[System] grateful: I was really worried about how I was going to afford textbooks this semester. Well, my boyfriend surprised me and bought all the books! It's so nice to know that everything's taken care of, thanks to him.

[User] I was really worried about how I'd afford textbooks this semester.

[User] Were you able to get them?

[User] Yes, everything's taken care of, thanks to my boyfriend-- he surprised me with all of the books I needed!

[User] That was so sweet of him! You're lucky to have such a sweet boyfriend


[System] proud: i waas really happy after finishing my service in the military, it makes me feel so proud to think i fought for my country

[Assistant] i was really glad i finished my service for the military

[Assistant] Thanks you for your service

[Assistant] it is a pleasure i am really proud i did this for my country

[Assistant] Which branch?


[System] surprised: i really like my new car i did not expect it to be such a good veichle for the price

[Assistant] i did not expect my car to be soo good for the price i paid

[User] I have never had that feeling.

[Assistant] yeah it was a used car i was not expecting much but it turned out really well

[User] Well thats good. Probaby saved a bunch of coins


[System] sad: i hate watching my parents smoke, it makes me really sad to think they could face cancer as a concequence

[Assistant] i don't like to see my parents smoke it makes me really sad

[Assistant] I would also cry with you!

[Assistant] yeah but it has turned into a normal thing now

[Assistant] I cry at least a day!


[System] angry: i hate when im smoking a cigarrete and the ash drops in my work pants and leaves a stain, it is easy to get off but i have to wait till i get home

[Assistant] i hate when ash from my cigarette drops in my work pants

[Assistant] oof that sucks really bad

[Assistant] yeah, i haave to wait till i get home to get the stain off, it is really embarrasing

[Assistant] yea i can imagine it is


[System] devastated: it was really hard on my family when Katrina hit texas, our house and belongings got kind of affected by it

[Assistant] When katrina hit texas my family lost like half of their belongings

[User] That sucks, are you going to leave Texas or stay?

[Assistant] Well when it hit we left but now we are ok and we recovered well

[User] How much did the damage cost you?


[System] annoyed: I hate when people dont flush the toilet on public bathrooms, they should have more manners

[Assistant] i cant stand people that dont flush the toilet

[Assistant] I do not even have a toilet.

[Assistant] Oh, so where do you go to do your personal buisness

[Assistant] I use the woods!


[System] hopeful: I guess i will be selected as a next team leader

[User] I guess i will be the next team leader

[User] Really? Is that a promotion?

[User] Yes. I was expecting that very much.

[User] Good for you.


[System] apprehensive: We were at Six Flags. My kids wanted me to go on one of the roller coasters. I was very leery of getting on one because I haven't ridden one in years. I finally got on and had so much fun!

[Assistant] My kids and I went to Six Flags and they wanted me to ride the roller coaster but I had so many reservations about getting on it.

[Assistant] Were you afraid of heights and high speeds?

[Assistant] The high speeds. It had been so long since i had been on one. I finally did get on and we had a blast!

[Assistant] I am glad you did. Rollercoasters are thrilling and should not be missed out on!


[System] surprised: Last year when I turned 40, I was trying to keep things very low key because I wasn't feeling great about getting older. My kids planned a party for me that I didn't know about and invited all my friends and family. It really was just what I needed to cheer me up.

[Assistant] When I turned 40 last year, my kids planned a birthday party for me that I had no idea about.

[User] oh wow! that sounds very special!!!

[Assistant] It really was and just what I need as I wasn't really happy about turning that corner into my 40's.

[User] im glad your family did that for you


[System] terrified: We were at a wedding a few weeks ago and everyone was having a great time. My 3 year old niece was dancing to the music while eating a carrot and started to choke on the carrot. It was one of the scariest moments ever. She is ok though, someone was able to help her

[Assistant] A few weeks ago we were at a wedding. Everyone was dancing and having fun and all of a sudden my 3 year old niece started to choke on a carrot. So scary!

[Assistant] Oh wow! That must have been terrifying! Were they able to help her?

[Assistant] Yes, someone was able to do the Heimlich maneuver and she was ok right after that. It was quite the panic for a few minutes though.

[Assistant] I could imagine. It must have been amazing to see her rescued though!


[System] disappointed: An online payment distributor won't instantly verify my bank account

[User] So an online payment distributor company won't instantly verify my bank account even though the login info is correct. Feels bad man.

[User] That sucks. Did they give you any reason why they won't verify it?

[User] Nope. I even double checked the login info and signed into my bank's website no problem. I feel a bit let down.

[User] Well, I hope they can get you taken care of soon. I know I hate it when I can't get to my money I have online.


[System] annoyed: I'm annoyed today is my off day and I wanted to sleep in, yet here I am awake early.

[User] Today is my off day and I wanted to sleep in, yet here I am awake early.

[Assistant] I am the same.. woke up at 6 for no reason

[User] It sucks. I guess my body doesn't want me to sleep in any more.

[Assistant] LOL i hate that


[System] terrified: I was dog sitting at my dad's house and I heard strange noises.

[User] I was dog sitting at my dad's house last week and I heard strange noises in his house.

[Assistant] What happened?

[User] I don't know, it was very odd. I would go in the kitchen and the sink would be running a little bit even though I didn't turn it on. Kind of spooky.

[Assistant] I understand those kind of situation could scarry.


[System] anxious: Last semester, I had to give a presentation. My stomach hurt from the nerves.

[User] Last semester, I had to give a class presentation. My stomach was full of butterflies from the nerves.

[User] how did it go?

[User] All things considered, pretty well. I definitely had some anxiety about it though. Presentations are my least favorite thing in the world.

[User] i hate those as well


[System] devastated: My aunt recently passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. I'm so sad at the loss.

[Assistant] My aunt recently passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

[User] I am so sorry to hear that.

[Assistant] Thanks. It's been especially hard because she was almost like a mother to me.

[User] I truly hope you can recover from this major loss in your life.


[System] confident: I asked out a girl from my class and she said yes.

[User] So I asked out a girl in my class and she said yes. Was a big morale boost.

[User] im glad to hear that!

[User] Thanks! We are getting coffee this weekend. Hopefully something comes of it!

[User] good luck to you! i wish you the best


[System] prepared:  I always carry a multi-tool and a small 4-1 screwdriver on me. I feel like I can fix almost anything with that.

[User] I always carry a multi-tool and a small 4-1 screwdriver on me. I feel like I can fix almost anything with that.

[Assistant] i think you had good skills with tools

[User] I'd like to think so. I just like to be ready for anything.

[Assistant] thats cool of you


[System] anticipating: I'm starting a new position at my job very soon. I'm really looking forward to it!

[Assistant] I'm starting a new position at my job soon.

[Assistant] Oh that's great. What are you going to be doing?

[Assistant] I'll be managing consumer relations at a law firm. I'm really looking forward to it!

[Assistant] Oh wow, that sounds like a tough job, but I bet you will be good at it.


[System] anticipating: My car is about to die. I'm expecting to get a new car very soon.

[User] My car is on it's last legs. I think I see a new car in my future very soon.

[User] Oh, I'm sorry.  What are you thinking of getting?

[User] I would love to get an X-Terra! I'm a big fan of the SUV platform.

[User] Nissans are very nice and rugged.


[System] hopeful: After dropping out of college 6 years ago, I decided to go back this year

[Assistant] After dropping out of college 6 years ago, I decided to go back this year.

[User] That is a great move!  I did the same thing.

[Assistant] I have high hopes for myself, as I have all A's so far. I hope I can keep up the momentum!

[User] Good job, keep up the good work!


[System] content: I just had a delicious breakfast and am now casually relaxing in my room.

[User] I just had a delicious breakfast and now I'm casually relaxing in my room. Life is good!

[User] What was for breakfast?

[User] Pancakes and sausage! How can you go wrong?

[User] You can't! Sounds like a wonderful morning!


[System] prepared: I have been saving money and now have enough for any emergency.

[User] So I have been saving money for about a month now and should have enough for any kind of emergency that may happen. Feels good man.

[User] That's awesome, it's not easy to do that so kudos to you!

[User] Thanks so much! It definitely relieves some stress knowing that I have a safety cushion. Hoping I don't have any emergencies though!

[User] I'll keep my fingers crossed that you won


[System] excited: Having a baby caused me to have a more optimistic view on life.

[Assistant] Having a baby 3 months ago really changed my view on life for the better.

[Assistant] Oh awesome!  Congrats!!!!  How has it changed life for you?

[Assistant] I was a heavy drinker, and looking back now, I know I was in a downward spiral, I just couldn't tell at the time. Now I'm pursuing my education and have become much more healthy and responsible.

[Assistant] That's really fantastic!  I'm glad to hear you turned your life around.


[System] trusting: My husband and I are going on a cruise with another couple that we have been friends with for years. We let them book the cruise and we just give them so much money each month, until the cruise is paid for. It takes all the stress of booking/planning away for me, and we can just enjoy the cruise when its time.

[User] My husband and I are going a  cruise with a couple that we have been friends with for a long time,

[Assistant] That sounds so great. Who was the one to come up with this plan?

[User] We kind of all came up with it together. They booked it and we just pay them a certain amount of money each week, until our part is paid for.

[Assistant] I see. I wish I had a partner and we could go to such places together too. Maybe some day hopefully

[User] I hope you can too. If its ok, I would like to pray for you, just to maybe help you find someone special.


[System] proud: I am so proud of my sister

[Assistant] I am so proud of my sister

[Assistant] What did she do?

[Assistant] She bought me a car

[Assistant] Wow! That was really nice of her! What was the occasion? You guys must be very close.

[Assistant] We are basically best friends. It is my birthday and she worked really hard to get a car for me

[Assistant] That is so awesome! I am sure you appreciate her for it. It's good that you have a great relationship with her.


[System] sad: I am sad that my parents didn't attend my birthday

[Assistant] I am sad that my parents didn't attend my birthday

[Assistant] Do they live in a different state than you?

[Assistant] No, they just are not wanting to come to it

[Assistant] Sorry to hear that.  Remember those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind


[System] content: I was at home at the end of a long work week.  I was sitting on the couch with my wife watching tv while our dogs were lying by each of us.

[User] Last week at the end of the week I got home from work and was pretty tired.  I ended up just sitting on the couch with my wife and dogs watching tv.  It was nice.

[User] Souds like you were content.

[User] Quite a lot, actually.  It was a nice way to spend the evening.

[User] I feel you. Sometimes its nice to veg out and just watch tv.


[System] grateful: I had to go to a wedding far out of the city I live in, and needed someone to watch my dogs.  A friend took over last minute and agreed to watch them for the weekend.

[User] I was going to a wedding outside of my city, and had arranged to have my dogs watched while I was gone, but the person backed out really soon before I had to leave.

[User] Oh no! That's awful!  I watch animals for a few different people and I would never do that.  That's very unprofessional. Did they have an emergency?

[User] Something like that, they were vague.  It was through a company so I couldn't really get much out of them.  Luckily a friend stepped up and watched them for me.

[User] That's ridiculous.  I was going to see who might have helped you.  I'm so glad your friend helped.  Hope you had a great time!


[System] content: Last night I decided to go to bed a little early, as my wife is out of town and I wasn't doing anything.  I lay in bed with my dogs for a while watching tv before going to sleep.

[User] I was tired last night and my wife was out of town, so I went to bed early.  I ended up lying with my dogs in bed for a while watching TV before falling asleep.

[Assistant] What kind of dogs do you have?

[User] A wire haired dacshund and a shephard mix thing

[Assistant] Do you like to watch tv with you doggies?


[System] lonely: My wife has been out of the country for school for a month and a half.  She gets back in a couple weeks, but it's starting to get tough being alone with just the dogs.

[User] My wife has been out of the country for school for a month and a half.  She gets back in a couple weeks, and it's getting tougher to wait.

[Assistant] Do you talk with her on the phone?

[User] I do, every night.  It's still hard going from having someone around every day to never, but I'll get through.

[Assistant] Will you throw her a comeback party?


[System] sentimental: I found out a couple days ago my favorite childhood book had been found. I remember holding it in my hands just remember all the good times.

[Assistant] My dad was cleaning out his attic when he found a box of my old stuff from childhood

[User] Oh, that's cool. Did you find any good memories in there?

[Assistant] I did! He found my favorite childhood book of mine and I just sat there thinking about all the memories

[User] Nice! It sounds like a really good bonding experience.


[System] sad: My wife is out of the country for school.  She was having a really bad day the other day and I couldn't really do anything to help.

[User] My wife is out of the country for school, and the other day she was having a really bad day.  I couldn't really do anything to help, and it made me feel bad.

[User] I'm so sorry.  I know you must've felt helpless but coming from a wife's perspective; I would know my husband couldn't be right next to me but his words and love make all the difference.

[User] Thanks, that's actually really helpful.  It's been tough being apart for so long, we haven't been apart more than a couple days since we started dating.

[User] I totally feel you.  My husband as gone for work so much for a couple years.  It will just be a season of life and then you'll be back together!  Communicating even more than ever and encouraging each other can help so much.  You're doing great!  I hope you're together soon!


[System] furious: A guy cut in front of some people in a line at a store and I confronted him.  He flipped me off and we exchanged very heated words.  The confrontation almost got physically but finally he left.

[User] I almost got into a fight the other day at a store.

[Assistant] So who annoyed you?

[User] A guy budged in front of some other people, I confronted him about it, and we got into an extremely heated exchange.

[Assistant] So did it result in a brawl?

[User] No, the guy eventually backed off and left, albeit not before he flipped me off a few times and called me numerous names.


[System] caring: My husband was really sick for a while and I just did everything for him I loved him so much

[Assistant] For a while my husband was really sick with the flu

[User] I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he's feeling better now.

[Assistant] He is but I just felt so much love for him because there wasn't anything he could do

[User] He's lucky to have you there.


[System] anxious: i hate when people make me wait it really makes me anxious, i expect people to arrive at the time they said they would

[Assistant] When people make me wait, i get really anxious

[User] I can understand that. Do you try to find ways to fill your time while you're waiting?

[Assistant] Not really, i just look at the clock and wait for the time to come and when they dont arrive in time i start getting anxious

[User] Yeah, waiting for someone can be a real pain.


[System] caring: I really love dogs they are a great company when you are sad and about all the time, i love my puppy i got

[Assistant] I love dogs very much they are always great companions

[User] I also love dogs.

[Assistant] I got a puppy not to long ago and love him with all my heart

[User] Puppy's are the best. I love puppies!


[System] anxious: My cat had to have surgery on her leg and I was so scared and worried for her

[Assistant] My cat broke her leg not too long ago and had to have surgery one it

[Assistant] how much did you pay for the surgery?

[Assistant] I was lucky cause I know my vet personally so I only paid 175 usd I was so scared for her

[Assistant] uhmnnn! scared of your cat or the vet?


[System] devastated: it was really hard to hear that there was a shooting in a gas station near me and there was 3 vitims i was really devastated

[Assistant] there was a shooting in a gas station near me i was really devastated

[User] Holy hell, that must have been scary! Did you see it happen?

[Assistant] im not sure but there was 2 victims i was devastated

[User] I'm sorry to hear that. I really hope you are able to get over this and feel at ease again!


[System] sad: I was sad when my dog died

[Assistant] I was sad when my dog died

[User] I'm so sorry!  That can be a devastating time. I have been there before.  How long did you have your dog?

[Assistant] I had him for 10 years. It's just so hard because he was my whole world

[User] I completely understand.  Something that helped me was to have pictures up and also have a little remembrance each year with some other family that loved him as much as I did.  Just take it a day at a time.


[System] lonely: I am so lonely because I am all by myself

[Assistant] I am so lonely because I am all by myself

[User] Aw, I'm sorry, well I'm here to talk to you!

[Assistant] I appreciate that. It's just tough because I go daily without talking to anyone. It's nice to talk to someone

[User] I feel you.  I've been in that position, and it can get dark.  But there's always people online to talk to!


[System] jealous: i really makes me jelous when i say that my neighboor had a new bmw 2018

[Assistant] i was really jelous when i say my  neighboor had a new 2018 Bmw convertible

[User] That car is quite expensive, I wish I could afford one too.

[Assistant] yeah it is i wish i could have a car like that

[User] Work hard and maybe you could afford it.


[System] sad: I am sad that my friends dont visit me

[Assistant] I am sad that my friends dont visit me

[User] That's sad, why don't you go visit them?

[Assistant] I don't have a car and they live far away

[User] That's a bummer, hopefully you can still talk to them over the  phone or online!


[System] disgusted: I am disgusted that my food didn't come out the way I wanted it

[Assistant] I am disgusted that my food didn't come out the way I wanted it

[Assistant] that is not good, what was wrong with your food?

[Assistant] It was burnt and not appealing

[Assistant] did you ask for a refund when you realized the problem?


[System] guilty: when i was young i hit a car on the parking lot and left without saying anynthing beacuse i  did not see a mark on the other car

[Assistant] when i was young i hit a car on the parking lot and did not say anything'

[Assistant] Why didn't you say anything?

[Assistant] i did not see any marks on the other car and was running late

[Assistant] Well then I dont blame you. I would have done the same thing


[System] caring: My sister is so caring, she took care of me when I was sick

[Assistant] My sister is so caring, she took care of me when I was sick

[User] That's very nice of her, family is one of the best things we have in this world.

[Assistant] That is so true. I am so very thankful

[User] As you should be, some people don't have anyone to lean on in their lives.


[System] afraid: There was a dog outside my house the other night just howling at my window. I don't own a dog and I'm on my own 3 acres of land.

[Assistant] I heard this god awful howling the other night at like 2am right outside my window

[User] that sounds spooky

[Assistant] It was! I was so scared to be honest with you! The worst part is that I don't own a dog either

[User] oh no i hope you stay safe


[System] surprised: I was surprised when my mom bought me a car

[Assistant] I was surprised when my mom bought me a car

[User] Nice! That's a very nice surprise.  What kind of car?

[Assistant] Its a ford mustang

[User] Wow, she went all out, hope you drive safely and have fun with it!


[System] ashamed: I am very ashamed in my family

[Assistant] I am very ashamed in my family

[User] I am really sorry to hear that.  Why are you ashamed?

[Assistant] Because they never invite me to go places, and they never call me

[User] That is really too bad.  Did you all have a fight?


[System] disgusted: I am disgusted because of my friends pulling pranks on me

[Assistant] I am disgusted because of my friends pulling pranks on me

[User] That's not nice of them, are they meaning to be rude?

[Assistant] I dont know. They have been my friends for so long but these pranks are just making me mad

[User] You should let them know you aren't ok with them doing that.  If they are real friends, they will stop.


[System] afraid: I was afraid when I got out of the movie theater

[Assistant] I was afraid when I got out of the movie theater

[Assistant] How come? what happened?

[Assistant] I was watching a horror film and then I had to walk home alone in the dark

[Assistant] Ohhhh.  Yea I would be scared too then.  That sounds terrifying.


[System] faithful: I am very faithful that my family will make it home in time

[Assistant] I am very faithful that my family will make it home in time

[User] That's good, where are they?

[Assistant] They are in Cuba

[User] Wow, did they go there on vacation?


[System] terrified: I am terrified that my wife is going to leave me

[Assistant] I am terrified that my wife is going to leave me

[User] Why would she leave you?

[Assistant] Because she is talking to other men behind my back

[User] oh no, i'm so sorry to hear that. I know your heart is broken. Did you try to talk to her about it?


[System] sad: I am sad that I won't get to see the movie I want to see

[Assistant] I am sad that I won't get to see the movie I want to see

[Assistant] What movie did you want to see?

[Assistant] I wanted to see the First Purge

[Assistant] Why won't you be able to watch it?

[Assistant] Because I didn't have a ride to the movies


[System] content: We recently went on vacation to the beach and it was so great. We really enjoyed the time to relax and lie on the beach.

[Assistant] We just got back from the beach two weeks ago. It was such a lovely vacation. We loved relaxing on the beach and just taking it easy.

[Assistant] Oh yeah that sounds very relaxing! I hope it was good weather for you all!

[Assistant] It was very nice. There was a day or two of rain, but mostly perfect weather!

[Assistant] That's great! Im glad you had a good time, its always nice to have a refresher to get away from everything for a little bit!


[System] excited: My husband and I are going on our first ever cruise in December. I am so excited to be going. We are going with some friends of ours. I can't wait to go.

[User] My husband and I are going on our very first cruise in December.

[Assistant] Oh boy! Where are you headed?

[User] To the Caribbean Islands. We are going with another couple that we have been friends with for a very long time.

[Assistant] Congratulations! I hope everything goes well!

[User] Thanks, me too.


[System] ashamed: I ate all of the candy we had in the house one night. I felt so bad afterwards but it was so great in the moment

[Assistant] The other night I was just craving candy. I ate up all that we had!

[User] Oh, wow. Its like that sometimes. You have to give into your sweet tooth.

[Assistant] Sometimes you just have to! It felt so great then but I hated it the next morning!

[User] Ugh, I hate the regret that comes with giving into food cravings. Don't be too hard on yourself. It was just one time.


[System] hopeful: I felt a sense on anticipation for the best when my husband told me that he was free from cancer

[Assistant] My husbands cancer free now!

[Assistant] how awesome. my husband is 7 years cancer free

[Assistant] Congrats! We are hoping right now that nothing comes back but It's so happy

[Assistant] it's amazing news. congrats to you both. enjoy your time together


[System] angry: I'm so frustrated with my husband. He dismantled the bathroom to do repairs and still hasn't completed them six months later!

[Assistant] I'm so frustrated with my husband. He dismantled the bathroom to do repairs and still hasn't completed them six months later!

[Assistant] Six months!  I would be so mad!  What are you going to do about it?

[Assistant] He promised he would complete it within a month and since it's been so long, I called a contractor today!

[Assistant] Good call!  I would have done the same thing!


[System] apprehensive: I've got a job interview set up for next week and I'm really nervous!

[Assistant] I've got a job interview set up for next week and I'm really nervous!

[User] i think you will nail it, are you prepared

[Assistant] I hope so! I bought a couple books on preparing for interviews and I've done a couple mock interviews with a friend.

[User] good then you will do well!


[System] angry: My parents always argue and it pisses me off!

[User] My parents always argue and it pisses me off!

[User] i bet, have you told them how u feel about it?

[User] I have but they rarely listen. They act like children and it can get frustrating. What can you do?

[User] i guess just walk away is all


[System] angry: I had a performance review at work where I was surprised by the presence of my least favorite person in the company. The account manager part of my position was effectively dissolved and I was forced to answer phones.

[Assistant] Sometimes life just gives you lemons. At an old job of mine, I had what will probably remain the worst performance review of my life.

[User] Well you can get better

[Assistant] I'm not sure it was really about my performance at all. I was surprised by the presence of my only adversary there, and informed that a large part of my position would be dissolved, and I would be answering phones.

[User] You will do better next time, I promise


[System] excited: I am so excited that the kids go back to school in just one week!

[User] That's must be a relief for you.  I am assuming you have children?

[User] I do not have those

[User] So I guess that sending anyone off to school is not a big deal to you?  Do you attend school?

[User] I do not attend school

[User] Do you have something you are looking forward to?


[System] devastated: My father unexpected passed away around 2 1/2 years ago. We never thought he would be leaving us this soon and it was very traumatic to me.

[Assistant] My father passed away about 2 1/2 years ago. It was totally unexpected and really was very traumatic and hurtful to me. He was still quite young and my family and I had no idea he had a life threatening health issue.

[User] I am sorry to hear that, I hope you had some time together before hand

[Assistant] I was pretty close to my father and always lived close by. But, you always wish you had more time. But, the last words I said to him was that I loved him, and I'm grateful for that.

[User] That is good at least, you had some closure at the worst


[System] embarrassed: There was this one time I was invited to my friends birthday party.  We were all about to walk in the house and I ran smack into the glass door.  It was very clean.  Later on I won the door prize

[Assistant] Once when I was younger I went to a friends 16th birthday and had a crazy experiene happen

[User] What happened?

[Assistant] we were walking in the front door and it had a glass door apparently but I didn't see it.  It was a very clean door.  LOL.  Later on that night I won a door prize.  which was pretty funny]

[User] What did you win?


[System] ashamed: I lost my temper with my daughter the other day and was a bit ill with her. I felt so bad that I had raised my voice and hurt her feelings.

[Assistant] My daughter caught me in a bad mood the other day and was being a bit argumentative. I lost my temper, yelled and really hurt her feelings. I felt bad that it happened.

[Assistant] Oh that sucks.  Those are the types of situations where you can't help it, but you know you did wrong the second after it's over.

[Assistant] Yes, I was already not in a good mood, and then it seemed like she just pushed the right button. But, I knew I shouldn't have done it as soon as I saw the look in her eyes, I felt very bad.

[Assistant] Well, there aren't any rules against apologizing to your kids?


[System] caring: An old man (appearing drunk at first) stopped me on the street, saying he was stranded and needed to go home. I got him a cab and gave the driver $20 to take him home.

[Assistant] You never know what someone else is going through, and looks can be deceiving. Like this old man that seemed like any other drunk.

[User] Yeah you can judge someone like that

[Assistant] It was hard to tell honestly, but it turned out the guy was lost and diabetic. He had lost track of his friends and had no way to get home, so I hailed him a cab and paid the driver $20.

[User] Thats a nice gesture from you


[System] excited: We finally were able to go back to the beach for vacation! We were so thrilled and happy to do that, it was great!

[Assistant] We hadn't been to the beach and years and really wanting to go back for vacation. We were able to a few weeks ago and it was awesome. I was thrilled!

[User] Oh man, the beach always sounds nice

[Assistant] It's was great. The weather was perfect most of the time, and we were able to relax and enjoy it so much. We were really hyped to go!

[User] That sounds like it was lovely


[System] embarrassed: The last time I went to the fair, I tripped over a big cord and fell down. There were so many people around and I wanted to run and hide!

[Assistant] The last time I went to the fair, I tripped over a big cord. This led to me having one of those running falls, that seem to last forever! I wanted to disappear at that moment!

[User] I am sure not many people noticed

[Assistant] Oh no, there were tons of people that noticed lol. I can laugh now, but not at that moment.

[User] I can imagine, sorry


[System] sad: I miss my puppy. She passed away recently and it was really sudden and sad.

[User] I lost a puppy recently and I'm still broken up about it.

[User] I am so sorry I have been there so many times

[User] it's never going to be ok, but it will be a little less painful in time.

[User] I am sorry you had to go through that

[User] I'm sorry youve been there too.,


[System] embarrassed: I had to go to a store to return a toy my nephew took. He's only 4 so he didnt realize it was wrong but still, not fun.

[User] It's not fun when a 4 year old does something he shouldnt.

[User] What did they do

[User] Took a small toy, put it in his pocket. took it back to the store and made him return it.

[User] Oh well, he will learn

[User] Yea, he seems to get it now.


[System] guilty: As a mom I sometimes treat myself to something tasty when I make it out alone. I snuck an ice cream cone the other day.

[Assistant] As a mom I sometimes sneak a sweet treat when I make it out alone.

[User] You do what you want, you earn it!

[Assistant] Still feel bad when I got an ice cream the other day

[User] Why?


[System] angry: I've been so upset lately, the house has been a mess and my husband hasn't been helping clean.

[Assistant] I've had a rough week! The house has been a mess from my dogs and toddler. My husband hasn't been helping out much, its fustrating!

[User] Why is he not helping?

[Assistant] I'm not sure! He has been busy with work but also has been going out with friends a lot :(

[User] Oh, well work can be tough too sometimes


[System] proud: I was proud of my niece today, she graduated from her nursing school. She's planning to work for an oncologist.

[User] My niece made me proud today, graduated from her nursing school.

[User] I bet you are proud

[User] YEa, she's over come a lot for it.

[User] I am sure she did


[System] devastated: It was my birthday today! I came home from work to find a big pink cake and flowers from my husband!

[Assistant] Since it was my birthday today, when I came home there was a big pink cake and flowers waiting for me :)

[User] that is sweet, who from?

[Assistant] My husband! I did not see it coming at all, thought we were going to wait till the weekend to celebrate.

[User] Wow, how sweet of him, you are both lucky!


[System] sentimental: I had to clean out my storage building to some roof damage. I found a box full of really old pictures. We enjoyed looking through all of our memories.

[Assistant] We had to clean out our storage building because of roof damage. I found an old box of pictures!

[User] What of?

[Assistant] My family and all kinds of old memories, birthdays, festivals, swimming, and other stuff

[User] Oh, that is awesome, I love those trips down the old memory lane


[System] annoyed: It was super hot last night so we had the windows open and there was this HUGE fly that kept buzzing around the room

[Assistant] It's so hot and our AC just broke. We had to open the windows to be able to sleep!

[User] Oh wow, talk about bad timing

[Assistant] The icing on the sweaty cake was that a giant horse fly kept buzzing around the room and the moment you got comfy would land on you

[User] Oh no, I hate flies


[System] hopeful: We are moving to Arkansas at the end of this year. Excited for the new opportunties for my family. New start

[Assistant] I'm so excited! My family and I are moving to a new state at the end of this year!

[Assistant] I'm ready for a new start for my family and a better paying job!

[Assistant] That is nice. Having a better paying job is always good.

[Assistant] Yes! and new opportunties for my family. We need the fresh start on life. I don't like living in Texas.


[System] confident: Starting to work out again! Getting back in shape has raised my Self Esteem!

[Assistant] I've got back in to running this week, I missed it! It's a great stress reliever!

[User] Wow, I don't know how you runners do it. I can't stand running. How many miles do you run per day on average?

[Assistant] I love to run, did Track and Field in High School! Right now I'm only running 3 miles till I build my stamina back up! What do you do for excersise?

[User] I usually jog in the backyard, but not really running. I'm too fat to run.


[System] impressed: My huband cooked dinner and cleaned house today. He also helped with laundry and let me sleep in. He has been so kind and helpful.

[Assistant] You won't believe the day I've had! I got to sleep in this morning, I haven't done that in months!

[User] Its always nice to get some sleep

[Assistant] Yes, my husband even cooked dinner for me today, and helped clean the house! He has been very helpful today.

[User] Oh wow, that was nice of him


[System] grateful: Life has been great. My husband has been very helpful around the house and our marriage is great. We have been blessed with great job offers and opportunties.

[Assistant] This has been a great week! Well actually a great year for my family.

[User] I am glad for you. I hope it continues

[Assistant] Thank you, my husband got two great job offers!

[User] Oh nice, its good to have options


[System] impressed: I was so shocked with my daughter today. She is learning how to share at Pre-school and is doing so well. Love that she is learning so fast.

[Assistant] My daughter is growing up so fast!

[User] How old is she?

[Assistant] She is 4 and in Pre-school! She is doing so well learning how to share and also knows her colors!

[User] Wow, they do grow up fast, appreciate the time you get!


[System] sad: Saw a family house burned down today. It was struck by lightening. Worried about them and hope they are all okay.

[Assistant] I live in Central Texas, it rained and lightening stuck a house here and caused it to burn down!

[User] Oh no, that sounds scary

[Assistant] Yes, I hope the family is okay! No word yet if anyone got hurt.

[User] I hope they are


[System] content: My baby is sleeping my house is clean

[User] my baby is sleeping, my house is clean... it's just so nice and peaceful right now

[User] That is not something to take for granted, enjoy yourself!

[User] i just hope tonight won't be that night when my baby wakes up every 30 minutes

[User] I hope so too, best of luck with that!


[System] ashamed: I ate way too much today! Was suppose to be on a diet. Ate a cupcake and pizza.

[Assistant] I feel like a failure, Im suppose to be on a diet but ate too much today!

[User] You can always start tomorrow

[Assistant] Thanks, I keep telling myself to stick with it but its hard!

[User] It can be hard, but you can do it


[System] annoyed: My boss has been a pain lately, he dosen't understand how long it takes to get certain tasks done. I am at my whitts end, thinking about quitting.

[Assistant] I'm thinking about quitting my day job!

[User] Why is that?

[Assistant] My boss has been unreasonable and a pain. He dosen't understand how much time I put into the company!

[User] I get that, best of luck friend!


[System] excited: The other day I got to take my kids to the beach for the first time. I could barely contain myself on the trip there!

[Assistant] Tuesday I got to take my kids to the beach for the first time.

[Assistant] Did you have a good time?

[Assistant] We had a blast! I could barely contain myself on the trip there!

[Assistant] They'll always have good memories of the beach.


[System] surprised: My dog hasn't had any accidents in the house. He is finally potty trained, I thought it would take longer then a week

[Assistant] My new dog is doing so great, she was potty trained in a week!

[User] What kind of dog

[Assistant] She is a Jack Russell, she loves to cuddle in my lap.

[User] She does sound adorable


[System] nostalgic: i moved to a new house recently, but i really miss my other house very much. i hope i get to feeel the way i use to feel in my other house

[Assistant] i moved to a new house recently and miss my old one

[Assistant] How long did you live in your old one?

[Assistant] 10 years, i hope i get to feel the same way i did in my old house

[Assistant] It'll take some getting used to.


[System] confident: when ever i play soccer for my team i feel like i am one of the best in my team, i always do what is needed to win

[Assistant] i feel like i am the best player on my soccer team

[Assistant] Sounds like you practice a lot to get good.

[Assistant] yeah i do i am always the one that steps up in the game

[Assistant] Are you the captain?


[System] anxious: I've been having anxiety attacks

[User] I've been having anxiety attacks lately. Everything is great and suddenly i start thinking about something bad happening and i have a full blown anxiety attack over something that didn't even happen

[Assistant] Is this a common occurrence?

[User] no, it just started happening. I would say it started a couple of months ago. i will see a doctor in 2 weeks

[Assistant] That's good. I hope it's controllable.


[System] sentimental: I was feeling pretty reminiscent when we went on vacation. I starting thinking about the last vacation we had with my father before he passed away.

[Assistant] We recently went on vacation and it made me feel reminiscent. It made me think of the last vacation I was able to spend with my father before he unexpectedly passed away.

[Assistant] I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Assistant] Thank you. I don't think it matters how old you are when a parent passes away, it's very painful. The vacation did bring back great memories with him though.

[Assistant] He sounds like a great guy. I'm glad you have fond memories of him.


[System] jealous: My friend can eatanything and she is so skinny

[User] my friend can literally eat junk food all day long and stay skinny! She doesn't even work out. and here i am, eating healthy, working out and still loking fat

[Assistant] She may be skinny, but it doesn't mean she's healthy.

[User] that's true too! But i just wish i looked like her

[Assistant] Yea, I totally understand that. She won the genetic lottery there.


[System] disappointed: It was my birthday and My friend sent me a birthday card with a gift card in a mail... i never got it, somebody stole it!

[User] It was my birthday and My friend sent me a birthday card with a gift card in a mail... i never got it, somebody stole it! and we actually have a cluster mailbox so only i can open it. it means that usps worker stole it

[User] Have you tried speaking with the post office?

[User] i did, the lady told me they can't do anything about it because it didn't have a tracking number.

[User] That's ridiculous, they should have to do something.


[System] disgusted:  My cat was playing with a toy and decided to bring it to me. It was a dead mouse!

[Assistant] My cat was playing last nigh and brought it to me.

[Assistant] That sounds like fun. what did it bring to you?

[Assistant] Well, it wasn't one of his toys like I thought. It was a dead mouse

[Assistant] Eww... that's pretty gross. I had a cat once that would bring me dead birds too. I think that means they like you!


[System] proud: my son is potty trained

[User] my son just used a potty for the first time! he is only 16 months. i'm so proud of him

[Assistant] Watch out! Next thing you turn around, and he's driving.

[User] I know! they  grow up so fast! I feel like i just gave a birth to him and look at him now

[Assistant] I hope you got some photos.


[System] disappointed: I bought tickets to an expensive concert ($50) that a friend and I planned to attend. The day of the concert the show was rained out, and no one was refunded.

[Assistant] Sometimes things don't work out like you planned. It can be a real let down though.

[Assistant] What happened?

[Assistant] I got two tickets for a friend and I for a concert. The day of the show, it poured and no one got a refund.

[Assistant] That is bad. You should have got refunded.


[System] disgusted: My family was on a road trip earlier this week and had to stop at a gas station to use the bathroom. The bathroom looked clean but the 2 roaches said it wasn't.

[Assistant] My family went on a road trip this week and had to stop at a gas station for the bathroom.

[Assistant] How'd that go?

[Assistant] Well the bathroom seemed cleaned but the roaches told me otherwise.

[Assistant] Oh god, roaches. Did you guys use the bathroom anyway?


[System] grateful: While riding my bicycle to work, I was hit from behind by a woman in a car. She stopped, and even against my pleas (I was in shock), called for an ambulance.

[Assistant] It sounds crazy to say, but even though I was hit by a car on my bicycle, it could have been much worse.

[Assistant] Are you okay?

[Assistant] I'm quite fine now (my knee has a plate and six screws). I am just glad that the driver stopped and called an ambulance!

[Assistant] oh my gosh, a plate! That kinda sounds serious.

[Assistant] It might be, but considering I'm 29 with an artificial hip as well, I've gotten used to being half metal.


[System] proud: I had an extremely grueling spring semester this year. All said and done, I pulled 4 As and 2 Bs.

[Assistant] Last semester was probably the largest challenge of my life. I go to school for electrical engineering, and I took 6 courses.

[User] that is a lot.. most i ever took at one time was 5 classes and i cried at least twice that semester.

[Assistant] Oh my gosh then you know! I have to say though, it all came out in the wash - 4 As and 2 Bs!

[User] Damn that is impressive congrats.. I took 1 class last semester and got an A lol


[System] anticipating: I took a job fixing a computer for a client who was leaving town. I had less than 24 hours to pull it off and was biting my nails.

[Assistant] Waiting for something to come in the mail can send me in to a tizzy. It's even worse when it's parts I need to finish a computer repair job.

[Assistant] That's true. Did you finish the job?

[Assistant] I did get it done in the end. It was a nail biter since the client was leaving the day after the parts came.

[Assistant] That's really great. It's nice when everything works out in the end.


[System] embarrassed: Once, I was showing some people around the downtown area in my city. While at dinner, I soiled myself, and had to wash off in the sink in the small bathroom. An employee opened the door, and there I was, washing my pants.

[Assistant] Have you ever lost control of your bowels as an adult?

[Assistant] Oh, all the time. I've got to change my Depens three times a day.

[Assistant] Phew! I'm glad I am not the only one. Although for me, it happened in the middle of dinner at a small Vietnamese restaurant, and an employee walked in on me cleaning my pants in the sink!

[Assistant] Oh wow. I just would've blamed it on whoever I was with.


[System] lonely: I was on a trip to a heavy metal festival in Las Vegas. While there, my girlfriend broke up with me, and we were still staying in the same room.

[Assistant] I went to a heavy metal music festival in Las Vegas a few years ago! I had fun, but to be honest it was a bit of an emotional roller coaster.

[Assistant] Oh, I don't know why concerts make me feel a bit sentimental

[Assistant] I think it's because everybody can relate when it comes to live music. My girlfriend broke up with me the second day, but we had to stay in the same room.

[Assistant] That must have been horrible! I'm so sorry you went thru that


[System] content: There was an event that I had a social obligation to attend and I was not looking forward to it. The day of, it rained out and I sat with my girlfriend watching the rain for hours.

[Assistant] You know how sometimes things don't go as planned, but it feels like they turn out better in the end?

[User] Yes, some people call it fate.

[Assistant] You could call it that! I was supposed to go to a social event, but it got rained out and I ended up watching the rain for hours with my girlfriend.

[User] That sounds so romantic!


[System] devastated: My father went to the hospital for abdominal pain. They found a tumor, but the operation to remove it went well. He passed away suddenly a few days after.

[Assistant] My father was having abdominal pain, so he went to the hospital and they discovered a tumor.

[User] Oh no, was it benign?

[Assistant] It was cancerous, but the surgery to remove it seemed to go well. A few days later he passed away suddenly, with no exact cause of death.

[User] That is so terrible, I'm so sorry.


[System] nostalgic: When a new star wars movie comes out, a lot of kids (and adults to) dress up for the midnight premier. It reminds me of seeing Episode I for the first time, where me and a friend dressed up as a Jedi and a Sith.

[Assistant] I love it when the new star wars movies come out, seeing all those kids (and adults) dress up for the theater really takes me back!

[User] Do you dress up when the new movies come out also?

[Assistant] I don't anymore, but when I was a kid, a friend and I dressed up as the hero and the villain for the premiere of Episode I.

[User] Ah, I bet seeing all of the kids now dressed up does take you back to an earlier time.  Nostalgia has a way of getting to each of us.


[System] confident: While out on our second date, my current girlfriend and I stopped at a dive bar. They had a pool table, and I showed her some of the basics. Then I really let loose and she said later that she was impressed.

[Assistant] On our second date, my girlfriend and I stopped in a dive bar on our way back from the beach.

[Assistant] what is a dive bar

[Assistant] Like a hole in the wall. Cheap drinks, sometimes a little dirty, but altogether relaxed - the opposite of snoody. They had a pool table and I showed her some tricks.

[Assistant] oh ok. We call them hole in the walls lol

[Assistant] Yeah, I should have just said that. Honestly though, my favorite places to drink.

[Assistant] mine too.


[System] sentimental: I have a watch of my grandfather's that my father gave me. He passed away, but when I look at the watch I remember all the good times we had.

[Assistant] My father passed away a few years ago, but I still have my grandfather's watch that he gave to me.

[Assistant] are you going to pass it down too?

[Assistant] I honestly hope to. Every time I look at it I remember the good times we had together.

[Assistant] well thats nice


[System] faithful: An ex of mine was in town, and we met up for a couple of drinks. She made a pass at me, but I told her she should get some rest. My girlfriend was understanding about it.

[Assistant] Hanging out with old flames can be tricky when you are in a committed exclusive relationship.

[User] Oh yeah that can be a mine field to walk across. Didn't have any issues?

[Assistant] Actually, an ex was in town recently and we went for a drink. She made a pass at me, but I told her to get some rest and went home to my girlfriend.

[User] That's very faithful of you, and the right thing to do I'd say.


[System] afraid: going near hights really makes me scared, i cannot go on reoller coasters because im afraid of heights

[Assistant] going near hights really makes me scared

[Assistant] Did a specific experience cause this? or just instinct.

[Assistant] just instinc i think i have always been afraid of heights

[Assistant] Thats interesting my mother has always been afraid of heights, Not myself though.


[System] afraid: Once I was at a large rave at an abandoned shipping wharf. The cops came and made the people throwing it shut it down. I was out of it, and worried I was going to jail.

[Assistant] During carnival season, there is a big rave at an undisclosed location in the middle of the night.

[User] I use to go to raves when I was in high school.

[Assistant] They are a lot of fun! I must admit though, I was pretty nervous when the cops showed up to shut it down.

[User] Did you get arrested?

[Assistant] Well, there were only two officers and a couple hundred of us. By the time we were all walking away from the warehouse, I was actually laughing.


[System] sentimental: i was really sad when my girlfriend broke up with me, it was devastating but i managed to overcome it

[Assistant] my girl friend broke up with me about a month ago

[User] Why did she break up with you?

[Assistant] we where just not getting along, and did not h ave enough time to see each other

[User] Are you still friends with her?

[Assistant] yes we are


[System] apprehensive: When I was little, haunted houses would scare me silly. Recently, a friend of mine suggested we go to one with a group. It was supposed to be very terrifying and hands on.

[Assistant] I was always terrified of haunted houses when I was little.

[Assistant] Me too! the first one I ever went to traumatized me.

[Assistant] Glad I'm not the only one! My friend has a birthday in October and she wanted us to go to one as a group. I'm still not sure if I'll go,

[Assistant] That seems like a weird birthday activity.


[System] angry: i hate when my sister snores at night she never lets me sleep, but i know it is not her fault i just get really angry

[Assistant] My sister snores really hard every night it is getting really anoying

[Assistant] Have you ever woke her up and told her to stop?

[Assistant] well it is not really her fault it just makes me angry hahah

[Assistant] Thats hilarious, my mother snores like a monster


[System] joyful: My friend and I saw a mini-golf course on the side of a state road. We had a blast playing, and they even let us go around a second time for free!

[Assistant] My friend and I spotted a mini-gold course when we were coming back from the next state over.

[Assistant] Yes! thats actually amazing, you have a good friend!

[Assistant] I know! We played a round and they let us play a second round for free!

[Assistant] You are lucky! who won?


[System] excited: excited for baby shower

[User] I feel excited about our upcoming baby shower

[Assistant] Yay! is it a family member having a baby

[User] I'm having a baby boy!

[Assistant] What?!?! thats amazing! starting a family I imagine can be surreal


[System] excited: i cant wait to go to california on vactaion next summer, i think im going to universal studios

[Assistant] i am really exited for my vacation next summer

[User] Oh yeah? Where are you going?

[Assistant] california, i really hope i get to go to universal studios

[User] That sounds like a lot of fun


[System] sad: sad: when she left for 3 weeks i was alone

[User] when she left for 3 weeks i was alone

[Assistant] did you do anything special during your alone time?

[User] nothing at all. I was kinda depressed

[Assistant] that is not good, you should try to find an activity for when you are alone


[System] prepared: I wanted to make sure I got as good a grade as possible on my Calculus final. In the two weeks leading up to the exam, I studies for at least 4 hours a day. When I went to take it, I felt confident I was ready.

[Assistant] My Calculus final was no joke! I started studying hard two weeks before the test.

[Assistant] tHat is insane, I usually give myself like 2 or 3 days.

[Assistant] Trust me it all paid off. When I went in to take the test, I was absolutely solid on the material.

[Assistant] Thats right! thats such a good feeling, just breezing through a test.


[System] lonely: lonely: she left for 3 weeks

[User] Felt sad when she left for 3 weeks

[Assistant] Where did she go?

[User] To see her family. It sucked though because my car had broken down.

[Assistant] Oh, I bet that was frustrating. Did you get evey thing squared away and taken care of?


[System] content: content: I am happy with where we are now living

[User] I am happy with where we are now living

[User] Where are you living at?

[User] A very nice complex with 3 pools!

[User] That sounds amazing


[System] hopeful: Some time ago, I interviewed for a new job. It would've been a huge pay increase and something interesting to do so I really wanted the job. The interview went well and I waited for the employer to call me back.

[User] I interviewed for a new job and the interview went really well.

[Assistant] That's great to hear. What made you think it went well?

[User] The interviewer made all the comments you'd expect from a good interview and seemed to respond well to my answers.

[Assistant] Those are good signs! Sounds like you hit it out of the park!


[System] impressed: The first time I ever played pool with my friend, we had to play for the table. She ended up beating 5 guys in a row! She

[Assistant] Some people are just naturals. The first time I played pool with a friend of mine, she had to beat the guy running the table.

[User] Pool's always a difficult game to pick up. I'm guessing your first time went well?

[Assistant] I shot so-so, but my friend ended up winning the table and beating 5 guys in a row.

[User] Wow. Talking about cleaning up.


[System] jealous: While in college, I was in the running for a scholarship. Despite being fully qualified to receive it and meeting the criteria, it was given to someone else. I really wanted that scholarship.

[User] I didn't receive a scholarship in college that I really wanted despite being qualified for it.

[User] Are you still going to attend it?

[User] Yes, I'll still attend but the extra help would've been nice.

[User] Of course, but at least you can still afford it.


[System] hopeful: hopeful: I know things will work out in God's perfect timing

[User] I know things will work out in God's perfect timing

[User] Yes, I agree, are you hoping for something in particular.

[User] Yes I am. For everything we want for the baby to be gifted to us lol

[User] That's a good hope. Good luck with that.


[System] proud: My sister graduated from college after a long road of persistence and determination.

[User] My sister graduated from college after a long road of persistence and determination.

[User] That is great, I bet she is very proud of herself.

[User] Yes, she is. My family and I are very happy with her accomplishments.

[User] As you should be, so many young people give up before reaching their goals.


[System] lonely: lonely: I like being alone, but not feeling bad

[User] I like being alone, but not feeling bad when no one is around to talk to

[User] Me time is very crucial for anyone, it help one clear hi or her mind. We are so much alike..

[User] It's true I do need my alone time

[User] Sort of reduces stress,very crucial


[System] disgusted: disgusted: Dog ate grass and then threw up

[User] Dog ate grass and then threw up

[Assistant] Oh no! Hopefully he is ok. Did you take him to the vet?

[User] Well she was ok. Shouldn't have been so silly

[Assistant] What a silly dog than! She will learn to not do that again!


[System] joyful: joyful: so happy to be having a boy

[User] I am so happy to be having a boy

[User] That's great! Congratulations! Is this your first child?

[User] Thanks. Yes it is. I already got a crib and baby bath.

[User] Congratulations, again. Parenthood is truly a great and wonderful experience.


[System] surprised: When I was younger, there was a car I really wanted. I had worked to make the money for it, but needed a bit more. However, for my birthday, my parents paid the rest and gave me the car.

[User] When I was younger, I worked really hard to save up money for a car, but needed a bit more. But on my birthday, my parents paid the rest for me.

[User] That's so cool of them. That's how parents should be

[User] I agree. I really wanted to do it myself, but it's something I'll never forget.

[User] We all need a little help sometimes


[System] anxious: I recently went on my first international trip by myself.

[User] I recently went on my first international trip by myself.

[User] Great, where did you go?

[User] To visit my family for about 3 weeks, I got married a few years ago and my husband and I live pretty far from them now.

[User] Was it a good trip overall?

[User] Yes, just very nerve racking dealing with the international flights and passport checks and security checks. Definitely an experience.


[System] impressed: impressed: I was very proud of her for flying all by herself

[User] I was very proud of her for flying all by herself

[User] Yes, flying is very hard to do.

[User] Especially with 2 full suitcases

[User] Yeah, and so little you can actually care on instead of checking.


[System] apprehensive: apprehensive: I don't generally trust people

[User] I don't generally trust people.

[Assistant] Why don't you trust?

[User] Upbringing. Dad use to say never trust anyone before I left for school every morning

[Assistant] He is correct. But you should trust some people whom you think they're good.


[System] angry: I took my car to my mechanic, who I thought I could trust. He quoted me $1000 in parts and labor. I took it to another mechanic and he fixed it on the spot for $100.

[Assistant] You just can't trust people any more. My mechanic told me it was going to be $1000 to fix my Jeep.

[User] Wow that sounds pretty high to me. What was wrong with it?

[Assistant] Turns out, nothing much at all. A guy down the street got it running for $100.

[User] Wow what a crook that other guy was!


[System] joyful: joyful: I am so happy that we're having a baby boy

[User] I am so happy that we're having a baby boy

[Assistant] Congratulations! Is this your first child?

[User] Yes it is. I am over the moon

[Assistant] I'm so happy for you. Have you two thought of a name yet?


[System] prepared: I've just completed my first international flight/trip by myself.

[User] I've just successfully completed my first international flight/trip by myself.

[User] Was it any fun?

[User] Yes, I got to see my family so it was great! I had to be very organized. The flights and layovers were kind of intense.

[User] Yes, I wish flying was a bit faster.


[System] disappointed: disappointed: I was so sad to find out what she had done. Found it on her facebook message history..

[User] I was so sad to find out what she had done. Found it on her facebook message history..

[User] Oh no, what did she do

[User] She met up with her ex to return his t-shirt..

[User] Oof, that can get messy.


[System] joyful: I am currently expecting my first baby, it's a boy!

[User] I am currently expecting my first baby, it's a boy!

[User] Congratulations! When is it due?

[User] October, right around the corner!

[User] Are you excited? Do you have a name in mind?


[System] joyful: I went on a tubing trip with my girlfriends old friends from college. The float was only supposed to last four hours but we ended up being on the water for eight. I haven't had that much fun in ages.

[Assistant] I recently went tubing on a river with my girlfriend and her friends from college.

[User] Did you enjoy it?

[Assistant] I had a blast! It's supposedly a four hour float but we were out there for eight!

[User] Amazing! did you go down rapids and do scary stuff?


[System] sad: My girlfriend had a 17 year old Chihuahua. He ran away from a friends farm and died after being struck by a car.

[Assistant] My girlfriend's dog was a 17 year old Chihuahua who emerged from a bathroom at a party in 1999.

[User] Emerged from a bathroom? Intiguing. What do you mean?

[Assistant] He just sort of showed up and no one knew where he came from. He passed away recently after running away from our friends farm and being struck by a car.

[User] OH - I'm sorry to hear that, but it sounds like he had a bit of character about him


[System] ashamed: The first time my girlfriend picked me up for a date, I was still a total slob. My room was in shambles and my house was falling apart. She asked to use the bathroom, and I almost died when she saw the inside of the place.

[Assistant] I can't believe my girlfriend was still interested in me after she saw the slum I was living in.

[User] It must be true love!

[Assistant] Something like that. My room was in shambles and the house was falling apart! I was mortified when she asked to come inside.

[User] I feel like that sometimes - but people have usually seen worse.


[System] furious: Once, I came home from a night out and my room was ransacked. My roommate was an alcoholic, and he had even thrown some of my belongings in the bathtub.Of course, he didn't remember doing it either.

[Assistant] Once after a night on the town, I came home and my room had been ransacked.

[Assistant] Oh no! I bet you were terrified!

[Assistant] The thing is, my alcoholic room mate was the culprit. He had even thrown some of my belongings in the bathtub!

[Assistant] Were you guys angry or frustrated with each other?


[System] joyful: I am expecting my first child. It is going to be a boy! We are preparing the nursery and getting everything in order for his arrival!

[User] I am expecting my first child. It is going to be a boy! We are preparing the nursery and getting everything in order for his arrival!

[Assistant] Must be such an exciting time for your family!

[User] Yes, it is!

[Assistant] Be sure to get plenty of rest thought! Its easy to lose sleep in such a time.


[System] sad: A few months ago, a good friend of my girlfriend's passed away from a drug overdose. What's worse is, both his ex and his lover at the time kept using. I worry about them.

[Assistant] A few months back, one of my girlfriend's close friends died from a heroin overdose.

[User] Oh, I am so sorry. Were you also close to them?

[Assistant] I only met him a few times, but he touched a lot of people's lives.

[User] What a sad way to go. If only he could have gotten help.


[System] impressed: I went to school with a girl who was very timid. She sat in the back of class and never talked to anyone. She invited everyone to see her band, and she turned out to be a guitar prodigy!

[Assistant] An extremely timid girl in my physics class invited the class to see her band play at a bar downtown.

[User] Wow - hidden depths. Are you going?

[Assistant] I actually went last Friday night. Turns out she is an incredible guitarist - a real shredder!

[User] Amazing. Just shows that you can't judge a book by it's cover


[System] terrified: I was in an elevator inside an old building downtown. Suddenly, the elevator screeched to a halt and the lights went out. We were stuck in there for hours.

[Assistant] I am pretty sure everyone is scared of being trapped in an elevator, and I can confirm it's quite a shock.

[Assistant] Oh my, did it happen to you recently?

[Assistant] Yes just a couple weeks ago. The elevator screeched to a halt and the lights went out, and I have to confess I screamed.

[Assistant] That sounds terrifying! Must have been like a nightmare for you.


[System] grateful: grateful: I thank God every day for the many blessings. Especially our new home

[User] I thank God every day for the many blessings. Especially our new home

[User] When did you move in?

[User] 5 months ago now. It's really nice here, there are 3 swimming pools

[User] 3!!! Amazing


[System] afraid: Right after I had my baby, my husband was working second shift so he didn't get home until 2am. I was changing the baby's diaper and the changing table was right in front of a window. The front porch is right in front of that window. As I'm changing her diaper, I hear people running up and down the porch and banging on the walls. After that, I changed her diaper in the living room until my husband got home. I'm glad all the doors and windows were locked.

[User] Right after I had my baby, my husband worked second shift, so he didn't get home until around 2am.

[Assistant] Wow that's a tough schedule. Especially with a new baby.

[User] Yeah, but it wasn't really a problem, until one night around 11pm. I was changing her diaper. The changing table was in front of a window, and I could hear people running up and down the porch in front of the window and they were banging on the house.

[Assistant] Why were they doing that?

[User] I'm not sure. Doors and windows were locked, but I was so relieved when my husband got home.


[System] impressed: I am a youth leader and recently one of the youth in my group was asked to speak at a local church. It did a great job and showed that he understood the bible very well. I was proud of him.

[User] I'm a youth leader, and just the other day a teen from the group was asked to speak at a local church.

[Assistant] Oh that's awesome! What was the teen asked to speak about? Are they nervous?

[User] He was nervous, he has to prepare an original message. He did really good, and he really showed and understanding of the bible.

[Assistant] When I was growing up I know that my youth leader made a huge impact on me, so it's really a great thing that you do working with kids.

[User] Thank you.


[System] furious: furious: I get so mad when I have to repeat myself

[User] I get so mad when I have to repeat myself

[User] try not to get so tense, that can harm your health

[User] I know. But it makes me stressed out

[User] Take a deep breath and calm the discomfort ... that helps


[System] prepared: Today I am happy, we go with my children to the movies and then to eat pizza

[User] Hello ... today I am happy, we go with my children to the movies and then to eat pizza

[User] Cool. Pizza is my fav food. What movie you guys going to see?

[User] The incredible ... they love ... it's going to be fun

[User] I love that movie also. Have fun

[User] Thank you very much and you too..


[System] grateful: Graduating from college after spending as much money as I had was a weight off my shoulders. I knew it would be a new chapter in my life.

[User] Graduating from college was a load off my shoulders.

[Assistant] wow i am so proud of that

[User] Thanks, it was a long journey.

[Assistant] was it expensive ? any student loans ?


[System] disappointed: Once, I was turned down for a job that I really wanted and I felt I would be a good fit at. It was really downing.

[User] I was turned down for a job I really thought I'd be a good fit at.

[User] Did they give you any reason for not giving you the job?

[User] Someone else interviewed who had much more experience than I did.

[User] Well, at least a candidate that deserved the job got it.


[System] apprehensive: I went to a really sketchy part of town once. Just being there put me on edge.

[User] I went to a sketchy part of town once. Just being there put me on edge.

[User] I bet. I'm not a very confrontational person so I do everything I can to avoid places like that

[User] It was for work so I had to do it, but I typically avoid those places as well

[User] You should bring it up to your boss at work for a security guard to accompany you next time!


[System] guilty: We were over at our friend's house for a dinner and I was in the kitchen helping her cook. I had melted butter in a baking dish to make dessert, and I poured cold milk into it like the recipe said to do. It ended up cracking the dish. I felt bad. I offered to buy her a new one.

[User] We went to a friend's house the other day for dinner. I was helping her cook. I was following the directions of a recipe and accidentally cracked her baking dish.

[User] Did you offer to replace the broken baking dish that you accidently broke?

[User] Yes, I did, but she wouldn't even hear of it. She told me it was fine.

[User] That sounds like a good friend, forgive and forget. She new you did not intend on breaking the baking dish.


[System] anticipating: I am looking forward to moving into a easy place to take care of.

[User] I am looking forward to moving into a easy place to take care of.

[User] That sounds good. Are you moving soon?

[User] No, not moving soon, only wanting to and looking around to see what is affordable.

[User] I hope you find something that you like and are happy with. Its really important to be happy with where you live.


[System] proud: I had enough money to cover an emergency expense for my family

[User] So I had an emergency come up for my family and I had enough money to cover it. I feel great for preparing!

[Assistant] That is always a good feeling. Such a relief.

[User] Definitely! And they are paying me back, so it isn't like I'm losing money either.

[Assistant] It was nice of you to step up and help out.


[System] embarrassed: I drank a lot of alcohol at a BBQ party and puked.

[User] I drank a lot of alcohol at my friend's BBQ party, and I ended up puking and passing out. Not my finest moment.

[User] Haha, I can relate to that. I did that too, and my friends took a wonderful photo of it. They like to stick it on our yearly Christmas cards to each other

[User] Hahahaha! Well, I guess we can make light of even our worst moments.

[User] You have to :) Everyone has bad moments and if you can't laugh at them, then they just eat you up!


[System] joyful: My eldest son just graduated from High School and I was so happy for him.

[User] My eldest son just graduated High School I was so proud.

[User] How exciting! That is a great accomplishment.

[User] It's kind of a surreal feeling tho, hard to accept that he is grown.  Now college is about to start.

[User] I know how you feel. My oldest is in her sophomore year of college.

[User] The time just flys by doesn't it?  It hard to imagine that they dont need you so much anymore.


[System] angry: A customer came into my work and started getting angry at me

[User] So a customer just came into my work and started yelling at me for something that wasn't my fault. I hate when people do that!

[Assistant] did you talk to them politely or yell back ?

[User] No, I didn't yell back haha. I would get fired.

[Assistant] what industry are you in, i find that a lot in retail and service

[User] Retail, yep.


[System] angry: It makes me angry when people never notice me

[Assistant] It makes me angry when people never notice me

[User] Why what is it that you want them to notice about you that they bypass.

[Assistant] Everything. I don't have friends so it's nice to get noticed

[User] I completely understand think of it as maybe they are not meant to be apart of your life, you will find some good friends just be patient.


[System] excited: I get excited when I go swimming

[Assistant] I get excited when I go swimming

[User] What is exciting to you about swimming?

[Assistant] The fact of relaxing in a large pool of water. It just grabs my attention

[User] So you prefer a pool to an ocean?


[System] caring: My wife was sick in bed, so I took care of her.

[User] My wife wasn't feeling so well, so I took care of her and made her some soup <3

[User] That is so sweet I love a caring husband has she gotten better?

[User] She is much better now! I love her so much, so I try to take good care of her.

[User] As you should a good husband is what keeps us women strong also good for you she is lucky to have you.


[System] grateful: I am so grateful to my family

[Assistant] I am so grateful to my family

[User] I feel you! What do they do for you?

[Assistant] They help me with whatever I need and they are always their for me.

[User] Its rare to have that! I have it now too. It is great to know you have someone to rely on and trust!


[System] surprised: I was surprised when my parents threw me a party

[Assistant] I was surprised when my parents threw me a party

[User] I bet that was a nice feeling

[Assistant] It really was. I am pretty thankful for them

[User] I bet you were


[System] afraid: A big wind storm blew through my town and knocked over trees.  I looked outside and saw one of the trees in my yard was uprooted.  I worried that at any moment I'd hear the crash of a tree or branch on my room, or the sound of breaking glass.

[User] A big wind storm blew through town and uprooted one of the trees in my yard.

[User] Yikes! Was anything damaged?

[User] No, but that was my fear. I kept waiting to hear the sound of a branch or tree hitting my roof, or breaking glass.

[User] That's pretty scary. I'm glad there wasn't any damage and that you're okay.


[System] proud: I took my dog to an agility competition and she won first place!

[User] I took my dog to an agility competition and she ended up winning first place!

[User] Wow, congratulations! That must have taken a lot of training and practice.

[User] Thanks so much! It did, but she's so hard-working and I couldn't have done it without her.

[User] What kind of dog is she, and how long have you been competing like this?


[System] sad: I was sad when my parents left me

[Assistant] I was sad when my parents left me

[User] Did you stay with other relatives?

[Assistant] I stay with my older sister now

[User] Do you Enjoy that?


[System] jealous: My brother got a really high-paying job and now travels all over the world.  He sends pictures and talks endlessly about everything he buys, everywhere he goes, and how much money he makes.  It makes me feel insecure and like a failure.

[User] My brother got a really high-paying job and now spends all his time flaunting his money.

[User] I bet that's kind of a pain. How are you dealing with it?

[User] Not very well! I mostly just stew and complain about it and wish I had his money and lifestyle.

[User] I bet. It's so annoying when people show off like that.


[System] disgusted: I was disgusted when my food had a hair in it

[Assistant] I was disgusted when my food had a hair in it

[Assistant] ewww did you get a refund or at least a voucher ?

[Assistant] Yeah I got a refund. They were very sorry about it and I forgave them

[Assistant] I would have blasted them on Yelp


[System] anxious: I was anxious when I went to the theme park

[Assistant] I was anxious when I went to the theme park

[User] What about the them park made you anxious?

[Assistant] The roller coasters

[User] They can be really scary for people who do not like them.


[System] furious: I was furious when my friend made fun of me in front of random strangers

[Assistant] I was furious when my friend made fun of me in front of random strangers.

[User] Why did your friend do that to you?

[Assistant] I am not sure. He told me he was sorry afterwards but I didn't listen to him

[User] I am not sure I would be able to forgive someone of something like that, it is really rude behavior.


[System] lonely: I feel so lonely because I have no friends

[Assistant] I feel so lonely because I have no friends

[User] I'm sorry to hear that. Have you tried joining clubs or hanging out with people from work?

[Assistant] I haven't. Im too shy and I am scared of what people will say

[User] I know how that is.


[System] jealous: I was jealous when my girlfriend was talking to other guys

[Assistant] I was jealous when my girlfriend was talking to other guys

[User] I understand how you'd feel that way. Do you trust her around other guys?

[Assistant] I do not. I have trust issues

[User] Ah. That can be tough in a relationship.


[System] terrified: I was terrified when I watched that horror film in the theaters

[Assistant] I was terrified when I watched that horror film in the theaters

[User] I understand. Horror movies freak me out, too. Did you watch the whole thing?

[Assistant] I did but it was really a challenge for me.

[User] I bet. I don't think I could sit through a whole one.


[System] sad: I was sad when my dad died

[Assistant] I was sad when my dad died

[User] How long ago did that happen?

[Assistant] It happened 3 weeks ago

[User] I am so sorry to hear, if you need to talk to someone about it, I am here for you


[System] sad: I was sad when my wife left me

[Assistant] I was sad when my wife left me

[Assistant] she must not have loved you

[Assistant] I just dont know why she would marry me then.

[Assistant] people change over time, is she thinking of coming back ?


[System] surprised: My family and I went the the beach on Tues. Spent the whole day. I can't believe I barely got sun burnt.

[Assistant] My family and I went to the beach on Tues and spent the whole day there.

[User] Was the weather good?

[Assistant] One small thunderstorm but other than that great! I'm amazed I didn't really get burnt!

[User] That is awesome, I am sure you can not wait to go back


[System] sad: When someone talks down to me, it makes me sad.

[Assistant] When someone talks down to me, it makes me sad

[User] Perhaps try telling the person how it makes you feel

[Assistant] I am just too shy to say anything. I dont know how

[User] Have confidence in yourself and be stern about it.


[System] joyful: I am super joyful when my family comes together to eat dinner

[Assistant] I am super joyful when my family comes together to eat dinner

[Assistant] That sounds nice. How often does this usually happen?

[Assistant] Usually once a week. Its a great feeling

[Assistant] I hope this continues for you for a long time.


[System] surprised: I was surprised when my parents threw me a big party

[Assistant] I was surprised when my parents threw me a big party

[Assistant] Was it for your birthday?

[Assistant] It was. I had a great time

[Assistant] Did you guys get to eat the cake?


[System] annoyed: I am so annoyed that people are so mean to other people

[Assistant] I am so annoyed that people are so mean to other people

[Assistant] its just the way the world is now, social media has ruined humanity

[Assistant] That is so true! I dont know where this world is heading.

[Assistant] it can't get any better than it already is now.


[System] jealous: I get so jealous when my parents don't pay me any attention.

[Assistant] I get so jealous when my parents don't pay me any attention.

[User] Have you told them how you feel?

[Assistant] I haven't because I don't know how to start that conversation.

[User] Just sit them down and talk about the way they are treating you


[System] furious: I was furious when my dog ate the wires to my Television.

[Assistant] I was furious when my dog ate the wires to my Television

[Assistant] That must have been so annoying. Hopefully you can just get a replacement.

[Assistant] Yeah but it will take a few days because I have to wait for my paycheck

[Assistant] I hope he doesnt do it again.


[System] angry: I was woken - again - at 3:45am by my elephantine upstairs neighbor, who was apparently getting ready for work. I uttered a few choice words, I can tell you!

[Assistant] So what happens in the middle of the night? I got woken, again, by my upstairs neighbor thumping around. Does she have to be so rude?!

[Assistant] that is so annoying, some people just dont have morals

[Assistant] No, they don't. Well, this time I've had enough. I've told management I want into another apartment and explained exactly why!

[Assistant] can you afford to move ?

[Assistant] Not really, but the alternative is to go slowly mad. These blessed individuals stomp around day and night, screeching into their cellphones - they're horrible.


[System] trusting: I am a very trusting person. It gets me in trouble sometimes.

[Assistant] I am a very trusting person. It gets me in trouble sometimes.

[Assistant] How does it get you into trouble?

[Assistant] People take advantage of me

[Assistant] I'm sorry to hear that. I guess at least if helps you know you can trust in the future and who you can't.


[System] excited: I'm only 6 months away from having my AA in healthcare administration. I can't wait to start my new career.

[Assistant] I'm only 6 months away from having my AA in Healthcare Administration.

[Assistant] so proud of yourself right ?

[Assistant] I really am, I can't wait to start my new career!

[Assistant] you will be making more money


[System] anxious: Going to the dentist always worries me.

[User] Going to the dentist always has me on edge. I hate it!

[Assistant] I hate going to the dentist, too. You just gotta go through with it.

[User] I know...it's a necessary evil. But it hurts so much!

[Assistant] By now, wish it was less painful, hu?


[System] proud: A very dear friend of mine, against a mountain of challenges, got his dream job recently and is doing really well. I have so much respect for how tenacious he has been in getting information together and contacting the necessary people.

[Assistant] One of my very dear friends got his dream job recently. He was so diligent in finding information and contacts. I so respect what he's achieved.

[User] that's cool. I wish I had my dream job

[Assistant] Well, it takes perseverance and a bit of luck, but you can do it!

[User] My dream job is being born rich. Its too late for that

[Assistant] Lol, you and me both. You could always marry a Kardashian!

[User] ick.

[Assistant] Or someone not quite so objectionable :) Seriously though, I'm so happy for K with his new job.


[System] excited: The other night we started watching the Red Sox game in the second to last inning. They were losing and the next thing you know they were up by several runs. The game went into overtime but they did win and we were extremely happy.

[Assistant] We started watching a Red Sox game near the end and they were losing. Next thing you know, they were ahead four runs.

[Assistant] Whoa that is always exciting. Baseball can be boring at times.

[Assistant] Yes, usually I think so too. But this was really fun to watch and we were so happy because it did not look good at first.

[Assistant] I love sports. I am glad you got to experience that.


[System] joyful: My car that I hate is going to die soon and I'll be able to get a new one

[User] My car that I hate is going to die soon and I'll be able to get a new one. Score!

[Assistant] Woot! That's great! Which brand are you thinking?

[User] I'm thinking something reliable. Maybe a toyota or mazda.

[Assistant] Toyota is a great choice


[System] afraid: I'm so scared of bugs

[User] Yesterday my husband opened a window and a HUGE black bug flew in!! I almost died!!

[Assistant] EW OMG Did you kill it?

[User] heck no, i told my husband to deal with it. i ran in my bedroom and locked the door

[Assistant] EEK! Sounds frightening!


[System] surprised:  A few weeks ago a neighbor of mine knocked on the door and handed me some Scottish cheese (I'm Scottish). She had been in SF and saw the cheese, so bought some. What a special thing to do!

[Assistant] Well, don't you know, one of my neighbors who works for AA was in San Francisco recently and saw some Scottish cheese (I'm Scottish). So she bought some and brought it to me. How nice of her to do that!

[Assistant] That was nice! What does Scottish cheese taste like?

[Assistant] This particular one was a cheddar and it tends to be from smaller producers and is creamier and more flavorful than the cheeses we typically get here.

[Assistant] Cheddar is one of my favorites. I live pretty close to Cabot Creamery and I love their sharp cheddar.

[Assistant] Ooh, I haven't tried Cabot. Must look out for it. The cheddar I normally get is from Tillamook. I think it's from Oregon. Where's Cabot from?

[Assistant] It's located in a small farming town in Vermont. I went on a tour of their factory once and it was interesting to see the cheese being made.

[Assistant] I've never done that. Wonder if there's a cheese factory near me. I'm in NC, where the people almost all seem as nice as my kind neighbor!

[Assistant] You should definitely check to see, or stop by Cabot if you ever visit Vermont.


[System] devastated: my brother would've turned 34 today

[User] my brother would've turned 34 today. he died 2 years ago and It still hurts so much

[User] I'm sorry to hear that, that's very sad. Were you two close?

[User] yes we were. He moved to the different country but we spoke pretty often

[User] That's a bummer, I'm sure he is looking out for you up above!


[System] disappointed: I was going go to the beach the other day and it rained.

[User] I had planned to go to the beach with friends, but it looks like it's going to rain.

[User] Ah man, that's a buzz kill, are you still going to rough it out in the rain?

[User] Nah, it said there's be thunder and lightning, so looks like we're stuck inside :(

[User] Ah dang, well there's always next weekend!


[System] anticipating: My family came to visit me last weekend, i was looking forward to catching up with them.

[User] I spent last weekend with most of my family, they live out of state and i don't see them often.

[Assistant] Did you have a good time visiting with them?

[User] I did, Yes. Work has been hectic lately so i was really looking forward to unwinding with them.

[Assistant] What did you guys do?

[User] We ate good food, drank wine and went swimming.

[Assistant] That sounds fun.  Was the weather nice?

[User] It was, kind of hot but not enough to complain about.

[Assistant] What sort of food did you eat?


[System] sad: I hate how much conflict there is our country. It makes me frustrated knowing how divided we have become.

[User] I hate how our country is so divided right now

[Assistant] It is, but I think it was all along and people are just standing up for what they believe in more now.

[User] True. I hope we can become less divided in the future and solve things

[Assistant] Maybe, but I think the best we can hope for is tolerance.


[System] devastated: My father passed away 2 1/2 years ago. We didn't know he had a life-threatening illness and it really traumatized our family. The unexpected loss was so agonizing and painful for us.

[Assistant] My father passed away about 2 years ago. It was so very difficult for me and very unexpected. We didn't know he had a life-threatening illness and weren't prepared in any way for his sudden departure from us.

[User] I'm very sorry to hear that.  Losing anyone close to you, especially a parent would be very hard.  Are you close to other members of your family and were you able to help each other through it?

[Assistant] Yes, my family and I are close and we were there for each other. But, my sister had passed away around 6 years before, by committed suicide. The last few years have been very difficult.

[User] I bet it has.  Keep sticking by with your family.  I'm sure you are all there for each other more than you know.


[System] guilty: My sister was recently in town to visit my dad and i didn't go and see her. I avoided her.

[User] I feel like a terrible sibling right now.

[Assistant] What did you do to feel that way?

[User] My sister, who lives out of state and i don't see often, was recently in town visiting our dad. I didn't visit with them.

[Assistant] I'm sorry to hear that, you could make it up to them by going to visit?


[System] excited: I am going to a concert in a few weeks. One my favorite bands is playing and the starting act is great too.

[User] I am going to a concert very soon.

[User] Cool! Who are you going to see?

[User] Imagine Dragon and Grace Vanderwhall, do you know them?

[User] Of course! Grace is so talented! She was on America's Got Talent, right? I get all those reality talent shows confused.

[User] Yes she was.


[System] impressed: I went to our property management office to request, for the third time, that I change my apartment. A new girl was there and assured me there was one available in September. She then proceeded to email me the details the next day. I was surprised and very pleased she did this as the others promised everything and delivered nothing!

[Assistant] Our new property management person is remarkably efficient. She emailed me details of a conversation we had yesterday. The others promise the earth and don't deliver!

[Assistant] Wow, that sounds amazing!

[Assistant] It is. I've been trying to switch apartments for months and this is the first time someone has actually done anything about it.

[Assistant] Great news then!

[Assistant] Absolutely! I move September 1st. No more stompy screechy neighbors at 3 am!!


[System] prepared: School for my kids started this past Thursday. I actually had all of their supplies and plenty of new clothes in time.

[Assistant] School for my kids started again this past Thursday.

[Assistant] How was that? Were you excited for some more quiet and for them to get back on a schedule? Or are you sad that it shows that they're getting older?

[Assistant] It was good. I am dealing with a mixture of both emotions about them being back in school. I was happy I had all the supplies, clothes, shoes, and other odds and ends in time.

[Assistant] Ah, that's interesting you say that. I thought you'd just be like everyone else, who say, "Happy to nudge them out the door!" You sound like a good parent


[System] anxious: I had planned a beach trip about a month before we actually went. I had so much trouble containing myself until the trip actually happened.

[Assistant] I had planned a beach trip about a month before we actually went.

[Assistant] What beach were you heading too?

[Assistant] We went to Virginia Beach earlier this week. I was so giddy up that whole month I could barely contain myself.

[Assistant] Who all went with you? That sound so fun.

[Assistant] My husband, 2 kids and my mother. My kids had never been to the beach.

[Assistant] That's awesome, have you ever tried surfing?


[System] hopeful: The lottery was over 100 millions dollars and I just had to buy a ticket. I waiting for the numbers to be drawn to see if I won.

[User] I bought a ticket last week for the lottery, when it was over 100 million dollars.

[User] Did you win? LOL

[User] I was so excited watching the numbers being drawn, but no I didn't win. But someone did! I'm sure they were happy.

[User] Winning those huge jackpots is always a curse.  Go for a smaller win :)

[User] True, but it would be fun spending that money.


[System] surprised: My husband just found out that his company is going to start giving him a monthly bonus! This was great news and quite unexpected!

[Assistant] My husband just found out he will start getting a monthly bonus! This was unexpected and great news

[User] That is so exciting. A little extra cash can always help.

[Assistant] It sure does. It came as a shock, but a pleasant one.

[User] Yes, that would be a great surprise. It can also take a lot of stress off of you.


[System] proud: My son has been saving for 3 years and just bought his first house!

[User] I just went today to visit my son in his new house.

[User] how was it

[User] It was great! He has saved for so long to buy it.

[User] thats cool


[System] furious: My family cannot agree on what to eat for dinner and its making me so mad!

[User] So tonight we are suppose to go eat out as a family but I cant get a single one of my family members to agree on a place.  So frustrating!

[User] You should make a wheel you can spin to decide.  I did that once.

[User] That's actually not a bad idea.  Wish I had come up with that earlier.  It seems everyone wants something different.

[User] Yes you put all the places on it and spin..

[User] Im going to have to sue that for next week.  I think this week they can all go make PB&J since they want to be difficult.

[User] Put that on there too!

[User] I guess that way the wallet wins every once and awhile too!  lol


[System] joyful: I'm so happy that it is Friday!

[User] I'm so happy that it is Friday!

[User] Oh me too! Do you have a monday to Friday type job?

[User] Somewhat, I work 4 10 hour shifts and have a random off day during the week. Yesterday was my off day. What about you?

[User] Oh that is a pretty good schedule. I am a teacher so I'm off right now. It's wonderful.


[System] trusting: i have been more dissappointed

[User] feels disappointed because my friend fights with me

[User] Maybe its time for a new friend.

[User] no i can't because i love him a lot

[User] ask him to stop being a jerk?


[System] anxious: I am on a new diet for my Lupus and it is critical that this work b/c the next steps to take care of my Lupus are very powerful drugs that I don't want to take

[Assistant] I have Lupus and it is getting worse.  I asked my doctor for a chance to try a new diet I found that is suppose to help me with it.

[User] Oh dear, that must be difficult. Are there medications to take that will help?

[Assistant] yes, but they are quite powerful which I am trying to avoid.  I am already on one and I am hoping that through this diet I can get off b/c the next steps won't be fun

[User] Oh, I'm really sorry. That is for sure a challenge.


[System] terrified: One day there were terrible tornado's in our city! It destroyed homes and a school, and I was so petrified and fearful it would come by our home as well!

[Assistant] Some time ago, there was a terrible tornado that came through my city. It destroyed many homes, a school and some people died. I was so fearful and petrified it would come by our home and destroy it, or harm my familY!

[User] I'm glad you were safe. Tornados are not a fun thing to experience.

[Assistant] No, they are so awful! They can destroy so much.

[User] Have you only had to deal with one?


[System] surprised: My husband took me  to the mall to get a new wedding band since mine was breaking. It was a lovely thing for him to do, I had no idea he'd been saving up for it.

[User] My husband took me to get a new wedding band recently

[Assistant] Well, that's very nice. I'm sure you were looking forward to that shopping trip.

[User] I didn't know ahead of time! Mine had broken a bit and he saved up to get me a new one.

[Assistant] That's was so thoughtful and sweet! Seems like you are a lucky wife!


[System] nostalgic: Every Christmas I get a bit memory driven for my moms excellant decroates around the house. I love driving around lookign at everyones.

[User] I love the holidays. Driving around looking at decoration is my favorite.

[User] That is a lot of fun.  What is your favorite holiday to drive around in?

[User] Christmas. It makes me miss my moms decor.

[User] Im sorry it makes you miss your moms decor.  At least you have those memories to hang onto.


[System] grateful: I have a wonderful sister-in-law who I am so incredibly thankful for.  Whenever I am going through a hard time she is always there for me to talk or to offer an encouraging word.

[Assistant] I have a wonderful sister-in-law.  who is always there for me when I need her

[Assistant] That must be comforting!  It is good to have people in your life that are supportive.

[Assistant] I feel so lucky to have her as a sister-in-law and a friend.  She is always there to offer a supporting ear and encouraging word.

[Assistant] Don't ever take her for granted!  Make sure she knows you are thankful!


[System] disappointed: We recently went on vacation to the beach and there were several days of rain. This sucked, since we hadn't been to the beach in a very long time and really looking forward to being at the beach.

[Assistant] A few weeks ago, we finally got a chance to get back to the beach for our vacation. But, it rained several days, so we didn't get to spend as much time at the beach as we wanted, which sucked. We were really looking forward to it.

[Assistant] Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. Do you not live close to a beach?

[Assistant] Oh, no, it was about a 7 hour drive! My daughter was quite young when we went and didn't remember the first trip and she's a teenager now. So, a long time since we first went.

[Assistant] That must suck not living close to a beach. Hopefully you get to go back real soon.