I teach 9th grade. I am a woman. I am a gardener and hiker. I like to hike with my dogs at the park. I do not like dogs, i like parrots. i bring my parrots with me to the gym. I have had my parrot for 6 years. I have dogs. I can help people learn how to care for parents.  My wife passed away. 
I do not hike. I hate hiking. I only have time for the gym. I need a good workout and would like a change of scenery. I do not like dogs. I'm not sure if I'm ready for the long-term responsibility of a pet. I'm more open to getting a dog as a pet than a parrot.
I am going to take my dogs out for a long walk after I grade papers.  That sounds like a great idea. What kind of dogs are they? Honestly, I've heard it called Heinz-57  - they are mutts from the shelter. You been thinking more about dogs too? Nah, I don't think I'll ever be a dog owner. I might consider a cat.  Dogs, parrots, you do have your preferences! One step at a time I suppose.  So cats you are open to? Yea. I''ve heard that they are low key and not too much work unlike dogs and parrots which want your attention all the time.  From the work I've done at the shelter before, they all have different levels. Dogs are definitely need direct interaction yes. What do you enjoy doing, overall? What do you mean by that? I am trying to understand things you enjoy, as we discuss things you may not be so keen on. What hobbies do you have? I like to lift weights. I might try to get into yoga. I also travel. I have a set of weights. They are dusty now. Where did you last travel to? Why are they dusty? I went back packing in Europe. Probably why I am so over hiking right now. 