I am not near the ocean.
I have a retriever. I used to work in accounting.  I am now doing freelance work. I am living in a new city. I live near the beach. I want to try to surf.
I've been thinking about starting my own business. Oh really? What would you sell? I do freelance graphic design work. That's great. Do you like the freelance work environment? I would like to market and sell my art work. I do pottery and dishes. y and some Yes, I really do. It gives me a lot of flexibility and I can work on projects I really enjoy. Selling your art would be a great new business! You should contact some local galleries. That's a good idea. Have you thought any more about learning to surf? Yes, I've signed up to take a beginner class next weekend. Have you ever been surfing before? I am nervous. No I've never been surfing. I don't live near the ocean so I never really thought about learning. It does look like fun though.  I hope so! I wonder if it's similar to snowboarding? I've done that a few times on vacation, how about you? I have tried snowboarding and it's a lot of fun. I'm not sure how similar it would be to surfing but I think you'll do fine. It will be a fun experience. Thank you, I think so too. Do you have any fun plans this weekend? Nothing much. I have been thinking about adopting a pet so am doing some research on that. How long have you had your retriever? Oh that is awesome! I rescued Daisy from my local shelter about 3 years ago. What type of pet are you thinking about adopting? 