For those who are social-engagement-challenged to the point where they’ve actually been wondering about the outcome of our high-altitude mattress ordeal, I’m pleased to report that we received delivery today of a new low-profile foundation that cut five inches from the height of our bed. That returns it to the approximate level of our old one. I hope I remember that the floor is now closer than before when I get out of bed in the morning.
In a related event, this new mattress could the beginning of a financial slippery slope. We bought new pillows this evening, from an earnest salesman who assured us that “the pillow is 50% of the sleep experience” and thus worthy of substantial investment. I bit, big-time: gen-u-wine European goose down, fitted into a special casing designed for “side sleepers” (as opposed to “back sleepers” and “stomach sleepers,” each of which have their own unique pillow construction requirements).
We’ve also discovered that our quilted bedspread, which we sent to the cleaners before the mattress was delivered, doesn’t fit the ultra-hyper-mega thickness of the new mattress, so MLB has a new one on her shopping list for our upcoming trip to the Texas Hill Country. Then, the lower profile of the foundation means that our mattress skirt is too long, although I’m lobbying for an in-system adjustment strategy, rather than going right to the replacement option. And, of course, none of our fitted sheets fit.
Are we the only people whose sleeping equipment is this complicated? I can’t decide whether to be proud or ashamed.
Fortunately, at this late hour, I’m mostly sleepy, so I’m not going to worry about it.
“For those who are social-engagement-challenged to the point where they’ve actually been wondering about the outcome of our high-altitude mattress ordeal,
I actually was, in fact, wondering how you were dealing with the new mega-mattress.*hides face in shame*
“Are we the only people whose sleeping equipment is this complicated?”
It’s designed like that. Collectively, we’re the only economic class whose sleeping equipment is this complicated, or this expensive. Other people are side sleepers or back sleepers, too.
One thing’s for sure. Their lives are simpler, less cluttered, happier. They’re doing just fine.
Powerful pictures…humbling commentary.
Of course, generalizations are always wrong [ 😉 ]. I’m unwilling to concede anything to the homeless on the happiness front, but I will readily agree that accumulation of stuff and the resulting complexities don’t provide much meaningful basis for contentment.
Just to clarify. Re-reading my earlier post, it seems a bit harsh, unintentionally so, and I apologize for that.
To be honest, I’m very thankful I’m able to spend my time obsessing over androgynous Italian film actresses and analyzing other people’s mattress problems on-line.
Just to clarify. Re-reading my earlier post, it seems a bit harsh, unintentionally so, and I apologize for that.
No apology needed…I didn’t perceive your comment to be harsh or judgmental. I thought it was a great observation.
Say, you’re a pretty sensitive fellow. Are you sure you’re a yankee? 😉