Two Teachers and 2 cats in quarrantine… this is how “based on true events” horror novels begin…..
Tale of 2 teachers in quarantine.... it has been mutually agreed that I need to move back into my office at school. Between my co-habitor/Husband Jerry (who refused to wear his VERY EXPENSIVE hearing aids… because he is Home and does not need them……..) fire alarms constantly going off because of toast burning., ..my cat allergies, and the neighbor who "does not see the problem" when he target practices daily, (my zoom students can actually hear the gunshots!) . For some strange reason, I am distracted...This morning I actually said to my husband.. "Jerry, you have used up ALL YOUR WORDS for the day.!!"..it was 8:30 and he would not stop explaining a new locking/security system he read about.. usually I welcome his tech talk after 6pm with two glasses of wine in me, however, i was sober and it was TOO early.
I Don’t believe i think I ask for much.. but bathroom breaks logically should be off limits to conversation.... in our house, its already a strong challenge to concentrate on you main objective while being distracted by several small cat paws constantly reaching under the 2”gap on the bathroom door… “Sweetheart”… I don't want to hear how to re-calibrate a wind turbine. Did you NOT SEE me eat the extra portion of goat cheese at lunch?? just give me 10 minutes PLEASE!!!!!"
A sign that change is needed is when you find yourself "jokingly" telling you partner "You know....they don't check for arsenic poisoning in autopsies" his reply.." Well... I would notice it.....I hear it smells & tastes like almonds.." hmmmm he has been researching it also....
When this (covid and quarantine) is over, I think relators need to factor in New home selling point. instead of offering an extra bedroom, re-name it as a " Pandemic reflection room". A special soundproof room (similar to a bomb shelter or “Panic room”. ) you can go to hide from your family when you feel they have driven you to the edge. its soundproof, allergy proof and has a fully loaded wine bar. I would settle for a smaller kitchen if that was also included.! Summer is coming, things are blooming. that being said, If I make it through dinner tonight without telling him how much the way he chews food bothers me, things might be getting better.