Kim's Party: Introductions and stories

Kim's Party

• Kim introduces Paul, her husband, to friends at a party.
• Kim's friends are happy for her.
• Mia is introduced as Kim's ex-roommate.
• Paul is from Manchester.
• Kim and Paul have been married for two years.
• Mia jokes about Kim's past, suggesting she was once a "naughty girl."
• Kim reflects that her brother's car accident made her grow up and take responsibility for her family.
• Kim went to England on a scholarship.
• Paul lives in the mountainous area in the north of Manchester.
• Paul says that it takes him four hours by train to Sheffield.
• Mia's uncle used to live in the southern part of Manchester, and Mia visited him once.
• Paul mentions Lincolnshire Hot Pot as a local dish he cooks well.
• One of Kim's friends recounts how her boyfriend nearly set her house on fire trying to boil eggs.
• The friend's boyfriend has registered for a beginner's cooking course.
• Kim and Paul plan to visit some museums in Texas the next day.
• Mia recommends the Alamo to Paul, calling it the most significant historical monument.
• Mia also recommends Texan barbecue.
• Kim remembers being homesick four years ago.
• Kim recounts how Paul gave her blue bonnet flowers, which led her to agree to be his girlfriend.

Sakura and Kate's Studio Apartment

• Sakura and Kate share a studio apartment but have never met.
• Kate arrives from Japan after a long flight to America.
• Kate bought some chips for Sakura made by her grandmom from Michigan.
• Sakura says she is from Kyoto.
• Sakura mentions that Kyoto used to be the capital of Japan.
• Sakura says her accent is quite heavy, and even those who understand Japanese may need time to get used to it.
• Sakura states that Kyoto is well known for sushi.
• Kate knows a Japanese restaurant on Island Street and suggests they have dinner there.

Paul's Plans

• Paul is watching TV.
• The next day, Paul is going fishing at a big lake.
• The next day afternoon, Paul is going paint his mother's house.
• The next day evening, Paul is going to a party at David's house.

Lost Luggage

• Jenna Athera lost her luggage.
• Her flight number is NW027.
• She has two bags: one very large and heavy, and one small.
• The bags are brown and made of nylon.
• The bags are about five years old.

Miss Universe

• A Miss Universe contest is being watched.
• Miss Universe is from Australia, specifically Sydney.
• Miss Universe is a fashion model.
• Miss Universe is 21 years old.

Pen and Paper

• Guard has a pen and paper.
• The word "Escape" is spelled e-s-c-a-p-e.
• Guard does not have a dictionary.

Restaurant Issues

• The restaurant has no tea, lemonade, or orange juice.
• A waiter mentions they only have water, chicken soup, fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and chicken on rice.
• The restaurant has no noodles or chicken curry.
• The restaurant does not have any ice.
• The restaurant doesn't have a menu.
• The restaurant does not have any napkins.