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Wanting Peace and Quiet

After three days of travel and meetings, I returned to my hotel room ready for some Downtime. All I wanted was some Peace and quiet so I could get a Good night’s sleep.
…

[phone rings] Carl: Hello.

Hotel staff: Hello, Mr. Mendez. I’m calling to welcome you to our hotel. I hope you’re finding everything To your satisfaction.

Carl: Yes, yes. Everything’s fine. I just want to get some rest right now.

Hotel staff: Of course, Mr. Mendez. If there’s anything we can do for you, don’t hesitate to ask.
…

I hung up the phone and Turned off the ringer. I didn’t want any more Unsolicited phone calls. But then, there was a knock on the door.
…

Hotel staff: Hello, sir. I’m here To turn down your bed. May I come in?

Carl: I don’t need the bed turned down, thanks.
…

Before I closed the door, I put the Do-not-disturb sign on my door. I wanted no more Interruptions.

All of a sudden, a loud Alarm went off. I opened my door and a hotel employee was explaining that there was a small fire in the kitchen and that the guests were being Evacuated. We would have to leave the building immediately.

I left my hotel room and wondered if there was a Vast conspiracy to rob me of my sleep or if I’m just the unluckiest guy in the world!



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