女性の英会話劇場Woman's Story

Maria has just been to see a movie. She’s talking to her friend Sharon about it.

Sharon: How was the movie?

Maria: The cast was excellent, but the script was…um, what’s the word…yeah, schmaltzy.

Sharon: Oh, too bad. But isn’t it nice to watch a popcorn movie once in a while? You can just sit and relax.

Maria: Yeah, but if I really want to simply sit and relax, I’d just as soon sit on a couch in my living room. That would be easier on the purse.

Sharon: You’re right. But don’t you think “luxury” could be defined as “spending money on something that seems unnecessary”? In other words, you’ve pampered yourself.

Maria: OK. I’m beginning to feel better. Sharon, I never had a chance to tell you this, but I’m sure you’ll make a good counselor. Haven’t you ever thought of becoming one?

Sharon: To be honest, I have. I wanted to be a psychiatrist before life made other plans for me.

Maria: I think life is still making plans for you, Sharon. It’s never too late to start anything.