Some people are more noise intolerant than others so normal people may not be as bothered by noise. I have a genetic mutation, a form of hEDS, which has a high degree of noise intolerance.

It’s unfortunate for me that housing bubble has made it so expensive to buy and soundproof a place. I keep waiting for the market to deflate and it keeps not happening.

Dogs are the worst for me. I don’t know how other people can sleep through that. Drives me nuts.

I have thought seriously about moving to Switzerland.