[System] faithful: I promised to visit a friend in prison every week. I enjoyed each time.

[Assistant]
I promised to visit a friend in prison every week. I enjoyed each time,4|4|4_5|5|5,
hit:10475_conv:20951,2,faithful,I promised to visit a friend in prison every week. I enjoyed each time.,640,That's really interesting. What were they in prison for?,4|4|4_5|5|5,
hit:10475_conv:20951,3,faithful,I promised to visit a friend in prison every week. I enjoyed each time.,159,They were at the wrong place at the wrong time unfortunately. ,4|4|4_5|5|5,
hit:10475_conv:20951,4,faithful,I promised to visit a friend in prison every week. I enjoyed each time.,640,That's terrible, I hope they are ok now.,4|4|4_5|5|5,
hit:10475_conv:20951,5,faithful,I promised to visit a friend in prison every week. I enjoyed each time.,159,Every time I visit I think it brightens their day and gives them hope.,4|4|4_5|5|5,
hit:10476_conv:20952,1,apprehensive,I'm still waiting on a security deposit for an old apartment. I kind of need the money at the moment to put into furniture for a new place. Sweating bullets over here,302,I just moved into a new place and I'm still waiting on a deposit from my old place. It's not looking good.,4|4|4_4|3|4,
hit:10476_conv:20952,2,apprehensive,I'm still waiting on a security deposit for an old apartment. I kind of need the money at the moment to put into furniture for a new place. Sweating bullets over here,46,Did you leave the old place damged,4|4|4_4|3|4,
hit:10476_conv:20952,3,apprehensive,I'm still waiting on a security deposit for an old apartment. I kind of need the money at the moment to put into furniture for a new place. Sweating bullets over here,302,Not at all. I was very diligent about cleaning everything up.,4|4|4_4|3|4,
hit:10476_conv:20952,4,apprehensive,I'm still waiting on a security deposit for an old apartment. I kind of need the money at the moment to put into furniture for a new place. Sweating bullets over here,46,Then you should get it back,4|4|4_4|3|4,
hit:10476_conv:20952,5,apprehensive,I'm still waiting on a security deposit for an old apartment. I kind of need the money at the moment to put into furniture for a new place. Sweating bullets over here,302,Yeah but it's taken quite a bit of time and I'm sweating up a storm over here.,4|4|4_4|3|4,
hit:10476_conv:20953,1,faithful,My girlfriend was in the hospital and i never left her side. I felt like i needed to be there with her,46,My girlfriend had her galbladder taken out. she was in the hospital for 3 days ,4|3|4_4|4|4,
hit:10476_conv:20953,2,faithful,My girlfriend was in the hospital and i never left her side. I felt like i needed to be there with her,302,Yikes! I hope it hadn't ruptured already. Is she okay?,4|3|4_4|4|4,
hit:10476_conv:20953,3,faithful,My girlfriend was in the hospital and i never left her side. I felt like i needed to be there with her,46,She is I was worried though and could not bring myself to leave the hospital,4|3|4_4|4|4,
hit:10476_conv:20953,4,faithful,My girlfriend was in the hospital and i never left her side. I felt like i needed to be there with her,302,Well it seems like everything has taken care of itself. I'm glad for you that she is doing better! Pretty scary!,4|3|4_4|4|4,
hit:10477_conv:20954,1,disgusted,When I was pregnant, the smell of cooking eggs made me sick to my stomach. I had to go to my husband's work brunch even and spent the whole time in the restroom.,527,When I was pregnant, the smell of cooking egss made me feel so sick,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20954,2,disgusted,When I was pregnant, the smell of cooking eggs made me sick to my stomach. I had to go to my husband's work brunch even and spent the whole time in the restroom.,678,Really? Did you avoid eating them?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20954,3,disgusted,When I was pregnant, the smell of cooking eggs made me sick to my stomach. I had to go to my husband's work brunch even and spent the whole time in the restroom.,527,I tried, but once I had to go to a brunch work thing for my husband's job.  I spent the whole time in the restroom.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20954,4,disgusted,When I was pregnant, the smell of cooking eggs made me sick to my stomach. I had to go to my husband's work brunch even and spent the whole time in the restroom.,678,Wow! That happened to me at work when I was pregnant, too. Except for me, it was curry.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20955,1,apprehensive, I was so nervous to ride that roller coaster, but my sister was begging me to go.,678,I was so nervous to ride that roller coaster, but my sister was begging me to go.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20955,2,apprehensive, I was so nervous to ride that roller coaster, but my sister was begging me to go.,527,Oh, I know that feeling!  Did you end up going on the ride?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20955,3,apprehensive, I was so nervous to ride that roller coaster, but my sister was begging me to go.,678,I did, and it was scary! But I had a good time!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10477_conv:20955,4,apprehensive, I was so nervous to ride that roller coaster, but my sister was begging me to go.,527,I'm glad it turned out so well!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20956,1,devastated,A student I teach was in a house fire. He his home and all of his belongings,349,I'm a teacher, one of my students was in a house fire.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20956,2,devastated,A student I teach was in a house fire. He his home and all of his belongings,302,Is your student ok?? I am so sorry about that!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20956,3,devastated,A student I teach was in a house fire. He his home and all of his belongings,349,No one got hurt.  But he lost his house and all of his belongings.  It was awful.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20956,4,devastated,A student I teach was in a house fire. He his home and all of his belongings,302,I hope they had insurance. It's one of the most horrifying things to experience that. I hope you are there for them.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20957,1,sentimental,I was watching an old videotape of me and my family at the beach and it took me back to much simpler times. I didn't have a care at all back then.,302,I was watching an old VHS tape of my family and I out at the beach. It's crazy to think how time has flown by so fast.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20957,2,sentimental,I was watching an old videotape of me and my family at the beach and it took me back to much simpler times. I didn't have a care at all back then.,349,That must have brought back a lot of memories.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20957,3,sentimental,I was watching an old videotape of me and my family at the beach and it took me back to much simpler times. I didn't have a care at all back then.,302,It did. Life is good these days, but full of so many worries and stress. Sometimes I wish I could just go back to making dinky little sand castles.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20957,4,sentimental,I was watching an old videotape of me and my family at the beach and it took me back to much simpler times. I didn't have a care at all back then.,349,I know, at least with my son I get to experience some of that still.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10478_conv:20957,5,sentimental,I was watching an old videotape of me and my family at the beach and it took me back to much simpler times. I didn't have a care at all back then.,302,That's awesome. Hold onto this stuff for as long as you can!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20958,1,guilty,I was trying to help my husband with some housework when he was out doing something else. I decided I would clean out our clogged sink. I felt so bad because I took it all apart and then couldn't figure out how to put it back together. I then had to tell him about it when he got home.,435,Don't you hate when you try and help someone with something and then you mess it up? I was trying to ease the burden of housework for my husband this weekend and it didn't go well.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20958,2,guilty,I was trying to help my husband with some housework when he was out doing something else. I decided I would clean out our clogged sink. I felt so bad because I took it all apart and then couldn't figure out how to put it back together. I then had to tell him about it when he got home.,349,Oh no, what happened?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20958,3,guilty,I was trying to help my husband with some housework when he was out doing something else. I decided I would clean out our clogged sink. I felt so bad because I took it all apart and then couldn't figure out how to put it back together. I then had to tell him about it when he got home.,435,I was trying to unclog our sink, got it all taken apart, and then was unable to put it back together again. I had to have him do it when he got home, so it wasn't much help in the end.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20958,4,guilty,I was trying to help my husband with some housework when he was out doing something else. I decided I would clean out our clogged sink. I felt so bad because I took it all apart and then couldn't figure out how to put it back together. I then had to tell him about it when he got home.,349,Were you at least able to get the clog out?  Hopefully your husband wasn't upset.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20959,1,anticipating,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm really looking forward to meeting my new students.,349,I'm a teacher, start back at work in just 2 weeks.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20959,2,anticipating,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm really looking forward to meeting my new students.,435,Did you have a nice summer break? Are you excited for school to start back up?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20959,3,anticipating,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm really looking forward to meeting my new students.,349,I did.  I'm really looking forward to meeting my new class for the first time.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10479_conv:20959,4,anticipating,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm really looking forward to meeting my new students.,435,What grade to you teach?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10480_conv:20960,1,faithful,A company approached me trying to get information about my friends business.,736,Last week someone approached me and tried to get information about a close friends business.,5|5|5_4|5|4,
hit:10480_conv:20960,2,faithful,A company approached me trying to get information about my friends business.,573,Some people are too nosy. What did you say to them?,5|5|5_4|5|4,
hit:10480_conv:20960,3,faithful,A company approached me trying to get information about my friends business.,736,I told them I couldn't help them, they're in management with a competitors company.,5|5|5_4|5|4,
hit:10480_conv:20960,4,faithful,A company approached me trying to get information about my friends business.,573,Oh, were they trying to get intel on your company?,5|5|5_4|5|4,
hit:10480_conv:20960,5,faithful,A company approached me trying to get information about my friends business.,736,Yes, I believe they're trying to undercut my friend on a big contract.,5|5|5_4|5|4,
hit:10481_conv:20962,1,devastated,My neighbor backed over my dirtbike. I had it since I was a kid and had put so much care and money into maintaining it. All gone in one fell swoop.,302,I've had this dirtbike since I was a kid, and took all kinds of care of it. My neighbor backed over it on accident.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20962,2,devastated,My neighbor backed over my dirtbike. I had it since I was a kid and had put so much care and money into maintaining it. All gone in one fell swoop.,349,That must have been upsetting.  Were you able to get it fixed?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20962,3,devastated,My neighbor backed over my dirtbike. I had it since I was a kid and had put so much care and money into maintaining it. All gone in one fell swoop.,302,It's completely mangled. I'm going to try myself, but it doesn't look good. So many years on that thing down the drain.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20962,4,devastated,My neighbor backed over my dirtbike. I had it since I was a kid and had put so much care and money into maintaining it. All gone in one fell swoop.,349,I'm so sorry to hear that.  You'll still have the memories at least.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20962,5,devastated,My neighbor backed over my dirtbike. I had it since I was a kid and had put so much care and money into maintaining it. All gone in one fell swoop.,302,Yeah I'll have to hold onto them as tight as I can.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20963,1,confident,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling good about having taught the same grade for 3 years now.,349,I'm a teacher. and school starts back up in just 2 weeks.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20963,2,confident,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling good about having taught the same grade for 3 years now.,302,COunting down the days, eh? How was your summer?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20963,3,confident,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling good about having taught the same grade for 3 years now.,349,I had a great summer.  I'm feeling really good about this coming year.  Teaching the same grade for the third time.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10481_conv:20963,4,confident,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling good about having taught the same grade for 3 years now.,302,That's awesome that you get that continuity. More teachers would succeed if that was available to them. Good for you!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20964,1,faithful,My wife's coworker hit on me while I was waiting for her at her workplace, but I rebuffed the coworker's advances.,35,I went my wife's job recently, and while I was waiting for her in the reception area, one of her coworkers was hitting on me. I politely declined their advances, and asked to be left alone while I waited for my wife.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20964,2,faithful,My wife's coworker hit on me while I was waiting for her at her workplace, but I rebuffed the coworker's advances.,230,Wow. Did she know who you were?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20964,3,faithful,My wife's coworker hit on me while I was waiting for her at her workplace, but I rebuffed the coworker's advances.,35,She did, I had met her a few times before, but I hadn't spoken more than few words to her.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20964,4,faithful,My wife's coworker hit on me while I was waiting for her at her workplace, but I rebuffed the coworker's advances.,230,Some people are unbelievable! Good for you putting her in her place.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20965,1,trusting,My oldest daughter is away at college and spent the summer staying with her boyfriend.,230,My daughter is a sophomore in college and spent the summer with her boyfriend.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20965,2,trusting,My oldest daughter is away at college and spent the summer staying with her boyfriend.,35,Do you like her boyfriend?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20965,3,trusting,My oldest daughter is away at college and spent the summer staying with her boyfriend.,230,I have met him once. He seems like a nice guy. ,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10482_conv:20965,4,trusting,My oldest daughter is away at college and spent the summer staying with her boyfriend.,35,That's good, hopefully they treat each other well.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20966,1,joyful,My husband brought a puppy home this weekend and I was so excited. The first time my son saw him I actually cried because it was so cute and I was so happy. I've been in such a great mood ever since.,435,I had the best weekend! My husband brought a puppy home and seeing him with our son for the first time was so cute!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20966,2,joyful,My husband brought a puppy home this weekend and I was so excited. The first time my son saw him I actually cried because it was so cute and I was so happy. I've been in such a great mood ever since.,609,That sounds adorable! What type of puppy is it?,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20966,3,joyful,My husband brought a puppy home this weekend and I was so excited. The first time my son saw him I actually cried because it was so cute and I was so happy. I've been in such a great mood ever since.,435,He is an 8 week old Cane Corso. My son has had such a great time learning how to play with him and teach him things.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20966,4,joyful,My husband brought a puppy home this weekend and I was so excited. The first time my son saw him I actually cried because it was so cute and I was so happy. I've been in such a great mood ever since.,609,That sounds like a great time. I'm sure it's going to be cool to see the puppy grow up along with your son and how their relationship builds.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20967,1,devastated,When I was seven years old, my cat ran away.  We put up posters around the neighborhood but never found him.  It was really tough for me since I had known him since I was born.,609,When I was about seven years old, my cat Hector got out of the house and got lost in the neighborhood.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20967,2,devastated,When I was seven years old, my cat ran away.  We put up posters around the neighborhood but never found him.  It was really tough for me since I had known him since I was born.,435,Oh no! Were you able to find him ever? ,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20967,3,devastated,When I was seven years old, my cat ran away.  We put up posters around the neighborhood but never found him.  It was really tough for me since I had known him since I was born.,609,Unfortunately we weren't. We put out signs but never were able to track him down.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10483_conv:20967,4,devastated,When I was seven years old, my cat ran away.  We put up posters around the neighborhood but never found him.  It was really tough for me since I had known him since I was born.,435,Aw I'm sorry to hear that. Losing a pet is never an easy thing, especially when you don't know what happened to him.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20968,1,prepared,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling very ready for the new year as I have taught the same grade for 3 years now.,349,I'm a teacher, and am back at school in just 2 weeks.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20968,2,prepared,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling very ready for the new year as I have taught the same grade for 3 years now.,302,I hope you're coming back into a great school. I'm sure the kids will be excited to see you.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20968,3,prepared,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling very ready for the new year as I have taught the same grade for 3 years now.,349,I've already done a lot of my planning.  Helps when I've taught the same grade twice before.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20968,4,prepared,School starts back in 2 weeks.  I'm feeling very ready for the new year as I have taught the same grade for 3 years now.,302,That's excellent. I bet you're going to have a great year, you seem well prepared!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20969,1,caring,My wife just got over being sick. I think I was there for her a great deal, I'd made sure she recovered in the best way possible. I enjoyed all the extra time we spent together.,302,My wife just got over being sick. It was a weird summer flu. It could've been worse,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20969,2,caring,My wife just got over being sick. I think I was there for her a great deal, I'd made sure she recovered in the best way possible. I enjoyed all the extra time we spent together.,349,I'm glad that she's starting to feel better.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20969,3,caring,My wife just got over being sick. I think I was there for her a great deal, I'd made sure she recovered in the best way possible. I enjoyed all the extra time we spent together.,302,Yeah I got to spend a lot of time with her helping her out. It felt great doing that for her.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20969,4,caring,My wife just got over being sick. I think I was there for her a great deal, I'd made sure she recovered in the best way possible. I enjoyed all the extra time we spent together.,349,She must have really appreciated that.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10484_conv:20969,5,caring,My wife just got over being sick. I think I was there for her a great deal, I'd made sure she recovered in the best way possible. I enjoyed all the extra time we spent together.,302,She felt spoiled that's for sure haha!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20970,1,jealous,A friend of mine just won a lot of money off of a lottery ticket.  Bit upset that I never get that lucky.,349,A friend of mine just won  a lot of money off of a lottery ticket.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20970,2,jealous,A friend of mine just won a lot of money off of a lottery ticket.  Bit upset that I never get that lucky.,302,Oh man that's amazing! How much was it? I hope they share.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20970,3,jealous,A friend of mine just won a lot of money off of a lottery ticket.  Bit upset that I never get that lucky.,349,$10,000.  I feel happy for her, but still wish it had been me instead.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20970,4,jealous,A friend of mine just won a lot of money off of a lottery ticket.  Bit upset that I never get that lucky.,302,Yeah I'd be in your shoes thinking the same thing as well. That's almost heart stopping news to hear.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20971,1,content,It's getting into the dog days of summer and I've accomplished so much in the past two months. I think I am ready to just sit down and relax for a little bit.,302,Summer is drawing down and I'm ready to just kick back for a little bit. This is usually the busy time of year for me.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20971,2,content,It's getting into the dog days of summer and I've accomplished so much in the past two months. I think I am ready to just sit down and relax for a little bit.,349,I'm a teacher, so it's the opposite for me.  My relaxing time is about to end.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20971,3,content,It's getting into the dog days of summer and I've accomplished so much in the past two months. I think I am ready to just sit down and relax for a little bit.,302,I'm sorry to hear that. When I get the next chance to kick back, I'll kick back extra hard for you haha.,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20971,4,content,It's getting into the dog days of summer and I've accomplished so much in the past two months. I think I am ready to just sit down and relax for a little bit.,349,I'm sure you deserve a break just to kick back and relax :),5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10485_conv:20971,5,content,It's getting into the dog days of summer and I've accomplished so much in the past two months. I think I am ready to just sit down and relax for a little bit.,302,I will when the coast is clear, thank you!,5|5|5_5|5|5,
hit:10486_conv:20972,1,afraid,I remember back when I was younger my parents and I had rooms right next to each other. One year my parents decided to finish their basement and make it a master suite for themselves. I thought it would be great! I was so wrong. I was terrified for many months to sleep by myself" and ended up sleeping on a couch in the basement.


[System] afraid: I remember back when I was younger my parents and I had rooms right next to each other. One year my parents decided to finish their basement and make it a master suite for themselves. I thought it would be great! I was so wrong. I was terrified for many months to sleep "by myself" and ended up sleeping on a couch in the basement.

[Assistant] What caused you to be freaked out over the finished basement? Sounds good all around.

[Assistant] I was just scared because my parents and I had always been in rooms next to each other and now they were ALL the way downstairs. Thinking back it was a pretty silly thing to be afraid about.

[Assistant] Well, actually, I think that makes sense considering you were a kid and you were use to them being with you upstairs.


[System] content: On Saturday, I didn't have anything that I needed to do. So, I was content to go to the park and enjoy nature.

[Assistant] On Saturday, I was able to go to the park and enjoy nature.

[Assistant] Was it really nice out? I love being able to go out and just listen to the sounds of the outdoors.

[Assistant] Yes. I usually have so many things to do. And this day, I could enjoy it.

[Assistant] That's great! I hope it was an all around good day for you.


[System] impressed: My husband recently got a very good raise at work. They really have started to appreciate all he does around his work place. When he told me I was so in awe because he really is amazing and intelligent.

[Assistant] My husband got a raise at work this week! I was so impressed with him.

[User] Thats's great! I bet he's been working really hard.

[Assistant] He has. His work place has really started to recognize all the hard work he does around there which makes me so proud of him.

[User] It feels really good to be recognized for your efforts!


[System] sentimental: My children watched a movie with me the other night and we really enjoyed it.

[User] I watched a movie the other night with my kids, they really enjoyed it and we had a lot of cute conversation about it.

[Assistant] What was the movie? I'm always looking for something new to watch with my kids!

[User] It's called Ponyo. They've been singing a song from it for the last couple of days.

[Assistant] I will have to check it out! Thanks for the suggestion.


[System] apprehensive: I applied for a job I knew I was under qualified for, and ened up getting an interview.

[Assistant] I recently had to go interview for a job I knew I was under qualified for, so I was fairly nervous going in.

[Assistant] I'd have been nervous too.  Did you find out if you got the job?

[Assistant] The interview went pretty well, and I did end up getting the job, but I'm gonna have a lot of on the job training to do.

[Assistant] That's awesome.  I'm so happy for you.


[System] nostalgic: I was looking through some old photo albums.  They brought up so many memories.

[Assistant] The other day I was looking through some old photo albums.

[Assistant] Wow, that must of been a trip. How did it make you feel?

[Assistant] It brought back lots of good memories :)

[Assistant] Awesome, I've gone through old albums like that before as well, and it always makes me feel good.


[System] ashamed: I was once caught stealing from a shop I used to work in. Chocolate bars. I couldn't believe my own actions - I felt terrible.

[User] When I was younger, in a lapse of judgement, I stole chocolate bars from a shop I used to work in. I was caught. I felt terrible. It wasn't like me at all. I wish I could undo my actions.

[User] I think many children including myself stole things before they were taught it was wrong to steel.

[User] That's true. I wasn't really a child though! I was at university! We all have little devils inside us, I suppose.

[User] I would not beat yourself up over the mistake. We all make mistakes even when we are older and should know better.

[User] Thank you, that means a lot.


[System] sentimental: My mom sent me a package of my old comics from when I was a kid.

[Assistant] My mom sent me a package the other day that had a bunch of my old comics in it the other day. It was a real trip to go through them all, it brought back a lot of memories.

[Assistant] That sounds really great!  Do you like them as much as you remembered?

[Assistant] A lot of them were still pretty good, but I think my fondness for them largely hinges on my memories of reading them as a kid.

[Assistant] haha, I felt the same when I read some of my old baby sitter's club books


[System] anxious: My son's pediatrician advised me to have early intervention out because he's delayed in talking.  The appointment is set for next week and I don't really know to expect.

[Assistant] My son's pediatrician told me to call Early Intervention because he's delayed in talking.

[Assistant] Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. Do they have any idea what the cause may be yet?

[Assistant] Not at all.  I'm hoping he'll catch up soon.  The appointment is set for next week and I'm pretty nervous.

[Assistant] I hope it's nothing too serious. My younger brother had the same problem early on, but he turned out to just be a slow developer.


[System] grateful: Recently I've been a little stressed out because my toddler son has had such an attitude. My daughter is only 9 months so it's hard to deal with him being mad all the time as well as my daughter who has been sick. I asked my mother-in-law if she would watch my son for an overnight and she agreed. I felt so thankful to get a little break!

[Assistant] My toddler son has been so exhausting lately. Luckily, his grandparents were able to take him for an overnight the other night which was a nice break.

[Assistant] I totally know how you feel. I have 2 kids and they were a handful as toddlers.

[Assistant] Yeah I have a 9 month old as well and I never would have thought that the baby would be the easy one! I'm so thankful I live close enough to family that they can watch them from time to time.

[Assistant] I know right? Grandparents are the best lol


[System] devastated: I found out a friend of mine from high school passed away.

[Assistant] I found out that a friend of mine from high school passed away recently.

[User] I'm sorry to hear that, are you alright?

[Assistant] Yeah, I'm doing okay. It hit pretty hard because we were pretty close back then, but had drifted apart the last few years. I wish I hadd taken the time to do more with him.

[User] That's understandable, life goes so fast that it's easy to lose touch with people you care about. All I can do is try to limit that occurrence.


[System] anticipating: I heard on the radio that there will be a Beyonce concert coming to my city soon.

[User] I heard on the radio that Beyonce will be performing in my city soon.

[Assistant] That's cool. Are you a big fan of her?

[User] Yes I have enjoyed her music over the years and I like to attend her concerts as well when I can.

[Assistant] That msut be exciting then, I hope the tickets aren't too expensive.


[System] caring: My friend had a long hospital stay, and I spent a lot of time there with them.

[Assistant] A friend of mine had an pretty serious illness and had to be in the hospital for quite a while. I spent as much time as I could there with him to keep his spirits up.

[User] Oh that sucks, I hate seeing friends and family injured or sick. That's very nice of you though that you stayed there with him, youre a good friend.

[Assistant] We've been close for a long time, so it was the least I could do for him. I know he'd do the same for me.

[User] Thats awesome, good friends are always there for each other.


[System] confident: My first softball game, I was determined to hit the ball. I will never forget the satisfaction when I heard the crack of the bat.

[Assistant] I have never been an athletic person, but my parents insisted that I participate in a sport, so I chose softball. I was so excited when I heard the crack of the bat as I hit the ball. It was such a satisfying moment.

[Assistant] Oh I know the feeling! I had the same affinity for swimming. My mom said I should give it a try. At first I didn't want to but as I got better I started to love it.

[Assistant] I never became the best player on the field by any means, but it was so nice to not fail completely. We just bought a pool because my children love swimming!

[Assistant] We don't have to be the best to enjoy what we do right?

[Assistant] That's very true and I think it was the mental aspect that was the most encouraging for me. I was driven to succeed and I did it! It was very empowering.


[System] apprehensive: My daughter is starting to play softball this year.  I tried playing when I was younger, but but the other girls were mean.  I know she's excited, but I can't help but be a bit scared as well.

[User] My daughter starts playing softball this year.  I tried playing when I was younger, but the other girls were mean

[Assistant] I had a similar experience playiing little league baseball. How is your daughter feeling about it so far?

[User] She's extremely excited about it, but I can't help but be a little bit scared for her after my experience.

[Assistant] I feel you on that. I don't know if I could let my son play baseball after what I went through. I hope your daughter has a better experience.


[System] content: I've been pet sitting for my mom, and my wife came over to stay with me for the weekend. It was so nice just to have her with me.

[Assistant] I've been pet sitting for my mom the last couple weeks, and my wife decided to come spend the weekend with me last week. It was really nice just to have her with me.

[User] That sounds relaxing!  Quality alone time is important in a relationship

[Assistant] It is, and it has been nice for both of us to have some time to relax on our own, but it was really great to spend time with her after being seperate for so long.

[User] I can imagine!  It's hard being apart, but it makes it that much more exciting to see each other again.


[System] terrified: When we were kids, my older sister pretended to abandon me at the mall because I was being a brat.  I never did that again!

[Assistant] When we were kids, my older sister pretended to abandon me at the mall because I was being a brat.

[User] Oh no, I had a older cousin who did that to me as well. Hopefully she was just giving you tough love or discipline.

[Assistant] Yeah, I definitely deserved it LOL.  I never acted like that again with her!

[User] Yeah it really teaches you! I would always sit down where i was and start crying.


[System] embarrassed: I tripped over a branch walking to a restaurant, and looked like an idiot in front of a sizable group of people.

[Assistant] I was walking to a restaurant to meet with some friends, and on my way there I tripped over a tree branch in front of a bunch of people and looked like a total idiot.

[User] When you tripped over the branch, did you get hurt?

[Assistant] Only my pride, I fell right on my backside and made a ridiculous noise.

[User] I hope you were able to laugh about falling and looking silly and not be too embarrassed?

[Assistant] Yeah, I'm sure it was pretty funny to watch, and thinking back on it's more amusing then embarrassing.


[System] lonely: My husband was out of town getting our new puppy this weekend and my son stayed overnight with his grandparents. It was just my infant daughter and I for a couple days. I actually kind of felt alone because she goes to bed so early and I had nobody to hang out with or talk to.

[Assistant] I always think I want some "me" time, but this weekend my husband and our toddler son were both gone and I actually kind of felt bored and sad!

[User] Yeah it really isn't for everyone, i like my alone time but only for a while. Afterwards i feel alone and wanting to talk to someone.

[Assistant] Exactly. We have an infant daughter, but she goes to bed so early that I had a lot of hours of doing nothing in particular.

[User] Thats the perfect time to just pamper yourself. I cherish those few hours every day!


[System] prepared: The first outing after my baby was born was daunting. I was so excited when we returned home without a major catastrophe.

[Assistant] Going out to run errands for the first time after having a baby was scary. I was so afraid I would forget something I needed. I was so relieved when we returned home and everything went perfectly smooth.

[Assistant] Yeah, I probably would have to leave someone at home with the baby.

[Assistant] It was overwhelming, but we made it without too much stress.

[Assistant] That's great, the first time for everything is scary.


[System] trusting: I decided to go skydiving one time and I was really nervous about it. I was so freaked out but my instructor was awesome and I finally was able to complete the jump.

[Assistant] I was so scared to skydive, but my instructor was great and I was finally able to jump.

[Assistant] I bet it felt good to conquer the fear! Would you skydive again?

[Assistant] I think so! If someone I knew really wanted to go.

[Assistant] Did you enjoy the experience?


[System] confident: I don't have belief in myself, I have belief in God.

[User] I don't have belief in myself, I have belief in God. I know that what I can't do, God can do.

[User] Yes, he is good for finding answers we can't find ourselves.

[User] I also need to reduce my pride. I am too prideful to ask for help in a lot of situations, because I always think I can do it myself.

[User] Yep, I do the same thing as well. Sometimes its just best if you let others help you do something.


[System] anticipating: A game I'm really looking forward to is coming out in October, and I'm very excited for it.

[Assistant] A game I'm really looking forward to is coming out this October, and I'm super pumped to play it.

[User] Nice, it's been a while since i've anticipated any new games. what game is it?

[Assistant] Red Dead Redemption 2. The first one is one of my favorite games of all time, so I can't wait to play the sequel.

[User] Hah, i played the first one a ton on ps3, Wish they would release it for pc.


[System] faithful: I just had to mail a phone back to Verizon and they lost it and are now trying to hit me with a 550 dollar charge! We're working it out now in trying to get them to not charge me that.

[User] Verizon sent me a damaged iphone and I returned it. Now they're claiming they never received it! I got charged over 500 dollars for it.

[User] That sounds horrible. I would be so mad at them.

[User] I was at first, but I think it was hellish mix up. I'm working it out with them now, hopefully they don't nab with that money.

[User] The level headed approach will probably accomplish more anyway. I'm sure they have money so I also hope they don't take yours.

[User] I agree haha! Do they need another 500 dollars? Not mine for sure.


[System] jealous: My mom made a cake for my brother's birthday so I can't touch it until he gets first dibs.

[User] My mom made a cake for my brother's birthday so I can't touch it until he eats first.

[User] Sounds fair. How hungry are you right now?

[User] Pretty hungry, but the cake looks so good so I want even more. Strawberry shortcake style.

[User] Haha I understand. It's like those cartoons where the smell is dragging someone through the air.


[System] sentimental: My grandmother passed away 20 years ago this month.  I recently found a quilt she made for me.  It has holes all in it, but I refuse to get rid of it.

[User] My grandmother passed away 20 years ago.  I just found a quilt she made me when I was a baby

[User] Wow what a find, cherish that quilt and keep it safe from harm!

[User] It has holes all in it, but I just can't let it go!  It means too much to me.

[User] Yeah, and don't repair it! I think it gives it a history and makes it even more valuable.


[System] devastated: I just found out my husband has been cheating on me last week.  I already told him it's over, and that we can't come back from this.

[User] I'm incredibly upset.  I just found out my husband has been cheating on me last week.

[User] Oh damn, that sucks. Have you guys talked or did you immediately cut him off?

[User] We talked long enough for me to tell him it's over.  We can't come back from this, no matter how difficult it will be for me.

[User] Man thats terrible, I hope you can forget about him and find someone better.


[System] jealous: I just found out my parents are paying my sister's mortgage. They are pretty hefty payments and they can't really help me out whenever I'm in need. I've learned to be self sufficient.

[User] I hate to bring this up because of how it makes me look. I just found out my parents have been paying my sister's mortgage. Great for her but I get nothing in my times of need.

[User] I get where you're coming from, my mom supports both of my sisters. It can make you feel less important. hopefully you are getting along though?

[User] Yeah totally. I've learned through the years to be almost completely self sufficient. I am happy for my sister but I wonder where I fit in the mix sometimes.

[User] I'm sure your parents are proud of your ability to take care of yourself.

[User] I certainly hear about it a lot! haha


[System] confident: I was challenged to a 2 on 2 pool game with my partner being my friend Joe.

[User] I was challenged to a 2 on 2 pool game with my partner being my friend Joe.

[Assistant] Did you and Joe do well?

[User] I did alright, but Joe carried the team and I expected him to due to his pool skills.

[Assistant] Being on a team with someone more skilled than you has it advantages, it's good that he lived up to those expectations.


[System] jealous: A friend of mine had their bathroom remodeled, and it looked so good that I felt quite envious.

[Assistant] A friend of mine recently had their bathroom remodeled, and it made me feel like mine looks terrible by comparison.

[User] That's reasonable considering how new stuff always looks great and how more fancy stuff may be available and cheap compared to when you made yours.

[Assistant] Yeah, I just moved into my place last year, and the bathroom is quite outdated. After seeing his though, remodeling it has moved way up my list of things to get done.

[User] That's good, it sounds like his bathroom motivated you to take yours to the next level. That's probably good for society.


[System] annoyed: I recently was talking to my mom about the new dog my husband and I decided to get. Without any research she started talking about how mean the dog will be and how it's a bad breed. I didn't even get mad because I've had to correct so many people before, but it was definitely irritating.

[Assistant] I just can't stand it when people make uninformed remarks about a subject. My mom irritated me so bad by doing that the other day.

[User] Yes, it's annoying! People should put more thoughts into it before they decide to be so opinionated...

[Assistant] Agreed! My husband and I did a ton of research on a new puppy we were getting and she still found the worst article she could to act like she knew more than us.

[User] Oh, yes, I know. Some breeds get bad raps and people are so quick to judge! I used to have a pit bull who was a sweetheart!


[System] trusting: We had to move from Hawaii to Mainland because my husband lost a job. We didn't really have a job lined up, but we've decided to move to Nashville. We just had to believe things would turn out ok.

[User] We had to make a BIG move from Hawaii to Nashville when my husband lost a job. We didn't know anybody here but we just had to believe it would turn out okay...

[Assistant] Wow! That is a huge move! How long ago was that and are things going well? Do you miss Hawaii?

[User] It's been almost 3 years and it's been ups and downs. We like it here, but we miss Hawaii like crazy!

[Assistant] I can imagine. Hawaii seems like a beautiful place!


[System] content: Everyone in my hometown seems to want to move away but not me. I'm happy right where I am!

[User] It seems funny to me how all my hometown friends are all moving away

[Assistant] Tell me about it. Both of my best friends moved several states away from me.

[User] I've always been content to just stay here. I guess for some people, adventure is nice, but for others there's no place quite like home!

[Assistant] Yeah, I'm content being at my home town aswell.

[User] It's nice to be where you know everyone!


[System] devastated: My AC went out a month ago. I just knew it had to be the summer.

[User] My Ac went out a month ago. I knew it was gonna be during the summer.

[Assistant] Were you able to get it fixed? Things break at the most inopportune times!

[User] Not yet, I'm working on it because it apparently has to be replaced. I did buy multiple floor fans though.

[Assistant] Well hopefully that is keeping you a little cool!


[System] confident: I bought a bag of jelly beans recently because they looked delicious. Someone told me there was no way I could eat the whole bag at one time. I'm always up for a challenge and felt really good about my odds. I ate the entire bag!

[Assistant] A friend of mine challenged me and said I couldn't eat an entire bag of jelly beans. I'm super competitive and had to prove her wrong.

[User] Oh my, did you get a sugar rush after that? Your dentist must love you.

[Assistant] I had such a sugar rush and then crashed hard after hah! I felt like I had to brush my teeth for an hour that night.

[User] That's not surprising, but now your friend knows that you are the undisputed champion.


[System] confident: My neighbor's above ground swimming pool was tilting. She's elderly so I stepped in to help. I screwed up a bunch at first but I think I got it fixed!

[User] So my neighbor who is elderly has an above ground swimming pool. It's tilting because it wasn't put together properly. It was getting very unsafe

[Assistant] Oh no! That's awful. That could be dangerous too!

[User] Yes indeed. I stepped in to help not really knowing what  I was doing. I screwed up at first a bunch but after all day working on it, I got it fixed!

[Assistant] I bet your neighbor was very appreciative of all of your help. That would have been a daunting task for the elderly neighbor.

[User] Yeah I just didn't want her or her grandkids to hurt themselves. The pool is very important to them.

[Assistant] O,h grandparents are the best at spoiling grandchildren! I could understand that being important to her.


[System] furious: I bought a car that passed the inspection with flying colors. After only a few weeks of owning it, the car needed $2000 in repairs. I was livid.

[Assistant] A few months before having my first kiddo, we decided to buy a car. It did very well during the initial inspection, but within a month, it needed several thousand dollars in repairs!

[User] Wow! Do you think whoever inspected it missed something or 3?

[Assistant] Absolutely. The problems should have been easily located by a mechanic. It was so hard and I was livid. We sold the car because we were so frustrated with it.

[User] I bet. I wouldn't want to get stuck with a money pit either. I hope your state has a lemon law.

[Assistant] It does, but we got such a good deal on the car that we made a couple of the repairs and were able to recuperate our cost.

[User] Excellent. Well there is some silver lining in all of this haha.


[System] proud: I've been working really hard with my son to learn his ABCs. He is only 3 so I know he has a ways to go. Last night I noticed he was singing a song when I was making dinner and he was saying all the ABCs!

[Assistant] My son is 3 and we've been working on his ABCs lately.

[Assistant] What an exciting time! How's he doing with it so far?

[Assistant] Well I didn't think he was really grasping it, but last night I heard him singing a song and it was all his ABCs!

[Assistant] That's awesome! I guess practice does make perfect.


[System] caring: When I was 15, my family adopted a little sister.  She's just about to start her last year of high school, and it's been really cool to see her grow up into a young woman.

[Assistant] My youngest sister is about to start her senior year of high school.  I'm so proud of everything she has accomplished.

[Assistant] Oh that's awesome! I am an only child but I bet it's so cool to watch your siblings grow up like that.

[Assistant] Yeah, she's adopted and has been with the family for 14 years now.  I always try and help her study when I get the chance, and I'm excited for this new stage of her life.

[Assistant] That is amazing and so nice of you!


[System] surprised: I had all of my books in boxes and recently unpacked them all. I cataloged them as I went. I was shocked to find out I have over 300 in my collection so far!

[Assistant] I am an avid book collector and reader. I recently unpacked all my books and it took me so long!

[User] Ugh! You must have a lot of books!

[Assistant] I was super shocked to find out that I have over 300 so far!

[User] Wow! That is incredible! I hope you have somewhere to put them all.


[System] sentimental: My 25th wedding anniversary, my husband and I renewd our wedding vows

[User] My husband and I renewed out wedding vows for our 25th anniversary. It was such a sweet and memory filled day.

[Assistant] Wow! Congratulations! That sounds like a wonderful thing to do. Was it just the two of you?

[User] Thank you. No, my grown children were there. They made a slide show of hubby and I over the years. Brought tears to my eyes.

[Assistant] Aw that is so sweet. That sounds like the most special day.


[System] excited: My husband and I were engaged for a year and a half. The day of our wedding was quickly approaching. I was so ecstatic for the day to be here!

[Assistant] Nothing really quite compares to the feeling you get when something exciting is about to happen. I still remember how I felt the days leading up to my wedding.

[User] Were you jittery at all? I know I was when I was getting ready for mine,

[Assistant] I was definitely jittery but mostly excited. We'd been engaged for a year and a half and I was ready for the day!

[User] That's awesome. I hope it was an amazing ceremony. Weddings are always so much fun and romantic.


[System] prepared: I have to confront my neighbor over his fence about to fall over into his yard. He's twice my size and has an anger problem so I've been pacing back and forth all day about talking to him.

[User] This is going to make me sound like a chicken, but I've got a neighbor whos twice my size and a little bit of a rage case. His fence is falling over into my yard.

[Assistant] Uh oh. Dealing with bad neighbors is just the worst! Do you think he'd be mad if you asked him to fix the fence?

[User] I've been going back and forth in my head all day getting ready for this. I'm ready to be firm on it that's for sure. And yes, he will be livid that I'm even looking at him!

[Assistant] I wish you luck and hope everything ends up going well.

[User] Thank you so much, I hope for the best haha.


[System] ashamed: The first time I met the man who is now my husband I made the worst impression. I got way too intoxicated and ended up getting super sick. I was so upset with myself the next day that I'd made myself look so horrible. He must not have cared all that much!

[Assistant] The first time I met my husband I made an absolute fool of myself. I drank way too much.

[Assistant] Well, at least he knew what he was getting into right from the start lol.

[Assistant] Haha! Very true, although I don't drink much at all now. He must have seen something he liked about me. I, on the other hand, felt horrible about it.

[Assistant] We all have those moments. I'm glad yours worked out so well.


[System] prepared: I had a party at my house recently, and I got everything ready over a week in advance!

[Assistant] I had a party last weekend, and I got everything ready a week in advance so it would go well.

[User] Nice, gotta be prepared. Hope the party went well.

[Assistant] It went very well, my guests all seemed to have a good time, and we didn't run out of booze or food the wole night!

[User] An endless flow of booze is the key to a successful party, sounds like it was a good time.,


[System] devastated: I just found out I didn't get into the college I wanted to.  I'm really disappointed

[User] I just found out I didn't get into the college I wanted to. I'm really disappointed and feel like I should give up

[Assistant] Don't give up! You will find a better place and it will be the perfect fit.

[User] I'm trying to see that side of it, but it's the only school I wanted to go to

[Assistant] Everything happens for a reason. I think you will realize that and this could be a good thing is disguise.


[System] trusting: Once I had a box of random things I needed to give away, so I put it in my driveway and made a Craigslist post to come take whatever you want.  Luckily they only took anything extra.

[Assistant] I needed to get rid of some things, so I made a Craigslist post to come to my house and take them.

[Assistant] How was the response to your ad?  Did you get rid of everything you wanted to?

[Assistant] I did, and luckily the people were honest and didn't take anything else

[Assistant] That's good, people on Craiglist can be pretty shifty sometimes.


[System] nostalgic: My mom sent me a box of stuff from my childhood.

[Assistant] My mom sent my a bunch of stuff from my childhood the other day. It was really nice to see a lot of it.

[Assistant] What kind of things did she give you?  Were they things that you asked for before?

[Assistant] It was mostly old comics and toys she had had in her attic for years. She just wanted to clear out some space, and I was happy to take them off her hands.

[Assistant] I would be the same way.  I don't trust anyone to hold on to my comics other than myself.


[System] nostalgic: My brother and I grew up in Japan and we were both big fan of the Beatles. Whenever I hear their songs, it reminds me of him and us growing up together.

[User] I grew up in Japan and for some reason my brother and I liked older music. Especially the Beatles. When I hear their songs, I think of him...

[User] Aw, that is so sweet. I am guessing you and your brother were close?

[User] Yes, there were just two kids in the family. He's still in Japan and I'm in Nashville, so we don't see each other much at all.

[User] Awww, that is too bad. Hopefully you get to video chat with him


[System] embarrassed: Fell at the store and broke my leg

[User] I was at the store last week and slipped on some water on the floor I didn't see. I broke my leg! I was mortified!

[User] Oh, no! That's awful! Are you still in pain?

[User] Yes, I will need to wear the cast for at least another 5 weeks. People are so rude too. They all just stood there and laughed at me!

[User] I can't believe it! How could they? I'm so sorry to hear that...


[System] nostalgic: I get so bent out of shape sometimes going through old family photo albums. So many people that used to be alive and so many memories that I spent with them. I wish I could go back.

[User] I've been flipping through some old photo albums and it chokes me up thinking about simpler times.

[Assistant] I understand that, going through those albums can really make you think about how peaceful things used to be.

[User] Yeah, I pay so much attention to these photos, and they evoke all these memories. It brings me down but I guess I just have to keep paying as much attention as possible to those good times.

[Assistant] That's the real trick to it, you have to try to move passed all the bad stuff and remember all the good times.

[User] That's true. It takes so much time waiting around for those times to come back, but they won't but they do live on.


[System] hopeful: I found out that my friend's mole he was worried about most likely isn't cancerous.

[Assistant] My friend had to have a mole biopsied and check for cancer, and they were quite worried about it. Luckily, we found out the other day that it is noncancerous and just needs to be remmoved.

[User] That's awesome, what great news! I'm sure your friend was really frightened at the prospect of cancer.

[Assistant] Absolutely, he was pretty scared. I'm just glad it wasn't cancer.

[User] Yeah send them my regards. It's a fantastic day when you wake up cancer-free.


[System] ashamed: I was disappointed in myself when I got into a pointless argument with my brother. It wasn't even anything important.

[Assistant] I was walking around with my brother on a Sunday, and I got into a pointless argument with him. I am disappointed that I left myself get caught up in it.

[Assistant] I think we all do that with our siblings. I'm sure he knows you still enjoy spending time with him anyway.

[Assistant] Yes we talked it over and thought about all the good times we have when we get along!

[Assistant] I'm glad you were able to remedy the situation so easily! I think that shows you have a really good relationship with him.


[System] sentimental: When my daughter was about a year old, we took her to see the circus shows at Circus Circus at Reno.  The look on her face must have been what I looked like at that age

[Assistant] I took my daughter to see a circus show at Circus Circus in Reno, and that look on her face was priceless.

[Assistant] Oh I've been there! So much fun!

[Assistant] I'd like to think that I had that same look when I went there at her age.

[Assistant] Did you guys play all the carnival games?

[Assistant] Some of them, until she won a stuffed cheeseburger and wouldn't let go of it.


[System] disgusted: My 1 year old smeared poop on my leg after taking her diaper off.

[Assistant] My one year old just learned how to take off her diaper and she smeared poop all over my leg the other day.

[Assistant] Oh my god, I bet you were grossed out but laughing at the same time.

[Assistant] It was so gross! She had been eating a chocolate granola bar so I thought it was just chocolate. It is funny now, but I was mortified then!

[Assistant] I really hope that is the last time it happens.

[Assistant] You and me both!


[System] hopeful: My daughter is expecting her third child. She already has two boys. A girl would be nice.

[User] I am about to become a grandma for the third time. My daughter has two boys already and I'm thinking pink...

[Assistant] Congratulations, that is so exciting!!!  I know we should only hope for healthy but I'll keep my fingers crossed for pink :-)

[User] Thank you! I would love either, but I can't help hoping for a girl to dress up...

[Assistant] Once you see that little face, you'll forget everything else no matter which!


[System] hopeful: My mother-in-law donated a kidney to her cousin.  We just got the news that's both patients are doing well after the surgery!

[Assistant] My mother-law-donated a kidney to her cousin, who was sick.

[User] Wow, that was very generous and courageous for her! How are they now?

[Assistant] Both patients are doing great, thank goodness!  We were so worried.

[User] That's great to hear. What a great story. Very inspiring. I'm so happy they are both healthy now.


[System] hopeful: I've been so focused on the task at hand for days. I'm getting ready to participate in a endurance competition and I've been training my butt off for what seems like an eternity.

[User] I've entered an upcoming endurance competition like a tough mudder. I've been going at it for months and I believe I am hyperFOCUSED.

[User] you need to rest to the competition

[User] There is no time to rest, in fact if I do, I might be waiting 3-4 minutes for a very short response.

[User] ahhh ok you do not participate in that competition


[System] trusting: i felt trusting when my dad and my mon care for me

[User] i felt trusting when my dad and my mon care for me

[User] Well as a fellow human being, I agree that when parents care for their children, it creates a lifelasting bond between the two parties.

[User] yes and our parents love us . always can happen whatever thing always they say love you

[User] I also enjoy the love of my human parents and my human family. They take no hesitation in their focus on of their love for me.


[System] anticipating: We are buying a new car today

[User] I can't wait! We just bought a car today! Going to pick it up soon!

[Assistant] Oh nice! That is exciting! What kind of car did you get?

[User] A 2018 Ford Fusion! It's the first brand new car we've evered owned!

[Assistant] Wow, so jealous! You have to give me a ride one day, ok?


[System] trusting: when I was stuck on the side of the road

[Assistant] I was stuck on the side of the road when I saw a police officer ride by he slowed down and came back to help me

[Assistant] Yikes, that's a scary situation to be in. I'm glad the officer was able to help you.

[Assistant] yes me too at 5:00 in the country halfway between work and home

[Assistant] That's rough, sometimes you really do have to rely on the kindness of strangers.

[Assistant] thats true got me to work on time


[System] disappointed: I found out I didn't get a job I interviewed for.

[Assistant] I found out the other day that I didn't get ther job I interviewed for.

[Assistant] thats not good did you aplly for any other jobs?

[Assistant] I did, I ended up getting another job I wanted, but I was pretty bummed about losing the other one. The commute would have been much nicer.

[Assistant] I see that is very understandle.


[System] anticipating: I've been waiting all day to talk to another human being. I'm homebound at the moment with an illness and I love social contact.

[User] I've been laid up all day with an illness so it's good to be talking to someone.

[Assistant] That's awful! I hope you feel better soon.

[User] I'm getting there, feeling better now than early this morning. Thanks for the contact though I'm certainly a social animal.

[Assistant] No problem at all. Glad to make you feel somewhat happier :)

[User] See I'm feeling great right now! It worked haha!


[System] trusting: Whenever I leave my children with my parents, I feel I do not need to worry about them at all. I know these are people who will take care of them like they are their own.

[Assistant] Whenever I need to travel and cannot take my kids, I know that I can leave them with my parents and not have to worry at all about their safety and security.

[Assistant] That is so wonderful! I have 3 children myself and I love having grandparents to rely on.

[Assistant] It is wonderful. I'm not sure I trust anyone as much as my own parents with my kiddos. My parents treat my kids better than they treated me!

[Assistant] I definitely don't! I had a horrible experience the one time I used a hired babysitter and now I only leave my little ones with family.

[Assistant] I agree. I have used daycare and such, but there are always problems there. I know my parents will always be alert and keep them safe, and not just for a paycheck.

[Assistant] I'm glad you have someone to rely on for support.

[Assistant] Thanks! I am totally glad you can relate!


[System] disappointed: My son broke a very special toy that his pawpaw gave him.

[Assistant] My dad gave my son a very special model car and within the week, it was broken.

[Assistant] Oh no! I hope no one got in trouble!

[Assistant] He didn't understand, so he wasn't in trouble, but I have to admit I was a little sad about it.

[Assistant] I'd say so. That's so disheartening. I'm sure it was accidental.

[Assistant] Yes, it was and my dad acted like it was no big deal and just gave him a hug so it was a good lesson in forgiveness.


[System] disappointed: My friend had two dogs. When she moved for a job, she just took them to a shelter instead of taking them with her or trying to find homes for them.

[User] My friend moved for a new job recently and she just took her two dogs to a shelter. She didn't even try to find them homes.

[User] Well that sucks. I hate it when animals are abandoned.

[User] I know, if she couldn't keep them, then at least she could try to find someone to take them in. So sad.

[User] Yeah, that makes me sad too. I feel bad for them because they don't understand why she isn't with them anymore.


[System] apprehensive: I am starting a new job soon. It is quite a step up from my current position, so I'm a little scared that I won't perform well.

[Assistant] I recently got a promotion. It's quite a big step up from my current role, so I'm very nervous that I won't do well in it.

[Assistant] That is great news. I think you just might be nervous. They wouldn't have promoted you if you couldn't do it.

[Assistant] I hope so, everyone tells me I'll do great, but I still have some reservations about it. It's way different than what I do now. I've not been sleeping well.

[Assistant] Well usually when you think the worst it turns out to be okay. I think you should try and relax.


[System] trusting: My partner and I both work 24-hour shifts and tend to alternate shifts (I'll be at home hwen she's at work and she'll be at home when I'm at work). This can lead to some insecurities sometimes because not only are we away from each other alot, but we have a lot of time by ourselves where anyone could come over if they want to. I feel so lucky knowing that my wife has my best interest in mind.

[User] My partner and I both work 24 hour shifts on alternate days, too.

[User] What do you guys do for work? You sound like doctors

[User] I wish! We are both Paramedic/Firefighters.

[User] Thank you for all that you do! I have a friend whos an EMT and I bet it's taxing work.

[User] Ahh! We both enjoy it. Thanks for the thank you, though! :)


[System] disgusted: I had some carryout food yesterday and I don't think it was properly cooked. It tasted great going in but not going out this morning.

[User] I've been struggling all day. I had some carryout over the weekend and it's hitting me in the worse way. Very ill.

[User] I am so sorry to hear that. Are you feeling nauseated?

[User] I was feeling worse earlier, with a lot of food poisoning like symptoms. I'm just now getting over the nausea. Sorry to gross you out.

[User] You're not grossing me out at all. I'm a Paramedic/Firefighter so it takes alot to get me squirming. I hope you feel better. Drink lots of Gatorade and water to rehydrate so you don't feel awful tomorrow and try to get your hands on some Zofran for the Nausea.

[User] Wow I didn't think of zofran. Thanks for the advice!

[User] Absolutely! Feel better soon!


[System] sentimental: I was pretty emotional leaving my hometown 10 years ago. We moved across country to a completely different area.

[Assistant] A while back I moved from Chicago to Dallas, I was pretty sad to leave. It was my hometown!

[User] Big change! both big cities though right? I've always wanted to see that shiny bean thing in chicago.

[Assistant] Yes both are big cities! However Chicago feels less crowded honestly, the metroplex there is more spread out.

[User] I hope you continue to adjust to your new surroundings, maybe you will end up loving Dallas, who knows!


[System] terrified: During a wind storm, a tree fell on my fence while I was getting my children out of the car. I saw it fall and it nearly hit us!

[Assistant] A tree fell on my house, shattering my vinyl fence as my kids and I were walking passed it through the garage.

[Assistant] Woah I hope no one was hurt

[Assistant] No, but everyone was quite frightened.

[Assistant] I bet! Sounds like it would be a big shock


[System] disgusted: I was babysitting for someone I didn't know very well. When they brought the baby in the car seat, cockroaches crawled out of it. Gross!

[User] I was babysitting for someone I really didn't know. When they brought in the car seat, cockroaches crawled out of it. It was so gross!!

[User] Ew, that's really disturbing.  The sight of cockroaches always gives me the willies.

[User] Me, too! I felt like they were all over me! I can't imagine the house they live in...

[User] Yes, I shudder to think of the condition of the rest of the home if the car seat is like that.


[System] anxious: I've going through a spell as of late when I've been pacing back and forth more and more and self doubt has crept in. I'm waiting on an acceptance into a program for video editing.

[User] Woof I am having a hard time as of late. I've been waiting on an acceptance into a video production program and it's driving me up the wall.

[Assistant] Oh, that must be nerve-wracking!

[User] It is. A lot of self doubt has crept into my head as of late and I'm trying to fight it off.

[Assistant] Patience isn't always a virtue that I am good with either. You should feel confident in your work!

[User] I am trying. Thanks for the boost!

[Assistant] Good luck!


[System] guilty: I bought my daughter a new flavor of ice cream that she was excited to try and my friend and me ate it all.

[Assistant] My daughter picked a new flavor of ice cream and my friend and I ate it before she even got a bite.

[User] Uh oh. Do you think she will be mad when she finds out?

[Assistant] I felt so bad that I made my husband go buy her more before she found out!

[User] Oh she will be none the wiser. But don't feel bad sometimes you have to indulge, and I would figure you still left her some.


[System] caring: I worked in a nursing home while I was in nursing school.  I have sense gone back to the home to visit my old patients to check in on them

[User] I worked in a nursing home while I was in nursing school. I have since gone back to the home to visit my old patients to check in on them.

[Assistant] that must be a heart warming reunion to see your old patience

[User] It is!  I miss seeing them daily.  I like going to see that they're doing okay

[Assistant] that is really good to hear, I bet they loved seeing you again


[System] devastated: When i left my money on the bus

[Assistant] About two weeks ago on the way to work, i managed to leave my wallet and keys on the bus!

[Assistant] Oh no, did they disappear for good, or did someone turn them in?

[Assistant] Luckily they were handed in by the end of the day, but it nearly gave me a heart attack! Have you ever been in the same situation?

[Assistant] That would be so scary. I actually left my credit card at a restaurant yesterday. Thankfully they held onto it for me.

[Assistant] Wow, you are so lucky it was handed back it! It gives you such a fright when it happens.

[Assistant] I was sure to check my statement and make sure there were no suspicious transactions.


[System] disappointed: This sounds weird but I've been training my cats to do tricks and to go to the bathroom in a toilet. At first they took to it but now theyre devolving back to their old tricks. It's getting messy.

[User] I've been training my cats to use the toilet. At first they were and everyone was super impressed, but now they've forsaken the toilet AND litter box entirely.

[Assistant] Wow! So have you tried any methods to get them back on track? Someone might have advice on Youtube.

[User] I've been consulting the old youtube for sure, but I think these guys are just rebelling.

[Assistant] Ah! Sounds like you need a "Cat Whisperer"!

[User] And a new carpet too haha!


[System] devastated: I was horrified when my dog died a few weeks ago. He was one of my best companions!

[Assistant] Recently, my dog died. It was so heartbreaking. We had him since 2010.

[User] Oh no that would make him quite young. I'm so sorry! Do you have plans for another one when you're ready?

[Assistant] He was a loving dog. Probably! I would love to get a Labrador Retriever.

[User] Those are awesome dogs, I've known quite a few in my life. Well whenever you're ready I think it'll be a perfect match.


[System] content: My girlfriend and I are finally in a place where we can just be together without even speaking.  Sometimes it's nice to just be in the same room

[User] My girlfriend and I are finally in a place where we can just be together without even speaking. Sometimes it's nice to just be in the same room

[Assistant] Aww, that's good! It's nice to have to someone you can do that with

[User] I really enjoy being in a place where we aren't trying to impress each other anymore

[Assistant] Yeah, the comfort in that can feel amazing


[System] anxious: My husband just had a job interview. We are waiting to hear back from the company.

[User] My husband had a job interview a few days ago...now we are waiting...

[Assistant] Ahh that's so anxiety-making. I hope he gets the jon.

[User] Me, too! The anticipation is killing me!!!

[Assistant] Fingers crossed!


[System] guilty: We used some of the money we'd set aside for my son's college to fix our hot water heater.  We're trying to repay it monthly til it's replenished.

[Assistant] We used some of the money we'd set aside for our son's college fund to fix our hot water heater.

[Assistant] Oh, that's a terrible problem!  That's the only time I don't envy homeowners!  I could not afford that at all.

[Assistant] Yes, these are the times I miss renting so much!  We're trying to repay what we used monthly til it's replenished.

[Assistant] It's great you have a college fund though!  My kids are very young, we haven't started that yet.  Although, we probably should. How long have you ahd yours?

[Assistant] He's 16 months old, but we knew we'd have to start saving really early because we don't have much to put away haha

[Assistant] Okay, then you're waaayyy ahead of me!


[System] faithful: workign when we had to change job locations

[Assistant] I work from home now, but the last few years, I worked at a daycare.  It doesn't seem like much but my kids went for free and I loved everyone there! I should have quit so many times but I stayed

[Assistant] I can see why it was hard to quit!  Do you like your job now?

[Assistant] I like it okay.  I still miss it though.  Even after Hurricane Harvey and my work building flooded, I drove an extra 40 minutes to get there.  But I had a baby recently and it jsut makes sense to be at home now.

[Assistant] That sounds tough.  It seems like you guys at the daycare went through a lot together.

[Assistant] we did and i miss the kiddos!  My kids miss it too.  But its for the best!


[System] joyful: I will never forget when my daughter was born and they handed her to me for the first time.

[Assistant] I will never forget when my daughter was born and they gave her to me for the first time!

[User] That is an amazing feeling. I have three daughters. It doesn't matter how many you have, the first time you hold them, its amazing.

[Assistant] I have 3 little ones too! I had a girl, then boy, then girl! Such a precious moment!

[User] That's awesome. I would love to have a boy too, but I'm not sure if I want another one or not.

[Assistant] I'm debating on another too. My youngest is only 17 months so I am definitely not in a rush.

[User] My youngest is 3, and almost completely potty trained, but its been a struggle. Maybe when she starts school, I'll make up my mind.

[Assistant] It's definitely scary to start all over again!

[User] Yes, and that's what we did with her. her sisters were a 8 and 9 when she was born.


[System] caring: I felt like I was doing a good deed when I opened a door for a few elderly people. I think it is good to help your elders when you can!

[Assistant] A couple weeks ago I help a door open for an elderly couple. I really think it's important for youth to care for the elderly!

[Assistant] That was really nice of you! I'm sure they appreciated the gesture.

[Assistant] I think so! It's like caring for your grandparents.

[Assistant] Its important to care for the older generation who once cared for us.


[System] faithful: I sent a story that I wrote to a publisher and I will find out soon if they accept it. Its a good story and I am sure they will accept it.

[Assistant] I am waiting to hear back about a story I submitted to a publisher.

[Assistant] Fantastic! Why kind of story is it?

[Assistant] A true story about a Christmas miracle. I hope they publish it!

[Assistant] I see! Have you gotten any other works published?

[Assistant] I've had a couple of stories published in anthologies and Ive done guest blogging.


[System] terrified: I went to bed late last night and about an hour or so into sleep, I was jolted awake. I heard a slapping noise on my window and immediately freaked out. It was a twig blowing in the wind!

[User] I was only asleep for an hour last night and I jumped out of bed! There was this smacking noise on my window it freaked me out!

[Assistant] Yikes! did you figure out what it was?

[User] You'll never guess haha! It was just a twig. The age old branch slapping on the window in the wind.

[Assistant] It must have been awfully windy.

[User] It certainly was and I certainly looked foolish!


[System] content: I was okay with moving to Texas even though I prefer the midwest. Cold weather makes me happy.

[Assistant] I moved to Texas, but it wasn't my first choice. I am living with it though!

[Assistant] Did you have to move there for a job?

[Assistant] No, just with the family! I prefer cold-weather places.

[Assistant] I'm in the Midwest, so can sympathize with you there.  Are you going to live there permanently now?

[Assistant] For the time being! I'm hoping to move to New York! If not, I will enjoy the winter we do get here!


[System] apprehensive: I was home alone when all the power went out. I heard a noise and didn't know what it was.

[Assistant] I was home by myself when the power went out and I heard a strange noise!

[Assistant] Oh, that sounds scary! Did you find out what it was?

[Assistant] No. I was too scared to look so I looked myself in my bedroom.

[Assistant] Well it was probably nothing to worry about because you seem alright now. :)


[System] anxious: I had to give a speech!

[Assistant] I had to give a speech to over 300 people in front of my church.

[Assistant] Wow, that's a lot of people.

[Assistant] I was so nervous! I get very shy around crowds!

[Assistant] I know the feeling. I get sick around crowds.

[Assistant] I thought I would pass out from the stress. I was so glad when it was over.


[System] trusting: I let a close friend of mine borrow my car. He's had a couple accidents under his belt but it's been awhile since that's happened. He told me not to worry and it will be fine.

[User] A buddy of mine is borrowing my car for a couple days. I figured it'd be nice to help him out but he has had a couple accidents under his belt.

[Assistant] Oh boy, I hope he is careful with your car

[User] Me too. It's been awhile since those accidents happened so it should be fine. I just wanted to be a good friend.

[Assistant] You are a good friend! That was very generous of you


[System] afraid: A dog chased after me while I was running with my baby in the stroller.

[Assistant] I went for a run the other day and a dog chased me while I was pushing my baby in the stroller!

[Assistant] I would have been so scared!  I don't understand having dogs off leash.

[Assistant] It was terrifying! I was so mad. The owner was nowhere to be found.

[Assistant] So reckless!  It's really not that hard to leash dogs.  And with the baby there too, ugh.  I can't imagine.

[Assistant] I haven't taken her with me on a run since then.


[System] afraid: My nephew was racing around our house, and fell head first into the corner of a bookcase.  There was a ton of blood and I had to take him to the ER.  Luckily, it was better than it looked and it wasn't a huge deal.

[Assistant] My nephew was racing around our house, like he has a million times before, and someone took a bad fall into the corner of a bookcase.  I had to take him to the ER.

[Assistant] Ouch! Kids have a tendency to learn things the hard way. Was he okay?

[Assistant] Yes, luckily it looked much worse than it actually was!

[Assistant] That's good! My son is always running into stuff! He needs bubblewrap to keep him safe.


[System] sentimental: I found a baby picture of my son and it made me miss him. He went off to college and I don't see him much anymore.

[Assistant] My son went off to college. I found a baby picture of him and it made me sad.

[Assistant] I'm sorry. They grow up fast. Its hard to watch them leave the nest.

[Assistant] I guess I need to find a hobby to keep me busy!

[Assistant] That can help. I know I like my hobbies lol.


[System] joyful: I just won a contest for a free air fryer! I've never used one before but I love frying foods! I think it's going to be an awesome addition to my kitchen.

[User] I had entered what seemed like a fake contest a little while ago, but today I just got an air fryer in the mail! I think it was from that contest.

[Assistant] That sounds cool, but also too good to be true. I hope it is true though

[User] It certainly is true. I had no idea what was in the box on my doorstep, but lo and behold a smallish air fryer! I can't wait to fry smallish chickens haha.

[Assistant] Fry some for me too!

[User] I'll make some room!


[System] caring: Looking after my grandfather whilst my grandmother was in hospital

[Assistant] I have spent the last two months looking after my grandfather whilst my grandmother has been in hospital, have you ever been in such a situation?

[Assistant] No I haven't. You are such a great person! I wish to have grandchildren like you someday.

[Assistant] I dont have them myself, just grandparents! I also wish to have grandchildern one day though

[Assistant] You are kind and sweet. Please never change.


[System] embarrassed: I was a little uncomfortable in an interview when I forgot what I was trying to say. I had to skip that portion of my statement.

[Assistant] I had an interview and I forgot a portion of what I was saying. It was a little awkward.

[Assistant] Oh no ! Were you able to come up with something else to say ?

[Assistant] Yes! I think I recovered okay. I just moved on to my next statement. It's a bummer freezing up though!

[Assistant] I understand, but I bet you did well in spite of that !


[System] faithful: My gas gauge broke in my car over the weekend. Although I had filled it up with gas, I remained adamant it had gas in it !

[Assistant] My gas gauge broke in my car over the weekend. Although I had filled it up with gas, I remained adamant it had gas in it

[Assistant] Tough! Are you planning on getting it fixed?

[Assistant] I did ! I brought it to the auto parts place over the weekend. They blamed it on a loose wire. Imagine that lol

[Assistant] Well at least that sounds like an easy fix! Often times those repairs can get pricy!


[System] impressed: My wife amazes me more and more everyday. She's worked so hard for years to get to where she is today, and has become very successful in her line of work.

[User] I just got married to a wonderful woman. She's been working so hard to get to where she is nowadays. She's become a very successful clinical psychologist.

[Assistant] Wow, you are a lucky man! Good to have a psychologist in the family too.

[User] Yeah but it would be a tad unethical to get service from her, but I assure you she's a good one.

[Assistant] I wish you both all the best and hope that you have a wonderful life together!

[User] Thank you so much that is so kind of you to say.


[System] ashamed: One time in school I had to ask for help on my homework.

[User] I had to ask my teacher if she would mind going over a assinment again with mme

[User] Wow! That must have taken a lot of guts, but I hope it was worthwhile.

[User] Yeah it was good for me but i was nervous to ask

[User] Oh no, why were you so scared?

[User] because i was nervous about it


[System] faithful: My friends invited me to a party that involved alcohol and drugs. I decided to not drink or anything because I am a Christian.

[User] My friends invited me to a party that involved alcohol and drugs. I decided to not drink or anything because I am a Christian.

[User] that is probably for the best you dont want to get involved with that stuff

[User] Yeah, you don't want to pass out or start hallucinating aliens. That would be very scary.

[User] Could be worse than aliens someone could hurt you. you know ?

[User] That's very true. I am glad that I'm still alive today.


[System] ashamed: One time when I was in middle school, my friend was making fun of me. So, I pulled his pants down.

[User] One time when I was in middle school, my friend was making fun of me. So, I pulled his pants down.

[Assistant] Oh my! Well, I bet he quit making fun of you in light of his own embarrassment.

[User] Actually, he stopped making fun of me because he was an alien.

[Assistant] An alien? Wow.


[System] lonely: I moved to a new town.

[Assistant] When I moved to a new town, it was hard to make new friends?

[User] That sounds difficult. Did you try talking to people in your neighborhood?

[Assistant] Yes, they are all old.

[User] That always sucks. But old people are great and sometimes funny to hang out with. Maybe you should try giving them a go!


[System] trusting: I had a good amount of money saved up and I was  planning on buying a vacation trip in the next month.  A friend of mine asked if he could borrow a large sum of money from me and then pay me back shortly after.  I felt okay with loaning this money to him because I knew he would pay it back immediately

[Assistant] I loaned a friend a good amount of money that I knew he would pay back right away.

[Assistant] Did you get the money back quickly?

[Assistant] I did, he even gave me an extra $100 to make up for having to ask me in the first place!

[Assistant] That's a great friend. Loyalty and honesty are everything in a relationship.


[System] devastated: My brothers wife left and took the baby. We haven't seen her since.

[Assistant] My brothers wife left him and took off with the baby.

[Assistant] Oh wow! That really sounds like your brother is going through a rough time.

[Assistant] He is. Its hard on all of us.

[Assistant] I hope everything works out, family is everything.


[System] caring: I recently took in a small kitten I found in a shelter

[User] I took in a small kitten I found and have been nursing her back to health

[Assistant] Oh that is so sweet! I love baby kittens. Are you going to keep it?

[User] I think so im kinda attached at this point

[Assistant] I think you should. There are so many animals that need a good home.


[System] trusting: My husband took the baby out by himself to go grocery shopping.

[User] My husband took our infant out into the world by himself today. There are so many things that could go wrong

[User] That's nerve wracking. I have 4 kids myself so I know what its like.

[User] You have to have faith that they can handle any situation. Thankfully, he did well

[User] Most of the time they do do well. We definitely have to trust our husbands to look after the little ones without us.

[User] Yes, we always have to trust them!


[System] trusting: I let someone borrow a $230 tool and had to trust them to bring it back.

[User] Someone was broke done right down the street from my house. They noticed my husbands tools in our carport and asked to borrow a $230 tool. I let them and had to trust they would bring it back.

[User] That's an incredible act of kindness for a stranger. Did they return the tool? Was the tool in normal shape when you got it back?

[User] Yes they returned it back in the same shape it left. It was a family and the dad was working on the car. I felt bad because I know how bad it is to be broke down with kids in the car.

[User] He's probably very grateful for your kindness. Hopefully, he'll return the kindness to someone else.

[User] I hope so! That would make me feel good.