1. Thursday, February 13, 2014, 12:10 pm (Snow Day at the Fabian’s)

2. Identify sounds farthest from you: Mr. Fabian is out with the snow blower, so I can hear that mowing along.  Occasionally he does the Chevy Chase “Wahoo!” when a particularly large amount of snow is blown. Mrs. Fabian is talking to Doug in the kitchen, but I can only make out emphasized words. I can also hear the clang of dishes being washed downstairs and the sounds from the TV just loud enough to know that it is on.

3. Identify sounds at medium range: Doug’s sister is brushing her teeth in the bathroom across the hall.  I hear the water turn on and off and the toothbrush scrubbing against barred teeth.  There is a classic “spit after brushing” sound and the crumple of a Dixie cup, the hollow ding of the cup being tossed in the aluminum trashcan can be heard, and the sounds at medium range are nicely buttoned with the door opening and the light being clicked off (it is one of those sideways switches that you can always hear).

4. Identify sounds closest to you: I can hear my socked feet moving around under the flannel sheets and heavy comforter.  I can also hear my hair swish against the pillow whenever I move around.  When I really listen for close sounds, I can hear myself take a deep breath and swallow.

5. Level of sound activity: This is a typical level of sound for an afternoon in the Fabian home, especially because all five family members are snowed in!  I usually wake up when things are much quieter; morning sounds, but today I woke up to a house very much already amidst daily activities.  Overall, I’d say the level of sound is generally normal.  The snow blower is adding extra sound to the outdoors, but the sounds activity in the house is moderate.

6. One word to describe sound the environment: Occupied

7. Three sounds that make the sound environment:

-The dishes being washed in the kitchen sink.

-The sound of someone brushing her teeth in the bathroom.

-The snow blower taking care of business outside.