19 May, 2004 - 3:07 p.m.
Got up an hour ago, next door are being quite noisy, painting their house. I find noise difficult, particularly strangers screaming and laughing really loudly.
I have a friend staying with me at the moment and I really love her as a friend, but I find it difficult having people stay in my house.
Having someone stay in the house means there is mess and disorganisation around and I don't cope well with that and also last night the tv was really loud (or maybe I was feeling very sensitive) and I found it really hard because I usually keep my house really calm and really tidy to help me feel more ordered and peaceful.
On the positive side I suppose this shows me that at this point in my life it is helpful for me to live by myself and also that I actually like it. I like the fact that I can choose when to be with people and then come home and withdraw.
