I'm not sure if you are bemoaning or celebrating the fact that its your point of view? Either way its a nice idea with a bit more thought applied than some. The lamp does a nice job, balanced by the window. The colours are nice and warm inside while outside is a cold blue light, i.e. daylight. The scene looks busy without being too cluttered. Though maybe cropping to the left of the window may have been a little better. Well done.
Also part of your essence, I'm guessing. I like this... nice exposure and compositon. Not so 'in your face' like some of the others. It's also fun to peek into someone else's world.