JB’s Blog

Mens’ and womens’ minds operate on completely different levels.  Going through a day we have two completely different experiences.  I think men have a general overview of their day while women can segment they day down to specific periods and details.  For example, when my mother used to come home every day, she would get upset if my dad did not ask how her day was.  Why he did not ask was probably because it would lead to a very detailed description including some things that we could not possibly understand (hospital jargon).

Another example.  My girlfriend came over and met my roommate’s girlfriend.  Later on she asked me where she worked and other details.  I realized that despite the fact that I had been living with my roommate for 6 months, I had no clue.  All I knew was her name and how they met.  I never thought to ask for any further details.   Similarly when she asked me when my friend who got engaged was gettign married…I realized I never asked for the date.

Guys have mastered how to describe their day into as little words and syllables as possible.  Sometimes a simple "ehh" will suffice, or if we’re in a very talkative mood we might say "it was good." 

So I was home for the holidays and was doing some laundry.  We have a washing machine that attaches to the sink.  I set up everything as I always did, and let it run.  Then I noticed my girlfriend called and I called her back.  Approximately 15 minutes later I hear my mother screaming my name.  I left the grate in the drain.  The water has flooded over the sink onto the floor, under the microwave, under the toaster, into the cabinets below the sink, and into the silverware drawer.

So I rolled up my jeans to my knees and got to work with five towels.  Then I had to wash everything that had got wet.  I washed enough dishes for years.  Then I had to do an extra load of laundry for the towels that I used.  After my mother finished reminding me how absent-minded I have become, she decided it would be funny to take my phone and take a picture of me cleaning up, looking like Huck Finn with my rolled up pants.  By 3am, I was done, and certain the $5.00 I save by doing laundry at home is not worth it.