Making the decision between choosing a roommate or going completely random is a nerve-wracking situation every college student understands. We've all heard the horror stories about the roommate who watches over you as you sleep at night or is convinced they have some sort of supernatural power. But if you're as lucky as I am, your roommate turned out to be your best friend who understands you better than anyone else and will probably be your bridesmaid one day. So, here are just a few things I should have thanked my roommate for everyday.
1. Letting me borrow your clothes.
With a closet full of clothes, half of which I bought and never wore, I always end up finding something cuter in your closet.
2. Listening to me complain about grades, boys and other insignificant drama.
You deserve an award for all the times you've listened to me rant about how much work I have to do, how hard that exam was or what he did wrong this time.
3. Being by my side everywhere I go and in everything I do, literally.
Like Blair and Serena, cookies and milk, and peanut butter and jelly, we're just better when we're together.
4. Telling me what to wear and what definitely not to wear.
"Which shoes should I wear?" "Do you like this one or this one better?" "Necklace or no necklace?" Thank you for your fashion expertise.
5. Reminding me that one test grade won't lead to me failing a class, then failing out of school and working at McDonald's for the rest of my life.
You always help me put things into perspective.
6. Dragging me out of bed when I'm not in the mood and knowing that the only medicine I needed was a good time.
No matter how many times I say I don't want to go out because I'm just not in the mood, you somehow find a way to convince me and it's always a good time.
7. Staying in with me on weekends to watch a movie and eat anything and everything, and almost always ending up in tears.
Let's face it, we all need a detox from the college party life at one point or another. Staying in to watch a Nicholas Sparks movie while drinking wine or eating Ben and Jerry's ice cream is sometimes the answer.
8. Stuffing your face with me so I don't feel bad even though we both know we will regret it less than an hour later.
"Why did we just do that?" We look at each other and ask after inhaling late night Insomnia cookies, cheesy bread, pizza, sushi, or mac and cheese. "We should probably go to the gym tomorrow."
9. Blasting music in the car and singing at the top of your lungs with me.
Windows rolled down, favorite song turned up loud, driving around endlessly.
10. Dealing with my mood swings.
You deserve an award and a cake for this one.
11. Always looking out for me.
I know I can always count on you for advice, to make me feel better and make sure I'm making good decisions (if I'm not, you're probably Snapchatting it).
12. Jamming out to 2000's hip-hop music with me when we're getting ready to go out.
Breaking out into dance and song is as much a part of our getting-ready-routine as putting on our lipstick and mascara is.
13. Being not only an amazing roommate, but a best friend and partner in crime.
I honestly have no idea where I would be without you.
Thank you for all of the unforgettable memories we have made together this year. I couldn't be luckier to have met someone who understands me perfectly and puts up with me on a regular basis.