Written by: Lucas Cheung 2/5
My bedroom is my favourite part of my house. It is a safe haven for me, a place where I can be myself. As an introvert, my room is the only place for me to relax and have some alone time, as well as recharge my energy after a long day of school. I chose it as my favourite part of my house because its design, layout, and decor were all chosen by me. If someone were to walk into my room, they will be able to figure out my personality.
When I first heard from my parents that I wouldn’t have to share a bedroom anymore, I could not believe my ears. I had asked for my own room for an extremely long time. My eyes lit up with joy and a broad smile broke out across my face. “Am I really getting my own room? Am I?” I asked them enthusiastically like a puppy. My father smiled and nodded while I was lost in reverie. “I can’t wait!” I screeched, almost causing the walls to shake and vibrate like the tail of a rattlesnake. Gushing with exhilaration, I almost smothered my parents with a tight hug.
Swirling in exultancy, I scampered to my future bedroom which at that point in time, was filled with flotsam and jetsam. I envisioned a minimalistic theme and set out to make it a reality. I made sure to have the classic, neutral black, white and grey palette as the main colours for a sense of juxtaposition and tranquility.
After the room was prepared for me to shift in, it only contained a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe. To some people, that would feel extremely dull, but to me, it was perfect. There was a veneer twin bed with a woolly blanket that was as soft as clouds, pillows which resembled squishy white marshmallows where my delicate head could rest in peace and dream. My bedsheets had an aromatic scent of laundry detergent. Together with the desk that had drawers with recessed pulls, and the dark wood wardrobe, my bedroom was exactly how I envisaged it.
Returning to the present moment, my room is largely still the same, albeit with a few additions such as a laptop, occasional piles of schoolwork and even snacks such as salty potato chips. The laptop helps me to reduce stress through applications which I can use to keep track of assignments and set a timetable to follow but still be able to edit when there is a need to. This means that I can complete all my work on time, thus making me less stressed. Furthermore, there are websites and video games which help me to relax especially after completing all my work.
Ultimately, my bedroom is my favourite part of my home because it is where I feel most at ease.
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