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Real Life: Unprepared

Recently, I have come face to face with a few things I am not prepared to deal with; situations that have left me agog and without any sort of real response. Completely nonplussed. 1.) My Roommate, asking for advice on how to deal with getting arrested. source What was she arrested for, might you ask? Oh,Continue reading “Real Life: Unprepared”

My Real Life: Living With Roommates

I have lived with 17 different people since leaving for college back in 2004. 17 is a large number. In my years as what-feels-like a professional roommate, I have learned a lot. I have met some lovely people and some not-so-lovely people. I’ve had some wonderful experiences and some unexpected experiences. I’ve done some growingContinue reading “My Real Life: Living With Roommates”

The Blair Witch Project: A Roommate Drama

The steady pounding resonated through the entire house. THUD. THUD. THUD. THUD. THUD. Each contact was made with such force that I felt anxiety resonate in the pit of my stomach . . . and no small amount of concern for the floorboards. My roommate, Blair, was demonstrating what Caitlin (my other roommate) likes toContinue reading “The Blair Witch Project: A Roommate Drama”

Le Vocabulaire Extraordinaire!

A few weeks ago, I shared a stellar student vocabulary doodle, if you’ll recall. . . Well, time has passed and my lovely student has continued to make me chuckle daily with her creative interpretation of le vocabulaire ! Check out her humorous illustrations of: “un/une colocataire“ (aka: a roommate)! “un sbire“ (aka: a henchman) “un sans domicile fixeContinue reading “Le Vocabulaire Extraordinaire!”

Roommate Advice (aka: Act Like An Adult)

Things you should know if you plan to have success living with other adult human beings: 1.) Sometimes, you have to share. via This involves living space, couch space, TV time, apartment expenses, and all major appliances. If you don’t want someone to sit near you on the couch, then don’t camp out in the livingContinue reading “Roommate Advice (aka: Act Like An Adult)”