jueves, 8 de octubre de 2009

The endless problem of the toilet paper...

It has been a while since I wrote. I have been really, really busy, you know, speaking by the phone (since I got a job at a call center doing surveys...ufff, at least they pay me to practice how to switch from English to French and then to Spanish in three seconds, any way...)and studying French (le français, toujours le français...). I have to admit also, that I been speaking Spanish a LOT! Just not to lose the ability to speak in my mother thong. I had given a lot of though to the next topic in my blog, I had had great ideas in mind; I had planned to write about the Babel tower, about my French classes (that are coming to an end), about the book I am about to finish (Sobre Heroes y Tumbas de Sabato) or the one that is next (Abadon de Sabato por supuesto, un regalo bien valioso), but today I just got to an endless problem that seams to come back often, the endless problem of the toilet paper.

You see, I live with three more people, two other girls and a guy. We get along fine (even if they have decided that 12 pm is a great hour to have animated conversations in a loud voice while I am trying to sleep) we have no major problems, except for the toilet paper one. Maybe I am being too picky, but I just can't conceive how a toilet paper roll lasts only one day and even less. At the beginning we were giving some money and we were buying it together, bout those nice times are over...that toilet paper is over and no one seems to be interested in buying some more. Here I have to admit that I already bought 4 rolls that are very well hidden in my drawer just 'cause I really can't understand why they last only few hours, and even more because of those few hours I only spend 8 or so at home and most of them I am sleeping (so I cannot use the toilet paper during most of those hours...or am I sleep bathrooming?).

It's just a philosophical question, I CANNOT live at easy with that amount of toilet paper being used and misused at my place, but I cannot say something to my roommates, what would I say? Why in hell are you guys using so much toilet paper? See, it's a no way out problem, it's an endless problem...I guess I will continue going to the bathroom with my toilet paper under my arm or can you give me any wise solutions?

Hello, my name is Beatriz and today I am doing a survey on toilet paper issues. This short survey only lasts for a few minutes and will allow our organization to have some insights on the toilet paper issue. Please DON'T hung up the phone! give me a chance to complete the survey and earn my money legally. This survey may be recorded for quality purposes. All your answers will be kept strictly confidential.

1. How often do you use toilet paper? Very often, often, not that often, never.
2. Are you having any toilet problems at your home? Please describe any possible answer.
3. Who do you think misused more toilet paper: men or women?
4. What measures do you think a household should take in order to avoid the misuse of toilet paper?
5. How much money do you sped on average on toilet paper for your house?
6. have you ever compared the money you earned with the amount of money you spend on toilet paper? If the answer is yes, please describe so.

Those are all the questions I have for you. i thank you very much for your time and patience. Have a great night.

4 comentarios:

Clarence L'inspecteur dijo...

1. How often do you use toilet paper? Very often, often, not that often, never.
As a compulsive reader, I use toilet paper very often.

2. Are you having any toilet problems at your home? Please describe any possible answer.
Apart from the fact that sometimes there are small traces of cat paws on the seat, I can't say that I have toilet problems, no.

3. Who do you think misused more toilet paper: men or women?
Misuse? That's a tricky question. As a man I would say women. But as an inteligent man, I would say man. Women are cool. Men are dicks.

4. What measures do you think a household should take in order to avoid the misuse of toilet paper?
Well, I'm not a specialist of the "household", but I can offer this humble suggestion: always place the toilet paper on its rack so that you can roll it from the back to the front. It's very much more practical that way. The other way simply and clearly sucks.

5. How much money do you sped on average on toilet paper for your house?
Not so much. Come to think of it, I'm quite surprised by the fact that I actually almost never buy toilet paper. I mean I'm pleased. It's a pleasant constatation.

6. have you ever compared the money you earned with the amount of money you spend on toilet paper? If the answer is yes, please describe so.
The answer is no. But I always compare when it comes to the fucking cat litter. That little guy doesn't need paper, but he sure needs a lot of litter.

Diana Mora dijo...

I share your pain my dear Betto, since Jorge got here I am surprise how much toilet paper two people can use!!!!!! Life should be counted in toilet paper rolls... I think I have like 100 rolls old..... but I still feel like 10....

Betto dijo...

Thanks for your answers. This answers have made my day...hahaha! I also have a friend who answer to my mail and prefers to keep his identity in secret. These are his answers:

1. How often do you use toilet paper? Very often, often, not that often, never.
Twice a day, preferably at home. Usually 5:30 am and 6:00 pm. From then on, you'll have to decide in which category I fall.

2. Are you having any toilet problems at your home? Please describe any possible answer.
Not yet. I buy the paper, usually 12 rolls, and I makesure I have plenty. I also use moist wipes or wet wipes, to ensure cleanliness and freshness. If my baby uses them, why don't I?.
3. Who do you think misused more toilet paper: men or women?
I USE a lot, since I'm very kinky about being clean, and like I just said, I even use moist wipes.

4. What measures do you think a household should take in order to avoid the misuse of toilet paper?
How do you know it's being misused? Is someone eating it? cleaning his/her nose with it?
Or is it being used as an all purpose cleaning device? are you cleaning the tables with it? drying yor china with it? moping the floor with it? filling underwear with it in order to "have" bigger tits or ass? Is somebody taking it to any soccer games to cheer his favorite team? Are you watching too often "ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW".
http://www.rockyhorror.com

5. How much money do you sped on average on toilet paper for your house?
Since I use FAMILIA (colombian products) products I spend 6USD on toilet paper / month and 5USD on moist wipes.
http://www.familiasancela.com

6. have you ever compared the money you earned with the amount of money you spend on toilet paper? If the answer is yes, please describe so.
Yes, according to what I just wrote, it is less than 1% of my monthly income.

I promise you that as soon as I have 10 answers I will analyze statistically and put a chart with answers here on the blog. Have a nice day.

Betto dijo...

Another Friend answered yesterday:

1. How often do you use toilet paper? not that often
2. Are you having any toilet problems at your home? my brother use too much...he doesn't have any consideration about the amount that he use so most of it is just wasted.
3. Who do you think misused more toilet paper: men
4. What measures do you think a household should take in order to avoid the misuse of toilet paper? mmm im having the same question i'm trying to have a solution for my bro.
5. How much money do you sped on average on toilet paper for your house? $14.000 [$25 US] per month
6. have you ever compared the money you earned with the amount of money you spend on toilet paper? not really... i dont work