My name is Matt. I am an encouraging person. I love football. I enjoy watching football just for the sport itself. I enjoy seeing positivity spread. I am a firm believer in preparation. I work in IT and it's a very busy position. I adhere to a strict schedule, which helps me succeed in my job. Computers excite me and give me a thrill. My father worked at Microsoft and loved it. He is now retired. My dad is learning to enjoy an active, stimulating retirement.
My name is Rod. I am a pescetarian. I am a graduate student. I am taking extra classes. I have hard classes. I have a Pomeranian dog.  I am a Chief's football fan. The Chiefs are playing in the Super Bowl. My parents pay my rent. My parents help to pay my bills. I am thankful for my parents. It seems like schoolwork is all I do. But I enjoy graduate school, despite all the hard work.
I'm glad you realize you enjoy your schooling more than it depresses you. It's important to keep it in perspective. Yes, I think its important.  So do you watch both NFL and college football? Yes, I watch both but prefer college football. Sometimes I will even check out a local high school game. Do you like both college and NFL football? I watch some college, but mostly NFL.  That's what my family enjoys the most. But I do watch college sometimes.  I also like the positivity in sports, and just seeing everyone having a good time.  So IT sounds interesting.  There must be a lot of work in that field. Yes, there is always a computer issue to fix in IT, I never have a down moment. How much longer do you have in graduate school? I have one more year.  I'm studying to be a therapist.  I hope to have my own practice one day. That is great. Do you hope to stay close to your family or move away? I am very close to my family, so would like to stay fairly close by.  My parents are getting older and I know they may need me to help them one day.  How about you?  Do you live near your parents? I did move a few hours away so I am still able to see them quite often but that is great that you will be able to help them as they get older. How is your dog doing? My dog is doing great.  Her name is Lee-Loo.  I'm a big dog lover, and we spend a lot of time outdoors on weekends.  Do you have any pets? No, I'd like to get a dog sometime soon but can't decide whether I want a bigger dog or smaller, what do you suggest? I think a lot of it depends on  your lifestyle.  I love big dogs, but they require a lot more attention in regard to walking them and making sure they get enough exercise.  Little dogs get exercise just running around the house....lol.  Also, big dogs are a lot more expensive to feed.