Growing up, I've always had roommates. The first were my mom and dad, who let me say, were out of this world.
My next roommate was a girl I shared my freshman dorm with. She facetimed her dogs religiously and frequently screamed songs from Les Miserables while showering.
Finally, I moved on to the roommates I've lived with for the past two years and WOW are they a treat. From taking out my wet laundry and replacing it with theirs, to helping me finish off my favorite bottle of wine, I can always count on them to give me a headache.
Here's a list of reasons why I love/hate these goofballs I chose as roommates:
1. When they wake you up while searching for the most unnecessary items
Your door is drop kicked open at 7 a.m, only to be asked ridiculous questions.
"Hey, I'm going to Athens this weekend. Do you have that top you wore when you kissed that guy for half his queso? Wait no that was me... Anyways where is it?"
2. When they bang on the door at outrageous times
Look who happened to forget their house key AGAIN...
"Um excuse you it's literally the middle of the night."
3. When you buy food for yourself, only for them to take it
You bought $22 worth of Sushi last night and somehow wake up to trails of soy sauce marked across the floor, and hints of wasabi embedded in the carpet.
4. When you find your missing clothes in the back of their closet
"There's that dress I've been looking for...when the hell did it turn into a crop top?"
5. When they're on a workout binge
You come home to find Kayla Itsines' army in your living room. Your roommate is crushing the bikini guide... while also shaking the entire house. But hey, you go girl.
6. When their terrible taste in Netflix shows sabotages your suggestions list
But they always make up for it, by being down for
"Because who doesn't understand Rachel Greene on a spiritual level?"
7. When their animal's hair is on EVERYTHING you own
There comes a point when you're over it and accept that the dog's hair is literally everywhere.
"Wait, when did we even get a dog?"
8. When they keep you from being productive in the library
You know they're both at home waiting for you to get back. Yet they're sending nonstop snap chats to you, until the ultimate goal is reached.
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9. When you're assigned the role as garbage fairy
You were on garbage duty last week, but somehow find yourself doing it again.
"IS THIS A GAME OF WHO CAN STACK THEIR TRASH THE HIGHEST? BECAUSE I WILL DESTROY YOU."
10. When your shower drain is full of hair
Oh, and everyone is pretending like they don't notice it. "What is that small creature growing in the drain?" "It's kind of cute? Can we keep him?"
11. When unexpected visitors are over
You walk in the kitchen without pants on and are greeted by your roommate's new boy toy.
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12. When they throw pregames at your place
They're having a party on the ONE night you have a ton of homework, but still feel obligated to invite you.
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13. When they refuse to do dishes
Your roommates haven't done dishes in weeks and you're almost positive something is growing on their pan.
"What was that...Mac n cheese? Hmm, I wonder if there are leftovers..."
14. When you have to help them look for things
Your roommate loses something every weekend, and you've spent multiple weekend mornings searching for cracked iPhones throughout town.
"Hmm...probably need the exercise anyways."
15. When they mess up your plans
Sometimes things don't work out just the way you want them to...because of your roommate.
"Oh, what do you know? The one place we agreed on is no longer accepting our business because you repeatedly asked for "hella" Chick-fil-a sauce."
There's no doubt that everyone gets annoyed with their roommate from time to time. But at the end of the day, there's no one you'd rather come home to find in your bed, wearing your clothes, and eating your snacks.
