Harmony About Housing – By Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

 Harmony About Housing – By Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Introduction

Characters

>There are five (5) principal characters in our story (this study).  Keith “Buster” Torkelson, MS, an author, I designate as character 5.  I am Avey C.  I assist with writing and editing as needed (PRN).  We list and score some of Buster’s associates in the context of “Renting a Shared Room” (RASR).  We derived (formulated) two assessments for this paper: Harmony 15 Screener & Harmony 18.  In the post-scoring form, both are included here.  For some of the Harmony 18 calculations, we wrote an Excel Scorer.  We are involved in approximately 12 efforts related to Housing and Living Arrangements.  This report includes Roommate Match Harmony data describing our associations with four (4) others.  In approximately eight (8) years, Buster has worked his Roommate Match Harmony (18 Items) Score (RMHS) from 36.1% to 90.0% where High Scores are Favorable (HSF).  As of August 17, 2025, Buster’s very good match, John Baer, went to the hospital.  Eventually, he expired.

 

Take Away – Lesson Learned

>With each of our assessment rounds, we gain more insight into the nature of Buster’s illnesses as well as successes.  We would like others to fare better than Buster.  For him, life has been quite challenging.  If you can: Use commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) assessments when you can.  If you can’t find one or more assessments that capture the lived experience about your topic, it might be best to write or derive your own.  We continue to promote our Binary Plus Scoring Method.  Amongst many benefits, we find it more precise, accurate, and less error-prone.  The most important thing we learned from this study is that it would be far more efficient to have two display screens or possibly two laptops to work with concurrently.

 

Binary-Plus Scoring Method (B+SM)

Binary Scoring Method (BSM) – Modified Dichotomous Scoring – Binary Plus

Introduction - Cast of Characters

 

Multiple IDs – Progressive Transparency - Secrecy

>In order to not get in trouble, reviewing our landlords and the people of interest, we came up with codes for the various people.  Below are a few examples.

 

Character Cipher – Most featured in this report (X)

Guarded Transparency – People who deserve to be remembered

Associated Documents (Files) > Theme = Matching > Metadata >

02_Assess_Roommate_Preferences_17120702_Develop V2019

 

Report Includes

Harmony – 15-Item Screener

Roommate Match Harmony Scores (RMHS)

Roommate Match Harmony Assessment (RMHA-MSG 18 Item Beta)

 

Associated Files > Metadata >

Results up Front – Summary

Tallied by: Keith Torkelson

Partial List about Renting a Shared Room – Associations and Experiences

Subject is Keith “Buster” Torkelson, MS, BS

Results - Data Tables

Relative to Keith “Buster” Torkelson (Subject)

Partial List & Scoring Rent a Shared Room – Associations and Experiences

Longitudinal

##	Character	2024 1224 (TU) Retro Mark QSM	Note (Shared @...)
1	Lanaii Torkelson	P	Parents - Oldest sister – Natural Support
2	Lawrence Chan	P	UC Davis Castilian
3	Tom Simmons	P	UC Davis Castilian
4	Jack Terril	P	Davis Piñon Apartments (8B)
5	DeWitt C	P	Wit’s Died Too Young (DTY)
6	Chad Carlsen	P	Avalon Laguna Niguel #287 - Circa 2000, on my watch, he had a costly relapse
7	Joan Zhorne	S	Weekends and holidays, then a Shared apartment at Pasadena Village Apartments
8	Mark Barnes	P	“Doheny” Irvine Now living at “The River.”
9	Keith Wadding	F	Julie’s > In Colorado at last check
10	Doug Keith	P	Julie’s > Reported dead (DTY)
11	Mike O	S	STS Poor health
11	Errol Stewart	S	STS - Missing In Action (MIA)
12	Rochester C	F	STS - Died @ home
12	William S	F	STS – Neurologically & Physically disabled
13	Mikel Roby	S	STS – Comes and goes
14	Agent “J” Tviede	S	STS - 2024 died @ home - Moved in June 10, 2020
15	Theodore “Ted” Francis	F	STS - 2024 found dead in bed - Move in (Circa) 2016 - June 28, 2021, Buster moved in with him
16	Dang	S	Leisure – Missing In Action (MIA)
17	Ruben James Duron	S	Harvest room 102 December 7, 2024-SA-Expired
18	Tim Knight	F	Harvest room 123 (2025)
19	John Baer	P	Harvest room 105 (2025)

Harmony 12

Cast Of Characters – History - Partial List of RASR Associations

Concentration about SleepAble Situations - Environments & Agents

SleepAble Harmony Scoring (RMH- Quick Score 12 Characters)

Longitudinal

#	Moniker	2024 1216 (TH) Retro Harmony Score QSM	Note
1	Control – Lawrence DC	1.00	UCD dorm roommate- Alignment of efforts
2	Control – Tom S	1.00	UCD dorm roommate - Alignment of efforts
3	Doug Keith	0.75	Room to be used only for sleep and rest
4	Keith Wadding	0.00	Gambled all night long - Destroyed property, bully
5	Rodney Spink	0.25	Interfered with sleep
6	Errol Stewart	0.50	Made crunchy bag food noises at night
6	Mike O	0.50	On top bunk - Shook the bed while choking his chicken
7	Keith and Basalt	0.00	Basalt had a terrible cough & made snort–hack noises all day and night long
7	BillM = William S	0.00	On the top bunk - Shook the bed violently all night long
8	Rochester Cannon = Basalt	0.00	Snort – Cough – Hack [Ditto]
9	Mikel Roby	0.50	Unable to rest and sit still- Using Spice drug
10	Agent John “J” Tviede	0.25	COPD noises day and night
11	Theodore “Ted” Francis = Zep	0.75	Slight annoyances at night – Eventually 0.00 due to untreated Sleep Apnea and Mental Disturbance
12	John Baer (2025)	1.00	8/4/25 (M) Went to hospital :0(
	CALC	=6.50/12
	SleepAble Harmony Score (HSF) =	54.2%	Partial Life Time

QSM = Quick Score Method | UCD = UC Davis

 

Duplicate Numbers (#s)

>Duplicate numbers indicate that the room was shared by three people.  We frown upon rooms being shared by more than two people.  In this report, we will address crowding next.  At Julie’s House, rooms were limited to two people.  At Shanks Truck Stop, two of the rooms had bunk beds and were shared by three people. 

 

FAQ

What is the healthiest combination 2 adults in one room or 3 adults in one room?

 

Overcrowding

When considering the healthiest living arrangement between two or three adults in one room, factors related to overcrowding and its impact on physical and mental health are significant. Overcrowding is generally defined as more than 2 people per bedroom or multiple families in one residence. It has been consistently linked to negative health outcomes:

 

Increased risk of infectious diseases

Crowding can facilitate the spread of diseases, particularly those transmitted through close contact, like respiratory infections (including TB and COVID-19). Studies have shown a positive association between overcrowding and infectious diseases like tuberculosis and diarrhea.

 

Negative impact on mental health

Crowding can lead to psychological distress, higher stress levels, and poor sleep quality. In fact, overcrowded housing trajectories have been associated with an increase in depressive symptoms.

 

Reduced indoor air quality

Insufficient ventilation in crowded spaces can lead to a build-up of indoor pollutants, impacting respiratory health.

 

Potential for increased social tensions

Crowding can also contribute to social tensions within the household.

 

Recommendation

Therefore, while a room may physically accommodate three adults, it is generally healthier to have fewer individuals per room to avoid the detrimental effects of overcrowding.

 
Harmony 15

FAQ - What does harmony mean in humans?

If people are living in harmony with each other, they are living together peacefully rather than fighting or arguing.

 

Harmony – 15-Item Screener

Design by Avey C.: Scored by = Keith “Buster” Torkelson

Date Generated: 20250620-F: AW = Association With | JB = John Baer

 

Harmony and Coping Behaviors

Harmony, in the context of mental well-being, often relates to a state of balance, peace, and positive relationships, while coping behaviors are the strategies individuals use to manage stress, challenges, and difficult emotions. Cultivating healthy coping mechanisms can lead to greater resilience and the ability to maintain harmony even amidst life's inevitable stressors.

 

Coping Method - Roommate Matching (Inventory & STR)

 

Coping and Charting, and Documenting – Out Of Scope

 

Psycho-social Inventories

Psychosocial inventories are assessment tools used to evaluate an individual's psychosocial development and functioning. They often explore various aspects of a person's life, including their social interactions, emotional well-being, and overall mental health. These inventories can be used to measure psychosocial strengths, identify areas of difficulty, and track changes over time, particularly in relation to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

 

Associated with > Metadata >

06_Psychosocial_Erikson_21022601_Notes V2025

 

By Preference for an Adaptive Environment

"Adaptive preferences," in the context of environmental preference, refer to how individuals adjust their desires or expectations based on their current circumstances or past experiences within an environment. This means a person might come to prefer things that are realistically achievable or that they have become accustomed to, rather than holding onto ideal or unattainable desires.

 

Associated Documents > Metadata >

 

04_SCR_RASR_John_20082902_Notes

02_Assess_Roommate_Harmony_17120701_Develop V2025

In House > Context > Harmony > Metadata >

Roommate Match Harmony Score (RMHS)

Roommate Match Harmony Assessment (RMHA 18 Items - MSG Beta)

 

Parent Document > Metadata >

DORMIR_4.0_Product_Roommate_17030201_Matching

 

Plan to show this one to Dr. Nagel

>We chartered this report back on December 7, 2017.  Eventually, we fine-tuned for sharing with Dr. J Nagel.  We were making progress towards creating an Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) driven Housing Advisory Board (2021).  Then he was re-assigned and fell off our radar.  This material on Roommate Matching is content material for our Housing Solutions Bundle Innovative Project Idea (IPI).  As of December 9, 2024, our project idea has been generalized, and we are sharing it online via our Blog(s).

 

Dr. Nagel > Metadata >

Table – Housing and Living Arrangements Efforts - Harmony

Designed by Avey C

Bilateral – Diad / Dyad

A "dyad" or "diad" (sometimes spelled either way) refers to a group of two individuals, often in the context of a social interaction or relationship, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).

 

Trilateral – Triad

>A triad might be described as: “A group or set of three connected people or things”.  Again, we find that three or more people in a room long-term to be too complicated and may impair the health of the individuals.

 

Summary

2017, 2019, 2025 – Roommate Match Harmony Score (RMHS) – 18 Items

Associations scored by Keith Torkelson

Reviewed: 20190725-TH: Last Reviewed: 20250620-F:

 

BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time

 

(*) – Data on Spreadsheet(s)

(**) – Data in this paper

 

Associated > Calculations > Metadata > XLS >

Assess_DORMIR_RMHS_25060303_John Baer

Summary – Harmony 18 Measure – Score Association

Scorer = Keith Torkelson

Roommate Match Harmony – 18 Items

Yield - Roommate Match Harmony Score (RMHS 18 Items)

 

AS = Association Score | BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | DS = Date Scored | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time | SS = Self-scored | SW = Share (d) With

 

Harmony 18 Measure – Score Association

Scorer = By and for Keith Torkelson

Roommate Match Harmony – 18 Items – Part I of II

Triad = Buster, Rochester, and William

Yields - Roommate Match Harmony Score (RMHS)

(*) Peace, along with Sleep and Medication, are high weight items

 

DS = Date Scored: 2015-DS = 20170301-W: BillM-DS = 20170428-F:

 

AS = Association Score | BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | DS = Date Scored | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time | SS = Self-scored | SW = Share (d) With

Harmony 18 Measure – Score Association

Scorer = By and for Keith Torkelson

Roommate Match Harmony – 18 Items – Part II of II

Triad = Buster, Rochester, and William

DS = Date Scored: 2015-DS = 20170301-W:

 

AS = Association Score | BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | DS = Date Scored | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time | SS = Self-scored | SW = Share (d) With

Summary – Harmony 18 Measure – Score Associations

Scorer = By and for Keith Torkelson

Roommate Match Harmony – 18 Items

Triad = Buster, Mikel, Mike in one room

HSF = High Scores are Favorable

DS = Date Scored: DS = 20190725-TH

Yield - Roommate Match Harmony Score (RMHS 18 Items)

 

AS = Association Score | BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | DS = Date Scored | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time | SS = Self-scored | SW = Share (d) With

Harmony 18 Measure – Score Association

Scorer = By and for Keith Torkelson

Roommate Match Harmony – 18 Items – Part I of II

Triad = Buster, Mikel, Mike in one room

DS = 20190725-TH

AS = Association Score | BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | DS = Date Scored | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time | SS = Self-scored | SW = Share (d) With

 

Harmony 18 Measure – Score Association

Scored by and for = Keith “Buster” Torkelson

Roommate Match Harmony – 18 Items

Triad = Buster, Mikel, Mike in one room

DS = 20190725-TH

AS = Association Score | BL = Baseline | Retro = Retroactive | DS = Date Scored | RMHS = Roommate Match Harmony Score | RT = Real Time | SS = Self-scored | SW = Share (d) With

 

In House > Associated Document > Metadata >

Assess_DORMIR_RMHS_17030202_Scorer (XLS)

 

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Basic Housing Quality Standards (2025) by Keith Torkelson – Derived Assessment Tool – 51 Items

 Basic Housing Quality Standards (2025) by Keith Torkelson – Derived Assessment Tool – 51 Items

Related Instruments

 

-Basic Housing Quality Standards (BHQS 51 Items) – Derived
Bed Quality
Help Line Triage Process
Housing and Living Arrangement Needs
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Quality Scale (Beta V02)
Roommate Matching
-Roommate Negotiations
Satisfaction with Housing

 

Summary

>We here at Mentalation Solutions Group (MSG) derived (created) a Basic Housing Quality Standard (BHQS 51 Items) Scale.  For May 26, 2025, we scored Keith Torkelson’s Rent a Shared Room (RASR) association with John Baer.  With the BHQS assessment, low scores are favorable (LSF).  The result is 46.6%.  For February 12, 2018, we scored Keith Torkelson’s association with Rochester Cannon, his RASR roommate.  The result was 53.3%.  For November 17, 2025, we scored Keith living alone, his score is 23.0%.

Who?

We write this paper to better inform our readers how far we have come with helping disadvantaged people, including the homeless, secure great housing and living arrangements.

Where?

>We address issues in Orange County, California.  Our solution we call a Housing Solutions Bundle (HSB).  We have submitted our HSB project idea to the Orange County, California Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Housing Interventions Workgroup.  If they don’t get around to vetting our HSB by the end of 2025, we will most likely go public with it.  We are also going to direct the idea towards the local call center, OC LINKS. 

What?

>In this paper, we address our derived Basic Housing Quality Standard (Scale – BHQS).  It contains 51 Items.  It is not proven or complete.  It is the framework for a promising assessment tool.  We score it in conjunction with our Binary Plus Scoring Method (B+SM). 

Why?

>Again, we are working on project for the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA).  It involves better assisting our disadvantaged people, such as: The Homeless, the incarcerated, those in the hospital, etc.  We are working to quantify the impact housing has on costs to serve these people.  Each rescue costs a different amount - some exorbitantly costly others inexpensive.  The cost per housing intervention eludes us.  The subject, Keith “Buster” Torkelson, as of September 1, 2025 (M), has finally landed in a Good Bed.  Here and in other papers, we differentiate a Bad Bed from a Good Bed.  Housing quality contributes to the Behavioral Health Consumers' Health, Quality of Life, Satisfaction, and more.

How?

>These papers we write and publish (share) are not designed to be perfect.  As one of our mentors told us, “You do not have to be superb in everything that you do”.  Our papers are designed to teach or train Artificial Intelligence Systems (AISs) and help others, and ourselves make informed decisions.  In addition, we publish some of our papers via Google Blogger for the purpose of Digital Preservation.

 

Results Up Front

Basic Housing Quality Standard (BHQS) – Derived – 51 Items

>The first assessment score below was scored by Keith Torkelson in association with his shared roommate, Rochester Cannon (RC).  In hindsight, we scored him too low.  For this assessment, low scores are favorable (LSF).  We categorize this study under Shared Housing and Group Residences.  Overall, we compare sharing a room with Rochester Cannon to John Baer (JB, 2025).  The subject or scorer is Keith “Buster” Torkelson.  On May 26, 2025, we scored Buster in association with John Baer.  We gave JB 46.6%.  In hindsight, we scored him too high.  Remember, low scores are favorable.  Twenty-three percent for our solo experience is acceptable.  One of the main shortfalls is that the rent is too much, being about 70% of Buster’s income.

JB = John Baer | LSF = Low Scores are Favorable | RC = Rochester Cannon | RT = Real Time | SPMI = Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill | SS = Self-score | SW = Share (s) With

Basic Housing Quality Standards (BHQS) – Derived – 51 Items

The assessment score below was scored by Keith Torkelson in association with (RC) Rochester Cannon.  Both Keith and Rochester C. resided in a shared room at Shanks Truck Stop in Santa Ana, California.  LSF = Low scores are favorable.  We categorize this study under Shared Housing and Group Residences.  Note: Rochester died too young (DTY) and miserably after suffering for more than a year.

 

Work Done > Metadata >

https://ktork46.blogspot.com/2017/03/wounded-warrior-basalt-presented-by.html

Rochester Our Wounded Warrior

Scored by Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Basic Housing Quality Assessment – Part A

LSF = Low Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SPMI = Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill | SS = Self-score | SW = Share (s) With

Basic Housing Quality Standards (BHQS) – Derived

Basic Housing Quality Assessment – Part B – 24 Items

Scored by Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

LSF = Low Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SPMI = Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill | SS = Self-score | SW = Share (s) With

Basic Housing Quality Standards (BHQS) – Derived – 51 Items

The assessment score below was scored by Keith Torkelson in a sharing association with John Baer (JB).  Both Keith and John (JB) reside (d) sharing a room at Harvest Retirement.  During August of 2025, John passed away.  We categorize this study as Shared Housing and Group Residences

Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Basic Housing Quality Assessment 24 Items – Part A

LSF = Low Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SPMI = Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill | SS = Self-score | SW = Share (s) With

Basic Housing Quality Standards (BHQS) – Derived

Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Basic Housing Quality Assessment 24 Items – Part BLSF = Low Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SPMI = Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill | SS = Self-score | SW = Share (s) With

Basic Housing Quality Standards (BHQS) – Derived

Scored by and for Keith Torkelson, MS, BS

Basic Housing Quality Assessment 24 Items – Part B

LSF = Low Scores are Favorable | RT = Real Time | SPMI = Seriously and Persistently Mentally Ill | SS = Self-score | SW = Share (s) With

Discussion

FYI - Housing quality and mental health

https://imhcn.org/bibliography/life-domains/housing/

Evans, Gary W.; Wells, Nancy M.; Chan, Hoi-Yan Erica; Saltzman, Heidi Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, Vol 68(3), Jun 2000, 526-53

 

Psychosocial Processes

This study examined the potential link between housing quality and mental health. First, the development of a psychometrically sound, observer-based instrument to assess physical housing quality in ways conceptually relevant to psychological health is reported. Then, 2 different studies, including a prospective longitudinal design, demonstrate that physical housing quality predicts mental health. Possible underlying psychosocial processes for the housing quality–psychological distress link are discussed.

 

Psychosocial Processes

Psychosocial processes encompass the complex interactions between an individual's internal psychological state and external social factors, shaping their thoughts, behaviors, and overall well-being. These processes influence how individuals cope with life, form relationships, and navigate societal expectations.

 

Physical Housing Quality

>Torkelson (Buster) knows from lived experience that housing affects health.  Once one becomes an older adult, we finds it harder to get out of the house.  More and more, one needs services and supports within walking distance.  Most of our external social factors are those right around the house in the local neighborhood (the corner).  Torkelson is lucky he lives on the corner: Within walking distance are the: Bus stops, grocery stores, ATM, gym, his dentist, etc.  The derived assessment we include here is not psychometrically sound.  Evans, et al. (2000) indicate there may be a link between quality of housing and behavioral health.

Key points from the report include

Derived from Evans et al. (2000)

FYI - Housing Quality and Mental Health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10883571/

By GW Evans · 2000 - APA PsycNET

 

Housing Quality - Correlation

>Evans, GW (2000) indicates that housing quality is linked with psychological distress.  In this paper, we addressed a derived housing quality assessment (Torkelson, K.E. (2018)).  We assess housing at three different time points.  Therefore, we are assessing longitudinally.  We call the assessment a Housing Quality Standard Scale (HQSS), and it has 51 items.  Our HQSS is an observer-based instrument.  The subject, Keith Edward “Buster” Torkelson, is Behaviorally Health Challenged (BHC).  To continue to make progress addressing his symptoms, we desire to uncover the quality of his housing and how that has impacted his life’s journey.  This is just a part of our pursuit. 

 

FYI - APA PsycNET

http://psycnet.apa.org/journals/ccp/68/3/526.pdf

By GW Evans · 2000 - 5 pages

FYI - (PDF) Housing and Mental Health – ResearchGate

[REMEMBER TO COPY AND PASTE THE LINK TO RESEARCH GATE]

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/12434686_Housing_and_mental_health

Oct 22, 2024

Conceptually Relevant

"Conceptually relevant" means relating to or concerned with concepts, ideas, or abstract principles rather than concrete details or specific facts. In simpler terms, it's about the importance of abstract ideas or understanding the "why" behind something rather than just the "what".

 

Homeless Outreach

>Our records indicate we have had an interest in the homeless and homelessness since 2001.  We began with a study about getting an education for homeless kids.  We have been helping the homeless since 2010.  One of our efforts was documenting their lives photographically.  Now, in 2025, Buster is 66 years old and lacks the resources to directly help the homeless.  Our final project is a Housing Solutions Bundle (HSB) to help the homeless and other disadvantaged people find a Good Bed.

 

Why do homeless people prefer homelessness?

Homelessness is rarely a preference, and "choosing" it is a harmful myth. Some individuals may prefer to remain on the streets over shelters due to factors like safety concerns, the inability to bring pets or family members, strict shelter rules, lack of beds, or concerns about their mental health making congregate settings overwhelming. Others may have found a sense of community or routine in their encampments that feels more predictable or safer than the unknown environment of a shelter.  The decision to stay in an encampment is often a consequence of systemic failures and limited options, rather than a genuine preference for homelessness itself. Factors like poverty, lack of affordable housing, and limited job opportunities contribute significantly to people experiencing homelessness in the first place.

 

Encampment

Homeless encampments are locations where one or more homeless people live in an unsheltered area. These encampments can be found on properties owned by private individuals or companies or owned by local, state, and federal governmental agencies.

 

FYI > Metadata >

Homeless Encampment Reference Guide

https://calrecycle.ca.gov/illegaldump/homelesscamp/#:~:text=Homeless%20encampments%20are%20locations%20where,state%2C%20and%20federal%20governmental%20agencies.

 

What makes for an excellent living arrangement?

An excellent living arrangement provides safety, comfort, and support tailored to an individual's needs, preferences, and budget, while also ensuring accessibility to amenities and social connections. Key factors include appropriate levels of care and services, a convenient location with access to healthcare and transportation, financial affordability, and a comfortable, familiar environment that promotes well-being.

 

Appendix – Roommate Negotiations

What John Baer and Keith Torkelson Agree Upon

1.00 = Yes & & 0.50 = SoSo & 0.00 = No

High Scores are Favorable

 

##	Items	Agreement	2025 0228 (F-RT)
01	Blinds	Open or Closed	1.00
02	Center light	None	1.00
03	Contain coughing	Best we can	1.00
04	Conversation	Talk a lot	1.00
05	Desk light(s)	Dim	1.00
06	Door	Slightly open while here	1.00
07	Down time in the day	As Needed (Peaceful)	1.00
08	Earplugs	As Needed	0.75
09	Getting out of the room	Both did it a lot	1.00
10	Headphones	Always	1.00
11	In and out the back door	No	1.00
12	Lights at night	None	1.00
13	Loaner items	Such as tools - OK	1.00
14	Locking the front door	When not here	1.00
15	Matching	We were an excellent match	0.95
16	Natural light	Yes	1.00
17	Next door noises	Out of our control	1.00
18	Phone calls	Not too loud and keep them short	1.00
19	Quiet time	All the time	1.00
20	Repairs	As needed	1.00
21	Cigarette Smoking	Both yes - outside	1.00
22	Sleep	A high priority	1.00
23	Sliding glass window	Open or closed	1.00
24	Temperature	Cool	1.00
25	Towel	Each have own	1.00
26	TV	Prefer a small screen, such as a phone or tablet	1.00
27	Upstairs noises	Out of our control	1.00
28	Wake up	Alarm OK sometimes	1.00
29	Office Noises	Such as printer OK	1.00
		CALC	=28.7/29
		Roommate Matching Score =	99%

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