a job interview the other day and haven't heard back yet.

[User] Did they tell you when you may hear back from them?

[User] They said within the week, I know it's only been a few days but I'm excited about the opportunity!

[User] I pray they get in touch with you soon and that's is an affirmative on the job!  I know  how nerve-wracking waiting can be though - I hope you get it!


[System] embarrassed: I accidentally sent an email to a coworker saying that I was frustrated with her attitude. I wanted to dig myself in a hole.

[Assistant] Unfortunately, I accidentally sent an email to a coworker essentially complaining about her attitude. I really wanted to dig myself in a hole and never come out.

[User] Arghhhhhhhhh! I soooo feel for you and have been there. Have y'all had the chance to talk about it? (Or do you even want to?)

[Assistant] I've kind of avoided her a bit. I'm trying to come up with an apology that feels heartfelt. It's a horrible feeling!

[User] I hear you. Maybe humor might help? Like "okay, so *this* is awkward....can we talk about that email?" Heartfelt apologies go a long way, and even if she doesn't respond -- you'll feel better for trying.


[System] annoyed: I went to a restaurant and the waitress put things on our bill that I did not order.

[Assistant] I went to a restaurant and the waitress put things on our bill that I did not order.

[User] Are you sure they didnt bring the wrong bill?

[Assistant] It had everything we ordered plus a couple things at the bottom we didn't order.

[User] I would have complained.

[Assistant] Oh, I did, she immediately said ok I'll take it off like it happened all the time. Made me think it was done on purpose just to see if I  wouldn't notice.


[System] lonely: I don't have family to spend Thanksgiving with. Sometimes I will get together with friends but this is rare. I usually end up alone for the holiday.

[Assistant] Since most of my family is either dead or lives a few states away, I usually spend Thanksgiving alone. It sucks sometimes.

[Assistant] Ohh, I feel sorry for you

[Assistant] Oh don't feel bad, I live a lovely life and have many friends. It's just that they usually go home to their own families that time of year.

[Assistant] Ohh, that's bad. You can always skype your family!


[System] content: I spent the other weekend cleaning my apartment, it felt so good at the end of the day to sit back and watch TV in my nice, clean apartment.

[Assistant] I spent the entire other weekend cleaning my apartment. It sucked at the time but it was so nice when I was done to just chill out and watch TV.

[Assistant] Yes, I feel you. Cleaning sucks, but after all that hard work, the results are amazing!

[Assistant] Right? It's so rewarding when you're finished and everything smells good. I love that feeling.

[Assistant] Me too! You seem just like me!


[System] excited: My husband and I closed on our first house. I am thrilled for this new adventure!

[User] My husband and I closed on our first house last week!

[Assistant] That sounds very exciting! What kind of planning did you put into such an achievement?

[User] It is! Lots of blood, sweat and tears - and lots of phone calls and signing things, haha. We can't wait to move in!

[Assistant] That's so cool! I wish you the very best and hope that the blood sweat and tears turns into happiness, joy and fun times!


[System] terrified: my daughter moved to California and a few months later she got in a car accident and was on the other side of the country so there was nothing I could immediately do.

[Assistant] my daughter moved to California and a few months later she got in a car accident and was on the other side of the country so there was nothing I could immediately do.

[User] Are there any other family members out there that could help her?

[Assistant] No. She asked her friend to call me after it happened but wasn't able to tell me many details.

[User] Wow, I hope that she was able to work things out. Not the best way to start living somewhere far from home, but I'm sure she figured something out.

[Assistant] They took her to the hospital for evaluation but she ended up just being a bit bruised up. I was worried something like this would happen. Everything did work out in the end though.


[System] confident: My most recent job I was approached by the company I used to work for and they were trying to lure me back. I felt really good about it and was able to negotiate a great salary.

[Assistant] Recently I was contacted by my former company, begging to get me back. I felt really good about the salary negotiation since I knew they needed me.

[Assistant] That's great! I am happy for you!

[Assistant] Thanks, I'm happy about it. I only have to work a few hours a week, it's pretty amazing.

[Assistant] Yeah, and they are paying you good enough. You are a luckiest person!


[System] surprised: i was shocked to learn that i had been called to serve on a jury !

[Assistant] i was shocked to learn that i had been called to serve on a jury !

[Assistant] i honestly have never gone to jury duty , but im sure it was still a pain to put it on your schedule

[Assistant] yes i am not looking forward to it.  ive heard that its just awful.

[Assistant] same thing i heard too , really long and boring being there against your will

[Assistant] yes i think it is going to be a long week or so.


[System] sad: My dog died this past December and I've had a really hard time getting over it. She was our family pet.

[Assistant] My dog died this past December and I've had a really hard time getting over it. She was our family pet.

[User] I am so sorry to hear that. I have been devastated by the loss of pets in the past, so I can understand what you're going through. I'm sure she was very loved and had a great life with you and your family.

[Assistant] She really was a wonderful pet. We just got a puppy recently, which is the same breed as the one who passed away. She's bringing some light back into our lives.

[User] Aww that's great! What breed?


[System] terrified: I have never felt so terrified the day I was 8 months pregnant and started bleeding. Thankfully, baby and I are both okay!

[User] The worst day of my life was when I was 8 months pregnant with our first child and I started bleeding like crazy.

[Assistant] Oh no! that sounds so scary. was everything ok?

[User] Yes, thankfully everything turned out fine. I had to spend 3 weeks in the hospital though!

[Assistant] Good I'm glad to hear that.  That's a long time.  Hospitals scare me, I can't imagine being there for that long


[System] sad: my doggie recently passed away.

[Assistant] my doggie recently passed away

[Assistant] I'm so sorry to hear that! Hopefully he or she wasn't in too much pain at the end.

[Assistant] no i don't think so, but it was violent.  she was run over by a car.

[Assistant] Oh my gosh that's horrible. I hope they caught the person who hit her!

[Assistant] i don't think i will ever know. they usually don't stop when that happens.


[System] disgusted: The other morning I got up and without looking, I stepped in warm cat puke on the floor. I was thoroughly grossed out.

[Assistant] The other day I woke up and without looking I stepped in warm cat vomit.

[Assistant] oh man, that's gross! at least it was vomit and not something else.

[Assistant] Yeah it was pretty gross but one of my cats is pretty pukey, I should have known better and watched where I was walking.

[Assistant] how many cats do have?

[Assistant] Well right now I have six but they're not all mine, I foster for a cat rescue. Three are mine, three are for adoption. It gets crazy in my house!


[System] sad: My dog died last year.

[Assistant] My dog died last year.

[Assistant] Aw, I am so sorry. How long did you have your dog for?

[Assistant] About 5 years. He was a rescue.

[Assistant] They say dogs are mans best friend.

[Assistant] That's true. He was definitely mine.

[Assistant] What kind of dog was he?

[Assistant] He was a pit and lab mix.

[Assistant] Nice, I have an australian shepherd. He follows me around everywhere.


[System] devastated: The worst phone call I ever got in my life was when my dad was put in hospice. We were told he only had a few days left.

[User] The worst phone call I ever got in my life was when I was told my dad only had a few weeks left to live.

[User] Oh no. That's terrible. I lost my dad five years ago, I know how terrible that feels.

[User] I'm sorry to hear that. I'm going on just over two years. Never thought it would happen to us.

[User] Neither did we. He seemed so healthy, and then within weeks he was so sick he couldn't even talk. I miss him every day,

[User] They will live on in our love and memories. I hope the heaviness lessens one day at a time <3


[System] surprised: The other day I got a gift card in my email I wasn't expecting from someone I had done some freelance work for. It caught me off guard but I was super happy!

[Assistant] The other day I checked my email and a former client I did some freelance work had emailed me a gift card out of the blue! I was happy.

[Assistant] surprise gifts are always fun.

[Assistant] Very! I decided since it was surprise money I would waste it on something fun.

[Assistant] that sounds like a well deserved plan.


[System] excited: I remember my first time going to a theme park and riding a roller coaster.  I'd been planning on the way not to ride on any but being there quickly changed my mind.

[Assistant] I remember the first I went to a theme park.  I had been planning on the way there not to go on any roller coasters, but just being there changed my mind quickly.

[User] Oh man, I can relate, that feeling of anxiety before you get there really turns around when you get caught up in the moment

[Assistant] Exactly.  I just saw how much fun it looked and I thought to myself I should just live a little.  It's not often you get to have experiences like that.

[User] Life is full of experiences like that, they seem scary from the outside, but once you relax you get swept away


[System] disappointed: i lost $100 cash somewhere.  I have looked everywhere and i can't find it

[Assistant] i lost $100 cash somewhere. I have looked everywhere and i can't find it

[Assistant] that sounds prettty bad!

[Assistant] yes, i have retraced my steps and i can't find it.  hopefully i will find it when i need it the most.

[Assistant] I cannot imagine if something like that happens to me. I would be trying very hard to find it.

[Assistant] i have looked everywhere. it's so frustrating.

[Assistant] Sometimes by remembering all the places that you have been in the past two days can help. I will try that!


[System] annoyed: I really hate when people let their kids run wild in public. I do believe kids should be kids but there is a time and place for it.

[Assistant] I really hate when people let their kids run wild in public. I do believe kids should be kids but there is a time and place for it.

[User] I agree completely it is an embarrassment to the parents you would think.

[Assistant] The worst is when they're screaming at them rather than just speaking to them calmly.

[User] The frustration they go through well at least we don't have to take the kids or parents home.


[System] disappointed: I was so down when I found out that the sale for tissue was all gone.

[User] I wanted to go and get the tissue that was on sale was so bummed it was sold out.

[Assistant] What store were you at?

[User] I was going to Walgreen's and they was out and the sale began today.

[Assistant] Could you get a rain check? That is a bummer?

[User] It get's worse no rain check but they insist on giving me customer service number to still receive points towards my card.


[System] grateful: my coworker went out and bought a birthday cake for me

[Assistant] it was my birthday and felt like no one really cared

[User] Aw man, I'm sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?

[Assistant] thanks! my coworker went out on lunch break and bought my favorite ice cream cake!

[User] Ice cream cake is my favorite! I'm glad you're feeling better haha. You have a really nice co-worker.

[Assistant] yes she is honestly the greatest

[User] That's really awesome! She sounds like a great person to work with.


[System] guilty: I completely ate the last cupcake even though I know my husband will want one when he gets home. I feel terrible but it was so good.

[User] I completely ate the last cupcake even though I know my husband will want one when he gets home. Should I go get some more?

[User] Oh, I know how that goes. My husband loves sweets, but if it is just sitting there and no one is eating it It will get eaten right then. Getting another would depend on how much he likes sweets and needs them. lol

[User] Right! It's almost like, you knew this was going to happen. I feel terrible but it was so good lol. I'll get him some more tomorrow!

[User] That's probably what I would do also. It won't kill him to wait another day.


[System] annoyed: The other day I was at the store and the woman ahead of me acted like an alien who had never seen a self checkout machine. I wasn't in a hurry or anything but it was obnoxious that she was holding everyone up.

[Assistant] I was at the store the other day and the lady ahead of me had no idea how to use self checkout, I wish she would have used the regular line instead of holding everyone up.

[Assistant] Oh I hate when that happens. we go to self checkout to avoid things like slow lines.

[Assistant] Exactly! I wasn't in a hurry or anything but it felt so inconsiderate.

[Assistant] Hopefully the person learned what they had to do so they don't hold the line up in the future.

[Assistant] We can only hope.


[System] jealous: When I was in high school there was a girl I had liked for a long time that ended up dating my best friend.

[Assistant] When I was in high school there was a girl I had liked for a long time that ended up dating my best friend.

[Assistant] Oh man, that must have hurt. Did she know you had feelings for her?

[Assistant] Yes. But at the time she was unavailable. Then when she wasn't spoken for my "friend" asked her out.

[Assistant] Sounds like your friend broke bro code, that was kind of scummy.


[System] surprised: I had mentioned to my friend that my computer was pretty much dead.  Later I found he had sent me money to help me buy a new one.

[Assistant] I had mentioned to my friend one day that my computer was pretty much on its way out.  Some time later I found that he had sent me the money to buy a new one.

[User] Wow! What a nice friend. I wish my friends did that

[Assistant] Yea I was really thankful and appreciative for it.  He's like a brother to me.

[User] That's great. It's nice to have people so close to you. It really helps in bad times

[Assistant] It really does.  I think when it comes to friends quality is better than quantity.  I like to have friends that feel like family.


[System] proud: I was so ecstatic to see my daughter graduate from VPK.

[User] I cried so hard seeing my baby girl walk across the stage at her VPK graduation.

[User] That must of been a proud moment for you as a father.  She's all grown up and out in the real world now

[User] Yes this is a new milestone and now she get's to see what real school is all about with all age groups.

[User] That's awesome, she'll have a great time and learn a lot i'm sure!


[System] surprised: I entered a raffle at a local fair and actually won $1000.

[Assistant] I entered a raffle at a local fair and actually won $1000.

[Assistant] Wow! What are you gonna do with the winnings?

[Assistant] Oh they are long gone,lol. Bills to pay and all.

[Assistant] Bills do take up a lot, don't they.

[Assistant] They sure do. The raffle did allow me to get ahead of things for a while though.


[System] afraid: One time I moved into this new apartment, it was a converted loft in an old warehouse. On my first night, my soap dispenser in the kitchen malfunctioned and started squirting soap everywhere, the sound spooked me so bad!

[Assistant] One time I moved into a new apartment, it was this big loft in a converted warehouse. I had this automatic soap dispenser that went nuts on me and made this really scary sound, I thought the place was haunted!

[Assistant] Oh my gosh! thats funny.  was that the only thing that made you think it was haunted?

[Assistant] Haha yeah it was pretty funny once I realized what the spooky sound coming from the kitchen was.

[Assistant] How did you discover exactly what it was?

[Assistant] I turned off the TV and my phone and tried to trace the sound to its source. I feel ridiculous about it now in hindsight!


[System] anxious: I was so worried about getting on the roller coaster at the fair but I couldn't let my family know it so I got on anyways.

[User] I have a fear for roller coaster but I let my siblings talk me into getting on one last night.

[Assistant] Roller coasters are scary for me. How was it for you?

[User] Fun but scary I couldn't wait for it to end lol had my eyes closed most of the ride.

[Assistant] I'm the same way haha. But how was it fun if you have your eyes closed the whole time?!

[User] My hands was up and feeling the wind in my face and facing my fears but I kept them closed because I just couldn't look because of the height lol.


[System] sad: A years ago I had to put my cat down. Actually she was my mom's cat I inherited when my mom died. I'd known the cat for her entire life, and for half of mine.

[Assistant] I had to put my cat down a few years ago, she was old and in kidney failure.

[Assistant] I am so sorry to hear that. I'm sure she was very happy while she was alive with you guys.

[Assistant] She had a good life. She was actually my mom's cat, she came to live with me when my mom died.

[Assistant] You went through a lot of losses.


[System] embarrassed: I fell in the grocery store I felt my face turning red in front of all those people I was so ashamed.

[User] Someone buggy was in the way at Publix and I tripped and fell in the aisle.

[User] That sounds painful, I hope you were okay after your fall.

[User] I was ok just the look on m face let you know I was ashamed lol I turned red instantly.

[User] Yeah i bet that was really embarrassing, but I'm glad you're okay.


[System] hopeful: I applied for a job one time where I was one of 4 people being considered for it and had to wait a week to find out if I got it.

[Assistant] I applied for a job one time where I was one of 4 people being considered for it and had to wait a week to find out if I got it.

[User] Oh boy!  That's always a nail biter waiting to hear back and it seems like they love to take the full amount of time before they let you know. Did you get it?!!

[Assistant] I did get it! If I was a praying kind of guy I would have done so every day. I was o nervous.

[User] Amazing! Congratulation! Prayer is always a good thing to do! That is so incredible.  Are you enjoying the job?


[System] excited: I remember when I was younger waiting Christmas Day to unwrap presents.  There were a lot of things I wanted that year.

[Assistant] I remember being younger and waiting on Christmas Day to unwrap presents.  There were a lot of things I wanted that year.

[Assistant] I remember those times. Did you get what you wanted?

[Assistant] Well I was really looking forward to the Super Nintendo.  It had just come out that year and everyone my age wanted one.

[Assistant] The super nintendo is a classic. What is your favorite game?

[Assistant] Yea, they tried to trick me and wrap a box of clothes the same size to make me think I didn't get it.  My favorite game has to be Earthbound.


[System] ashamed: The other day I was riding my bike and totally wiped out when I was turning the corner. Admittedly, I had a couple beers before I decided to go for a ride. I felt like an absolute dork.

[Assistant] I fell off my bike the other day in front of a bunch of people. It was kind of humiliating.

[User] Oh no! I'm so sorry!  I would feel the same way but you just have to think...who cares what others think!  If they can't have compassion for an accident then something is wrong with them.  Did you get hurt?

[Assistant] You're right, the other people probably hardly noticed. And no, thankfully I was OK! Unless you count the bruise on my ego.

[User] I bet they didn't.  I like to look at experiences as part of our journey and teaches us to have compassion for others in similar situations.  So glad you're alright! Hope you own a helmet!

[Assistant] That's solid advice, thank you. And yes, I own a helmet, but admittedly don't wear it as often as I should. I will now!


[System] prepared: One year we had a scary hurricane warning, but thankfully with plenty of time to get ready for it. So I got batteries, beer, non-perishable foods. I was totally ready!

[Assistant] This one year right after I moved to the east coast we had this scary hurricane warning. I went ahead and stocked up on all the basics; batteries, canned goods, beer. I was set!

[Assistant] How'd the hurricane go?

[Assistant] Wouldn't you know it totally missed my city. I was a little let down to be honest, though glad we were safe.

[Assistant] Thank goodness. Hurricanes are no joke.


[System] apprehensive: I was going on a trip and couldn't take my dog so I had to board him and I was so worried about it.

[Assistant] I was going on a trip and couldn't take my dog so I had to board him and I was so worried about it.

[Assistant] Was he okay?

[Assistant] He was fine. I just didn't know how he was going to handle it, he is a very nervous dog.

[Assistant] Well maybe if you do it a little more then he will be fine with it. I would be afraid just because he is afraid.

[Assistant] That's true. He was a rescue and sometimes I wonder if he was treated in a bad way and thats why he is like that.

[Assistant] Maybe so. It's good he has a good home now.

[Assistant] I like to think he does. I just hope he is as happy as he makes me.

[Assistant] I bet he is. Don't worry


[System] prepared: I have to stay on a set schedule so I have always arrange lunch for the week every Sunday night for the week.

[User] I usually food prep for the week it is so much easier.

[User] That is a great idea

[User] Yes it works out great saves me money and keeps my scheduled arranged and on track.

[User] Saving money is important


[System] proud: My daughter graduated high school as a straight A student last year.

[Assistant] My daughter graduated high school as a straight A student last year

[Assistant] That's amazing! You must be so proud.

[Assistant] Oh I am. It's nice to know that I raised a child with a good head on her shoulders.

[Assistant] She's also a hard worker.

[Assistant] I like to think so, although it seemed to alwasy be easy for her.


[System] impressed: Yesterday I did my monthly pilgrimage to the grocery store. My Lyft driver helped unload my groceries (there were SO many!) and offered to help carry them upstairs to my apartment.

[Assistant] Yesterday my Lyft driver offered to carry my groceries up to my apartment. I thought that was super nice, there were A LOT of bags.

[User] That was very sweet they don't have to actually do that.

[Assistant] It was sweet. And I told him not to worry about it, I didn't want to hold him up.

[User] Good to know there is still kind people in the world.


[System] surprised: I received flowers at work just because I was so astonished when the deliver guy brought them to my desk.

[User] I got some pink roses at work last week I was so happy.

[Assistant] That's awesome! Who were they from?

[User] My husband but I didn't expect it I was so surprised they was a just because gift.

[Assistant] That was really sweet of him, maybe he just wanted you to know you're loved.


[System] prepared: I am going on a 17 hour road trip with my husband and 4 kids.

[Assistant] I am about to leave on a 17 hour car trip with my husband, our four kids, and 2 dogs. I think I have everything ready to go though

[Assistant] You can never be too prepared! I am sure you have got everything.

[Assistant] I hope so. I even portioned out each meal for our dogs in little plastic bags to make sure we have enough.

[Assistant] That was very smart thinking on your part. Have fun on your trip!


[System] anxious: I sent an email I shouldn't have sent, and for about a week I obsessed over it. Thankfully nothing came of it and all that worrying was for nothing.

[Assistant] I sent an email I shouldn't have sent. I'd been drinking and totally should have saved it rather than sending it when I did.

[User] We all do things we regret when drinking

[Assistant] True. The funny thing was I obsessed over it for days, worrying I made a mistake. And absolutely nothing happened! I worried for nothing.

[User] Thats usually how it goes


[System] apprehensive: I moved cross-country several years back. I was a bit scared to do it because I didn't know many people but I'm glad I took the risk.

[Assistant] A few years ago I decided to move cross-country. It was kind of terrifying taking a huge leap like that with no job and hardly knowing anyone here.

[Assistant] You definitely took a leap of faith there. How'd it go?

[Assistant] It definitely has had its ups and downs but overall I'm really glad I did it. I don't think I'll be doing it again any time soon that's for sure.

[Assistant] hahaha I definitely admire your courage to have done that.


[System] hopeful: I am going back to school this month and I always drop classes but I am positive to stay on track this time around to get my degree.

[User] I'm going back to school I am going to stick to my goal and don't stop until I get my degree.

[User] I wish you luck

[User] Thanks I am super excited I know I will have a great outcome I have goals to meet.

[User] I am sure you will meet them


[System] lonely: I didn't have anyone to spend my birthday with last year. I was bummed my boyfriend didn't want to hang out, it wasn't too fun.

[Assistant] I spent my birthday last year alone. I expected my boyfriend to make plans but nope.

[Assistant] That's disappointing. What happened? Did he just not do anything?

[Assistant] Yeah, he acted like it was just a normal day, it was so weird. Maybe I'm getting too old to make a big deal out of birthdays anyway.

[Assistant] I would have been disappointed, too.


[System] annoyed: I made plans to have a family cookout but it started storming I was so irritated.

[User] I get so annoyed when it rains I had plans for a family cookout but it started thundering and lightening such a bummer.

[User] Oh no that is a total bummer. It's especially common in the summer months.

[User] Yes it's the worse especially in Florida it's sunny one day and pouring down raining the next.

[User] Oh right, I spent some time in Florida when I was younger and I remember it being so unpredictable. Just gotta keep an umbrella all the time lol.


[System] impressed: my friend had a book published

[User] I went to a book release party yesterday.

[Assistant] Cool. Was it interesting?

[User] Yes. It was a good friend of mine. She got a novel published! She also has four small kids. I'm not sure how she does it all.

[Assistant] Good for her! Moms get a lot done lol


[System] sad: a good friend is moving away

[User] My best friend is moving across the country next week.

[Assistant] ARe you happy or sad?

[User] Sad. I will miss her terribly

[Assistant] I bet. I she moving school or a job?


[System] grateful: I received a award at work for over exceeding and helping others I was very appreciative for being recognized for y hard work.

[User] My job recognized me for my hard work I was thankful and surprised I just love my job.

[User] Oh cool that's great! What were you doing that they recognised?

[User] For over exceeding and helping all staff when in need, I am always just helpful but was happy to get noticed for my hard work.

[User] Awesome. What is your job?

[User] I work for the state we help clients with disabilities find employment it is case management work.


[System] excited: I randomly won a gift voucher for completing a survey

[User] I got a random email this morning with a $120 gift voucher

[User] Wow was it a scam or was it legit?

[User] I was really sure it was a scam but it turned out it was a prize for a survey I had submitted a few weeks ago!

[User] That is so good congratulations you are lucky what are you going to use it for?

[User] Thanks! No idea actually, it's for a department store here in Australia so will have to look around


[System] embarrassed: falling up the stairs

[User] There was an "incident" at the gym today.

[User] Oh no, what happened?

[User] I finished a fabulous workout, then promptly fell UP the stairs on my way to the locker room. In front of everyone. I was mortified.

[User] Oh no! But that happens (it has happened to me several times). At least you had the great workout!


[System] joyful: getting a new job after being unemployed for a long while

[User] After four long, broke months of looking, I finally got offered a job today!

[Assistant] That's great. Are you excited?

[User] Yes, and incredibly happy. I was getting really worried about the bills.

[Assistant] Is it your dream job? Then you should really be happy.


[System] surprised: Won a gift voucher from a survey I completed online

[User] I had an email telling me I had a $120 gift voucher this morning

[Assistant] Was it real?

[User] Haha that was my first thought too. It actually was!

[Assistant] That's awesome. What are you going to buy?

[User] Thanks! No idea actually, it's for a department store here in Australia

[Assistant] Australia. I hope to go there some day

[User] You definitely should! It's a really cool place, but so hard to see everything because it's so big

[Assistant] I bet, I will get there one day


[System] guilty: The other day I was riding my bike on the sidewalk and accidentally knocked over a clothes display outside of a store. I didn't go back to pick it up and felt bad all day.

[Assistant] I knocked over a clothing display on the sidewalk outside of a boutique the other day when I was riding my bike. I should have gone back to pick it up but kept going.

[User] I've done the same thing before. I'm sure you weren't a bother

[Assistant] I hope not. Now that you mention it I'm sure it happens all the time.

[User] Yeah and they really should be better about how they place their racks


[System] disappointed:  I remember I was waiting for a video game to come out. When it finally did and I got it, it wasn't as good as I thought it would be.

[Assistant] I was waiting for a while for a video game to come out.  When it finally did it wasn't as great as I thought it was going to be.

[Assistant] That has happend to me too.

[Assistant] I got my hopes up too much. I should wait for reviews to come out before I rush out and buy next time.

[Assistant] You can always sell them if you buy discs. Cant do anything with a download though

[Assistant] That's very true.  Which is why I prefer physical discs most of the time.

[Assistant] We live and we learn lol

[Assistant] Exactly.  Next time I'm waiting for prices to drop, months after launch.


[System] nostalgic: The other day I put U2's Achtung Baby on Spotify. That album reminds me of being young.

[Assistant] The other day I was listening to Spotify and put U2's Achtung Baby on. It reminds me of pre middle school days.

[User] I used to love that band

[Assistant] Yeah they were great back in the day. I can't comment on their new stuff, I haven't listened to any of it in years.

[User] I have not either


[System] annoyed: waiting for cable repairman who is late

[User] So the cable repair guy was supposed to show up between 8:30 and 12:30 on Friday. Guess when he showed up....

[User] Probably at 4 or 5! lol

[User] You got it. 5:00. WHY does this still happen? I wasted the whole day waiting.

[User] No idea! I haven't had cable in so long! I would HATE that and they always over charge! Don't they have a rule that theres no service fee if they are late?


[System] excited: Won a $120 gift certificate

[User] I got a random email telling me I had won a gift card

[Assistant] Was it real because I get those every day lol

[User] Haha yeah it actually turned out to be real! It was for $120

[Assistant] I could do so much with $120. Im jealous lol


[System] prepared: having enough toilet paper in the house

[User] We had a near-disaster at our house today.

[User] oh no! what happened?

[User] My older son called from the bathroom that we were out of toilet paper. It seemed...um...urgent....Fortunately, we had an emergency stash in the laundry room.

[User] ah, crisis averted! that could have been a lot worse


[System] content: having a nice meal

[User] We went to our favorite Italian restaurant for dinner tonight.

[Assistant] Was it good? I hate when your favorite place disappoints.

[User] It was good! It always is. I had my "usual" pasta and just enough wine to feel relaxed, but not loopy. It was a good way to end a Sunday.

[Assistant] That's great. Sundays are supposed to be breezy


[System] grateful: I needed a pen and a stranger gave me a nice silver one

[User] I didn't have a pen while returning a rental car to an unattended location

[Assistant] Hm, that sounds interesting. I'm not really familiar with this kind of situation, since I've never had to rent a car. What exactly happened, or what did that mean?

[User] Yeah I was travelling in the US and they just had a drop box where you put the keys and a form in. Luckily I asked a stranger who was passing by and they gave me a really nice pen to keep

[Assistant] Oh, so it was no big deal? At least you cared enough to stop someone and ask them about it. No harm, no foul.


[System] hopeful: Recently I was in talks with my former company about coming back to work for them. The money and hours would be great, so I anticipated it would work out.

[Assistant] I recently got an email from my old company hinting that they wanted me back. It was kind of exciting, I really wanted it to work out.

[User] I bet that was a nice feeling

[Assistant] It definitely was. The money is great and I get to set my own hours!

[User] That sounds perfect


[System] anxious: going to the dentist

[User] I have a dentist appointment first thing tomorrow morning.

[Assistant] The dentist makes me a bit nervous

[User] It makes me VERY nervous. I hate it. I'll probably barely sleep tonight because of it.

[Assistant] Well at least think about the fact that it's a good thing to go to the dentist!


[System] furious: someone his my car in a parking lot

[User] I got back from vacation last week and found a huge dent in my car.

[User] That is awful, did the person who hit it leave a note or a call back number?

[User] No. They just hit it and left the airport parking lot. I'm pretty incensed.

[User] You should ask the airport people if they have any security footage of the parking lot, maybe they can track down the car.


[System] impressed: Someone cooks a fancy meal

[User] I went to the fanciest dinner party the other night. It was  eight amazing courses of food!

[Assistant] What kind of food was there?

[User] Really intricate things - souffles and such. I was very impressed.

[Assistant] It is nice that you enjoyed it.


[System] terrified: seeing a mouse

[User] I saw a mouse run across my kitchen last night. I woke everyone up with my screaming.

[User] Oh man.  That would of startled me too.  What did you do after?

[User] Stood on the couch and screamed some more! I do not do rodents. I'm having my son handle it. I think he's putting out traps tonight.

[User] Well I can understand your nervousness.  I probably would be on guard as well


[System] devastated: My cat that I had since she was a kitten passed away. She was only four years old. I was completely crushed.

[User] My kitty that I had since she was a kitten passed away. She was only four years old.

[User] Oh that is tough.  It is hard when our pets pass away.

[User] It really is. She was the first pet that was really "mine". She brought a lot of happiness to my life!

[User] It is like losing a family member isn't it.  Well, just think of all the good times and be thankful.


[System] confident: I had a test today and I'm pretty sure I aced it. I studied all night for it!

[User] I had a test the other day and I'm pretty sure I aced it. I studied for like a week!

[User] That's great! I never really studied much so I could have done better on my tests

[User] Same here. I never had to study for high school but when I hit college, it was a wakeup call.

[User] Oh yes. But, I found that getting involved in clubs along with a major I liked actually allowed me to spend less time studying and more time learning for fun. It's a subtle, but important diffeence


[System] jealous: All of my friends went on vacation last week and I couldn't go because of work. I was green with envy when I saw all the pictures.

[User] So all my friends went on vacation last week :(

[Assistant] Judging by the :(, I'm assuming you didn't get to join them?

[User] Yeah, we were supposed to go but I couldn't get off work. I got to see all the pictures on Facebook though, ha! So envious.

[Assistant] I would be envious too.  Perhaps next time you can go somewhere and return the feeling :D

[User] Sounds like a plan :)

[Assistant] I hope where ever you go, you visit someplace amazing!


[System] content: I found a pizza joint in town that does a buffet.  Needless to say I left satisfied.

[User] Man I am stuffed.  I found a new pizza joint in town.

[Assistant] That is nice. Do you like a lot pizza?

[User] Yeah I definitely like a lot of pizza.  This place had a all you can eat buffet.  I ate my fill of pizza!

[Assistant] You are lucky.

[User] I made sure it was the only thing I ate all day.  I was pretty content.


[System] anxious: I couldn't get any sleep last night.  Something was scratching on my window.

[User] Man I couldn't get any sleep last night.

[User] Were you worried about something? What was keeping you up?

[User] There was something scratching on my window.  I was pretty nervous.

[User] Hopefully you had a lock on them, you can never be too safe.

[User] Well that's the thing.  when I looked out in the morning I didn't see anything.


[System] surprised: My boyfriend gifted me an iPad one year for our anniversary. I did not expect something so lavish at all.

[Assistant] One year for our anniversary, an iPad showed up at my office. My boyfriend had ordered it and timed it so arrived on our exact anniversary. I didn't expect it at all!

[User] Dang really! Sounds like you have a boyfriend that likes to shower you with presents.

[Assistant] He's generous yeah but I wouldn't call it "showering." He's just good about knowing what I need!

[User] That means that he is always listening and paying attention to you!


[System] joyful: I used to take cold showers in the morning it made me feel good.

[User] I used to enjoy cold showers in the morining.

[User] I have never tried a cold shower? What is it like?

[User] It's very cold and refreshing, wakes you up instantly.

[User] I bet it does wake you up right away. I guess I should try that sometime if I oversleep. lol !


[System] angry: My neighbor keeps letting her dog poo and pee all over our parking lot and I'm not sure how to get her to stop. It's really irritating.

[Assistant] My neighbor refuses to clean up after her dog and it's infuriating.

[Assistant] wow that is very rude of her

[Assistant] It really is. I'm not sure what to do though besides reporting her to the HOA. Any suggestion?

[Assistant] No I have never dealt with a rude person like that that lives near me

[Assistant] Lucky you! For some reason I seem to be attracted to apartments filled with rude people.


[System] content: Sitting on a bench in a park used to be enough for me.

[User] What else do we need, just a sunny bench and some chips.

[Assistant] I totally agree. That actually sounds really good rihgt now.

[User] So lets go, I'll meet you outside in an hour.

[Assistant] Sounds fun. Ill be ready. Hope were going to the beach thats closest to us!


[System] excited: I really can't wait for tomorrow.

[User] I am looking forward for tomorrow.

[Assistant] I will be expecting to see you there.

[User] Yes, tomorrow as well as today are such a nice places.

[Assistant] Having positive attitude always succeed. Keep it up.


[System] impressed: I saw a girl with a craziest hair style yesterday

[User] I was walking around town yesterday and saw a girl with crazy hairstyle.

[User] Interesting.  What was the first thought that popped into your head when you witnessed this?

[User] It was...Dandelion.

[User] Is that a reference to the color of the hair, the shape or something else?


[System] confident: I remember applying for my job in the government.  I felt pretty good about it!

[User] Man I felt good when I applied for my job!

[User] How did it go? That's an anxiety-inducing but hopeful situation!

[User] No I was very assured in my interview.  I got the job, probably because of my attitude.

[User] Congratulations! Enjoy the new gig! Good things happen to good people.

[User] I could definitely feel it going to other way if I was defeatist in my interview.

[User] Being defeatist is never a good move. Honestly, once you've got your foot in the door I think it's all about personality.

[User] It can be, but personality can't make up for incomptence either.

[User] I would argue most good employers can diagnose incompetence from the first or second conversation. If they can't, maybe they aren't good employers.


[System] nostalgic: I pulled out my high school yearbooks the other day, it really doesn't feel like 20 years have passed. It made me kind of miss those days, although I'm glad I'm not a teenager any more!

[Assistant] I flipped through my high school yearbooks the other day for the first time in a long time. I can't believe how much time has passed.

[User] Time does fly really fast. I just turned 30 and it feels like I was just a teenager yesterday!

[Assistant] Enjoy it, your 30s go by really fast. I'm clinging desperately to the last few years of mine myself.

[User] I'm sure it will. At least it gets us to enjoy life more and focus on the moment.


[System] surprised: I've met a girl whom I haven't seen for ages in a big town once, by a complete accident.

[User] It's very strange when you meet somebody you know, in the middle of a megalopolis.

[User] Yeah, it's like a small world.

[User] Exactly, how does it even work?

[User] I think it is merely a coincidence.


[System] sentimental: In the past the smallest things would make shed tears.

[User] Small thing in life used to make me shed tears.

[Assistant] Indeed they can. Is there any specific moment that you would like to talk about?

[User] Yes, things like great classical music for example.

[Assistant] Oh, I see. I thought that some other bad things happening in your personal life are making you cry


[System] faithful: Watching all the stuff that's going on in the world, I still believe in a bright future.

[User] We have to stay positive through all the things that happen in the world.

[User] I completely agree. We must have positive thoughts at all times.

[User] Yes, that's a good start.

[User] Our thoughts are were everything starts. Mindset is so important.


[System] jealous: someone my husband used to work with got a promotion and a big raise.

[Assistant] Someone my husband used to work with got a promotion and a really big raise.

[User] That's awesome!  What do they do?

[Assistant] They work in the oil field. My husband left the company they both worked for and I can't help but think if he still worked their he would have gotten a raise too.

[User] That would be nice, but it's never good to dwell on things like that instead of looking toward the future.


[System] afraid: Last week, I got pulled over for speeding. I was in a hurry to get to work.

[User] Last week driving to work, I got pulled over for speeding.

[User] That sucks. How fast were you driving?

[User] Only a couple miles over. It's always a terrible thing to see those lights in your mirror.

[User] I hate getting pulled over too. Especailly for something silly like being a couple of miles an hour over the speed limit


[System] ashamed: I haven't drank beer in almost a year.

[User] I haven't drank beer in almost a year, but yesterday I relapsed. I feel like such a loser.

[User] Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear that. You're not a loser though! Just take one day at a time. If you relapsed yesterday just move on and do your best not to drink today and tomorrow

[User] I just can't believe I gave in to the pressure. Oh well, yeah your right. I'll start by taking baby steps.

[User] Don't be so hard on yourself. We are all humans, we make mistakes.


[System] annoyed: My neighbor next door is remodeling his house. I wouldn't mind but he starts at 5:30 in the morning.

[User] My neighbor is remodeling his house, which I hate, because they start at 5:30 in the morning.

[Assistant] That is probably so annoying

[User] I have a 3 year old, so he wakes up at 5:30 because of all the hammering going on.

[Assistant] That really sucks. How long will it be going on?


[System] surprised: My wife told me she's pregnant.

[User] My wife told me she's pregnant the other day. I was baffled by the news because the doctor told us she only had a ten percent chance of having a baby.

[User] Wow.  That's either really lucky or unlucky, depending on what you want.  Are you wanting kids?

[User] Yeah, it just came at an unexpected time. I really want a little boy.

[User] Well, then congratulations!  I wish you the best of luck, and enjoy this time! :)


[System] annoyed: I went to see a movie last night. A couple two rows in front of me would not stop talking. It was incredibly annoying.

[Assistant] I went to see a movie last night. I wasn't really able to enjoy it though.

[User] Why not?

[Assistant] There was this couple sitting two rows in front of me.... they just wouldn't shut up.

[User] Oh man! That is why I watch movies at home. It's just more comfortable.


[System] apprehensive: I saw a psychiatrist.

[User] I saw a psychiatrist for the first time yesterday. It was alright, but I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first.

[Assistant] I have considered it myself but feel the same as you. Will you go back again?

[User] I might. It just makes me a little uneasy having to share personal information with a total stranger.

[Assistant] right, i feel you but maybe it will be good to get it all out!!


[System] devastated: My mom called about a year ago to let me know she had cancer

[Assistant] My mom called me about a year ago and told me she had cancer.

[User] Is she doing okay now?

[Assistant] Yes, she had a really difficult 6 months and then things started improving.

[User] great, I am very glad to hear she is getting better!


[System] prepared: I was well prepared for my interview

[User] I was very pleased to get this job

[User] What is the job?

[User] I got the job has an software Analysis and that was aim

[User] Well congrats then, I am sure that is not easy

[User] A little bit. But when we doing it in a rightway from our heart really it will be easy


[System] annoyed: I was trying to finish a work project but the server went down!

[Assistant] I was so angry, I threw a bottle of water!

[User] What caused that to happen?

[Assistant] A server went down and I didn't get paid for my work :(

[User] Oh gosh, hopefully it doesnt happen next time

[Assistant] Yeah I hope not, I can't afford work stoppages!


[System] sentimental: i felt nostalgic looking through old photos today

[User] i felt nostalgic looking through old photos today

[User] What were the photos of?

[User] just old family photos

[User] It is good to have those and look at once in awhile


[System] lonely: My wife and I recently got divorced. It is strange her and the kids not being around the house.

[User] A couple months ago, my wife and I got divorced.

[User] I am sorry to hear that, what happened?

[User] We just grew apart I guess. House seems so empty with her and the kids gone.

[User] Did you try therapy at all or counseling?


[System] devastated: I'm losing my home

[Assistant] We can't afford to live in our home anymore

[User] Why is that?

[Assistant] We're poor, and bills are adding up

[User] I am sorry to hear that, I hope things improve for you a ton!

[Assistant] Thank you! I do as well


[System] prepared: I'm moving, but I've done all my research!

[Assistant] Boy, it's been a lot of owrk

[User] Sometimes we believe is the things that happen to us ... they are many

[Assistant] What sort of things?

[User] I interpret the difficulties

[Assistant] What sort of difficulties/

[User] the lack of humor

[Assistant] Ah, it's no joke is it

[User] Ok


[System] lonely: Last year, my father passed away. He was my best friend.

[User] Last year, my father passed away.

[User] Oh goodness, I am so sorry to hear that. Was it sudden?

[User] Yeah, he developed a stage 4 glioma in his brain that could not be removed.

[User] That is awful and very sorry you had to go through that. I work at a cancer hospital so I can't imagine going through that with a loved one.


[System] sentimental: i feel nostalgic going through old boxes in my basement

[User] i feel nostalgic going through old boxes in my basement

[User] What kind of stuff is in there?

[User] just old sports uniforms and toys and stuff like that

[User] Oh okay, I love going through my old stuff too, it is really fun


[System] excited: I have plans so go to the beach with my wife for a week next month.

[Assistant] I have plans so go to the beach with my wife for a week next month

[Assistant] That sounds so fun!

[Assistant] I cant wait! we have been looking forward to going back since our honeymoon.

[Assistant] I hope you both have tons of fun!

[Assistant] Thank you. We plan on it!


[System] joyful: I'm happy to be alive!

[Assistant] I'm so glad my health is good

[User] that's great! I'm glad to hear that. we often take our health for granted.

[Assistant] We do, and don't do enough to take care of it

[User] i'm one of those people. Eat junk food even though i know it's not good for me

[Assistant] Ah, it'll catch up to you :(


[System] embarrassed: I made a mistake at work. It was something simple that I overlooked, and it embarrassed me in front of my coworkers.

[Assistant] Oh man. I can't believe I made that mistake at work today.

[Assistant] Uh OH what happened

[Assistant] I was giving a presentation on the project that I'm working on, and I overlooked something simple.... one of my coworkers called me out on it. How embarrassing.

[Assistant] Oh no, well mistakes do happen, it will be behind you in a few days

[Assistant] I certainly hope so. The sooner everyone forgets about this, the better.

[Assistant] Exactly good luck

[Assistant] Thank you, I'm just glad it was at the end of the presentation so I was able to get out of there shortly after.


[System] nostalgic: I feel a sense of the "Good Ole Days" when I see something old

[Assistant] I love to see old stuff from when I was a kid

[Assistant] Oh yeah? What kind of old stuff?

[Assistant] Old metal lunch boxes like Charlies Angels speed buggy ect

[Assistant] I always liked those old lunch boxes myself. Do you have a favorite?

[Assistant] Hong Kong Phooey lol

[Assistant] Nice! I loved that show when I was a kid. I never had the lunch box though.


[System] excited: I'm super excited to move

[Assistant] It's time to move!

[Assistant] Oh, OK!  WHere are you moving to?

[Assistant] Another house, it's closer to school

[Assistant] That's good!  That will make your life much easier!  Congratulations!


[System] confident: I'm about to ask someone that I like out on a date. I'm pretty confident that she will say yes.

[Assistant] So there's a girl that I've been talking to lately... I'm thinking about asking her out.

[Assistant] That's exciting. Do you have a plan for a date for when she says yes?

[Assistant] Yeah, I already have it all planned out. We get along really well, so I'm sure she's going to say yes.

[Assistant] What all is on the agenda for the date?

[Assistant] I'm going to take her to this restaurant she really likes, then go to a movie. I'm gonna show her a great time.


[System] proud: I finally finished writing the book that I've been working on. I'm proud of my work and can't wait to get it published.

[Assistant] I've finally finished writing the book that I've been working on for the last few months.

[User] Great. Are you going to get it published?

[Assistant] Definitely! I'm pretty happy with this one, can't wait to get it published.

[User] What is the book about?

[Assistant] To say anything about it at all would be giving too much away!

[User] Boo. What genre?


[System] disgusted: I just pulled a container out of the fridge that has been in there for months. When I opened it, I was disgusted at what I found.

[Assistant] Oh man. I was cleaning out my fridge, and found something unpleasant.

[Assistant] OH NO that is the worst! Did you clean it up?

[Assistant] Well I threw it out. It was some unidentifiable stuff in a plastic container. It had been in there for months, I think.

[Assistant] You shoudl write the date on stuff to prevent that from happening again

[Assistant] You know, that's not a bad idea. Ugh, it was so disgusting.


[System] caring: My daughter fell and hurt herself

[Assistant] My little one got injured

[Assistant] Oh no! What happened?

[Assistant] She fell off a kitchen stool

[Assistant] Ouch. I hope she's okay.


[System] content: I finally have all of my housework done for the day. Now I can just sit back and relax.

[Assistant] Whew. I had a lot of housework to get done, but it's finally finished.

[User] thats good, its always a good feeling after

[Assistant] Yeah, I'm pretty happy. Now I can just sit back and relax.

[User] thats the way to do it

[Assistant] I agree. Now I don't have anything to worry about for the rest of the day.


[System] proud: i was delighted with how well my nephew did at his little league game

[User] i was delighted with how well my nephew did at his little league game

[Assistant] Did his team win?

[User] yes

[Assistant] That's great news! I bet you're so proud.


[System] annoyed: My bra is driving me nuts

[Assistant] My clothing is making me crazy

[Assistant] Oh no!  Why are they driving you crazy?

[Assistant] They're totally itchy

[Assistant] That is no good!  I guess it is time for you to go shopping!


[System] impressed: i admired the way my nieghbors helped each other out after a storm

[User] i admired the way my nieghbors helped each other out after a storm

[Assistant] Storms are the worst and destroy so much.

[User] they are horrible, luckily this one wasnt deadly or too destructive

[Assistant] My family went through a big storm a few years ago.


[System] devastated: I have received news that my brother has died. I am beyond devastated.

[Assistant] I got a terrible phone call yesterday...

[Assistant] what happened on the phone call?

[Assistant] I found out that my brother died.

[Assistant] I am so sorry about that.

[Assistant] Thank you, I'm pretty devastated to be honest.


[System] annoyed: My cat keeps attacking my foot. It was funny at first, now it's just annoying.

[Assistant] Ugh, my cat keeps attacking my foot.

[Assistant] Has it made any scratch marks?

[Assistant] Nah, he just keeps running up, grabbing and biting, then running away. It was cute and funny at first, now it's just irritating.

[Assistant] Have you tried disciplining him in anyway

[Assistant] Yeah, I've sprayed him with a water bottle a few times, it doesn't seem to work very well.

[Assistant] Sounds like it's time for a crate.


[System] annoyed: it is frustrating waiting on hold to speak to a human

[User] it is frustrating waiting on hold to speak to a human

[Assistant] Yea, I hate calling ATT or Verizon they take forever to get on the phone.

[User] it is so annoying!

[Assistant] I think as we get smarter, it will get better.


[System] surprised: Recently on my birthday, I didn't expect to receive any gifts from my fiance since he's been pretty broke. He ended up getting me a bouquet of flowers and taking me out to dinner, which I wasn't expecting at all.

[User] I didn't expect to get anything for my birthday from my fiance since he's been broke, but he gave me a bouquet of flowers and took me out to eat still!

[Assistant] Wow!  Sounds like a keeper right there!  That must have been a nice surprise for you!

[User] It really was! He had to scrimp and save, but it was worth it for both of us in the end :)

[Assistant] It is always nice when someone gets their priorities right!


[System] sad: My dog got hit by a car. Unfortunately he did not make it.

[Assistant] So.... my dog got hit by a car last night.

[Assistant] Oh no!  That is horrible!  Is he OK?

[Assistant] No, unfortunately he didn't make it.

[Assistant] That is really sad!  I hope it was quick and painless.  I hate seeing anything suffer!

[Assistant] Yeah, I think it was, but... I'm pretty upset about it.


[System] trusting: I let my son borrow the keys to my car. Most people would be worried, but I trust him.

[Assistant] My son asked to borrow the keys to my car this morning.

[User] Did you let him borrow it?

[Assistant] Yeah. I know most people would be worried about doing something like that, but... I trust him not to do anything stupid.

[User] That's good to hear. I assume everything went ok?

[Assistant] Yeah, he brought it back in one piece. Which I'm obviously happy about.

[User] Awesome. Alls well that ends well.


[System] apprehensive: My daughter asked to borrow my car. I'm not sure it's a good idea.

[Assistant] My daughter asked to borrow my car to go out tonight...

[Assistant] Did you say yes?

[Assistant] I haven't given an answer yet. I'm just not sure if it's a wise idea or not.

[Assistant] Where does she plan to go?

[Assistant] She says she's just going to meet some friends at the movies, but you know how teenagers are.


[System] sentimental: I miss the days when I didn't have financial worries

[Assistant] Boy, it was nice when I wasn't so poor

[Assistant] Money problems are never fun. Trust me, I know.

[Assistant] I'm sorry to hear that :( It'd be nice if work paid better

[Assistant] Yeah, definitely. Have you tried asking for a raise?


[System] sad: I was sad when I had to put my dog down last month.

[Assistant] I was sad when I had to put my dog down last month

[User] Oh no, I'm so so sorry. I've always had at least one pet throughout my life, and they're truly part of the family.

[Assistant] They are very much family. I cannot believe we get so attached.

[User] Yes, they're honestly more dear to me than my friends. I hope you're doing okay - I'm sure your dog was very loved and had a wonderful life, so try to take comfort in that.


[System] proud: I was promoted to district manager at my work, due to work ethic and increasing sales.

[User] I was recently promoted at my job. I didn't expect it to happen, but I got it through hard work so I'm pretty excited about it!

[Assistant] That is great! Doing what?

[User] Thank you! I'm now a district manager for a local chain of businesses. It's not my favorite thing to do, but the raise is great!

[Assistant] I bet that is nice and probably has good benefits!


[System] prepared: I packed for a long road trip, and had everything I would need to hopefully avoid excessive stops.

[Assistant] I recently went on a long road trip. I wasn't too worried, though, because I packed everything I needed to make it as stress-free as possible. '

[Assistant] I can never go on long trips.

[Assistant] Why not? They used to bother me, but I'm finding that as I get older, they're not so bad.

[Assistant] I can no longer afford them, long trips cost the most.

[Assistant] That's unfortunate. I've come to enjoy taking a train as a frugal alternative to flying or driving. No wear and tear on your car, and you don't have to drive.


[System] embarrassed: I kept laughing at myself for falling down

[Assistant] I kept laughing at myself for falling down

[Assistant] Oh no!. Are you ok? Must not have been a bad one if you were laughing?

[Assistant] Not bad but it was funny because I slipped on a banana peel!

[Assistant] How ironic. I kind of wish I were there to see it.


[System] confident: Got a new kilt and I look amazing in it.

[User] I compete in the Highland games around the country. I just got a new kilt and I look amazing.

[Assistant] I am bad at every game.

[User] It's a little different. It's based in picking up and throwing objects like logs, hammers that weight 70 pounds and stones that weight 70 pounds. Being Scottish it keeps me feeling at home.

[Assistant] I still could not do that, I am very weak human person.

[User] You can do anything you set your mind to.


[System] trusting: I just hired a new office manager to take some stress off of me. I'm worried but I want to trust her.

[User] I've been very stressed out at work. I had it in my budget so I hired a new office manager. I'm having issues trusting her.

[Assistant] Do what i did, quit the job and live at home with mom.

[User] I wish. My mom kicked me out at 14 and I've only seen her a handful of times since over the last 20 years.

[Assistant] I still thing living with a relative is the cheapest way to go.

[User] I actually really want to buy a van and live in it but my wife said no.


[System] sad: I still have another 75k on my student loans to go before I can afford grad school.

[User] I just pulled up my student loan bill. I've been out of school 10 years and still owe 75k.

[User] That's awful! Luckily I paid all mine off, but I know many people still struggle with it

[User] It started off at 150k so I've paid a lot but it's still crazy. Make me think I would have been better off to just go work construction or something instead of college.

[User] Yea...the education costs are atrocious and, honestly, not even worth it on my opinion. It's just the piece of paper. The material you learn from them can be learned online for free or nearly so

[User] I agree. I feel like I've learned just as much or more from MOCC's since then.


[System] furious: My boss kept giving me more work to do without increasing my pay. He told me he couldn't afford to, when I knew for a fact he could.

[User] My boss is piling on the work but keeping my pay the same. He claims he can't afford to pay me more, but I know that's not true.

[User] Typical of most companies.  Ask employees to do more and pay less.

[User] Yep, it's so frustrating. I'm ready to shake up the system but I feel limited in what I can do, besides quit.

[User] What kind of job do you have?


[System] embarrassed: My pants fell down in public

[Assistant] I'm so shocked, my pants fell down in public

[User] I'm sorry, did anyone see?

[Assistant] I'm hoping not, but it's possible

[User] I hope you would wear a belt next time.

[Assistant] LOL Yes, I learned my lesson


[System] jealous: I have a friend that travels full time to write blogs for the company she works for.

[User] My best friend has the best job ever. She is paid to travel the world full time and write Blogs on different locations.

[User] That sounds like a blast.  Compared to my job LOL.

[User] Yes, I know. Ever day I drive an hour to the same place that is slowly killing me inside and she is jetting off to explore.

[User] I'm sorry.  I like my job but its certainly not like hers!


[System] disappointed: Just did my budget. It's going to be a rough two weeks. Maybe I'll loose some weight.

[User] Just finished my budget for the week. Woowa, I'm in trouble it's going to be a rice and beans week.

[User] LOL.  Be careful.. thats a ton of carbs.

[User] It's better then the alternative. One good meal then water and ketchup soup the rest of the week.

[User] eww LOL

[User] Yea, Rice and beans is so much better then that.


[System] grateful: For my birthday, my family and fiance went out of their way to make sure I got everything I wanted and had a great day. I'm very thankful for them.

[User] I just had my birthday, and my family and fiance did everything they could to make it special. I don't have much, but I'm thankful to have them at least.

[User] Happy Birthday!

[User] Thank you! I hope your birthday, whenever it is, is awesome as well!

[User] What all did they do for you?

[User] Got a big bouquet of flowers, they took me out to eat (lunch and dinner), and we went to the drive-in to top it off :)


[System] proud: I was proud when my dog learned to sit.

[Assistant] I was proud when my dog learned to sit.

[Assistant] How long did it take for you to teach you dog that?

[Assistant] A few days. He was so happy!

[Assistant] I thought I would take longer, like months!


[System] disappointed: This week my work offered to let me work an extra day. I thought great overtime. Nope they plan to send me home every other day to even it out.

[User] This week my work offered to let me work an extra day. I thought great overtime. Nope they plan to send me home every other day to even it out

[User] Oh no. Maybe you can get some things done around the house.

[User] Yea like working on my resume and netflix.

[User] Lol, That sounds like a plan. Working two jobs is hard.


[System] content: I'm pleased with my dinner

[Assistant] I'm so happy I ate good food

[User] Yummy... what did you eat?  I am hungry.

[Assistant] I had chicken, asparagus, and a portobello mushroom

[User] That sounds so good.  Like I love that stuff.


[System] grateful: I'm grateful that my family is healthy

[Assistant] I"m so happy that no one in my family is sick

[User] I am glad no one in your family is sick.

[Assistant] Thank you! I hope no one in yours is either

[User] Thank goodness my family is healthy too.


[System] disappointed: I went for a job interview. I got the job offer but they offered me less money then I all ready make.

[User] went for a job interview. I got the job offer but they offered me less money then I all ready make for more work.

[User] But do they give raises more frequently and do they have better benefits. It may be worth it still,

[User] Not for the first few years. The title would be a move up in status but the pay is about a 20% downgrade. I can't take that loss.

[User] Benefits are worth a lot more than you think sometimes


[System] anticipating: I cannot wait to go to dinner tomorrow

[Assistant] I'm so excited to go out to dinner tomorrow!

[Assistant] is there a special reason?

[Assistant] No, we just won't be home so we have to eat out

[Assistant] going anywhere good?

[Assistant] Pickle Barrel

[Assistant] that sounds fun


[System] content: I'm been loosing weight January. I'm down 50 pounds. I have 10 more to go but I'm happy.

[User] I'm been loosing weight January. I'm down 50 pounds. I have 10 more to go but I'm happy.

[User] That is great. How have you done it?

[User] I've always walked a lot at work. I average 10 miles a day so kept doing that but I cut out all processed food and drinks.

[User] That is a lot of walking. I can hardly walk 1 mile.

[User] I average about 95,000 steps a week.


[System] lonely: My wife went on a trip for a week to see her family but I had to work so I had to stay home alone.

[Assistant] My wife went on a trip for a week to see her family but I had to work so I had to stay home alone.

[Assistant] I have never been on a trip before.

[Assistant] I wish I could have went on this one but I couldn't. It ended up bein a long week by myself.

[Assistant] I have long weeks every single day.


[System] hopeful: I've applied for several new jobs, and I'm hoping at least one of them ends up working out for me.

[User] My current job isn't working out, so I've applied to several others.

[Assistant] I would just quit and live off the government.

[User] Haha, I would if I could! Sounds a like much more laidback way to live.

[Assistant] Everyone can! Just gotta try.


[System] caring: I found a new stray dog eating out the dumpster last Thursday. Today I officially adopted her.

[User] I found a new stray dog eating out the dumpster last Thursday. Today I officially adopted her.

[User] how sweet and thoughtful of you

[User] I already love her. This is the second stray I've found eating out the same dumpster. They are now sisters.

[User] You seem to be a very compassionate person, very kindhearted.


[System] afraid: About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer.

[Assistant] About 6 years ago I was diagnosed with cancer.

[Assistant] Ohh, I so sorry.

[Assistant] Thank you, it was a very scary situation to be in.

[Assistant] Hope you are doing better. I'll pray for you.

[Assistant] I'm doing good now after the chemo and radiation. It is in total remission now.

[Assistant] Good for you! stay healthy


[System] guilty: I should be eating healthier and working out, but instead I've been doing the opposite.

[User] I've been trying to eat healthier and work out more, but so far I've only been somewhat successful.

[Assistant] Forget that! Eat pizza and enjoy life.

[User] Oh I definitely do both of those things as much as I can. Pizza = perfection

[Assistant] I agree, I eat what I want when I want all the time.

[User] If I had the metabolism to do that, I'd definitely be following your example.


[System] afraid: I'm scared to move

[Assistant] I'm so scared to move to a new home

[Assistant] You have to have fun!

[Assistant] How can I do that?

[Assistant] Get drunk and go out!


[System] annoyed: Just got home from the grocery store. Forgot my wallet at home. Got to check out and had to apologize to the cashier and leave with out anything.

[User] Just got home from the grocery store. Forgot my wallet at home. Got to check out and had to apologize to the cashier and leave with out anything.

[Assistant] I never go to the store anymore, I wish i did.

[User] Why not? Dollar store has something for everyone.

[Assistant] Not for me, i shop online mostly these days.

[User] You ship food to your house?


[System] apprehensive: A few months ago I started a new job, and I was extremely nervous about it.

[User] I'm about to start a new job, and I'm really nervous about it.

[Assistant] Just go for it! Never look back!

[User] Okay, I'll take your advice! Wish me luck!

[Assistant] Best of luck my friend, you can do anything.


[System] disgusted: I get so mad when I watch shows about animal shelters and see how many people abuse animals.

[Assistant] I get so mad when I watch shows about animal shelters and see how many people abuse animals.

[Assistant] I own an animal shelter here in my home town.

[Assistant] It must be so hard to deal with emotionally at times. Just watching a show makes me want to lash out.

[Assistant] I try to pass that onto my top doctors to take care of the dogs.


[System] impressed: My daughter aced the GRE

[Assistant] My daughter killed the GRE!

[User] That's great! I hope she goes to a good graduate school.

[Assistant] Thank you! Me too :)

[User] I am very happy for you!