After hearing the horror stories from my three older siblings about their roommates, I was extremely nervous about having to live with another person in college. My sisters warned me against rooming with a friend, but I disregarded their advice and chose to do it anyway.

Even though I ignored their suggestion, I still feared that my rooming situation would turn sour within a few weeks. Living with someone changes everything, even if you have a solid foundation for your friendship. You basically see your friends everyday in college, but if you want an escape, you can take shelter in your dorm. This is no longer an option if you choose to share a living space with the exact person that you need a break from.

I spent the week before moving in creating scenarios in my head about all the things I could do wrong. What if my alarm clock kept waking her up? What if I accidentally spill something on her side of the room? What if I annoy her with my midnight snacking?

Somehow, I got lucky. I received one of the best roommates I could ever ask for. She is always looking out for me in so many ways, but there a few things she does that really make her the stellar roommate.

Sarah, thank you for everything you do. I am so grateful that we chose each other as roommates, and I am even more grateful that you can fall asleep in three seconds flat.