Bonding Experiences

Sun. 6 pm.
I have counted 22 switches and 5 knobs in our room at the Xi'an Crown Plaza. Most of them seem to control lights.

But Roommate-cousin and I were not interested in light switches. Our exploration of the room's amenities had so far revealed a view of Xi'an, a divan couch, and a walk-in closet supplying bathrobes and slippers. I stopped exploring when I turned from the view and noticed the tub. It looked like a nice tub to relax in. And to be watched relaxing in. Under what circumstances can a window between the bedroom and bathroom be considered an amenity? Roommate-cousin and I were equally creeped out by the idea of a divan with views into the shower.

"We're going to have negotiate shower times." Roommate-cousin suggested.

"But there has to be a blind!" I protested.

And we started flipping switches. Many lights went on and off before we managed to trigger a faint mechanical whirring and clicking, but no change to the undesirable window. Persisting with the switches on that panel, Roommate cousin finally initiated the descent of a vertical blind.

We were still smiling with relief when Aunt came in to compare our rooms. She was greatly amused by the idea of our bathroom being visible from the bedroom.

"LeAn and I are going to bond." Roommate cousin joked with her.

"We already have." I retorted. It took both of us to find the right switch!"

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