hello!
Hey there!
How is it going?
Life is good! Hey, do you have hulu?
That is good to hear! I do, do you?
Yeah! I just recently got it set up on my computer. I'm so excited to watch the shows that everyone else has been talking about.
What kind of shows are you wanting to watch? I keep up with maybe 3 or 4, and then occasionally watch a movie. Its been worth it though.
I've heard great things about season 4 of "Brooklyn 99" and "The Good Place". In fact, I'm just slightly ashamed of myself for this, but I've already finished both seasons of "The Good Place". It was awesome! Have you heard of it?
I love Brooklyn 99! I am all caught up on that one. I think I have heard of The Good Place, only good things so maybe Ill try to watch it this summer Or once finals are over
Who is your favorite character in "Brooklyn"?
Gina Lynette by far Her sarcasm and personality is just unique and It is fantastic
You should definitely take some time to watch "The Good Place". The first season is a little slow, but It's necessary to set up the second season- which is awesome! Gina is my favorite too!! Oh my gosh! have you seen the cupcake episode?
Once I finish a show I will definitely. I try to keep my time watching TV down and If im watching too many shows it takes too much of my time that I could be outside or doing other things I have! That is a really funny episode
I'm the same way with watching television. It's not the norm, but I don't even have a TV in my living room. There are just so many other things to do.
What other things do you like to do?
When I'm not at school or working , I like to dance. What about you?
Oh that is way cool, I like dance as well, photography, art, hiking and frisbee
What kind of dance do you do?
I just started Ballroom with the basic classes, but I like country swing
I love ballroom! I wish I had stated training when I was a kid so I would have been better by now! Country swing is really fun too. Have you done any lifts?
Its never too late to learn! I dont know any lifts, do you? Well, I actually know two I guess But its more like an assisted jump or flip of the girl
It's been a while since I've done them, but I used to know a lot! The trick is to turn all of them into an assisted jump. If you can figure out how hold your own weight, the girl can even lift the guy.
Oh no way!? I didnt know there were any where the girl lifts the guy Have you ever been to the country swing club on center street?
I sure have! A few years ago they used to be at a larger venue so there was more room to practice the crazier moves. Have you ever run in to anyone at the current location?
Oh that would have been nice, this one is really crowded One time I tried to invite friends to go, and none of them could go with me. But I went anyways, then I saw them all there... That was kinda a bummer, but whatever
That's so rude! They could have at least said they already made  plans to go with other people.
yeah... its fine. I havent been back, but next fall I will have some more friends coming to utah and I know they will go with me So I am looking forward to that, it will be way fun
I hope you are able to go with a good group so you can have a better experience! I have so many good memories from going to that place!
Ive heard there is a salsa dance club, have you ever been there?
I mean not all of them are good though. Most of the time it is a lot of fun though. I never actually made it to the salsa club there, but I've heard good things about it.
Nice, I will have to try it sometime
Be careful though- I know that venue has a big brick pillar in the middle. If you're not careful you'll dance right in to it and hurt yourself. Not that I would know...
Hahaha, Im sorry thats not funny but I have experience in learning things the hard way
I'm glad you understand. So what are some of your favorite "Gina moments" from Brooklyn 99?
anything with her dancing is hilarious
We mentioned the cupcake one already- that one is probably in the top ten for sure!
Oh thats a good one!
The irony is so great! She is always taking about her amazing dance skills and then when she actually dances she is terrible!
I think it takes a lot of talent to dance like her
HAahahah! It takes a lot of talent to have her confidence!
This is true
Do you remember the episode where she knocks out her teeth?
Oh yes! That one is hilarious
It looked like she actually didn't have any teeth. Usually you can tell that it's just black paint or something on the actor's teeth. Did you think it looked real?
I couldnt tell, to be honest. I could be convinced both ways
One of my other favorites was when she played "Cwazy Cupcakes". Did you see that episode?
Was that one of the earlier ones? I think I have I think my brotherinlaw just looked up to see if that was a real app the other day or sometime recently
Hahah yeah! I think it's one of the first episodes where they start to develop Andre Baugher's character.
Oh Okay Yeah
What do you think about how he's been writing to show more emotion now? Do you think it shows character development or just a new set of writers?
I really thought it was character development I actually like the way his character is going, it makes it easier to follow along with the show if there is some progression
I agree. I didn't like him that much in the beginning, but his character has become endearing. I feel like the whole cast are my friends. I suppose that means they are doing a good job.
Oh definitely What kind of music do you like to listen to?
It really depends on the day. Usually if I listen to music for leisure (as opposed to when I'm dancing or teaching dance), it is to help motivate me. Usually that means I go to my different Pandora stations  for studying or working out. For studying or focusing on something I like to listen to my "Tron" radio station. That's mostly electronic music. For working out I like listening to my favorites from high school so I'll listen to  old top hit playlists from a few years ago.
Oh nice! Yeah I definitely have different preferences on the occasion. Like for studying I focus so much better with Classical or instrumental music. Running goes so much
What about you? We like Brooklyn so that means we both probably would like the same music. That's how this works right?
better if its upbeat Hahaha I would say so Then I like just found this artist that sings in french I forget his name.... Pentatonix did a cover of one of his songs
I used to listen to the "Classical music for studying radio" station but there were a lot of songs that were repeated too many times in a row. I really enjoy Pentatonix- at least before Avi left. I would be really interested in hearing their French cover!
Oh yeah, I cant stand when things are repetitive Let me look up the name of the artist and that song
Thank you! I really appreciate that.
The singer is Stromae
Have you heard the songs that Avi has done since he left Pentatonix?
He does his own music?! I love his voice, I was sad too when he left the group The songs name that they covered is Papaoutai
I will most definitely look that up. Thank you for the recommendation!
For sure, I am happy to share I am always looking for new music so I can pass it along
I don't usually find specific artists that I like, but Avi's voice just blows me away. Have you ever listened to him sing through some quality speakers?
Oh yeah, he is incredible. Did you say he has done some of his own work now that he left the group?
Yeah! My friend has a really nice JBL speaker, and when listened to his new music on those speakers my soul was happy.
Hahaha oh how joyous was my soul I need to look it up right away! Is his music on spotify? Or just youtube?
I used youtube, but I wouldn't be shocked if it were on on Spotify though
Nice! I will go look that up right away
Have you read "Spark Joy"?
I havent?
I picked it up for fun at the library and I really liked the pages that I read. Have you heard of the Marie-Kondo method?
Im not familiar with it? What condition is it?
It's a system for decluttering your space to help you fill your life with the things that bring you happiness. I absolutely loved it!
Oh way cool, I had a friend who Inspired me to declutter things He would throw away a card right after he read it, which was crazy to me. But it led me to re think some things that I usually held on to So when I went home I got rid of a bunch of things. Im still not great at it, but Im getting better
That's awesome. I had a friend throw away a birthday card in front of me right after I read it and it was really odd to me. Sorry, right after she read it.
Ohhhh Haha okay I was like "wow that was kinda rude of her"
The book really changed the way I look at physical possessions. It made me more aware of what I actually liked and the difference between my preferences and things that were just advertised to me.
Thats really interesting how something can be so influential in someones life I packed up half of my stuff  and put it away for the summer Its been nice to see I can live with a lot less
I totally agree! I think the best part is the feeling you get when all the extra things are gone and your space is just peaceful.
Oh yeah, I see my roommates trying to pack up and they have box after box full. I will have a suitcase and a duffle bag
I am so impressed!
Haha thank you
I helped a friend go through her home and declutter and it was fascinating to see the change in her home.
Its just a good feeling, like you said, to have a clean space
The best part is she just bought a house and will be moving, but now she isn't stressed out because she won't have a lot to pack up and haul over to the new place.
Oh that is the best thing I helped with a lot of moves and it is the worst when they have just a ton of clutter One small apartment with one bedroom filled a full semi to the brim
Have you ever known a hoarder? That person sounds like one.
Oh I have met quite a few
It is definitely eye opening to realize that other people don't live like you. There are certain standards of living I have that I take for granted. I just assumed that things like cleaning up after yourself and throwing away moldy food and such were common sense.
you would think so... hahaha
Did you see any crazy things like that that you thought should have been common practice?
Picking up trash, I knew someone that would just throw their trash in the back seat of the car. It drove me crazy that they wouldnt ever pick it up
That's gross. I didn't realize that people sleep on mattresses on the floor- not that that is necessarily a hoarder thing- but having an actual bed is something I assumed everyone had. Now I realize I'm privileged to have such a luxury
Oh yeah, that too
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Or Just being okay that your house has cockroaches Or cats dozens of cats
I try to be open minded, but I cannot comprehend how anyone can be content living with cockroaches. Compared to cockroaches, cats sound wonderful!
Me either, I was not even content sitting there Well the cats had fleas, and were not being taken care of that well
I had a friend tell me that that is what Hawaii is like. She said that the cockroaches were everywhere- even in the cars .
No no no no I dont do well with bugs in general especially spiders really just anything inside, where they shouldnt be
She said she had to sit holding a flashlight behind her shining on the seat so that the cockroaches wouldn't come out during the ride.
I couldnt oh my goodness
Now that I'm reading that I'm not sure how real that story is, but it is disgusting either way.
hahaha I guess it could be
OH. MY. GOODNESS! Have you seen the comedy sketch where the fortune teller just keeps saying, "but it could be"? That is probably my favorite line to quote even though most people don't know what I'm referencing.
Oh I think I have seen it! That one is a really funny one It can be awkward when no one knows what youre referencing but then when someone gets it, its like you just met your friend soulmate
That is so true. You instantly have inside jokes. Some of my other favorites are the Key and Peele sketches and the old Penelope SNL sketches.
Oh my goodness those old SNL sketches are so good
Those are a little more well known
Yeah, they are great Hey sorry I need to go but It has been good talking to you
I have really enjoyed this conversation! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
have a good night!
You too!