This is one example of why my husband and I go together so
well.
I’m one of those people who store my DVD’s in alphabetical order. It is
the by far the easiest way for me to find a DVD. I tried this with my CD’s as
well, but the CD organizer I own has individual slots for the CD’s and this
became a nuisance each time I purchased a new CD.
About two weeks ago my husband and I cancelled cable TV service.
After about 2 months of research we decided to stream TV shows from different
sources on our streaming device (Roku) instead. We live in a 2 story townhouse, and
decided that we will only use the streaming device upstairs where we spend most
of our time. Downstairs we only have a DVD player. One night I came home from
work and meticulously went through our DVD collection and moved about half of
the collection downstairs. Sometimes I enjoy listening to TV while cooking, or
enjoy watching something while I relax on the couch after I finish my workout.
I selected a few comedy DVD’s since these are not full length shows that
require my undivided attention. I can simply turn on a comedy routine while I
slave away in the kitchen. I selected a few family oriented movies in case we
have guest with children. The clean living room down stairs is the best place for
children to watch TV. I went through a few other DVD’s and made sure I picked
some good quality movies that we can use to entertain guest, but also made sure
that I left the DVD’s I watch regularly upstairs. I did my best to equally
divide the DVD collection.
Last night as my husband and I cuddled on the couch he
casually says “I just want you to know that every time I look at the DVD rack I
want to throw something out the window.”
Me- Why is that?
Him- It is driving me crazy that you split up the alphabet.
Me- Do you think I took A-L downstairs and left M-Z up here?
Him- Well, yeah
Me, in a slightly higher pitch (and increasing in pitch with
each sentence)- What kind of crazy nonsense is that? I can’t divorce the
alphabet. The entire alphabet is downstairs & upstairs.
pause.. return to normal pitch….. No wait, we only have one
DVD that begins with Z. So ok, most of the alphabet is downstairs. This was a
thoughtful selection process (of which I explained). I wish you would have just
checked out the selection.
Him- chuckling the entire time .. Oh good. I’m glad it was
a thoughtful selection process. I feel better now.
Me- Yes, I’m glad our OCD was in agreement this time. ..... chuckling.... See,
this is why we’re so good together. No one else would understand this.
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