The joy of finally being on my own
Good job Mom wasn't there
I turned into a bum overnight
I woke up to the reality of shared amenities
This flapping thing made out of old ropes you call that a mop?
I hung billowing curtains separating the huge space into two spaces
Instead of hating the loneliness I reveled in it, and took up painting
Mind your dinner
She didn't heed my warning
The bird used to get extremely jealous if I received any attention other than his
I may have, I casually admitted

Answer in English:

How were the parents able to see that the carpet was mended if the patch was a perfect fit and the join couldn't be seen?