In the Hall: Language Institute

-Hey, how are you? Glad you're back.

-Oh thanks, Professor __, how are you?

-You've even got a Big Gulp. You can be like those kids on Glee.

-I've never actually seen Glee. 

-No?

-Well. I've seen a couple episodes.

-Oh, it's hilarious. The cool kids, like the big popular kids walk around with those Big Gulps and they throw it in the loser kids' faces.

-Oh my goodness.

-Oh it's very funny. You should try it down the halls sometime.

-Haha. I don't know if I could do that.

-Just pretend you're slipping or something and throw it in their face. Hahaha. It would be so funny. Hahaha.

-Haha.

-Anyway, merry Christmas. Good luck with your finals.

-Thanks. 

-And don't throw it on me if you don't like your mark. Haha. Maybe I shouldn't have given you the idea.

Waiting for the Movie: Galaxy Cinemas

-So, you used to date Chelsea?
-Uh. Yeah, I did for a while yeah.
-Really? 

-Ya but she's nuts.

-How long were you with her?

-I dunno. Not that long.
-Like a couple dates?
-I dunno. What does it matter?
-I don't know. I'm just surprised you dated her.
-Who told you I did anyway?
-I don't know.
-You don't know?
-Well why do you care?
-I dunno, I just don't think it's anyone's business who I used to go out with.
-So you just would never have told me.
-I would have. It's not like I'm hiding it.
-Well how long did you date her for then?
-I dunno. Less than a year.
-A Year?
-Less than a year.
-But you were like official.

-I dunno. We never talked about it.

-A year is official.

-It wasn't a year.

-She is, like, legitimately crazy.
-Well yeah. We did break up you know.
-Who broke up with who?
-Oh my god.  Are you serious?

-I just think it's weird you didn't tell me you went out with Chelsea Cooper.  For like a whole year.

-This is so stupid.

-Whatever.

-Well seriously.

-What time does this movie start anyway?

-Like twenty minutes.

-Ohmagod. Shit. I'm getting popcorn.

Behind me: In Class

-Were you here Monday?
-You kidding? Not even close.
-Haha. Me neither.  Well I came for my afternoon class, but there were like eight people and the prof canceled class.
-Shit.  Why'd you even come?  I couldn't even move on Monday.
-Where'd you watch the game?
-I went to the game, man.
-Seriously? How'd you get tickets?
-My dad bought them for me and my brother.
-Shit that's sweet.
-Man, it was the best game I ever went to. We went like three hours early. I was pissed before the game even started.
-Hahaha.
-I barely remember the game.  I remember like three plays.
-Hahaha.  Shit that's funny.
-And I remember being at the Green Mile and this dude like tried to kiss me or something.
-Serious, dude? The hell?
-I dunno. I just pushed him and kept moving.  There was so many people there.
-I know. I was there.
-You were?
-Yeah, man. But no dudes tried to kiss me, haha. Ida knocked him the hell out.
-Whatever, man. We won. Dude wants to celebrate.
-Hahaha. Dude wants to celebrate. Hahaha.

The Toy Section: Chapters

-Mom, can we get this?

-Can who get this?

-What?

-I don't want that.

-No, I want it.

-Are you a 'we'?

-No.

-Well then?

-K fine. Can I get this.

-Sure. Have any money?

-OK. Can you get this for me?

-I don't think so.

-Awww, how come?

-Because I said so.

-But why?

-Because I said so.

-But why?

-Maddy. Because I said so.

-But you need a reason for saying so.

-No I don't.

-Yes you do. Because isn't a reason.

-It is when I say it.

-Mooooom.

-Fine. We can get it.

-Really?

-How much is it?

The Hallway: Luther College

-That class was so boring until like half way through.

-Uuuuh, I definitely fell asleep.

-Seriously?

-Seriously.

-Even when everyone started talking?

-I didn't even know anyone was talking. But that happens to me all the time. Ever since like grade nine.

-oh my god.

-Ya, like as soon as someone starts lecturing, I basically doze off instantly.

-That's hilarious.

-That's why I try to read my text books for most classes.

In Line: U of R Bookstore

-K, you know Jeremy got evicted?

-Jeremy?

-You know that guy who's always sickeningly drunk?

-Oh yeah, ok.

-So they threw an eviction party for him--

-Seriously? Haha.

-Yeah, well I don't think it was for him necessarily, but he showed up at it--

-Why'd they evict him?

-Because he's a belligerent drunk, I dunno.

-Oh my god.

-Yeah, but at the party he got drunk. Obviously, hahaha. And then I guess he tried to pick a fight with one of the guys--

-Who did he live with?

-I dunno, like Thomas and Andy, and then two basketball guys or something. But he was totally wasted and obviously couldn't fight so they like knocked him out, and then they like punched him in the face like six times while he was out cold.

-Oh my god. Hey, Jannelle! What's up?

-Oh you know, just at school.

-I know, exciting right?

-Yeah, it's not bad I guess.

-Ok well see you later, right?

-Here.

-Oh my god, that's him?

-That's totally him.

-I never would have recognized him! I thought it was like some kind of random Internet picture.

-That's him, Andy sent it to me.

-His face is so swollen.

-I know! Haha.

-He is such an idiot.

In the Shade: Wascana Park

-Hey, whattaya think about when you listen to music?

-What? I dunno.

-You just sit there?

-I dunno. I guess so. I guess I just think about the music.

-Yeah. I guess.

-Whatta you think about?

-I dunno. I'm just thinkin right now like, sometimes I just think about the music. And I like that eh? Cause it kinda just takes me. Like. Out somewhere. On my own. But then sometimes I start thinking about the lyrics, or like the little guitar riff or something,  and that makes me think. Like. Who writes this stuff? And then I'm like thinking of some guy tryin to figure out howta write a perfect song in his basement and how weird it prolly feels when there's like a million people singing your song when you wrote it by yourself in your basement.

-Hahaha. No kidding.

-And it's like me and the artist get to hang out for a while. 

-Hahaha. What?

-For real. That's what it feels like. Sorta. But then it's like sometimes the song reminds me of somethingand I start thinking about. Like. I dunno life or something, and I'm not thinking about the music at all.  So then it's like the music moved me somewhere. And like. I wouldn'ta got there without the music, but now I left the music behind. Or something.

-Hahaha. You're trippin me out dude.

-But then if the song stops or there's a new one, I like snap out of it, and I can't even. Like. Think of what I was thinking.

-Man. Are you high?

-Hahaha. Not even man. Haha.

-Hahaha.I should be. I just like totally blew myself away.

-You were just thinkin of that this whole time.

-I guess so, yeah. Hahaha.

-Hahahaha.

-Let's go get a slurpee or something.

By the Front Windows: Starbucks

-Hey, man! Long time no see.

-Hey, man. What's up? No kidding.

-How's life? Whattaya been up to?

-Nothing really. Haha. 

-Hahaha.

-Nah, not really. I got a job. Finished school, eh? Then decided I didn't wanna teach, haha. So now I'm working for Coca-Cola.

-I got engaged.

-What? Aw man. Congrats. Just outta the blue?

-Well kinda. I actually bought this stupid little ring like pretty much a year ago. 

-Serious?

-From this tiny little antique store.

-Crazy.

-And I've been carrying the thing in my pocket. Like literally every day for a year, just kind of waiting.

-Hahaha. Cold feet?

-No, just wanted the perfect time.

-Ah. So when'd you do it?

-Last night, haha.

-What? Well congrats man.

-Ya thanks. 

-Good girl?

-Great girl. Great freakin girl. We were walking in the park. Haha. Oh man. And it started raining a bit, and then hailing a bit. Like pretty much nothing. But she was freaking out. Like just running back to the car. So I chased her down and grabbed her and just asked her. Down on one knee and asked her.

-Haha. In the rain? 

-In the rain. I thought if I wasn't gonna ask her in a hail storm when was I gonna ask her? Hahaha.

-Haha. And she said yes, obviously?

-She said yes. And I feel like-- I shoulda just asked her a year ago.

-That's great, dude.

-Ya thanks man. I feel great. You should find a girl and get married.

-Oh, I'm workin on it. I'm workin on it.

The Booth Behind Us: Denny's

-You've gotta get outta there, man. You gotta distance yourself from her.

-What are you even talking about? Are you listening to this guy?

-I'm stayin outta this one. I don't want nothing with this one.

-I'm serious, man. First you were just milking her--

-Man, shut up.

-And now she's sucking you dry.

-Seriously, shut up.

-It's  totally messed up. The whole thing.

-Dude, she's my fucking mother. What should I do with her? Just throw her out?

-Move out, you idiot. She lived without you for how many years.

-Are you listening to this guy? Are you just gonna sit there?

-I'm stayin outta this, man. Every time you start talking about this you guys start fighting.

-Man, shut the hell up.

-Dude, we're in a restaurant. 

-Damnit. Who cares?

-Tell me this. You think you'll ever get a girl to be with you if you live with your mom?

-Man, screw you. You saw me in Saskatoon. You saw me. Tell him.

-Yeah tell him. Seriously. Tell him what Matt said.

-No way, man. I'm staying the hell outta all of this.

-No tell him. Don't be a dick.

-Ask Matt. Just ask Matt.

-Whatever. Matt's a goddam liar anyway.

-Tell him, man. Seriously, just tell him.

-Ok. You want me to tell it?

-I don't care. It's all gonna be lies anyways.

-Ok. Well that girl you were gettin all up on? 

-What girl?

-In Saskatoon.

-K whatever.

-You know which one.

-Ya. Ya. I know which one, come on.

-Ok, well. She told Matt you were kinda really creepin her right out.

-Oh screw that. Matt's just a goddam liar, man. I backed off that girl as soon as she told me she had kids. She was the one waving her ass out the window and climbing all over me. Remember that?

-I'm just saying.

-The point is if you brought her back home and your mom's sleepin on the couch, you're gonna have a hard time gettin any.

-Man, shut the hell up. You wanna step outside?

-Dude, people are listening.

-Who the hell cares.

-Calm down, I'm just sayin.

-Fuck, I thought you were staying out of this.

-I am. I am.

-Calm down, man.

-You calm down, you ffff-- I'm going for a smoke.

-I'll join you.

-I'll kick your ass if you join me.

-Settle down, man.

-You guys comin back?  Guys? Hey?

-Just pay for it, man. 

-You kidding me?

-I'll get it next time. Haha.

Around the Fireplace: Starbucks

-So, Happy Father's Day, men.

-Yeah, Yeah. Same to you. Any big plans?

-Oh nothing major. My daughter's bringing the kids over.

-That'll be nice.

-Ya, should be nice. Should be nice. Ya know when I was a kid my dad would run around in a dress all day. Hahaha. So I might try a bit of that.

-Hahaha. A dress?

-Well, you know it's part of my Scottish heritage, we run around in dresses-- I mean skirts-- I mean kilts. Haha.

-Oooh, Hahaha.

-Haha. Dad always got his out on Father's Day.

-Oh, I see. Interesting. And have you got one?

-Oh yeah. He left me his in fact.

-Really? Oh, I see. And so you'll wear it today?

-Oh I don't know. I might. I did last year.

-Ah. Nice little tradition.

-Yeah. Yep...

...

-I miss him the most on Father's Day.

-Yes. Yeah, me too. I miss mine too.

Over the Counter: TD Canada Trust

-You guys ever get to go in the vault?
-Uh, yeah. We haveta go in there sometimes.
-There video cameras and alarms all over it?
-It's pretty secure, yeah.
-You ever think about robbing it?
-Uh...
-Sometimes I think I oughta rob a bank.
. . .
-Hahahahaha. I'm just messin' with ya. I'm just messin'. Just messin'. Hahaha.
-Heh heh. Ummm, do you need your receipt today,  sir?
-Oh. No, no. I'm good.

In the Foyer: Central Library

-So... You been watching the hockey?
-Oh ya. Oh ya. I was gonna try not to, but there it is all the time on the TV now, so...
-Ah, I don't watch that garbage. I quit watching the year those Edmonton Oilers joined the league, and whoever else did that year.
-Way back then, eh?
-Ah. Too many teams. How can you keep track. There's even more now I guess, eh?
-Oh ya. Sure there is. There's somethin' like thirty some teams now.
-Too many. What's the point?
-I still like to watch it. Ya know it used to piss me off how those boys at work would go on and on about it. Wasting all their money on them bets or whatever they're up to, eh? But now you flip through the TV these days, the sports they're probably the least offensive thing showing these days.
-Ya. Haha. Ya. Sure thing.
-I don't even watch the TV anymore. It's like they're certain we're all stupid. Don't make a thing worth watching.
-No kidding. Ya that's for sure. Even the news is garbage.
-I still like a good game though. I do like the hockey.

In Line: Starbucks

-Wait. Are you seriously trying to break up with me in line at Starbucks.
-Will you take it easy? Geeze.
-Take it easy? You're the one breaking up with me.
-I am not.
-Well what are you doing?
-I don't know. I wasn't gonna call it that.
-Well what are you gonna call it, dip-shit?
-Oh my God, would you shut up?
-What, you're afraid someone's gonna hear you breaking my heart.
-Oh my God.
-Well what the hell, Derrick? You ask me for coffee, and then break up with me before we even order? Am I supposed to sit down and whisper about all the friggen details?
-We don't have to get coffee.
-Screw you, I'm getting a goddamn coffee.
-Well I'm gonna go. Text me when you actually wanna talk about shit.
-Oh yeah. I'll text. Sure.

In Line: World of Trout

-Man I love this song. I wish someone told me about Amy Winehouse a long time ago.
-You never heard of Amy Winehouse?
-OK. I wish someone convinced me of her brilliance a long time ago. I literally can't stop listening to her.
-She's that good?
-She's so good. I feel sad every time I listen to her. I wish I listened before she died.
-Yeah?
-I feel like I missed out on the mourning period. Or something. Like I coulda grieved along with the world.
-Umm... Haha.
-Haha. But serious. I feel sad I didn't know her. Every time I listen to her.
-No body knew her.
-Hahaha. You know what I mean. I totally wish I coulda been friends with Amy Winehouse. I bet I coulda convinced her out of it.
-Killing herself?
-Yeah overdosing. Or whatever. I coulda shown her the way. Haha.
-Hahaha. I bet you could have.
-We shoulda been BFFs.
-Hahaha. You're so weird.
-But seriously you should listen to her.