Hotel Home (Reservations Required)

 

Welcome to My Hotel (Reservations Required)

My home has been a revolving door lately. Guests arriving, guests departing, cleaning and changing the bedding, and repeat.

Quite a number of people refer to my extra bedroom as ‘their bedroom’, I wonder what will happen when they find out that the room has several ‘owners’…

As we speak, I have a lost-and-found cupboard. Inside, you’ll find a wedding band (which no one has claimed), a top that looks like it belongs to a fashionista, a towel (that’s seen better days), and a pair of sneakers…

Anyone who knows me will know that I do not mind having people in my living space, this sign in my living room is a perfect summary of what my home is about.

I do not mind having people in my living space as long as they follow this very simple guide to ensure we coexist peacefully:

1. Food is for Eating

Feed yourself, if you wait for me to prepare food for you, you may find yourself at risk of starvation.

Food is for eating, make yourself meals as and when you please.

But do let me know if you use the last of something so that I am not surprised when I want to use it and I know to add it to the shopping list.

 

2. Don’t Wake Me Up

I repeat: DO NOT WAKE ME UP! Unless I have specifically asked you to or we are in danger, let me sleep in peace.

I’m a proud member of the “I wake up at 4:30 AM Club’, I struggle to sleep like a normal human and a late morning does more for me than an early night. Leave me to sleep.

 I know my sleep schedule better than I know most of my passwords. So, let me snooze, and we’ll all be happier for it.

 

3. Clean Up After Yourself

I can handle a dish drainer full of clean, unpacked dishes, but one dirty teaspoon in the sink? That could potentially ruin my day and your stay.

And yes, bed-making in the morning is mandatory.

4. Be Independent

I love you, but I’m not your entertainment committee.

Feel free to explore, binge-watch your favorite shows, read a book, or even take a nap.

Go about your business.

 

5. For My Young Guests

If you’re under my roof and not home by 6 PM, I need a heads-up.

And if you’re a lady going on a date, your suitor must pick you up from the door, not the gate. I need to know who has taken you!

 

6. My Towel, My Toothbrush, My Toy

These items are strictly off-limits. No explanations needed here.

 

So, there you have it! Simple enough, right?