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Cost of commute vs. cost of toilet paper consumption PDF Print E-mail
Written by Melody Jones   
Monday, 14 June 2010 12:39

I think by now everybody is aware I am pursuing a full time freelance writing career. This wild dream-cum-reality that I have mentioned – ahem - 102.5 times (or so) allowed me to give notice to my former employer recently. This changed my daily habits and routines.

In my new life, I no longer have a total one hour commute plus any lunchtime driving brought on by a sudden need to visit Michael’s or go out to lunch.  This has cut down significantly on gas consumption, reducing my daily costs. Happy dance.

I notice I also no longer have free continuous access to company toilet paper.

Let’s just be clear. I am female. Females visit restrooms more often than males. It’s probably proven in a study somewhere. It’s also proven at numerous large events every weekend in cities and towns across the United States when the line at the ladies room is consistently 9 times longer than the line at the men’s room (if there is a line at the men’s room). I have seen desperate women crash the men’s room, scaring some nearby men while thrilling certain others – but I digress.

So now I AM the company. Apparently, I am also in charge of company toilet paper. I have to stock it and I have to buy it. And….I am still female (see paragraph above). Also, I am a coffee addict. I may have forgotten to mention that part.

Female + coffee addiction = increased number of bathroom breaks per hour which = substantial increase in toilet paper consumption which also = substantial increase in the purchase of toilet paper.

What I saved in not commuting an hour day is now made up in the purchase of toilet paper.

Nobody mentioned that in all my “what it takes to be a freelance writer and work from home” research.

Happy dance. Potty dance.

Pink toilet paper roll

(Hey....remember when we could buy pink toilet paper??)

 

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Last Updated on Thursday, 17 June 2010 13:49
 
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  1. saramomof2 makes this comment

    Tuesday, 15 June 2010

    This is so true~ I noticed this when I started to work from home too! I LOVE this comparison.....

  2. CindyTeenAdvice makes this comment

    Wednesday, 16 June 2010

    This is so cute and so true, yes I found working at home and all my coffee drinking, yup more toilet paper :)

  3. byfaithonly makes this comment

    Thursday, 17 June 2010

    LOL I know the potty dance well & will admit I have crashed the men's room in the past - I gave fair warning & no one responded so entered when ya gotta go ya gotta go!

  4. Melody makes this comment

    Sunday, 20 June 2010

    Don't ya love it? Thanks for commenting Sara, Cindy and Faith!

  5. Karen Sanders makes this comment

    Friday, 30 July 2010

    Be careful what you say - you may soon find yourself being bombarded with thousands of rolls of toiler paper!! LOL!

  6. Melody makes this comment

    Friday, 30 July 2010

    Bring it on, Karen! That might help my budget! 8-)

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