You can’t have everything you want in life, but if you look closely, there is usually a silver lining. I’m very much a realist, but I look on the bright side just as OP has done.

See why this silver lining is toilet paper.

My Sister Got the Better Room. I Got the Better Toilet Paper.

Just finished a 5-day vacation with my parents, my sister’s family, and my brother’s family, including all my nieces and nephews (ages 1-25).

We all live about 10 hours apart, so this is an annual trip where we rent a large house and come together.

I’m pretty submissive, so would understand how this was organized.

This year the house had enough rooms that all singles (like myself) could have their own rooms. Family units got first pick since they were couples or had very small children.

My sister arrived before me and claimed a room closer to the lounge area with a private bathroom. Originally her husband was supposed to join us, but his new job wouldn’t allow it.

Arriving first, she still claimed the bedroom with a larger bed and private bath. She was willing to listen to reasons why I should get that room instead of her. There were none.

My room was fine; it just was in the basement and did not have an attached bath.

Then came an unexpected perk, but I can’t say this would make feel special. To each their own.

I truly had no more right to the nicer room than her.

I was pleasantly surprised that the rental had “good” toilet paper in the bathrooms.

But on the second day I discovered that was the case in every bathroom but my sister’s. Her bathroom had the single-ply, scratchy paper.

I didn’t tell her and because her bathroom was convenient, I don’t think she ever went into any of the others.

So yes, enjoy your private bathroom and your crappy toilet paper.

Here is what folks are talking about.

Hate is a strong word, but who am I to judge.

No! Why do people want drama? Enjoy it more by keeping it to yourself.

LOL I’m sure there’s another reason besides snooping!

Technically yes, but I don’t stick my nose up at soft TP.

If you enjoyed this story, check out this post about a brother who is upset his parents bought his recovering sister a brand-new car but wouldn’t help him out with a used one.

It’s tricky! Even holidays can be hard to coordinate.

She got the basement, but feels vindicated because she had better toilet paper.