Journal Entry #1

1. 1/30/14, 9:58 pm, Dorm Room

2. Identify sounds farthest from you:

  • Cars passing by outside
  • Music coming from the room above mine

3. Identify sounds coming from medium range:

  • Swords Clashing from the common room where my roommate is playing Skyrim
  • Music from my suite-mates room coming through the wall next to me

4. Identify sounds closest to you:

  • The humming of the heater next to my bed
  • The humming coming from my laptop fan
  • The sound of my bed squeaking as I shake my foot

5. General sound level and activity:

The sound level is very calm and peaceful.  There is definitely a lot of activity but nothing is too loud and overtaking other sounds.  There is a balance.

6. One word to describe the sound environment: Calm

7. Three essential sounds from the environment:

  • The swords from Skyrim
  • The humming of the heater
  • The music from my suite-mates room

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