Mary: I think we should call it a day.
Will: I think we still have time to visit one more historic site and this one is amazing. They’ve done a great job with preservation and restoration.
Mary: It’s not another old castle, is it?
Will: It’s not any old castle. This one dates back to the 1300s. If we’re lucky, we’ll be in time for the last guided tour with a docent who’s knowledgeable. And I hope we have time to visit the archives, too.
Mary: Oh no, not the archives.
Will: I wonder if they’re doing reenactments to commemorate any major historical events during our time here?
Mary: If we visit this castle today, we’re not coming back. There is a lot to see in this city other than old castles and monuments.
Will: Like what?
Mary: Like art museums and stores. It would also be nice to relax a little while on vacation.
Will: But what’s art and shopping when you’re in one of the most ancient cities in the world? And there’s no time to relax. We only have four days here. We have to make the most of it. Hey, where are you going?
Mary: I think it’s time to split up. You go see your castle and I’ll explore on my own.
Will: But you won’t get the full benefits of being in one of the most ancient cities in the world.
Mary: I think I’ll survive.
Category: Transportation|Travel
Winnie: I can’t believe it. My dad is so clueless.
Finn: What did he do now?
Winnie: He gave me permission to go to Gabi’s party, but I have to be home by 11 p.m. because of my curfew.
Finn: At least he’s letting you go. My mom is so overprotective that she won’t let me go to any parties.
Winnie: Unbelievable! Do your parents get on your case all the time like mine do?
Finn: Yeah! My mom is always nagging me to do my homework and then complains that I spend too much time by myself in my room rather than with the family.
Winnie: At least your parents don’t tell you what you can wear. My mom still wants to pick out my clothes! What am I, five?
Finn: My parents are worse. They’re always comparing me to my smarter brothers. I’m a huge disappointment to them. I’m always coming up short.
Winnie: My parents are never satisfied either. They’re always saying that my grades aren’t good enough and my attitudeneeds improving.
Finn: At least your parents don’t embarrass you by fighting all the time, even in public.
Winnie: We have such hard lives. Nobody understands us.
Finn: I know. Nobody in history has ever suffered as much as we have!
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
Category: Relationships + Family
Lucy: I don't know how to say goodbye.
Jeff: How about so long, I’m outta here, “I’m leaving on a jet plane” and “in 10 minutes I’ll be late for the door”?
Lucy: No, that’s not what I mean. I mean that it’s hard to say goodbye to something after such a long time. I’ve had a very happy time here.
Jeff: What you really mean to say is, “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” But, “it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” “I, I, will always love you.”
Lucy: Stop! Listen, what I want to express is a fond farewell and optimism for the future.
Jeff: Ah, okay! Then you should say: Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of my life! I’m off to bigger and better things! I’m blowing this pop stand!
Lucy: No, no, no. That’s not right at all. I want to end with some meaningful parting words, something sincere, something from my heart.
Jeff: Like, “May the force be with you”?
Lucy: Hmm…how about, “Live long and prosper”?
Jeff: Now are you ready to leave?
Lucy: I guess so. It’s been a blast.
Jeff: It’s been a hoot.
Lucy: It’s been an honor and a pleasure.
Jeff: Adiós.
Lucy: Au revoir.
Jeff: Sayonara.
Lucy: Zàijiàn. Zoi gin.
Jeff: Ciao.
Lucy: Auf Wiedersehen.
Jeff: Proshchay.
Lucy: Tchau.
Jeff: Wadaeaan.
Lucy: Annyeong.
Jeff: Toodle loo!
Lucy & Jeff: Thank you and goodbye.
Script by Dr. Lucy Tse
Category: Daily Life