corrugatedcardboard's Profile

I generally love having visitors, but after an endless stream of guests so far this year I am desperately craving some time and space to myself. No matter how hassle free the visit or how much I enjoy their company - and they haven't all been so pleasant and low maintenance, let me tell you - right now all I want is to be able to enjoy my morning coffee without talking to anyone, to wander naked from the bathroom to the bedroom, and play the guitar late at night without disturbing anyone (or embarrassing myself). I've never said no to a houseguesy before, but for the next few weeks, if anyone asks, I will be politely letting them know that unfortunately it's not convenient for me right now. After that I'll probably be lonely and bored and ready to appreciate company again. :)

Washing the dishes every day was my goal for 2011, and I'm pretty proud of myself for (mostly) sticking to it. It took a while to change my attitude from "there's not that many dishes and/or I just don't feel like doing them; as long as they're not too gross I'll leave them another day" to "there's not that many dishes, I'll do them now while it's not a big job", but after 12 months it's become a new habit and I don't feel right going to bed until they're done.

Goal for 2012: don't use the couch as my extended purse! (Actually this was also a goal last year and I failed miserably, but maybe now I've got the dishes under control...)

I like what you say about respect. I always make an effort to keep things tidy when I'm in someone else's space, and I feel so much better when I do the same in my own home. Unfortunately it's a bit too easy to get sloppy when you live alone and don't have anyone else around to keep you accountable!

You are the most amazing host ever!! Lovely welcome to an awesome city.