[System] faithful: My coworker came on to me at work last week, but I refused her advances.

[User] A female coworker came onto me at work the other day, but I refused her advances because I love my wife.

[User] I am glad you love her, it must be a nice feeling

[User] Yes, I just can't see myself being with another woman.

[User] That is a good thing then


[System] ashamed: I cant believe I got a DUI this weekend, I let myself down.

[User] I cant believe I got arrested for a DUI this weekend, I let myself down.

[User] That wasn't smart.

[User] I know I promised myself I wasn't going to drink anymore.

[User] Why did you then?


[System] hopeful: I passed all my college engineering classes and think I will do even better next semester.

[User] I feel good about my last semester. I think I'll do better in my engineering classes this fall.

[Assistant] Dang.. my old roommate was an engineering student. He always told me how hard it was. What kind of engineering?

[User] I'm doing mechanical, it's pretty hard but it's interesting. A career in the field would be awesome!

[Assistant] Yeah, I think once you get in the field, you're set. The jobs seem to pay well. Good luck with that, you sound like you know what you're doing.

[User] Thanks, I hope I can keep it up, good luck to you as well!


[System] angry: I was late for the bus and missed it.

[User] I hate taking the but, today I was late to my stop and got there just as it drove away....

[Assistant] Oh, the bus? Yeah I bet that was a little embarrassing. Sorry to hear that. I take my car for granted. Maybe you will get one someday.

[User] I drove my parents' old car for a little, and i definitely took that for granted until it broke down lol. I'm trying to save up, I hope I get one too.

[Assistant] Well, keep working at it. It's a process.

[User] Absolutely. I also enjoy biking around sometimes because its green and gets you some exercise.


[System] excited: I get to see my dog this weekend!

[User] I can't wait until I see my golden retriever Blue this weekend!

[Assistant] Where has he been?

[User] I live away from my parents, he lives with them.

[Assistant] Oh I bet you are excited then! He will be happy too!

[User] Yup goldens are happy about pretty much anything lol :) Do you have any pets?


[System] guilty: I saw a colleague stealing money at work last week. I wonder If I should have said something to my boss.

[User] I saw a colleague stealing money at work. I wonder if I did the right thing by not telling my boss.

[Assistant] Is there a reason why you didn't tell your boss?

[User] I just didn't want to be labeled as a snitch, but now I'm having second thoughts.

[Assistant] Is there a way you could report it anonymously?


[System] angry: Where I live it's forecasted to rain all week.

[User] I hate when it rains, especially for several days at a time.

[User] Oh I do too! I like a nice sunny day.

[User] How has the weather been where you are.

[User] It's been really rainy. My power just went out awhile ago.

[User] Oh no, does that happen a lot when it rains near you?

[User] Yes it makes me pretty upset to be honest.

[User] Hopefully it doesn't rain this week but the forecast is at least 60% all week!


[System] nostalgic: I remember when we used to see who could do the best tricks with yoyo's when we were little.

[User] I remember when we used to compete with Yo-Yo's to see who could do the best tricks.

[Assistant] My brother used to have a yo-yo! He did a trick called "Around the world" and also one called "The cradle." Know those?

[User] Yes, my favorite was called "Walk the dog".

[Assistant] Oh yeah! I remember that! I wasn't good at doing any of them. I mostly just watched him. Good memories.


[System] surprised: I can't belive my brother went on the roller coaster with us. He's usually afraid of heights.

[User] Last week we were at an amusement park and I cant believe my little brother got on the roller coaster with us. He's usually afraid of heights.

[Assistant] Oh man I would have terrified I hate being up so high. He sounds really brave!

[User] I know, he usually never goes on dangerous rides.

[Assistant] Did he go on anymore after that?


[System] prepared: We all went out to dinner and my son had spaghetti and got it all over him. Luckily I brought a change of clothes with us.

[Assistant] My son got spaghetti all over himself at dinner at a restaurant one night.

[User] Well he's young, so you can't really fault him.

[Assistant] I didn't really care too much. I had remembered to pack him an extra set of clothes though.

[User] That's good. You seem like a great parent.


[System] afraid: I was so frightened when it was thundering last night the loud sounds seemed like my house was shaking.

[User] I hate when it is storming it makes me so uncomfortable.

[User] does it happen often in your part of the country?

[User] Yes especially in the summer time storms are bad and hurricanes are at a high I hide under my covers lol.

[User] wow.  i can only imagine


[System] embarrassed: Somebody walked in on me using the toilet yesterday.

[User] I was using the toilet at Walmart yesterday and somebody walked in on me.

[User] Thats nuts.

[User] Whats worse is that I was in the wrong restroom. It was the girls restroom. I just wanted to get out of there as fast as I could.

[User] Did she scream?


[System] excited: I was going to Sea World for the first time. I had never been there before.

[Assistant] I was finally going to get to see dolphins up close.

[Assistant] Did you get to? What happened?

[Assistant] I went to Sea World for the very first time. We got to feed the dolphins.

[Assistant] I have never been there! Sounds fun, but I don't support Sea World and the way they treat their animals.


[System] afraid: Last week there was a large spider on my wall.

[User] Last week there was a huge tarantula on my wall. I thought it was going to jump on me.

[User] OH GOSH! I would burn the whole house down. i'm terrified of spiders and bugs

[User] OMG me too! I hit it with a rolled up news paper and a bunch of baby spiders came out. I had a panic attack and stomped on them.

[User] i would have a heart attack!


[System] sad: One day I saw a video of a grandparent playing with my grandkids and I realized I was no longer able to do a lot of those things.

[User] I will never forget the first time I felt old. I saw a video of grandparents playing with grandchildren and I realized it had been awhile since I did those things.

[User] I know how you feel. Life is too short.

[User] yes, I try to remind myself that I still have a lot to offer.

[User] Yes, you do! Just keep living everyday like your last.


[System] impressed: Yesterday my brother did a back flip off the roof and landed in the pool.

[User] Yesterday we had a pool party. My brother got drunk and did a back flip off the roof and landed in the pool.

[User] wow, I never did understand why people want to get drunk in the first place. I sure hope he wasn't hurt.

[User] I wasn't mad at him. I just never knew he was that athletic.

[User] it does sound like an amzing feat


[System] lonely: My friends went out yesterday, but they didn't invite me.

[User] I got on social media yesterday and saw that my friends went to a party, but they didn't invite me.

[Assistant] ohh that's rough...did you talk to them about it

[User] No, sometimes I feel like they just don't understand me.

[Assistant] do they give you any kind of value...or do they just ignore you / put you down 90% of the time?


[System] anxious: my cousin had a heart cath and the surgeon sent for me to come to the operating room.

[User] Awhile back I was taking a relative to get a heart cath. The surgeon sent for me to enter the operating room.

[Assistant] Is your relative okay now?

[User] oh yes, thank you for asking. other family members just got a call and told them everything went ok. Kind of scary when I was sent for.

[Assistant] It must've have been. Glad they are okay now.


[System] sentimental: I watched my little brother graduate last week.

[User] I got teary eyed when I watched my little brother get his diploma at graduation.

[Assistant] Congratulations to him! You must be proud.

[User] I am, every time he succeeds, I succeed. I love my big headed brother.

[Assistant] He's very lucky to have you.


[System] guilty: I was supposed to drive my friend to work.  I overslept and forgot to pick him up

[Assistant] I was supposed to drive a friend to work

[Assistant] oh yeah what happened?

[Assistant] I forgot to pick him up as I overslept

[Assistant] omg is he upset?


[System] caring: A friend needed help moving.  He didn't know of anyone else to turn to so I lent him a hand

[Assistant] A friend needed help moving

[Assistant] So did you help him / her

[Assistant] Yeah, he didn't know of anyone else to turn to for help so I gave him a hand

[Assistant] That's pretty nice of you


[System] jealous: My friend bought the car I always wanted.

[User] Yesterday my friend bought the Ferrari I always wanted. I deserve it more than him.

[User] Wow, thats a nice car

[User] Yes, I don't know how a clown like him ended up with one before I did.

[User] It happens sometimes I guess


[System] nostalgic: I was thinking about my old neighborhood.  Specifically, the friends I had there growing up

[Assistant] I was thinking about my old neighborhood

[Assistant] Memories.. what state?

[Assistant] Can't say, but I was mostly just thinking about the friends I had there growing up

[Assistant] I understand but memories are always nice.


[System] surprised: I need to use my car to drive somewhere.  When I walked over, I saw that it had been hit

[Assistant] I needed to use my car to drive somewhere, but couldn't

[User] What happened with your car then?

[Assistant] My car was hit while parked

[User] Ugh! that stinks! Did you found out who did it?


[System] embarrassed: We were recently at a concert and my son had an accident.

[User] I was at a Journey concert with my son and he had to go to the bathroom while they were switching out performers.

[User] I would love that show

[User] It was a very good show, but the people were so rude. We had to squeeze through a crazy crowd and didn't make it to the bathroom in time.

[User] Oh well, it happens


[System] sad: i fell in sick for the past two days. i feel disgusted

[Assistant] i am suffering from severe fever for the past two days i don't have any energy

[Assistant] Have you been to the doctor?

[Assistant] yes i had. he prescribed medicine for curing

[Assistant] You will be fine then

[Assistant] i will take care of my self. thank you so much for your concern. take care of you too.


[System] proud: My son amazes me.  He currently has enough merit aid to pay for 2/3 of his college tuition!

[User] Sometimes I'm surprised my son is actually my son. He currently has enough merit aid to pay for 2/3 of his college tuition!

[Assistant] Well that is quite the accomplishment.

[User] It is certainly much better than I was ever able to do.  I think my scholarship was $500 and I had no merit aide.  He set his academic bar high... I just told him to do his best.

[Assistant] He sounds like he has a great head on his shoulder. You must have taught him well.


[System] anxious: New superintendent has joined my school system.  Every superintendent has his/her own expectations, and you never know what type of impression you will make.  Today was my first lengthy meeting with him.

[User] I now have a new boss, and today was my first day of a leadership meeting with him.  You never know how you will be received.

[Assistant] Oh man, that's so nerve-wracking. Do you think you guys will be a good fit?

[User] He spent some time laying out his beliefs and his expectations, and I have to say, I agreed with all but one of them.  That's pretty good.  He spent a lot of time watching the rest of us interact with each other, so I think he is trying to feel us out without making judgments yet.

[Assistant] Then it sounds like at least he has some perspective and ability to know not to overreact. I guess you could say you lucked out, but that may be me speaking too prematurely


[System] furious: my sister planned a birthday party for our mother on a day and time in which it will create a huge hardship on me. She knew my schedule when she made the plan.

[User] My mother will be 85 in a few days. My sister planned a surprise party knowing the day, hour and location would be very difficult for me to attend.

[Assistant] I hope you make it. Thats a big birthday.

[User] It is day after tomorrow and I am still not certain I can work it out. Sometimes people are very inconsiderate.

[Assistant] That not good. Maybe she will understand if you just can't make it.


[System] angry: Got a call from my cousin. Her husband took her and their 4 kids to a county fair. Ate about noon and headed home. They decided to stop at a cemetary to look around, lost track of time and now they are locked inside. It is 7pm and everyone is very hungry.

[User] My cousin just called with the craziest story. She and her family are locked inside a cemetery.

[Assistant] Wow... That would be one of my worst fears. How did they even manage to do that?

[User] They had gone to a fair and decided to stop on their way home and walk around. I guess her husband lost track of time. The worst thing is they haven't eaten anything since about noon.

[Assistant] Wow! Any way they can get out? Did they call someone?


[System] disappointed: My son is never here anymore.  He is growing up and going out with his own friends.  This is extremely healthy, but I certainly miss him and want him to spend more time here.

[User] You hope your teens make the right choices, but sometimes even the right choices feel wrong.  He is choosing to be away with friends and not at home much.  I believe this is healthy, but I can help but want something different.

[Assistant] I know it is hard to start letting go, but it gets easier with time.  Don't worry, you are not alone.

[User] That's what my own mother says.  In fact, she said my dad had a harder time than she did when I called and said, "Hey, I'm staying the night at so and so's, be back tomorrow."  I guess I will survive!  Hopefully he will choose to spend time here as he hits his 20s!

[Assistant] Yeah, they always seem to come back!  You just have to love them from afar for  a while.


[System] impressed: While at a service station I watched the atttendent leave his inside station to go out and pump gas for a lady. She offered him a tip and he declined it.

[User] I witness a great sight. I saw a gas station attendant leave his post to pump gas for a lady who has a hard time getting around.

[Assistant] That's really sweet. We don't have gas station attendants here. But that's nice that they're that helpful.

[User] The one I refer to is more like a cashier. He is supposed to stay in a little shack and collect money and turn the pumps on. The lady offered him a tip and he wouldn't take it.

[Assistant] Ohh, that makes sense. Yeah, then that's really nice of them! And really sweet of her to offer a tip. I guess there's good in the world after all.


[System] terrified: I just had a lump in my neck.  I had a biopsy and was worried it was cancerous.  Thankfully, after it was removed, it was determined to be a benign tumor.

[User] I have been fortunate to live a good life but I found a lump in my neck.  Most people would get it checked out immediately.  I waited.  I was scared to get the news.

[User] I would absolutely be scared too. Good news or bad, I would be a worried wreck beforehand. Have you gotten it checked out yet?

[User] I finally went to an ENT doctor in May.  They biopsied it, and that was the most nerve-wracking five days I have ever waited.  It WAS good news, but still had to have removed.

[User] I'm so glad to hear it was good news, though!


[System] faithful: I have tried my best to always do what is best for my family.

[User] Even when life is tough and seems very unfair I have done my best to care for my family.

[User] Thats great of you. Life is VERY unfair but we can go at any minute, so cherish those you love!

[User] It can be difficult. But I learned early on retaliating helps nothing.

[User] It doesn't help us no. But you must take care of yourself too- Take some time for yourself when being a caregiver ok!


[System] joyful: I am off work in the summertime, and most people would want to stay off work, but I started back today and it felt great!

[User] I am off work for a month in the summer, but I today was my first day back, and it felt great to be back on a routine!

[Assistant] Coming back to work could be good after a break.

[User] A month is a great break to "get away from the daily grind" but believe me, at the end of week one you think oh, I have all the time in the world, and you aren't as productive.

[Assistant] I understand


[System] embarrassed: I arrived at church just as everyone was leaving. Turns out the power had been off and my clock was wrong.

[User] I still can't believe I did that. My power had been off and I didn't even realize it.

[User] That isn't good.

[User] I arrived at church just as everyone was leaving. Boy did I feel awkward

[User] Did anyone help you?


[System] anticipating: When I was pregnant, I tried to figure out how I would feel once my son came. I thought about it alot!

[User] When I was pregnant, I thought so much about what my son would make me feel!

[Assistant] I wish I could feel that feeling, (unfortunately, I am a man). What did you end up naming your son?

[User] I named him George, men can have feelings of their sons too. Hopefully one day you will as well.

[Assistant] I am greatly looking towards starting a family with my wife as well. George is such a nice name.

[User] Thank you! My husband was excited when I was pregnant, but I don't think he got it until he arrived.


[System] lonely: Laying in the hospital after having a mini stroke and the last visitor of the day says good bye is a very sad time.

[User] Have you ever been hospitalized? It's not much fun. I had a mini stroke and was stuck there for a few days.

[Assistant] I have - but not for anything that severe. Are you suffering any side effects of the stroke?

[User] I am 99% me  The hardest part of the hospitalization was at the end of the day when my last visitor would go home. I am not good at being alone.

[Assistant] Yup - I know that feeling. And it's always so hard falling asleep in those uncomfortable beds with an IV in your arm.


[System] caring: I have a full time stay at home job where I have my grandma who is in her 80's and my five year old.

[User] I have a full time job that doesn't pay anything.

[Assistant] That really sucks man. Are you planning on looking for a new one?

[User] I love my job, it involves my five year old kid and my eighty year old grandma.

[Assistant] Well, as long as you're doing something you enjoy, that's all that really matters.

[User] It does! I love being there with my family.


[System] annoyed: I have a card table that I put my computer on.  My son keeps putting his foot on it and I have to constantly tell him to take it down.

[User] I have a table that is somewhat unsteady, I put my computer on there because I have no where else to put it.

[Assistant] Have you figured out what's the problem?

[User] I have not, it seems to do ok except when my son puts his foot on there even though I tell him repeatedly not to do that!

[Assistant] Sounds like maybe one of the legs on the table is bent?

[User] It could be, I just hate when he doesn't listen!


[System] surprised: My daughter recently said the f word.  I'm not sure where she picked it up, so that definitely shocked me!

[Assistant] My 2 year old daughter keeps picking up random words lately.

[Assistant] Yes? thats so cute, but you have to be carefull not to say bad words in fron of them

[Assistant] I know!  She said the f word!

[Assistant] OMG, well it is a bad thing but now you can be more polite in front of them, and also when you are not with them!


[System] sentimental: I keep a lot of random things to scrapbook. For instance I save tickets to concerts.

[User] I went to a concert last weekend and saved the tickets.

[Assistant] Are you keeping it as a souvenir?

[User] I am, I plan to scrapbook it once I get the pictures back.

[Assistant] Nice, I do that sometimes with movie tickets if it's a great movie that I enjoed a lot.


[System] embarrassed: We were camping, and I thought everyone was outside.  I accidentally opened up the bathroom door on my step-daughter.

[Assistant] We recently went camping.  Everyone definitely gets closer in such close quarters!

[Assistant] I've been camping a few times - the proximity to others makes me feel stuffy too. Where do you usually go?

[Assistant] We went by a lake.  I accidentally opened the bathroom door with someone in it!

[Assistant] Oh wow! I bet the person inside would've pooped his pants, but there was probably none left!


[System] sad: My grandmother recently passed.  We were close, so it's been hard.

[Assistant] This Spring has really made me appreciate family.

[Assistant] What happened?? Did you guys went camping or something?

[Assistant] My grandmother fell ill, and passed away.

[Assistant] Ho, I am sorry to hear that.


[System] angry: I got a notification that I had a package delivered. I didn't see it on my porch and found it sitting in the middle of my driveway!

[User] I got a notification on my phone that I had a package delivered and went to look for it

[Assistant] Too late I already took it. Just kidding, did you find it?

[User] I did, they left it sitting in the middle of the driveway so it could get run over!

[Assistant] Oh, that's bad. Was there anything important in it?

[User] It was some pills for my dog, luckily I found it before it got run over.


[System] impressed: My son and wife live out west and I live on the east coast. They called to say they were on their way for a visit.

[User] My son and wife are coming for a visit. Been a long time since I have seen them

[Assistant] Wao thats so cool you must so excited, how long has it been?

[User] about a year. I am on the east coast and they moved out west

[Assistant] Wao it must be very difficult to be separated from your wife and son, sorry


[System] prepared: When we went to a hockey game earlier this year, I put a blanket in my purse. I also had snacks and a tablet for my five year old.

[User] I went to a hockey game with my five year old son earlier this year. I had to bring lots of supplies!

[Assistant] Oh yeah? Do you have to do that every game?

[User] When I have my son with us I do! My husband was shocked when he said he wanted his blanket and I pulled one out of my purse!

[Assistant] Thats funny. Well at least it sounds like you are always prepared.


[System] faithful: I have been married for almost ten years. It takes a lot to stay in a marriage that long.

[User] I have been married for ten years. Since we aren't swingers, I'm a one man kinda lady.

[User] That's cool. I am not a swinger either.

[User] Staying with the same guy day in and day out over a long period of time can be tough.

[User] How did you do it?

[User] It's a commitment to stay with just one person.


[System] impressed: I had a leak in my roof, that was causing major damage.  No matter what I did to the roof (including replacing), the leak continued.  Another person came out to look, and said it was because nobody checked the chimney.  He put a gutter around the stone chimney and I have had no leaks since!

[User] After a full year of trying to get a leak fixed, I got help from a neighbor's roofer, who "knew a guy."  He said the guy didn't work on roofs, so I was confused!

[User] That makes no sense.

[User] Exactly!  The roofer told me that since I replaced my roof and the leak was still there, the problem had to be my fireplace chimney.  He said stone chimneys often develop leaks.  As it turns out, this chimney guy fabricates a type of gutter for chimneys to keep the water from running down the rock.  For $300 he made and installed the "gutter" on site, and I have had NO leaks!

[User] That seems like a good price.


[System] disappointed: Im feeling a little bit disappointed right now because the forecast said itll be raining and cloudy today, instead its +30c and sunny with not a single cloud in sight

[User] its so hot here. i've had to shower like 3-4 times a day cause you start sweating anyway and it feels icky. Hows the temperature at your place?

[Assistant] right now it's freezing in my home lol I just got out of bed after 30 mins of sitting because it's coold

[User] what? where the hell do you live? what do you mean its freezing? oh my god i am so jealous

[Assistant] haha i live in virginia where right now the temperture outside is muggy 85 degress just regular ac pumping in my home

[User] ooooh you have an AC, thats why. I live in europe and AC's...arent a thing at all, only the occasional pharmacy will have an AC

[Assistant] aw man that must suck how do you huys keep cool through the summer

[User] we dont, icecream and cold drinks is literally it.


[System] sad: I was upsetwhen my dog. I kept her on the bed for a whole day. Didn't want to lety her go

[Assistant] Oops. I meant I was upset when my dog died.

[Assistant] I'm sorry, How long has it been?

[Assistant] Happened in Febuary.

[Assistant] That's always a tragedy.

[Assistant] Yea she was 12 yaers old, and had cataracts, so I knew it would happen someday


[System] apprehensive: My girlfriend invited me to meet her parents.

[User] Last week, my girlfriend invited me to meet her parents. The whole time I was on edge because I wanted to make a good impression.

[User] That's nerve wracking for sure.  How did it go?

[User] Well we had dinner and the whole time a was stuttering because her father was asking very personal questions, but I think they liked me.

[User] It probably went well, despite the common jokes most parents want their child to date someone good so try to look for the best in people.


[System] joyful: We just finished a camping trip, and spent some great quality time together.  We did some fishing, played board games, and had campfires almost every night.

[Assistant] We love going on our annual family camping trip, and just got back from it!

[Assistant] Oh nice! How long did you guys stay?

[Assistant] We went for a week, but did have to come back to town once.

[Assistant] Oh no, What happened?

[Assistant] Nothing bad.  We actually purchased a house to pick up and move, and they drove it down the road the week that we were on vacation.


[System] grateful: We recently went camping for a week.  Being around my family made me focus on what matters in life.

[Assistant] I really love being in the great outdoors with my family!

[Assistant] Oh yea? Where are you guys? In the mountains? Camping?

[Assistant] We went camping, yes.  We're in the Midwest, so no mountains, unfortunately.  But we were near a lake.

[Assistant] Lakes are awesome. A body of water around here is pretty far. How long are you guys staying?

[Assistant] We were out there for a week.


[System] hopeful: I did well on a project for a company.  I think I might get a promotion soon based on that work

[Assistant] I did well on a project for a company

[User] Did you get anything extra, like a bonus or a trip.

[Assistant] I think I might get promoted based on the work

[User] Great. What business is it?


[System] angry: I was walking home when a car drove through a huge puddle near the sidewalk.  I was completely drenched

[Assistant] I was on my way home when a car drove through a huge puddle near the sidewalk

[User] I can tell where this is going.

[Assistant] I got completely drenched, it was terrible

[User] That has never happened to me. Thank god!


[System] lonely: I am a stay at home mom. My son just started kindergarten.

[User] I am a stay at home mom. School just started.

[Assistant] Well does that make you anxious?

[User] It does, this is my only child and he is going to kindergarten.

[Assistant] Oh, that would be rough. I've been through that too.

[User] How did you make it through?


[System] devastated: A friend who I regularly saw had to leave the state for work.  It's sad I'll probably not see him again

[Assistant] A close friend of mine has to leave the state for work

[Assistant] Are you happy for him?

[Assistant] Kind of, it's going to be sad since I won't see him again most likely

[Assistant] But if is a great opportunity for him, you should be happy.


[System] impressed: A friend was able to fix a problem I was having.  It was something I couldn't figure out how to do

[Assistant] A friend was able to fix a problem I was having

[Assistant] That's very nice of the friend. What sort of problem was it?

[Assistant] Computer problem.  It was something I couldn't figure out on my own

[Assistant] Bah, those newfangled computers. It's nice to have a tech saavy friend.


[System] annoyed: I work in a call center that has 4 members on the team and is based on a queue.  Once you finish a call you go to the back of the queue.  On a regular basis I will get off of a call and the others will log out of the queue so I am back to the top again.

[User] My coworkers sometimes put more work on me than necessary.

[User] Why do you think they do that?

[User] They don't want to talk on the phone and can get away with it for a while.

[User] That's not fair and probably very frustrating for you. You need to say something to them.

[User] I agree, I'm actually up for a new position so if that happens they'll actually have to do work for a change.


[System] terrified: the first tornado in oklahoma

[Assistant] I moved to tornado alley a few years ago. I'm not used to large tornadoes so I was pretty scared when it started storming.

[Assistant] Oh man, I can't even imagine. I lived in Kansas for a while and we had a storm that did a lot of damage. Took out the power all day and stuff. Nature can be so devastating sometimes.

[Assistant] We aren't too far south of Kansas in Oklahoma. We have had to spend a few evenings in the storm shelter. I guess stuff can be replaced.

[Assistant] Jeeeze, yea, it's totally understandable to be afraid. Has it been good there otherwise?

[Assistant] I love it here, except for the tornadoes and snakes.

[Assistant] It's awesome to hear that! I guess no place can ever be perfect though. Here's hoping we both can live long, happy, and fulfilling lives!


[System] disappointed: Dove down to the coast to surf. N waves

[User] I can't believe I spent 2 hours in the car just to arrive to surf and no waves to be seen.

[User] That must be so disappointing. Is there something else you can do to have fun?

[User] Kiteboard but I left half the gear at home. The surf report said 10 foot waves and it's flat water. Not cool bro, not cool

[User] Sounds like you really like the water. So what do you do now?

[User] Go to the surf bar I guess.


[System] terrified: Flying out to Peru to surf next week.

[User] In 6 days I leave for Peru

[Assistant] Wow! I've never been anywhere near there.

[User] It's a surf trip. They have monster waves. I'm nervous.

[Assistant] I've been to the ocean a few times but I've never even seen a surfer. We had a small boogie board.

[User] Do you live inland?

[Assistant] I live in Tennessee

[User] I've been river surfing in Tennessee. You have some decent white water rivers that offer boating and also surfing.

[Assistant] Wow. I must have a boring life then, because I have only seen tug boats and barges on the Mississippi.


[System] annoyed: I have a staff of 30 one lady cries daily

[User] Every single morning one lady on my team comes into my office and cry's

[User] Oh no! How come?

[User] You guess is as good as mine. She's crazy. Today she was stressed. Mind you she is 22 lives at home and has no bills.

[User] Oh well maybe she has a lot of problems internally. You never know how someone's home life is like.

[User] She did mention this morning that her doctor said she needs meds or locked up.

[User] Aw well it's likely bipolar- I know a phew. They have a hard time even on meds.

[User] Yesterday before work she got in a fist fight with her equally crazy mother before work over salted peanuts.


[System] excited: Found 100 bucks on the street today next to my car.

[User] I can't decide how to spend the $100. I found next to my car this morning.

[User] I would save some and maybe get something you need/want?

[User] Don't really need anything but it was a great way to start the day.

[User] For sure! Any extra money is always good!

[User] I'm thinking easy come easy go. Maybe do something fun this weekend I'm normally to broke to do.


[System] guilty: I went on a date with my ex's best friend while we were dating

[User] I can't I went out with my ex's best friend while we were dating. I was a jerk but it was Karma biting her in the butt.

[Assistant] Had she done that to you before?

[User] Right before that I found out she was seeing other people while I was in Iraq.

[Assistant] What a shame!

[User] Yea, it worked out for the best. A few months after that I meet my wife and we have been together for 11 years now. First baby is on the way in December.

[Assistant] Congratulations!


[System] surprised: Got on the scale today. Lost 15 pounds

[User] Got on the scale this morning. Thanks to work stress I lost 15 pounds.

[User] Oh man! I wish work stress would make me lose weight lol. I gain! Are you looking for a new job?

[User] Yes, that or a new boss. I love my job but my boss is terrible.

[User] Oh I don't deal with that well. I hope you get a new boss!

[User] I give it to the end of the year. By that time I'll be slim thanks to all the weight I'll loose and then look for a new job.


[System] jealous: The neighbors's kid grandparents just got him a BMW 745i, a hundred thousand dollar car for a sixteen year old.

[User] I can see the kid's car from here. He is 16 and has a car work 100k

[User] Wow, what brand

[User] Bmw 8 series. It's my neighbors kid.

[User] That is a nice car

[User] Yea. I was his age in 2000. I drove a 30 year old rust bucket.


[System] content: Lost 25 pounds now I'm a beautiful man

[User] Do you see a man and that yea he's got it going on?

[Assistant] Yeah all the time. I get so jealous

[User] Yea well I lost 25 pounds and now i'm that guy. Happy in my skin.

[Assistant] Wow, that is hard to do. Congratulations my dude!

[User] Thanks. It was rough I love desert but no desert food for 6 months.


[System] anxious: Heading to Colorado next week to climb Elbert.

[User] Last time I climbed Elbert I started getting sick from altitude. Heading to Colorado next week to try to climb it again.

[User] That sounds awesome!  Is Elbert a fourteener?

[User] Yes, it's the tallest in Colorado. This will be my 3rd time climbing it. But the first time since I got old and Lazy.

[User] Hahaha.  Well, I hope you don't get sick.  Take something salty with you, maybe that will help.  Have fun!

[User] Last time I arrived and tried to climb it the same day. My head felt like it was going to explode.


[System] grateful: Got and A today on my Real estate exam

[User] Aced my Real Estate Exam today. Now I'm licensed in two states.

[Assistant] Congratulations. I bet you're happy!

[User] Yea, time to advance my career now.

[Assistant] Do you work for a company or on your own?

[User] I'm self employed but new to the business.

[Assistant] Cool beans


[System] anxious: I was recently waiting to hear back from my old apartment about my security deposit refund. I needed the money for some necessities for my new house, and wasn't sure if I'd get enough back.

[Assistant] I was recently waiting to hear from my old apartment about my security deposit refund. I needed the money to pay my new pet deposit, and wasn't sure if I'd get enough money back.

[Assistant] Were you able to get it back?

[Assistant] I was, and I ended up getting enough to pay the deposit and then some.

[Assistant] That's great! I bet that was a relief.


[System] impressed: I watched a man make a small table out of chocolate and it looked real.

[Assistant] I was watching a video about a man who made a small table out of chocolate. It looked real and was just amazing.

[Assistant] Wow, that should have been amazing

[Assistant] It really was. It also made me want to eat chocolate.

[Assistant] Me too, I love chocolate


[System] impressed: I watched my friend do a really cool backflip!

[Assistant] I was so happy to watch my friend do a backflip

[Assistant] I've always been too scared to do a backflip. I always worry I'm going to break my neck or something. Did it take him a long time to get it right?And did he get hurt?

[Assistant] I think he just took gymnastics classes. He luckily did not get hurt!

[Assistant] Oh, that makes sense. And I'm glad to hear that. I always worry about that sort of thing. You ever think about trying to do it netx?


[System] disappointed: I went in for a doctor appointment that I had been waiting for, and it did not go well or anywhere near expected.

[User] I hope the next doctor's appt. that I have goes well. Sometimes they aren't the greatest experience.

[User] Are you sick?

[User] Yeah, I have health problems, it's complicated.

[User] That sucks, I will pray for you.

[User] Thank you, I appreciate you being kind.


[System] embarrassed: I knocked on a closed bathroom door and no one responded. But, when I opened the door, someone was using the bathroom.

[User] I can't believe I walked in on someone using the restroom.

[User] Oh my, that must've been an embarrassing situation!

[User] It was! I knocked first and no one answered, so I thought it was okay to go in.

[User] That's ok, you did the right thing. It probably happens to lots of people.

[User] Thanks, I'm sure it does haha


[System] trusting: I remember dropping my phone on subway and an old man picked it up and gave it back to me.

[User] So remember I told you, that I've lost my phone for a moment on a subway?

[User] Yes, what about it?

[User] So i guess I just dropped it, and a very old man, picked it up and gave it back to me

[User] That was nice of him.


[System] surprised: As I woke up today I found out it was still dark and very early nevertheless, I felt good.

[User] I woke up today to a bit of a strange sight.

[Assistant] Tell me all about it.

[User] Well, it was still dark and too early, but I felt like I had enough sleep.

[Assistant] I try to always go for extra sleep.


[System] surprised: Friends and family threw a party for me. It was unexpected and fun!

[User] The party that was thrown for me was for my 30th. I think it made friends and family just as happy as it made me.

[User] Wow! 30th is a big milestone birthday! I can imagine that everyone was excited to get to share that with you.

[User] Thank you! I was glad to share that moment with them.

[User] Did you feel old after?

[User] Haha, not really. I feel older now.


[System] impressed: I was unable to access the printer at work, and a coworker showed me a fool proof way to find it.

[Assistant] i was frustrated because i could not print a document, and a co worker showed me a keyboard shortcut to find it everytime.

[User] That had to be relief. So now you won't have to deal with that frustration again.

[Assistant] Yes indeed, it was frustrating!  I didn't have time to mess with it everytime i had to print something.

[User] Those keyboard shortcuts can be lifesavers.

[Assistant] Yes they can. I have become much more productive as a result.


[System] grateful: I've had some difficult times, and feel glad to have friends and family to help me.

[User] Some things have changed in my life and my close friends have family have helped me through, which I really appreciate.

[User] Thats good. Everyone isnt so fortunate.

[User] For sure, thank you. Times can change very unexpectedly.

[User] Its goof to have support when it does change.

[User] Definitely, I think we all need to support each other better in this world.

[User] Exactly

[User] Hopefully we can find some kindness in the world and get the support we all need.

[User] We would all be better people then


[System] surprised: I unexpectedly got a raise in the past, and that was great!

[User] One day I randomly got a raise, not something I was expecting!

[User] oh wow. Bet it felt amazing. was it a mistake?

[User] Thanks! It wasn't a mistake. Just unexpected and pretty neat!

[User] sounds like a great day. makes you wish it would happen everyday

[User] I definitely wish that could happen!


[System] embarrassed: One time I knocked some things off a shelf. I could feel my face turning red.

[User] I was at the store and accidentally knocked over some items. I could feel my face turning red.

[User] That's so embarrassing! What did you do?

[User] I picked them up and tried to move to another area!

[User] Did anyone say anything?

[User] I don't think so. I seem to do these things quite often.

[User] Well at least you got away with it this time!

[User] Haha, I think as long as I put them back, no one minds.


[System] apprehensive: I was going to fly alone. I felt a bit wary.

[User] I was flying alone, even though I had before, this particular time I felt wary.

[User] Really? Why was that?

[User] I think I felt concerned that the plane would crash or that something else bad might happen.

[User] Do you normally feel like that when you fly?

[User] I do sometimes, but this time it was even more so.


[System] afraid: I felt scared on a plane ride. I was traveling by myself.

[User] I was traveling on a plane by myself and I felt kind of scared.

[User] I can understand that, flying is scary.

[User] It is. We ended up going through a thunderstorm.

[User] I'm glad you didn't get hurt.

[User] Thank you! There was a lot of turbulence, so that was not fun.


[System] surprised: i'm trying to recover a videogame account and the customer support is just so surprisingly stupid, theyre asking me for my game code when thats what i dont have and why i contacted them

[User] Hello!

[Assistant] Hey, do you have anything on your mind?

[User] Yeah! i just received an email from guild wars 2 customer support, I lost my game code so i couldnt recover my account (forgot password), and they sent an email back asking me for the code. its so surprising having to deal with people this stupid, you would think that they would never get hired to begin with

[Assistant] I agree, incompetent customer support is one of the worst things when dealing with such problems.

[User] its so surprising though, They were hired to do ONE thing, and then they fail at that one thing, how did you get hired D: online stores have a similar problem with indians - I have nothing against them but the people online stores elect to hire are ones who cant speak english which results in your problem never getting solved cause they dont understand you.


[System] sad: My dog died after 13 years, and it broke my heart.  Burying him was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.  Gut wrenching to lose something you love.

[Assistant] I recently lost my dog, after 13 years.

[User] oh I am so sorry for your loss.

[Assistant] Yeah, it was terrible.  Heart wrenching to bury him.

[User] I bet. You gave him a good long life, that was the best you could do.


[System] hopeful: When I got my promotion at work to a supervisory role, I was nervous till I got the news.

[User] When a spot came open for a supervisor job at my employer, that was a stressful week for me.

[User] I am sorry it was so stressful

[User] They had many qualified candidates and it took a full week for them to make their decision.

[User] Just hope for the best


[System] sad: My boyfriend and  his family went to a Christmas party one Saturday and I had to stay home and work.

[Assistant] I had to work the day that my boyfriend and his family went to a Christmas party.

[Assistant] ugh thats the worst right.. everyone should have holidays off.

[Assistant] It wasn't even a holiday, just on a Saturday during the day because the drive was so long.

[Assistant] I say skip work next time :p go for it


[System] proud: I started teaching my daughter sign language when she was a baby. She started using it to communicate.

[Assistant] When my daughter was a baby she couldn't talk so I taught her sign language.

[Assistant] i just love that, my son knows ASL

[Assistant] That's great! I taught her a few words that were interesting to her so she could tell us what she needed.

[Assistant] i wish schools would teach kids asl

[Assistant] Yeah, me too that would be nice for them to learn.


[System] annoyed: My sister in law planned a get together during a time that we couldn't go, but asked to take my daughter instead.

[Assistant] My sister in law planned a get together during a time we couldn't go.

[Assistant] she wants to spend time with you

[Assistant] Well no, she knew we couldn't go out late because of my son's bedtime and scheduled it anyway.

[Assistant] that was nice of her


[System] apprehensive: My mother in law asked to take my daughter to Colorado with her, but I wasn't so sure about it.

[Assistant] My mother in law wanted to take my daughter to Colorado, but she is only 3.

[Assistant] its a beautiful place

[Assistant] I'm sure it is, but she is very young and still looks for me in the morning.

[Assistant] in that case i agree then


[System] prepared: We were going on a trip to New Jersey and I made a list of every possible thing we could need.

[Assistant] We were going on vacation and I made a list of everything we could possibly need when we were there.

[User] Where are you going on vacation?

[Assistant] We went to New Jersey, so a long way for us. We had a toddler, so I had to make sure I had everything for her.

[User] That is close for me, but it is a fun time!


[System] prepared: I was waiting for a subway train, but as it passed me it honked continuously, I din't move a muscle.

[User] I seem to be always alert, so that even something loud happens, I remain calm.

[Assistant] i admire that

[User] I just wander, is this normal?

[Assistant] no its not


[System] terrified: I have been too scared to leave my house.Because of Panic and Anxiety.

[Assistant] I have been having bad Anxiety for months. I cante seem to get a to stop.

[Assistant] I see, have you tried yoga and meditation?

[Assistant] Nope.But have been practicing breathing and muscle relaxation

[Assistant] Keep a positive mindset and your anxieties will be relieved!

[Assistant] I hope so.Thank you for youre support.


[System] surprised: My friends planned a second baby shower for me without me knowing.

[Assistant] I was having my second baby and my friends threw me a baby shower without me knowing.

[Assistant] Oh my, you must have very surprised!

[Assistant] Yes, I was not expecting it at all. They invited us over to hang out.

[Assistant] It must have been an enjoyable day. You have nice friends!


[System] excited: It was Christmas eve and I couldn't sleep. I couldn't wait to see my daughter's face when she saw her toys.

[Assistant] I couldn't sleep on Christmas eve. I was ready to see my daughter's face when she woke up in the morning.

[User] i bet she was so excited!! Did she love her presents?

[Assistant] Yeah she did, but I guess I was looking forward to it more than she was.

[User] that was me last christmas lol my son was only 9 months old but i bought so many presents and i was so excited to see his reaction


[System] faithful: I feel like my employer really counts on me to do my job and I would feel bad ever leaving them for another company.

[Assistant] I really like my job. I'm worried that I will lose it.

[Assistant] Oh no. Why are you worried to lose it?

[Assistant] I don't have as much work to do as in the past and no one needs help with anything.

[Assistant] Oh no.. That is a bit scary. I wish the best for you!

[Assistant] Thanks! I hope more work will come soon. Are you doing well?

[Assistant] I am, thank you for asking!


[System] angry: I called a pizza delivery today, and the guy that took my order, was so rude...

[User] I ordered a pizza today, but it really wasn't a pleasant experience.

[Assistant] Oh no, why not?!

[User] The guy that took my order was rude, but I understand, most people can't control themselves...

[Assistant] They really can't. It's still no excuse though.


[System] angry: Once I was waiting for a friend for an hour to go to dinner and she wouldn't answer her phone!

[Assistant] I can't believe my friend wouldn't answer her phone when I waited over an hour for her to pick me up!

[Assistant] Oh that sucks...did she explain herself yet

[Assistant] No, she just completely blew me off. I found out she was out on a date instead and didn't tell me.

[Assistant] Sounds like you need a new friend or your own car...or both lol


[System] disgusted: My neighbor neglects their dog.

[User] My neighbor is the worst! He has a dog that he just keeps chained up in the backyard, and he rarely feeds it. Last week I saw it and he looks anorexic.

[User] That's terrible.  Someone should call animal control on them.

[User] I know, what kind of human being would do that to a poor dog! I'm going to call animal control soon.

[User] I hope they do something to help that poor puppy.


[System] terrified: when i visited one of my friends home recently , i encountered with their dog its a male rottweiler and it was so furious and tried to attack me and i got struck suddenly and felt lot of fear

[Assistant] i was so shocked by the behavior of my friends dog

[Assistant] what happened ?

[Assistant] when i knocked on the door i felt the door was open and i thought as he is in home itself i felt i can go in but suddenly his dog jumped on me

[Assistant] did he end up biting you??

[Assistant] no he but he pushed me with his legs and body he was so strong


[System] afraid: Last week my dog got really sick.

[User] My dog got really sick and was coughing up blood last week. I didn't know what to do. I had a panic attack.

[User] Oh no, that's terrible!  Are both you and your dog alright now?

[User] Yes, I took him to the vet and got him the help he needed. The possibility of losing my best friend had me frightened!

[User] Yes, that would have frightened me too.  I'm glad he's alright now.


[System] hopeful: I am convinced my family's finances will soon turn around.  Hard work and never giving up will be the key to it.  I believe it will happen.

[Assistant] Financially, things will turn around for my family soon!

[Assistant] I hope and wish so. In this tough economic climate many are finding it difficult to cope with financial responsibilities

[Assistant] Yes, and we had a layoff of five months.  I believe in a brighter day, though, so I know it will improve.

[Assistant] Being optimistic will help you alleviate much of your accumulated stress


[System] angry: I was waiting in a check out lane for quite some time. A new cashier came and she took the people at the back of the line.

[Assistant] I was in a check out lane for a while waiting when another cashier comes alone and takes the people in the back of the line.

[Assistant] that is literally the worst, the people should have atleast told you to go ahead  first!

[Assistant] Oh I know. People just gladly go, but the cashiers should be taught to take the next person in line.

[Assistant] its really so rude. ugh im sorry


[System] content: Hanging out with my dog by a lake near my house

[User] I love hanging out with my dog in nature, it makes me feel good.

[Assistant] I love dogs too what breed do you have ?

[User] I have a 4 yr old golden do you have any?

[Assistant] i have a german shepard

[User] Awesome how old is he/she?


[System] content: My life may be far from ideal, but I am happy with where I am.  I am satisfied with the overall scope of my family, career, and friendships.  I am at peace with it all.

[Assistant] Where at I am in life, currently, is at peace with everything around me. It is a first for me, and it is simply amazing.

[Assistant] That's awesome.  What did it take for you to get there

[Assistant] A lot of years struggling, and finalizing realizing that the struggle is the normal part of it all.  Acceptance and steadfastness led to happiness, I guess.

[Assistant] Sounds like you've gotten smarter and more observant over the years


[System] disgusted: I saw a dead possum in our trash it was pretty gross

[User] I once saw a dead possum in my garbage it smelled terrible lol.

[Assistant] Oh how gross! I don't like possums anyways

[User] Yeah me neither lol any wildlife where you live?

[Assistant] Just lizards and gators. I live in South Florida haha

[User] Cool I lived there for 2 years, lizards were indeed everwhere.


[System] impressed: I have been watching my 12 year old son play Fortnite.  His level of skill simply amazes me.  I have a hard time even believing that a human can do things that fast.

[Assistant] Recently, I've been watching my son play a game called Fortnite. It blows my mind how good he is at such a fast game.

[User] I have heard about that game.  I heard there was one guy that makes about $500,000 a month playing it on the streaming service Twitch.  Maybe your son should give it a try.

[Assistant] I have never heard of Twitch.  That is a lot of money, I could retire!

[User] Twitch is just a place where people stream themselves playing video games.  I guess a lot of people really love watching good players.  Go ahead and retire now and get him started!


[System] jealous: My friend moved to California last week.

[User] My friend got a promotion and moved to California last week. I always thought I would be the first one to get out of this dump.

[Assistant] I'm sorry your friend moved away. Sounds like me when I moved from Indiana to Florida. My friend was upset when I left too.

[User] He doesn't deserve to live in luxury! He gets to chill on the beaches and I'm stuck out here in the dessert.

[Assistant] That is your friend, you should be happy for them!


[System] anticipating: I cant wait to back to uni full time again in the fall

[User] I'm excited to go to school full time again in the fall!

[Assistant] Aw I am happy for you! What do you go to school for?

[User] Engineering its tough but I think its really cool.

[Assistant] That is great! Good luck to you!

[User] Thanks, anything you're looking forward to in the near future?


[System] joyful: The birth of my first child was an amazing thing.  Seeing that little boy being brought into the world left me with such a feeling of happiness and wonder.

[Assistant] Watching my first child being born changed my life forever.

[User] I bet! I can't imagine what that must be like to see a bran new life.

[Assistant] It changed my whole outlook on everything.  I have never felt such happiness condensed in such a short period of time/

[User] That's awesome :) I'm happy for you! Hopefully one day I will get to see that


[System] ashamed: I am a stay at home mom and my son is always with me. Sometimes he uses language like I do, curse words.

[User] I stay home with my five year old son. Sometimes I hear things come out of his mouth that I know he learned from me.

[Assistant] Hopefully the things coming out of his mouth are good things, right?

[User] I wish, he sometimes says curse words.

[Assistant] Oh.  I recommend correcting that before it gets out of hand.  Good luck!

[User] Thanks! I was shocked that he picked up on that, my little playback machine!


[System] excited: I have just finished a movie, and I feel very energized.

[User] I've been watching movie a few hours ago, and still feel its effects.

[User] What movie were you watching?

[User] I think it was called Rampage.

[User] That is a great movie.


[System] joyful: I went hiking with my family and had fun.

[User] I had a great time hiking with my family and dog recently! Do you like nature?

[User] I do.  It feels great to get out into nature doesn't it?

[User] Yeah I always enjoy hiking in the mountains or just going to the beach.

[User] The beach is my most favorite place to go.

[User] I lived in South Florida for 2 years and the beach got old lol, but once I moved out I appreciated at a bit more.


[System] lonely: About 8 years ago I moved to Texas with just my boyfriend. I left all my family behind when I moved.

[Assistant] When I moved to Texas I didn't know anyone but my boyfriend.

[User] That sounds rough, were you able to get accustomed to Texas?

[Assistant] Yeah, but I had left all my family behind. I didn't know anyone here for quite some time.

[User] I know what you mean, that happened to me when I left for college a few years ago.


[System] confident: I got the new girl's number at school.

[User] We got a new girl in class yesterday and I bet my friends that I could get her number! Let's just say lunch was on them.

[User] Wow that is really confident on your end. Are you going to do anything with the girl

[User] Well that's the attitude you have when you look like Brad Pitt. Maybe take her out to the movies and try to get to second base.

[User] That sounds exciting. Just make sure she is okay with it all before!


[System] embarrassed: We were visiting my husband's grandma and she asked about the rain hitting us. I thought she meant on the way to see her, but she didn't.

[Assistant] We were talking to my husband's grandma and she asked about the rain hitting us. I thought she was talking about the rain we got on the way to see her, but she wasn't.

[User] What was she referring to then?

[Assistant] She was talking about the rain storms that hit earlier in the week, and asked if we were effected by them.

[User] I see.  Do you get a lot of storms in your location?

[Assistant] Not too much, but when she asked I said we did, but we were talking about two different things.

[User] I always hate that when you are never on the right wavelength with someone during a conversation


[System] nostalgic: We watched "The Land Before Time" in class.

[User] Yesterday we watched "The Land Before Time" in class. That movie brings back so many memories.

[Assistant] That movie is a classic! I loved it as a kid!

[User] Yes, I remember we used to call one of my friends Petrie because he looked exactly like him.

[Assistant] Hahah! That is awesome!


[System] furious: I am staying in hotel, and new neighbors just moved in, from what it sounds like already, I'm not having a good night's sleep today.

[User] My new hotel neighbors are very noisy.

[Assistant] get them reported

[User] I might just do it, thank you.

[Assistant] You are welcome, if you take your stand they will  behave


[System] hopeful: My son enters kindergarten soon, I plan to get caught up on my scrapbooking! Years behind I am!

[User] My son starts kindergarten next week, I am a stay at home mom. I want to get caught up on scrapbooking my pictures of him!

[User] I bet you're both excited and nervous about it! I have two kids of my own and one will be starting in about a year while the other is going to fourth grade.

[User] I had all these plans when I had my son, they didn't work out but I am wishing that this does!

[User] I'm sure it will! I hope it all works out for you.

[User] I hope so as well. I am a few years behind.


[System] joyful: I feel so fortunate to just know that there are like minded people around me.

[User] I recently discovered that there are plenty of like minded people around where I live.

[Assistant] That's always a good thing. It means you should get on great with your neighbors.

[User] Yes, Just knowing that I'm not alone is such a great feeling.

[Assistant] Most of my neighbors are good, kind people too, so I know just what you mean.


[System] anxious: i felt anxious when i do ,my work in office

[Assistant] i felt anxious during my work. the finance related work which gives me satisfaction

[User] Why did you feel anxious?

[Assistant] i love my job. i eagerly awaited to achieve and go  as long as i want in my life.

[User] Hmm.. I'm a little confused.  Why were you anxious?

[Assistant] i am a workaholic person i want to achieve some more thing in my life. when i go to my work i feel active and energetic.


[System] surprised: The other night we went out for ice cream. Our son walked up to a cop and told him he wanted to meet the mayor, the cop said he could make it happen!

[User] We were eating ice cream last night and my son walked over to a police officer and started talking to him.

[User] Well that's sweet. How did the policeman react?

[User] He was so nice, he even volunteered to set up a meeting with the mayor and my son!

[User] Oh wow! That's awesome! Your son sounds like he has a bright future!

[User] He was so excited! My husband and I were happy the police officer was so nice.


[System] apprehensive: My cousin invited me to go white water rafting with him.

[User] My took me white water rafting with him last week. When we got to the river I started having second thoughts.

[User] I've done that before. Getting over that initial fear is really hard. But it's fun once you do!

[User] I know, but since it was my first time I didn't know how to act. My mind started to go blank and I started to sweat profusely.

[User] I understand completely. It's that initial anxiety. It's a scary thing to do!


[System] anxious: I couldn't wait for my mom to get here from New Jersey.

[Assistant] I couldn't wait for my mom to finally get here from New Jersey. She would stay about a week and a half.

[User] I bet you are pretty anxious and excited at the same time.

[Assistant] Yeah, she would be able to see the kids, and she hardly ever comes to visit.

[User] its always nice when grandmas come visit.


[System] impressed: My brother landed a 900 on his skateboard like Tony Hawk.

[User] Last week, my brother landed a 900 on his skateboard like Tony Hawk at a skating competition.

[Assistant] Oh wow, that sounds like it might be cool but I don't know what that looks like, what is the 900?

[User] It's when you turn a skateboard 900 degrees while spinning in the air. It's very hard to do, so you can imagine the look on my face when I saw my brother do it.

[Assistant] Yea, how old is your brother?


[System] content: When we are camping, I take a hammock with me. I love swaying in the hammock and reading a good book!

[User] We go camping a lot during the summer. My favorite piece of equipment is my hammock!

[Assistant] I love camping, and understand why a hammock is your favorite. They're so comfortable!

[User] They are, I love to read a good book while hanging out in the hammock!

[Assistant] That sounds amazing, as long as you're not reading scary books about the woods!

[User] I wouldn't do that! Just a good book, where I didn't have to think much!

[Assistant] I agree. Camping and hammocks are for relaxing and letting the mind be free.


[System] nostalgic: I enjoy going to Disney World because it makes me feel fond for my childhood.

[Assistant] I really enjoy going to Disney because it makes me feel very nostalgic for my childhood.

[User] I've actually never gone there. What's it like?

[Assistant] It's pretty awesome! Lots to do for adults as well. I tend to go to Epcot quite often with my annual pass. We live right down the street.

[User] That's good to hear. I do plan on taking my kids in the future!

[Assistant] Absolutely do! Memories of going to Disney with my parents were some of my fondest.


[System] terrified: I was pretty shook up last year when Hurricane Irma came through Florida.

[Assistant] I was pretty shook up last year when Hurricane Irma came through Florida.

[User] Do you live in Flordia? I have family down there and was really worried about them.

[Assistant] Yes, I live in Orlando so I was lucky that it was central, but we were out of power for a few days.

[User] That was lucky. Losing power is bad, but at least that was it. Scary situation.


[System] trusting: I really feel good when I feel a friend can keep a secret.

[Assistant] I really feel good when my friends keep my secrets. (Or at least I think they do!)

[Assistant] What will happen if the secret is told?

[Assistant] Not much, I just value my privacy. Do you have secrets that you tell your friends?

[Assistant] Of course, I only tell them the best ones though!


[System] caring: My sister in law got really upset one day when she was over and I tried talking to her about it.

[Assistant] My sister in law got upset when she was over and I was trying to talk to her about it.

[User] Oh no, was she upset at you or about something else?

[Assistant] About something else and I wanted to talk to her and make her feel better.

[User] Well that's really kind of you to help her like that. She's lucky to have you!


[System] annoyed: We went to a concert a few weeks ago, people wouldn't move so my son could go to the bathroom.

[User] I was at a concert a few weeks ago with my son and he had to go to the bathroom.  There were so many people there, mostly adults, and they refused to move so we could make it to the family bathroom.

[User] Ugh, people can be so rude. Was he able to go to the bathroom?

[User] He was not, there were just too many people standing around not moving.

[User] That's awful!! So what did you end up doing? Did he just have to pop a squat?

[User] He actually had an accident, because I didn't tell him to just go. Mommy of the year.


[System] hopeful: I'm really hopefully that I'll land a new promotion at work.

[Assistant] I'm really hopeful that I'll land a new promotion at work.

[User] As long as you work hard and stay dedicated, I'm sure it will come!

[Assistant] I hope so! Hard work and dedication tend to pay off.

[User] Absolutely! And if you trust your boss, I'm sure he will do the right thing.


[System] terrified: We were driving home from a long trip and it started storming real bad and we couldn't see and there were so many big trucks around us.

[Assistant] As we were driving on the highway we got caught in a big storm.

[User] Thats scary.  Did you have to pull over?

[Assistant] No we kept driving but the rain was real bad and trucks were swerving.

[User] I take it you made it out safe beacuse we're here chatting


[System] surprised: My mom told me at Christmas that we would be going on a cruise vacation. I couldn't believe it!

[Assistant] My parents told me that we would be going on a cruise vacation at Christmas. I couldn't believe it!

[User] That sounds like an awesome Christmas present!  I've actually thought about doing that with my girls now that they are older and not much they really need.  Where are you going?

[Assistant] We went on the cruise in February. It was a Disney cruise in the Bahamas! What a great experience.

[User] I've ALWAYS wanted to go on a Disney cruise - it's probably my dream vacation. I'm so jealous!!!


[System] proud: I was so glad when I graduated college.

[Assistant] I was so glad when I graduated college

[Assistant] That's such a great accomplishment and such a relief at the same time. What was your major?

[Assistant] Communications. It was a little tough but not engineering tough!

[Assistant] I totally get that. I majored in business but sometimes I wish I majored in engineering. I'm kind of glad I didn't though. It's hard!


[System] caring: My family is always there for me. When my dog died, they flew out and spent time with me for a quick weekend trip.

[Assistant] My family is so supportive. They even flew out when my last dog passed away and spent some time with me to make me feel better.

[Assistant] Aww, that is very nice of them. i just had to put mine down a few weeks ago.

[Assistant] I'm so sorry to hear that. What kind of breed was your dog?

[Assistant] Border Collie. Yours?

[Assistant] Yorkshire Terrier. She was a sweetheart.


[System] afraid: I was very scared when flying for the first time.

[Assistant] I was very scared when flying for the first time

[User] I can imagine! Did you end up having a good flight?

[Assistant] I did. Luckily no turbulance!

[User] That's good! Hopefully you had a nice seatmate too!


[System] disappointed: I recently had a fun day out with my son. But when we got home, his behavior turned horrible! I was not happy.

[User] My son starts school soon, we had a fun day out but when we got home he was really bad.

[Assistant] Aww, was he scared?

[User] I don't think so, I think he was just over the day and it was too much for him.

[Assistant] I can see that. School is a challenging time for a kid.

[User] I have heard that. Just bummed me out for the day.


[System] prepared: I was very ready going into my test.

[Assistant] I was very ready going into my test

[Assistant] Always good to feel ready for something like that. What subject was it in?

[Assistant] Engingeering. It was really tough!

[Assistant] Man, I remember those days. My engineering exams were killer. Did you do well on it?


[System] sentimental: When we take a trip, I normally save what some may think of as trash.  I will scrapbook it later.

[User] Anytime we take a trip, I normally save what some people consider trash.

[Assistant] Another man's trash is another man's treasure! What things do you save?

[User] Just different things that I can scrapbook, mementos from my trip.

[Assistant] I keep a scrapbook myself! I love collecting stamps. Got any trips planned this year?


[System] embarrassed: My pants feel down when riding my bike.

[Assistant] My pants feel down when riding my bike

[Assistant] I'm so sorry that happened to you. How did you handle this situation?

[Assistant] I just pulled them up. it was just embarassing.

[Assistant] I hope no one saw that, it must've been terrible.


[System] apprehensive: I was scared to go to school

[Assistant] I was scared to go to school

[Assistant] How are you going to learn! Why are you afraid to go?

[Assistant] Just nervous about all the people

[Assistant] It ain't so bad. I'm sure you'll make a few new friends and everything will be just fine.


[System] afraid: I was scared of going into the caves

[Assistant] I was scared of going into the caves

[User] Please describe what scared you about the caves.

[Assistant] Just the darkness.

[User] That seems like a valid reason to be scared of going into the caves!


[System] jealous: We live in a vhcol area, sometimes I compare myself to what others have. We don't have as much.

[User] We live in a very high cost of living area but don't make a ton of money.

[User] Is there anyway you can move to somewhere more affordable?

[User] I'm not sure, sometimes I wish I had what the other people around me had.

[User] I do too but it's natural to get envious of others sometimes, don't put yourself down over it.


[System] annoyed: Sometimes people ask me to do a lot when I am already doing alot. It's like they don't care that I have stuff to do.

[User] Sometimes people ask me to do a lot of other stuff when I already have a lot on my plate.

[Assistant] That must be so annoying. I get that sometimes too.

[User] I feel like people don't care that I have stuff to do.

[Assistant] I'm sad to hear that, I'm sure there is someone who cars.


[System] grateful: My son's preschool was so awesome! I could always count on them to watch him extra when I needed it.

[User] My son went to the best preschool. When I needed him to stay late, they always had space for him.

[Assistant] That's good to hear that you care for your son so much. I am sure he will be quite an intelligent child going to the best of the best.

[User] I hope so, it really helps to get your village when you have kids.

[Assistant] Yeah, my village helped with my son's preschool tuition as well. Strength in numbers and good neighbors!


[System] disgusted: I was so grossed out when I saw someone vomit.

[Assistant] I was so grossed out when I saw someone vomit

[User] Oh yuck! Where did that happen?

[Assistant] At Fazolis. It was so gross.

[User] During dinner? ACK!


[System] surprised: I couldn't believe it when I heard they are making even more star wars movies

[User] hello

[Assistant] Can you tell me about your recent experience?

[User] i couldnt believe it when i heard they are making even more new star wars movies

[Assistant] Yeah, I love Star Wars. I was sad when Han Solo died. He was my favorite character!

[User] i agree it was very sad. i dont know what they will do with the new films


[System] lonely: My husband went to hang out with the guys and I was all alone in the house.

[Assistant] My husband went to go hang out with his guy friends leaving me all alone.

[User] That would make me sad, did you let him go?

[Assistant] Yeah, I mean I didn't want to tell him he couldn't. I just don't like being by myself.

[User] I know how you feel, I'm sorry about that, at least he probably came back pretty quickly.


[System] guilty: I felt upset when I forgot to ask my friend to dinner.

[Assistant] I felt upset when I forgot to ask my friend to dinner.

[Assistant] I'm sure they will understand. You can always have another dinner, that's the beauty of life!

[Assistant] That is true. Good way to look at things!

[Assistant] Where did you end up going?


[System] sad: I felt pretty down when I found out that I was losing my job. It was pretty disappointing. Tomorrow's my last day.

[Assistant] Tomorrow's my last day of work. I can't believe it. I wish I had something lined up.

[Assistant] Oh no, have you look at other options?

[Assistant] I have and tried negotiating with my old work. I have an interview next week with another company so I hope that goes well!

[Assistant] I really hope you get it!


[System] furious: I was so mad when some guy cut me off in traffic!

[Assistant] I was so mad when some guy cut me off in traffic!

[Assistant] Oh no. Did you flip him off?

[Assistant] No, I remained calm, but I was very mad!

[Assistant] That was probably for the best anyway. People who drive like that are the worst, though.


[System] annoyed: i couldnt stand it when my neighbor was using power tools at 8 am on a saturday

[User] i couldnt stand it when my neighbor was using power tools at 8 am on a saturday

[Assistant] Wow, that's super annoying! I understand wanting to get things done early, but that's not very respectful to neighbors.

[User] nope, it was very frustrating, he lives next door too

[Assistant] Have you talked to him about it?

[User] yes i did, he hasnt done it since


[System] anxious: I'm pretty worried about what the future will hold. I hope it's bright!

[Assistant] I'm pretty worried about what the future will hold. I lose my job tomorrow. Trying to keep my head up!

[User] are you getting laid off?

[Assistant] Yes, unfortunately. We are having a huge company layoff and being a remote employee didn't help my case.

[User] im sorry, i hope you're able to find an even better job immediately


[System] terrified: I was really scared when Hurricane Irma came through Florida last year. It was a pretty horrible experience.

[Assistant] I was really scared when Hurricane Irma came through Florida last year. It was a pretty horrible experience.

[Assistant] Do you live in Florida?

[Assistant] I do, in Orlando. I feel lucky to have had no damage to my home and been in a central location, but the storm was awful and we had no power for 4 days.

[Assistant] Wow, that sounds terrifying. You are very lucky to have made it out without any property damage though.


[System] proud: I work online and make extra money to pay for fun things for my family.

[User] I work online to make extra money for things my family wants.

[User] Thats amazing, you must be a good person

[User] It's nice to be able to pay for fun things that our budget doesn't allow us to normally do.

[User] How many kids do you have?


[System] lonely: i felt bored being by myself all week

[User] i felt bored being by myself all week

[Assistant] Sometimes i like to not have other people asking things of me. Alone can be good.

[User] it was just boring because i had so much work to get done

[Assistant] Well at least you didn't have a lot of people under foot to slow you down. So I hope the sacrifice of being bored was worth it.


[System] annoyed: My son's school starts next week, they just changed the day that is his first day. My husband had to ask off a different day as well.

[User] My son's school starts next week and they just changed the first day of school!

[User] I am so sorry to hear that!

[User] My husband had to ask off for a different day without much notice!

[User] That is the worst. At least you and your husband got something worked out for your son's first day at school!


[System] sentimental: I was going through my cloud and found pictures of when i was little.

[Assistant] I was looking through my cloud and found some pics of when I was little.

[Assistant] A walk down memory lane.

[Assistant] Yeah, it makes me miss being at home and around my family.

[Assistant] Oh I bet! It's always good to cherish those memories.


[System] annoyed: I was trying to watch my favorite show on tv and my husband kept talking to me.

[Assistant] I was watching my favorite tv show and my husband kept talking to me during it.

[User] oh that can be annoying, did you tell him anything?

[Assistant] I just gave him a look. The thing is he says I do that instead of waiting til commercial, but then he goes and does it to me.

[User] hahah that's kinda funny. Maybe he just missed you!


[System] proud: I was glad I went on a mission trip even though I didn't help much.

[User] I was glad my dad asked me to go on a mission trip with him.

[Assistant] Nice! Where did you go?

[User] Belize. He did doctor stuff. I didn't do much. But it was cool to see what they were up to.

[Assistant] Oh, that is really cool! What a great experience, and fun to bond with your dad!


[System] disappointed: i was upset sitting in traffic yesterday

[User] i was upset sitting in traffic yesterday

[User] Was it long?

[User] about an hour

[User] That's long, I understand the reason behind you being upset


[System] excited: My friends were coming over for a game night and I hadn't seen them in a while.

[Assistant] My friends were finally coming over to visit, it had been a long time since I saw them last.

[Assistant] I know how you feel, it's always good to bond with your buddies when you can

[Assistant] Yeah, I really miss seeing them since they moved.

[Assistant] Thank God you will be able to tell them in person about how much you miss them


[System] sentimental: i have good memories when i see photos of my grandmother

[User] i have good memories when i see photos of my grandmother

[User] Oh yea, I can relate to the good times, is she still alive?

[User] no unfortunately she isnt

[User] oh no. May her soul rest in peace


[System] faithful: Last week was my husband and I's 10th wedding anniversary.  10 whole years married, loyal and true to each other and I would not change it for the world.  Heres to another 10 more, and many more after that.

[User] Well last week my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary.

[Assistant] Congrats! I'm sure you will have great memories.

[User] We do.  10 years being loyal and true to each.  I just hope we have many more!

[Assistant] I believe you will just continue doing what you've already done.

[User] thats true.  Are you married yet yourself?

[Assistant] Yes I am married

[User] I hope you are as happy as I am.  Its nots easy though, a work in progress, but worth it all in the long run.

[Assistant] I am happy and yes its a lot of work. Anything worth having takes work to keep it.


[System] confident: I have a presentation to give and I think I will do well.

[User] I have a presentation tonight, I'm nervous but I still think I'll ace it.

[Assistant] HAve you been practicing? Do you have note cards?

[User] I don't want to use note cards as I look better without them. I did use them while practicing though.

[Assistant] I hope you do well. IS it for school?

[User] Thanks, yeah it is for a summer class in macroeconomics.

[Assistant] Well congratulation on your A in advance lol

[User] Thanks I know ill get it lol.


[System] afraid: Last week I got bit by a spider.

[User] A tarantula bit me in my living room the other day and I thought I was going to die.

[Assistant] Oh my gosh! Was it a wild tarantula or a pet?

[User] It was a wild tarantula. I had my family rush me to the hospital, but I ended up being just fine. It only caused me discomfort for a couple of days.

[Assistant] Thank goodness! The biggest type of spider we have here if a wolf spider. They don't really bite you unless you irritate them.


[System] joyful: My friend from out of town came to visit me.

[User] Last week, my childhood friend came to visit from out of town. I couldn't stop smiling when we hung out.

[User] Oh awesome! How are they doing?

[User] Great. We were just cracking jokes the whole time. It was good to see him.

[User] Awesome! It's nice to see people who knew you so long ago. No friendships like those!


[System] proud: My brother came out on the news because of a new charity he's starting.

[User] Yesterday, my brother came out on the news because he was taking about the new charity he started. I'm glad I have brother with such a good heart.

[User] Wow, that's really great. What charity did he donate to?

[User] No, he's starting his own. I'm glad I'm able to call him my bro.

[User] Oh, sorry. That's awesome. What does his charity support?


[System] content: I was outside with my daughter watching her play. I felt very relaxed out there in the sun.

[Assistant] My daughter wanted to go outside and play so I sat out there with her.

[Assistant] Was the weather nice?

[Assistant] Yes it was nice outside. I felt very relaxed out there.

[Assistant] I can't wait until we get nice weather. ITs too hot to do anything


[System] disgusted: Some lady cut in front of me in line at the supermarket yesterday.

[User] I was in a long line at the supermarket the other day. Then some lady just cut right in front of me like nothing.

[Assistant] Some people have no concept of being rude.

[User] It mad me sick! Do they teach these people about manners?

[Assistant] no, they dont.


[System] devastated: I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

[User] I was diagnosed with stage four cancer yesterday. The doctor told me I have less than a month to live.

[Assistant] Are you serious? That is extremely terrible news to hear. :(

[User] Yes, I fell to my knees when I heard the news and haven't stopped crying since. My life is pretty much over!

[Assistant] I really wish I knew what to say, but even watching my mother go thru stage 4 I still dont know what to say! Spend a lot of time with your loved ones!


[System] proud: My daughter picked up sign language really well when she was a baby.

[Assistant] When my daughter was a baby she picked up sign language really well.

[Assistant] Really, isn't that unusual?

[Assistant] Not really, I was trying to teach her so she could communicate with us and tell us what she wanted.

[Assistant] I'm glad it worked out so well for you all .


[System] anticipating: I waited the whole day in the doctors office for my blood test results.

[User] Yesterday, I was at the doctors office all day waiting for my blood tests. I was hoping everything would turn out alright.

[Assistant] I know how stressful that can be. I hope everything turned out alright.

[User] The wait turned out to be worth it because the results showed that everthing was fine.

[Assistant] That is great news!


[System] angry: I was in shopping and came back to the carpark to my car only to find that someone had hit the back of it and must have just driven off! They did quite a bit of cosmetic damage but obviously didnt care less as they didnt even leave a note for me.

[User] I was so annoyed earlier - went back to get my car after doing my shopping and someone had hit it and driven off!

[User] That wasn't nice. I hope they caught them.

[User] No unfortunately not.  There were no cameras in the carpark and no one saw anything.  So i am left with the bill.  I hope karma gets them eventually though.

[User] That sucks, how much is it?

[User] Not sure yet, I have left it into garage to get priced up but its looks pretty bad.


[System] confident: I applied for a job as manager at the store I was working at. When I interviewed they really liked my answers.

[Assistant] I was applying for a manager position at the store I worked at. I felt really sure about the interview.

[Assistant] I can relate. You just have to be yourself.  Do you know if you got the job?

[Assistant] Yeah they offered me the job. I was very excited.

[Assistant] That’s great!  How do you like it?


[System] joyful: i am really happy about the weather today

[User] i am really happy about the weather today

[Assistant] Is it sunny where you are ?

[User] yes and warm but not too hot

[Assistant] Glad for you, it's cloudy and humid here.

[User] that is unfortunate


[System] guilty: My friends girlfriend kissed me at a party.

[User] My friends girlfriend kissed me at a party last week. It's been weighing heavy on my mind. Should I tell him?

[User] Why did you wait a week? Tell her to tell him

[User] But, he's been my best friend since childhood. I think I should be the one to tell him. I just feel so bad. That's why I postponed it.

[User] I don't know. You should have told hime when it happended. Just do it and get uit out of the way so you both can move past it.


[System] joyful: i got a letter from my grandmother in the mail today

[User] i got a letter from my grandmother in the mail today

[Assistant] That's nice. I always like getting letters.

[User] did you ever have a pen pal when you were a child?

[Assistant] no, I never did. It might have been nice.


[System] jealous: My friend won the lottery.

[User] My friend won 58 million when he hit the jackpot the other day. I don't understand, why cant good stuff like that happen to me?

[User] 58 million. That's unbelievable.

[User] I couldn't believe he won it because he's so stingy and I'm such a kind hearted person. I deserve it more!

[User] Well, you know how to get it from  him right?


[System] content: Yesterday I went engagement ring shopping.

[User] Yesterday, I went engagement ring shopping and I picked out the perfect ring for my wife.

[Assistant] ah congratulations on the engagement! How long have you two been together?

[User] Thanks buddy. We have been dating for 2 years on and off. I can't wait to show her the ring. I like it a lot and I think she will too.

[Assistant] No problem. I hope she'll love it as well.


[System] disappointed: I was upset when my friend forgot to invite me to dinner

[Assistant] I was upset when my friend forgot to invite me to dinner

[Assistant] Oh no. Did you guys talk about it?

[Assistant] We did. He apologized, but I just hate that he forgot me.

[Assistant] No one's perfect. I hope you won't hold a grudge.


[System] prepared: I had a major work presentation to give.  I came all set to deliver it and I did well in the end

[Assistant] I had a major work presentation to give

[Assistant] How'd it go?

[Assistant] It went well, I felt like I had everything in order

[Assistant] Being prepared pays off soemtimes.


[System] confident: I had to take a work related placement test.  I think I did extremely well

[Assistant] I took a work related placement test for a better position in my company

[User] how did you do on it?

[Assistant] I did well overall, it was easier than I thought

[User] Good, well I hope you get the better position!


[System] hopeful: Sit down to work on my budget. I got this!

[User] Just started my budget. Apparently I'm going to be ok.

[User] How strict is the budget?

[User] Down the last dollar. I have a baby on the way so we've got to bank money

[User] Ah, that makes sense, well I hope it goes well for you!

[User] Thank's Im hopeful that we will be able to stick to it.


[System] impressed: i was impressed by my nephews performance at his little league baseball game

[User] i was impressed by my nephews performance at his little league baseball game

[Assistant] Nice. Did his team finish first?

[User] they won the game and he played really well

[Assistant] At his age, they progress very quickly


[System] grateful: i really appreciated all the effort my friends put into my birthday

[User] i really appreciated all the effort my friends put into my birthday

[User] That's very nice of them! Having caring friends is very important.

[User] yes it is

[User] What did they do for you?


[System] lonely: I'm an over the road trucker. It's a lonely life.

[User] I'm over the road trucker. Man it gets boring in the evenings.

[User] I bet it does, you should find a podcast you like

[User] I listen to most of those as I drive. I was thinking of getting into gaming. I have a Tv in the truck and can buy a game system.

[User] That is smart, I would recommend a nintendo switch!

[User] Someone told me that on the CB. But I've never heard of it before earlier today. I've got to do something. The boredom is dragging me down.


[System] anticipating: I see a lot of work coming up ahead at my job.  It will be a frustrating experience

[Assistant] I see a lot of work coming up at my job

[Assistant] How so?

[Assistant] My supervisor warned me earlier in the week about it

[Assistant] I'm sorry. Any way you can get out of it?


[System] terrified: I was scared to fly for the first time

[Assistant] I was scared to fly for the first time

[Assistant] Why's that?

[Assistant] Because I am scared of heights.

[Assistant] Have you always been scared of heights?


[System] surprised: i couldnt believe it rained this afternoon after such a sunny morning

[User] i couldnt believe it rained this afternoon after such a sunny morning

[Assistant] Yuck!  You didn't get wet and muddy I hope!

[User] nope it only rained for a few minutes

[Assistant] That is good to hear.  No one likes soggy shoes!


[System] impressed: I was really proud of my friend for doing a backflip

[Assistant] I was really proud of my friend for doing a backflip

[Assistant] Backflips are scary. Neck injury is serious.

[Assistant] Yes, but luckily he completed it without hurting anything.

[Assistant] Thats good! They do look cool too.


[System] terrified: I was scared to fly for the first time

[Assistant] I was scared to fly for the first time

[User] I was scared the first and only time I flew also. Where were you flying to?

[Assistant] Europe. So a long flight!

[User] Oh wow! I bet that was really exciting. I have never been out of the country.


[System] guilty: I feel bad for forgetting about my mom's birthday

[Assistant] I feel bad for forgetting about my mom's birthday

[Assistant] You must feel horrible!  Get her something extra nice and I am sure she will forgive you!

[Assistant] What should I get her?

[Assistant] Get her flowers and a gift certificate to a nice massage place!


[System] sentimental: I was thinking about how I missed my grandma

[Assistant] I was thinking about how I missed my grandma

[Assistant] I have the same feeling. I miss her also

[Assistant] She passed last year. She is in a better place.

[Assistant] Sorry to hear that


[System] apprehensive: I have a work project that needs to be completed.  I'm worried I won't be able to finish it

[Assistant] I have a work project coming up that needs to be completed

[Assistant] Are you going to have it completed in time?  I hope you are not behind schedule!

[Assistant] I still have much to be done

[Assistant] Ouch!  You better knuckle down and burn the midnight oil!


[System] impressed: Got a new boss at work. He is 20 and had a PHD

[User] So I walked into work this morning. I have a new boss. He's 20 and had a PhD. I'm amazed.

[Assistant] Wow! I would be amazed too!

[User] A little worried. While super smart as we get older we gain real world experience in dealing with people that you can not learn in a book. But still at 20 I was struggling with my associates degree.

[Assistant] That's so true. Im 30 and just now having the time to work on my bachelors. But I have a lot of work experience.

[User] I'm 34 and still working on the BA as well. When life got in the way education had to take a back seat.

[Assistant] Same here. Well I hope he can adapt and do well. Good luck with your BA too!


[System] annoyed: Ever day my boss is late to work. Today I was 1 minute late and got a write up.

[User] So ever single day my boss is late to work. 20 minutes or more. Today I was 1 minute late, first time in 2 years and I got a wrote up.

[Assistant] Wow. That's pretty hypocritical.

[User] Yea, I even called and let them know the highway was closed down and I was going to be late. I even text her photo of the traffic accident once I got up to it.

[Assistant] I think she's just trying to cause a problem.


[System] guilty: I was hungry and I took some of my co-workers food.  I also didn't have much money on me at the time

[Assistant] I was hungry and took my co-workers food

[User] Did you not have your own food?

[Assistant] I didn't have any that day, I was also out of money

[User] Oh no! That sounds horrible! Did the co-worker find out?


[System] trusting: Picked up a homeless person today on my to work. I took him 35 miles to the train station.

[User] This morning I don't know what got into me but on the way to work I picked up a homeless guy.

[User] Oh wow. Give me the details.

[User] Yea, as I pulled over I thought it was someone down on his luck. Nope, he was crazy.

[User] Are you missing an organs?

[User] Haha, it started off ok. He was going to the train station. I agreed to take him. With in minutes he was talking to him self.

[User] Well, At least you're in one piece. you could have been in several.


[System] embarrassed: Went on a first date, did not realize I had BBQ sauce on my face most of the date.

[User] Went on a first date last weekend. Had some sort of BBQ appetizer early in the date. Yummy, yea well not really!

[Assistant] Not really? How come?

[User] Well, after about an hour I got up to pee. As I washed my hands I looked up and my face was covered with sauce. It looked like someone poured it on my face,

[Assistant] Oh wow, the BBQ must be delicious.

[User] yea, I will not see here again but I will be seeing the BBQ again this weekend.


[System] grateful: We really are lucky to live in the United States.

[User] Do you ever wake up and realize how lucky we are? I travel a lot and I just got back from Haiti. I'm convinced it's better to be poor in America then rich in Haiti.

[Assistant] That's a profound thought. We definitely take America for granted, especially when some people say it's in its "worst state in a long time." We're prisoners of the moment.

[User] Those that criticize have not traveled the real world out side resort gates or into the third world. Then you see a real state that is in trouble.

[Assistant] Yeah, I guess you would know for sure, since you've seen it first hand. Especially a place like Haiti, that's just gets pounded with hurricanes. What brought you to Haiti, if you don't mind me asking?

[User] I travel a lot. My self and my wife try to see 2-3 new cultures a year.


[System] impressed: I was down town and had lost my wallet a homeless man offered to pay for my train ticket home.

[User] Monday I was downtown for work. I was on my way home when a homeless man asked form some money. I went to reach for my wallet and it was gone.

[Assistant] I am sorry to hear that.Is there a chance you forgot your wallet home?

[User] No it was stolen. So when I went to reach for it. The homeless man could tell something was wrong. He actually paid for my train ticket home. I end up seeing him again today. Took him out to lunch and gave him some money.

[Assistant] That story could become a movie script.

[User] I really want to help him get his life together.


[System] sad: I have to work all weekend. I just want to sleep and do nothing.

[User] All I want in life this weekend is to sleep and I have to work.

[Assistant] That’s a bummer. Drink some coffee

[User] Coffee dose even phase me anymore. The lack of sleep is making my soul sad.

[Assistant] Try drinking a lot of water and cutting out soda

[User] I'll try that.


[System] disappointed: This weekend was going to be my 1st weekend off in two months. Well not any more I have to work,

[User] This weekend was supposed to be my first weekend off in 2 months.

[Assistant] Is it not going to happen?

[User] Nope, my boss who only works one weekend a month has decided this month she is not going to work any weekends.

[Assistant] That sucks.

[User] Yea, she is not a very good boss and now I'm super bummed.

[Assistant] You should find another job. No use being miserable. Or tell her boss!


[System] confident: I studied very hard for my ESL certification, and was sure I would pass the test going in.

[Assistant] I recently took my ELS certification test. I studied really hard, so I'm sure I passed it.

[Assistant] What's ELS?

[Assistant] Sorry, ESL. It's English as a Second Language. It just means I am certified to teach students that don't speak fluent English.

[Assistant] Ah, gotcha. A few of my friends teach English to Chinese students online and I think they have taken ESL courses


[System] disgusted: When I moved into my house, I had a cockroach issue. I don't like bugs so it was not fun to deal with

[Assistant] I just moved into my new house and I am having a cockroach problem.

[Assistant] That really sucks! What do you have to do?

[Assistant] I'm just using Raid right now, but I will call an exterminator tomorrow. I hate bugs so I am freaking out a little bit.

[Assistant] I do too.  I am so sorry you are going through this


[System] impressed:  I went to STOMP in New York.The way they use normal things to make music is fascinating.

[Assistant] When I was in New York, I got to see STOMP. It was an amazing show.

[Assistant] Wow. I had that DVD.

[Assistant] I used to watch it in music class a lot. I am fascinated by the way they make music with everyday items.

[Assistant] I know. I wonder if they still do that show

[Assistant] This was just a few years ago, so hopefully.


[System] surprised: My dad paid for the rent deposit on my new place, and I was going to pay him back. He only made me pay back half.

[Assistant] I love my dad. He only made me pay half of the money I owed him and let me keep the rest for my pet deposit.

[User] Some dads are cool like that. My mom is that way sometimes.

[Assistant] I was shocked. I was fully prepared to pay the full thing. He's great.

[User] I just went on a trip with my mom and sh paid for almost everything


[System] annoyed: my bus broke down and i was late for work

[Assistant] my bus broke down and i was late for work, again!

[Assistant] Are you a busdriver?

[Assistant] no i ride a bus to work. this has happened twice in the past month. i need to get a car

[Assistant] Ah, gotcha. I hate it when things happen out of our control. Hope you get it figured out