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Speaker: Finn
Well, I’d like to talk about a guy I met at a small gathering organised by one of my friends. He’s probably three or four years older than me, and although we only met once, I found him quite an intriguing person.
I remember we got talking after dinner, and at some point, the conversation turned to what we were doing with our lives. I initially assumed he had a full-time job, but it turned out that he’d actually dropped out of university a few years ago and hadn’t settled into a conventional career since then. He does all sorts of part-time and temporary jobs to support himself, sometimes working in cafés or doing delivery work, depending on what’s available.
What surprised me, though, was how happy he seemed with his lifestyle. He told me that whenever he managed to save up enough money, he’d pack a bag and go travelling for a few weeks or even a couple of months. He wasn’t particularly well-off, and admitted that money could sometimes be pretty tight, but he didn’t seem overly concerned about it. He said he’d rather spend his twenties having interesting experiences than worrying too much about his career.
The reason I’d like to know more about him is that his outlook on life is quite different from mine. I’m used to thinking that I should study hard, get a decent job and gradually build a secure future. There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, but talking to him made me wonder whether I’ve been a little too focused on following a conventional path. I’d also be curious to find out how he manages financially and whether he’s ever had any regrets about his decisions.
As for how I feel about him, I’d say I have a mixture of admiration and curiosity. I wouldn’t necessarily want to live exactly the same way, because I do value financial security, but I admire his willingness to make his own choices rather than simply doing what society expects of him. He also seemed genuinely happy, which I found quite refreshing. I wish we’d had more time to talk that evening, and I’d definitely like to meet him again.
Speaker: Blondie
There was a guy I met completely by accident at a local pottery workshop about three months ago, and I’ve actually thought about him quite a bit since then.
I’d signed up for a weekend pottery class on a total whim, mostly because I wanted to try something creative and switch off from my usual routine for a few hours. He was seated at the workstation directly opposite mine. We ended up talking because I was struggling to get my clay centred properly, and he offered to show me a little trick to stop it from collapsing. His name was Julian, and it turned out he worked in audio engineering, creating sound effects and soundscapes for independent films.
During a break, we grabbed a coffee in the courtyard, and I found myself really drawn into what he was saying. He explained how different sounds can completely change the atmosphere of a film, even when they’re barely noticeable to the audience. I found that fascinating because it’s not something I’d ever really thought about before. He was clearly passionate about his work, but he didn’t come across as someone who was trying to show off.
The main reason I’d like to get to know him better is that he seemed to have a really calming presence. He was observant, attentive to little details and, most importantly, a genuinely good listener. I’m usually quite busy and tend to rush from one thing to another, so I found it refreshing to talk to someone who seemed so relaxed and fully present in the moment.
As for how I feel about him, I’d say I’m genuinely intrigued, and perhaps I have a little crush on him, if I’m being honest. He left me with a really positive impression, and I feel there’s a lot more to him than I managed to discover during that brief encounter. I’d love to run into him again and perhaps catch up over coffee, this time without clay all over our hands.
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