Unlike your family, your college roommate is crazy enough to live with you... by choice. That kind of love and friendship deserves a major appreciation post, which is exactly what this is. Because, you know what they say, behind every great college student is an even greater roommate helping them keep their lives in order.
1. Thank you for all the times you acted as my personal alarm clock.
I have no clue how I would have made it to half of my classes if it wasn’t for you dragging me there. Thanks for making sure my naps never ran too late.
2. Thank you for going to get food with me.
Whether you had just come from the caf, weren’t hungry, or were about to take a nap; with enough whining on my part, you would always come with me, even if it was just to sit there and watch me eat.
3) Thank you for telling me the truth.
When I ask you, “Do I have panty lines?” or “Does this go?” or “Does my hair look greasy?” thanks for giving the unpopular answer and making me change or shower. It was necessary, whether I wanted to admit it or not.
4. Thank you for being there when I inevitably cried.
Whether I was homesick or watching "Grey’s Anatomy," or let’s be honest, upset about a boy, you would either comfort me, join me, or snap me out of it with a sassy pep talk that I definitely needed.
5. Thank you for being my wing woman.
With a look or sometimes even just based on my body language and fake smile, you’d know it was your cue. You never disappointed when it came to either subtly putting yourself in between me and Mr. Wrong, grabbing me to go to the bathroom, or just bluntly telling him “she’s just not that into you."
6. Thank you for doubling my wardrobe.
As soon as the school week ended and the sun set, clothes started flying. A mathematician could hardly keep up with the number of outfits going on and off my body, nor the complaints and threats of “not going out at all." Subject to the “I have nothing to wear” syndrome, the extension of my closet came in handy for those occasional (OK, not so occasional) meltdowns.
7. Thank you for jamming out with me.
‘Cause you know, Disney throwbacks just need to be danced to every once in awhile… and Taylor Swift… and Justin Bieber… Need I go on?
8. Thank you for letting me be gross.
You never judged me for using a straightener to iron my clothes… while they were on my body. Oh, and there was that time I brushed my teeth in our room, washed my mouth out with a water bottle and spit it out the window. Granted, I’d gotten the idea from you in the first place. Also, mom, please don’t kill me, I promise it only happened once (or twice.)
9. Thank you for forcing me to do laundry.
After the fifth day of me complaining about having no clean clothes to wear, you finally buckled down and said “you’re doing it today." And when your roommate says you’re doing something, it’s basically a law to follow. It also usually means “we” not “you” so chances are you were right beside me helping me navigate through the confusion of separating colors and whites.
10. Thank you for always knowing when I had a big test coming up.
You always knew when I was freaking out about a big test or presentation. Mostly because I made it really obvious, what with all the moaning, groaning, procrastinating and complaining. Regardless, you’d often drop whatever you were doing and quiz me with flashcards or time me while I practiced my presentation for you. Thanks for always being my cheerleader and wishing me good luck the day of, or following up with me to see how it went.
