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human
*laughs* Hi, how are you?
gpt
Hello. I'm alright. How are you?
human
*eyes brighten* I am great. I am just watching some Golden State Basketball. Do you like the NBA?
gpt
*relaxed posture* Not really. I'm more into tabletop games and video games than sports. I'm especially good at Tetris.
human
Nice! I used to play tetris all the time and was terrible at it. I tried so hard and got no where. I felt like a huge tetris failure and the harder I tried the more pressure and the more failure.
gpt
Really? I find it relaxing. Something about the music and the repetitiveness, I guess. But I suppose it can make me a little anxious when it gets really fast and/or really close to the top. Or if I mess up.
human
*eyes widen* OH my lord, when it sped up I got so anxious and you could basically bet I was going to lose wihtin a few pieces. The other day I was thinking about spy hunter. Did you ever play that game?
gpt
I'm not familiar with that one. Is it new? Apparently I need to get a PS4, because there's a new version of Tetris - Tetris Effect. What kind of a game is Spy Hunter?
human
Spy hunter was an old school, like commedore 64, game. I don't remember the system but I remember loving it. It was so basic. You drove a car and had to out run the cops. You had oil slicks and missle to get away. I was bad at that too but it was fun. I guess I am not good at video games...
gpt
Oh that's cool. I used to work at a game store, so I have several old-school systems, including an Atari. We had a Commodore 64 in the store once, and I should've bought it when I had the chance. Sadly, I've never gotten to play one. I'm not very good at video games either. I guess I'm more of a collector than a serious gamer. They're a good way to relax when I have time. Also, I just found out that apparently playing Tetris can help people with addictions. I'm going to share that information with my roommate, who's a smoker. Unfortunately, I can't bring my Game Boy to work, so it probably can't help with my soda addiction.
human
That's ok, at least it's not smoking. I have a coffee addiction so we're in the same boat. I had 4 cups today and I am dragging. What else do you do for fun?
gpt
I've got a ton of nerdy hobbies. I'm a Star Wars costumer in the 501st Legion, for starters. I'm also a historical reenactor. I also enjoy geocaching and running. How about you?
human
I have a full time job, teach college, have two kids a wife, and do a lot of HITs. I do not have a lot of time. I wake up at 4 to go to the by 4:30. I lift until 6:30 so I guess that is my free time.
gpt
Dang. I am NOT a morning person. I get up for work at 7. I might get up earlier than that for something I really want to do - like catching a plane or saving daylight for a long geocaching trip - but usually I prefer to sleep in. I also have a full time job, and a side gig, but I'm still single. I do have two roommates and a cat. My hobbies take up a lot of time, which is why playing video games is usually at the bottom of the list.
human
Waking up at 4 was tough when I first started but now, it's second nature. It's really a great option for me because I have no time to do it other wise. Its so relaxing and clears my mind.
gpt
I guess I could do it as long as I went to bed early enough. Typically I don't go to bed until around midnight.
human
I go to be at 8. I thought about it and I usually do nothing from 8 - midnight so I just cut out the tv and went to bed. It makes sense for me. Maybe go to the gym at night? My gym is open 24/7 and I am not proud to say that I have been there at 11 pm on a friday!
gpt
I've pretty much already cut out tv. I don't pay for cable; I pretty much just watch stuff online or buy DVDs. I go running some evenings. I'm part of a local running group. Our current schedule is Saturdays at 9 am and Tuesdays at 6 pm. I've never really gone to the gym for anything. I think I'd like to try some strength training, but I don't know how to use any of the equipment, and I can't afford a personal trainer, so it's pretty intimidating.
human
*laughs* Don't be intimidated. I'm sure you can figure it out. I usually just fake it until I figure it out.
gpt
*eyes brighten* Fair enough. With my running group, our mantra is no matter how we're doing, we're already doing better than everyone who's still on the couch. I'm not fast by any means - I doubt I'll ever win any age group awards or anything like that - but I get it done. Plus, it's better to run and then partake in bad habits (like drinking soda and sitting around playing video games) than to not run and still partake in bad habits.