Phrasal verbs – series 6 – Life Changes

Dialogue 3: A Childhood Memory

Tom: When I was a kid, I wanted to run away from home once.

Anna: Really? What happened?

Tom: I packed my bag, but my mom pointed out that I forgot my favorite toy. That made me stay!

Anna: Haha! That’s a funny story. We all do silly things before we grow up.

Tom: Yeah, looking back, I laugh at myself. I thought running away would solve everything.

Anna: But what made you want to leave?

Tom: Oh, my parents wouldn’t let me stay up late, so I got really mad.

Anna: That’s so typical! Kids always think staying up late is a big deal.

Tom: I know, right? But now that I’m older, I just want to sit back and get some rest whenever I can!