Journal Entry #4

1. 4/16/25 – 3:53 PM – Angel Touch Physical Therapy in Hicksville, NY 

2. Far Sounds: I hear a high-pitched squeak from a bus hitting the brakes at the traffic light, revving from fast-driving cars, and gusts of wind blowing toward the door.

3. Medium Sounds: I hear the receptionist typing on her keyboard, water pouring out of the dispenser, and someone opening curtains.

4. Close Sounds: I hear delicate piano music from the TV, staff talking with patients, and an automated voicemail response.

5. The general sound level is soft. The sound activity is steady.

6. The sound environment is relaxing.

7. Three sounds essential to the sound environment are the delicate piano music, staff talking with patients, and gusts of wind blowing toward the door.

Journal Entry #5

  1. 4/18 – Bedroom at home – 11pm
  2. Sounds farthest away: Cars driving outside the house, wind whistling
  3. Sounds at a medium distance: Parents watching TV in living room, brother talking in next room
  4. Sounds closest to me: TV in room playing, fan running
  5. The general sound level: Medium low
  6. One word to describe sound environment: Cozy
  7. Three important sounds: TVs playing, cars driving, fan running

Journal Entry #5

1 – April 13th, 9 pm, dorm in Bill of Rights,

2- cars passing by on the highway, wind, window whistling
3- people on the phone in the bathroom, elevator ding, doors opening and closing in hallway
4- mini fridge running, people knocking things in the dorm above me, roommate typing on phone
5- Quiet
6- tranquil
7- mini fridge buzz, loud cars on highway, roommate typing on phone