Ever find yourself wondering if some people are conscious of the noise they make? When I lived at home, and would come home during the early hours of the morning, I would attempt to be as discrete as possible (and not because I was scared Tata would beat me). This meant extra care in opening and shutting of doors, stepping on the least creaky parts of the staircase, and not turning on lights, until doors were shut. I did notice that both of my brothers were completely unaware of doing any of these things.
Other house activities that make an immense amount of noise are in the kitchen. I don’t know if it’s just me, but when I hear the slamming of cupboards, refrigerator and microwave doors, the banging of pots and pans or dishes being put away – I seriously wonder where the consideration is. And secondly, if they have none, why do I make such an effort to be polite at 5:30am if they can’t do so at 12:00 am? Perhaps its just habit to be naturally loud at some things without even realizing it – every now and then I find myself giving people the ‘lets lower our voices' sign (really meaning lower your own voice).
I know we are all missing genes of some sort, so I’ll call this one the SSC gene – Self Sound Consciousness gene. And of course the scientists will discover different variants of it with mice knockout models: SSC-1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
1 – sound modulation while on the phone
2 – sound modulation while entering a room
3 – sound control while performing kitchen tasks
4 – sound control while closing/opening doors of any sort
5 – sound control while using devices (ie tv’s, mp3 players etc)
Most people I know have mutations in one or more of their SSC genes (heck, I’m sure my SSC-5 is under regulated at times). Either that or some of us have selective hearing damage and cerebellar brain damage modulating fine motor control.
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The quiet entry into a sleeping house is always a difficult task. No not because you are drunk... isn't it funny how quickly you can sober up once can see your house, your parent's house that is and especially since you went out for "coffee and a movie".
**Just a side note for all you lucky people that do not have old school European moms and dads, age doesn't matter because they still will scream, yell, judge, cry and lay a guilt trip on you so that they can control you for the rest of your life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Avoiding hot spots on the floor are key but what about the use of the washroom upon entry? I have my own tried and tested practice, what do you suggest?
Something else you forgot to add was the use of appliances at certain hours of the morning. No not by roomates or siblings but by your mother. The "poliet" request to wake up and start your day from your mother vacuuming outside your door. What are your thoughts about that?
Anyway, that's all I have to say about that.
It's cold and raining outside. Had it been 10degree colder all our rain from the past two days would have equalled 2feet of snow! Just thought I should remind you of Canada's lovely climate.
lol lol lol! Can't wait to party with you when I get home - I know my good name always lends some leverage to late nights out haha! Love ya and miss ya girl!
P.S. You win the "Best Balkan Parents" award hands down.
...you never answered the washroom question. One of two methods works, 1) basement washroom 2) change in your room, then go into the washroom and if anyone wakes up to question you LIE and say you've been home for a while! Warning, #1 works better than #2 because there is always a sibling waiting to rat you out.
The basement bathroom is good - but due to the vent system, flushing is a risk. The backyard bushes are a much safer alternative (although the snow in the winter makes it a little more difficult) JOKING.
flushing is a risk, I do agree. Backyard bushes you say? Now there's a sexist advantage. Boys can, often do, urinate anywhere whereas we women must be particular for numerous reason which I will not go into here. Correct me if I am wrong but you did travel to the Old Country this summer, so your ability to pee behing a bush must be paramount? Now there is something you could put on your Lava Life application!
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