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The Art of Being a Not-So-Secret Control Enthusiast

Why I’m Not a Control Freak, I Just Like Things…Well, My Way!

Brandt Amelia
3 min readSep 14, 2023
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Ah, control. That thing we all secretly love but are sometimes afraid to admit. You know, that inner voice that says, “I’m not a control freak; I just like things a certain way.” Well, my friends, let’s embrace our inner control enthusiasts and take a humorous journey into the world of perfectly aligned pencils and color-coded sock drawers.

The Zen of Control

Picture this: You walk into my living room, and everything is immaculate. The cushions are perfectly fluffed, the magazines are arranged by date, and even the houseplants seem to be standing at attention. Now, some might call this control freak territory, but I prefer to think of it as creating an environment where chaos fears to tread.

The Perfect Playlist Dilemma

Let’s talk music. We’ve all been there — handed over the aux cord to a friend who insists on playing their obscure indie playlist that sounds like a symphony of malfunctioning kitchen appliances. When it’s my turn, I may not be a control freak, but I do like to curate a carefully crafted playlist that covers all the musical bases. From Beethoven to Beyoncé, it’s all about the perfect harmony.

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Brandt Amelia
Brandt Amelia

Written by Brandt Amelia

Amelia, a writer and lover of literature.dedicates her life to the written word. https://brandtamela.medium.com/membership

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