my friend gen has a theory, fully supported by yours truly, that when in the bathroom, it is weird to talk to people. she calls it "an invasion of bathroom sovereignty". i mean, if you're up there brushing your teeth or washing your face or something, that's cool. i have no beef with you. but if i'm in the shower, or going wee-wee, please don't talk to me. i already don't like that you have to hear me tinkle. you're only making it worse. i was sitting on the can today (yeah, that's right) and the girl like two stalls down was talking. to whom, one might wonder? she was on the phone. yeah, she was on the john and the phone at the same time. does this seem peculiar to anyone else? one other time i was again in my stall and my roommate comes in shouting "hey linds!!" so i'm like "uhh... yes?" "phone's for you!" WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THAT??? i'm using the restroom, i'm actually peeing while she's saying this!! oh, yeah, let me just open the door and- NO! i still have to wash my hands, and so much for privacy i guess?? that's just weird. i was like "umm... wanna wait a minute?" weirdo. she also likes to get in the shower stall right next to the one i'm using and converse, while we're nude and lathering. i find it a bit peculiar. apparently in conversation with friends i've found this happens quite frequently with them as well, and they are also not enjoying it. i vote we cease this action immediately. please do not challenge my bathroom sovereignty. ps - is there anything in this world more pleasurable than slightly melty ice cream, the kind around the outsides of the carton??? i vote no.