Will TS#20

     I had my last meeting with Marina today. I had originally prepared some examples to help her with the “must’ve” and “might’ve” contractions, but we never got around to them. We ended up talking for the entire session, and before we knew it, nearly an hour had gone by, so we finished up. We discussed a ton of subjects. She filled me in on her Thanksgiving break, and then we talked about her plans for the future. We also spoke about my dad passing and my own plans. The conversation shifted to finances, and we talked about how difficult it can be to get ahead in the U.S., considering all the bills that one has to pay in order to stay afloat. We touched on rent costs, insurance prices, and more, before moving on to discuss credentials, certifications, and degrees. It was really nice to just talk and brainstorm with each other about our ideas for the future. We also discussed the pros and cons of having pets, especially when it comes to moving and making major life changes. It was great to speak with someone who comes from such a different background—it really helped put a lot of things in perspective for me. I’m glad I had the opportunity to get to know her over the past few months. Our conversation today was a wonderful way to end things and left me with a lot to think about.

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