hello how are you
Hi, I'm good.  How about you?
I am doing really well
How are finals going for you?
They were good, I finished them on monday How about for you?
I wish I finished them on Monday!  I've still got two left but hopefully they won't be too bad
Oh many, good luck! Did you take any more today?
Yes I had one. What are you studying?
I am studying industrial design Were the lines bad?
It was in class so I'm not sure.
Oh okay, I saw that as of monday only 50% of the tests had been taken
Apparently there were still 36% left at noon-ish today!
Oh good! I was worried for everyone who had to take one. I would be so stressed
Yeah, I'm definitely taking the testing center one I have tomorrow early so as to avoid the lines as much as possible What's your dream job with industrial design?
May the odds be ever in your favor I think working for Tesla or Apple would be awesome
Thanks.  Ooh, that would be cool.  Is Industrial Design the sort of thing you just need a bachelor's for or will you  need more school?
I think it can just be a bachelors, But I really enjoy learning so I might go through the program and see the options. Then hopefully continue my education One way or another it will work out
That's a good attitude.  I always feel stressed about what exactly my plans are Oh also, totally not asking for personal information or anything but do you mind saying whether your name is initials or if it stands for something?  I keep seeing it and wondering whether you're referencing some kind of group of doctors or Maryland enthusiasts or something!
Haha no worries, It is initials.
That makes  more sense than Maryland enthusiasts for sure
hahahaha yeah I dont think I have ever met anyone crazy about maryland But yeah what about you? What are you studyig
It doesn't seem to have as many proponents as Texas, does it?  I'm studying Philosophy
Haha not at all, at least nothing that I know of Oh thats way cool What inspires you in Philosophy?
I think discussing applied ethics is really interesting.  I also think it's important for individuals and governments to think about some of those ethical questions.
That is awesome, I can appreciate that. How far along are you in studies
Not that far, I've taken a couple classes this semester and last but I'm a freshman so I've got a ways to go
Nice, me too
What do you like to do outside of industrial design?
I like art in general, drawing, photography, hiking, dancing, frisbee
Where do you like to hike?
So I havent been anywhere here, I didnt have friends with cars. And I didnt have much time But I like a bunch of hikes in California
I know how that is!  I won't be unhappy to be less busy after this week!  I lived in California when I was younger.  I remember liking the redwood forest a lot Sometimes when it snows in April I miss the California weather!
Oh it is so nice over there Did you ever go to the Mount Shasta area
I don't think so.  One problem with California is its length.  I feel like if you live closer to one end you never end up seeing the other
Thats true
Google says Mount Shasta is in "Siskiyou county."  That is a pretty cool county name
Oh yeah, its way cool! I was there for about 8 months Its a beautiful area, I loved it so much
Do you think you would want to live in California when you're done with school or somewhere else?
Really it will probably be where ever there is work, or where my future wife will want But both of those are currently not in my life So that might be a while out
Sounds like good reasoning
Haha yeah I will definitely be visiting California again
So what kind of dancing do you do?
I love country swing for casual nights with friends, and then ballroom Do you do any type of dance
No, I can do a really simple waltz box step on a good day and that's about it.  I like watching ballroom and swing a lot though
Hahaha On a good day, that is funny
I do like hiking though.  A few weeks ago I went on a nice hike in Provo canyon.  It got pretty snowy though, and that was on a sunny day!   Have you been to any national parks?  Those are my favorite places to hike.
I have been to some on the east coast, they are great This weekend I am going to zions! It will be my first time and I am so excited
Zion is fantastic!  It is one of my favorites
Any advice on where to go there?
Hmm, that's a hard one.  I have been dying to go to Angel's Landing for ages but couldn't because I was always with my younger siblings.  That one looks awesome though, as long as you don't do anything stupid.  And assuming you can handle heights and lots of steps I'm trying to think what my favorite places are.  It's all pretty great, honestly Ooh, the emerald pools are awesome I would do the whole trail Riverside walk and Canyon Overlook trail are both pretty great, especially Riverside
Oh! that sounds like it would be fun I will definitely have to go back because I will only be there for two days at most
For sure.  It's probably too early to hike the Narrows slot canyons but those sound pretty great too
I have grown up always hearing about the narrows They must be popular
I love Southern Utah.  It's fun because when you've been there a bit you start recognizing it in movies and on screensavers everywhere They are super popular
Oh is that where most of those come from? Thats crazy
There are a lot of sci fi films that film there for alien planets and stuff Red sand and hoodoos is good for that
Hey sorry I need to go meet a friend, I am photographing his design collection for him. But Its been really good talking. Thank you for the recommendations. And I hope you Have a good night.
Yeah, you too!