December 2019

One of the biggest transitions in college is having to share your space with another person, who isn’t family, and who most likely you’ve never met. In my case, I left home to start my new life in a dorm in a small room with two girls named Jessica, both of whom I luckily fell in love with as time passed.

Not everyone is that lucky though, actually, my neighbor to the left was far less lucky. She spent the entire first half of her freshmen year attempting to be reassigned, which unfortunately never happened. Over the course of my college years I had a total of…wait let me count…19 different roommates. That number seems crazy but trust me, if you move around as much as I did the names and addresses will start to blend.

Related Post: How to Deal with a Bad Roommate If you’re unsure of the type of roommate you might get paired with or even which category you fall into, read on to see the 13 roommates you’ll probably have in college, and just maybe in your early twenties. Cause who said roommates have to end at graduation?
The one who sets an alarm 40 minutes before she knows she’ll actually wake up. Come home from class and there’s a 60% chance you’ll find her asleep. Her boyfriend is always there, unless she’s not because of course he’s with her. They may or may not have matching sneakers, sweatshirts and/or give each other shout outs on Instagram. You’re 50% annoyed, 50% jealous. Hide yo fries, hide yo nuggets and hide yo ketchup, cause this person will “accidentally” think whatever she ate was hers. She’s a liar, feel free to attack this person, but not too much because you’ll eventually run out of food too.

Related Post: 10 Stupid Mistakes I Made My First Year of College Don’t ever enter the restroom after this person has been inside, good chance they splashed water everywhere while washing their face and/or taking a shower. How does anyone get water on the walls?!

No, she’s not helpful in the wash-your-clothes-cook-your-food kind of way, instead she likes to knock once she’s already entered the room and doesn’t understand the concept that you actually like to sleep in. Go away, and close my door! The one who kills the spiders, checks for murderers in the backyard and probably hid weapons all throughout the house your first week there.

Whether they pee on the toilet seat, never clean yet complain about a mess, or play their music loud enough for the walls to vibrate, your hate for them will only bring the rest of you closer. They’ve already started reciting a play by play of their day before they even had two legs through the door. This I’m totally guilty of. They claim to have sleeping problems when in reality they stay on Facebook until 4 am, only to sleep past noon everyday and wake up complaining about their sleeping problems. You still love them though.

Related Post: How to Never Pay for College Textbooks Again

Constantly chirping in your ear about trans fats, invites to go for a run, followed by zumba class and then stop for some oddly green drink. They go home every weekend and even if they do stay, they are never really around. You love and hate the situation, sure you get lonely but at least you have the whole place to yourself! You love the same shows, share a mutual hate for a certain type of food, and your napping schedules have become synchronized.

Do you have any roommate horror stories? How about successes? Tell me all about your favorite or worst in the comments below!

Even though my birthday is right smack in the middle of summer, fall is my all time favorite season. The weather is finally enjoyable and everything around me looks like it was made to be Instagrammed. As someone who enjoys making specific plans for the weekend, buckets lists are totally my jam.

There’s already a ton of fall bucket lists out there, but few of them are targeted for twenty-somethings who want to have nostalgic fun as well as participate in adult only events. When writing this post I searched for local fall events hosted in my area that you can most likely find in your city as well. If you have any ideas to add, don’t hesitate to comment below what you’d add to your personal fall bucket list.

1. Search for the perfect pumpkin at a pumpkin patch.Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, you’re bound to find a pumpkin patch near you. Locate a pumpkin patch and search for the perfect pumpkin this year. 2. Host a pumpkin carving night. Gather a few friends and carve pumpkins together, even better if you turn it into a competition to see who can carve the most intricate pumpkin. 3. Visit a haunted house. Haunted houses are a fun way to get scared with friends outside of a movie theater, plus Groupon often features haunted tours this time of year.

4. Find your way out of a corn maze.
If you’re lucky enough to live near real corn mazes, definitely take advantage of them! 

5. Try a new fall-inspired recipe.

Whether you wanna bake something new or try a new fall-inspired drink, Pinterest is the best place to go to find a new recipe to try for fall. 

6. Decorate your apartment for the season.

Some people look forward all year to Christmas decorations, but my peak holiday season is fall. Grab a few pumpkins, scatter some acorns, and make a day out of building a new fall wreath. 7. Plan your Halloween costume.

It’s never too early to choose your Halloween costume, plus the earlier you start the more money you can save. Starting early is a great way to also coordinate with friends or your significant other. 

8. Pick up candy for Halloween night.

Target already has the Halloween candy on display and it’s taking everything in my power to not start munching on it. During your regular Target run browse the Halloween aisles for candy to pass out to trick or treaters. 9. Set a budget and go antique shopping.

One of my favorite activities is to set a small budget and go thrifting or antiquing. Typically with $20 I can spend the day browsing and find one thing I love. 

10. Make time to go on a hike.

Is there anytime better to go on a hike than fall? Even if you aren’t the outdoors type, the changing of the leaves can make almost anyone want to get outside. 

11. Check out a new Halloween movie. Off the top of my head, I can already think of three horror/thriller movies coming out in the month of October. Make time to catch a new Halloween movie like you’re seventeen again.

12. Have a classic Halloween movie marathon.

If older movies are more your thing, gather a few to stream along with some snacks and make a marathon out of it. If you’re thinking of carving pumpkins with others, you can host both events at the same time. 13. Roast marshmallows over a fire.

Even though it’s probably still warm where you are, it’s never a bad time for roasted marshmallows. If you live in the city like me, there’s no shame in roasting stuff over your stove. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. 

14. Buy a new piece of fall fashion.

Typically I don’t run out and buy the new season’s trends, but it’s always fun to have one new thing in your wardrobe. Flip through a magazine and find a trend that suits you, then start the hunt for the perfect one in your budget. 

15. Roast your pumpkin’s seeds.

When carving your pumpkin, separate the seeds to roast for later. 16. Attend a wreath making class.

Michaels Arts and Crafts host affordable wreath making classes in store, but if you rather not join a class, there are tons of articles on Pinterest on how to pick up supplies and make your own at home. 

17. Visit a local farmer’s market.

Farmer’s markets are infinitely more enjoyable when it’s not freezing outside, so take advantage of them before all the layers start to pile on us. 18. Instagram the changing leaf colors.

Did fall even happen if you don’t Instagram the changing leaf colors?

19. Build a bonfire.

If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where it’s already cooling down, build a bonfire with friends. 

20. Style a blanket scarf.

You know those blanket scarves we’re all obsessed? Take the time to actually style one next time you wear it! I’m totally guilty of just throwing it on myself and walking out the door, but this year I’m committed to wearing it to its full potential. 

About five years ago I made a conscious effort to spend less time following the details of celebrity lives and focus more on enjoying my own. At that time my roommates and I would pass hours on the couch with the Kardashians, spend our money on tabloids full of lies and wonder how they could pull of always being on their way somewhere. Right around that time was when I was preparing to start my application process to study abroad, which ultimately led to me being more committed to enjoying every moment of my day rather than trying to figure out what a celebrity was doing with theirs.
I’m not perfect though and I do have my moments of wanting to stay in the loop, and thanks to websites like Buzzfeed I no longer have to buy People magazine to get my celebrity news. As a big fan of Taylor Swift I do my best to keep up with her life without losing any time of my own, which is why her speech at this year’s Grammys hit a chord with me.

As someone who understands why she reacts the way she does regarding the words people say about her, I was beyond proud when she used that historic moment to address the controversy surrounding this weekend with class. I sat in bed prepared to hear her thank her fans and family. What I got instead was a glimpse of the woman we’ve always wanted to see, someone who could put on a smile, throw a punch back, yet still walk away with everyone on her side. 

While the drama in my life isn’t as big of deal as that of Taylor Swift’s, I like many young women can relate with having to deal with negative people in my life. Whether partners, friends or strangers, everyone starts to gain an opinion about your decisions once good things start happening. Taking a note from Taylor’s book I’ve decided to stay away from my normal method of dealing with haters (which usually consists of  pushing them back into their lane) and instead focus my efforts in a more positive way.

1. Say goodbye.

Step one needs to be separating yourself from the negative person. This may be difficult if the negativity is coming from a partner or good friend, but if they are unwilling to change the way they interact there is little you can do to make the situation better. Choosing to not spend time or communicate with them may be the signal they need to help them realize how their attitude is affecting your relationship. 

2. Set your boundaries. 

Everyone has different opinions on this and those opinions usually differ depending on who they’re talking about, so don’t feel any sort of way if you find yourself disagreeing with yourself. After you’ve said goodbye and physically separate yourself from the negative person you need to decide whether you want to continue to stay connected through social media. Nowadays we all post daily life updates and accomplishments across social media, which is great, as long as the people you connect with are genuinely happy for you. Personally, I never block a negative person on social media simply because I like for them to see all that I’m accomplishing despite their opinions. If keeping up to date with their life is too painful though or if they continue to reach out to you through social media, cutting that line of communication may be beneficial.

Related Post: 12 Things It’s Okay to Cry About Sometimes

3. Stop analyzing everything. 

How many of us still shower while thinking of comebacks to arguments we had back in the 7th grade? (raises hand) Even though I am all for stepping back from a relationship and taking some time to talk it out, constantly analyzing why someone said or did they things they did is not always beneficial to you. Chances are a negative person is bringing you down for reasons that have to do with them, so leave figuring out why it’s happening to them, cause that’s not your issue. 

4. Surround yourself with positive people. 

Every time you kick someone out of your life you should pull another person in closer. My friends have helped me get through all my hardest moments, from cross country moves to more heartbreaks that I’m proud to admit. Don’t spend all your time thinking about one negative person when you have a community of positive people wishing you nothing but the best. Reach out to friends, new and old, to get you through this difficult phase. 

Related Post: 100 Things To Do Instead of Calling Your Ex-Boyfriend

5. Focus your energy.

I’ma firm believer in channeling your energy and time into a new project whenever you let someone go. My love for blogging actually grew during a time when I had recently been dumped and I needed something to do to keep myself busy. Use all your new found time and energy to start something new, whether that be a hobby, friendship or goal. Having something to works towards every day will give you purpose during those moments when you will inevitably want to cave in and reach out to the person you set out to remove from your life. 

Have you ever had to deal with a negative person in your life? What did you do to help make the situation better?

In an effort to keep my July favorites from being unbearably long, I’ve broken it down into categories and forced myself to choose one winner for each. Enjoy!

F A V O R I T E   T W E E T

What would ur “photo an hour” in Santa Monica look like? We’re loving this bday edition from @rarerubi.. http://t.co/EZHZYgUtLv
— Santa Monica (@GoSantaMonica) July 25, 2014

I just about screamed when I saw that the official Santa Monica Twitter account shared my birthday edition photo an hour post. I’m still screaming about it actually.

F A V O R I T E   V I D E O

F A V O R I T E   A R T I C L E

A post by Buzzfeed which perfectly summed up how it feels to leave your hometown. And just a few points about how it feels to come back every once in a while (ie Christmas cause your mom guilt trips you).

F A V O R I T E  B L O G   P O S T

Hima’s 100 Happy Days journey has me desperately wanting to join the challenge.

F A V O R I T E   I N S T A G R A M

My sad at tempt at being Pinterest famous got me a few extra likes on Instagram, which by the way you should follow me on >> @whenlifegivesyourubi

F A V O R I T E   B L O G   P O S T   B Y   Y O U R S   T R U L Y

Apartment hunting in the city led me to write a rant about how great of living arrangements twenty somethings seem to find in the city. But really though, Craigslist is evil and Jess from New Girl had to be stupid to move in with total strangers…no matter how hot they may be.

F A V O R I T E   S O N G

This song for the If I Stay trailer has been playing with my emotions lately…

F A V O R I T E   A P P

This is one of those super simple yet really addicting games that secretly makes you exercise your brain. Download it, it’s free and you will feel like a champion when you complete all the levels. 

Make sure to leave me some of your monthly favorites below. I just joined the iPhone family and am in desperate need of some app recommendations!

In an effort to keep my July favorites from being unbearably long, I’ve broken it down into categories and forced myself to choose one winner for each. Enjoy!

F A V O R I T E   T W E E T

What would ur “photo an hour” in Santa Monica look like? We’re loving this bday edition from @rarerubi.. http://t.co/EZHZYgUtLv
— Santa Monica (@GoSantaMonica) July 25, 2014

I just about screamed when I saw that the official Santa Monica Twitter account shared my birthday edition photo an hour post. I’m still screaming about it actually.

F A V O R I T E   V I D E O

F A V O R I T E   A R T I C L E

A post by Buzzfeed which perfectly summed up how it feels to leave your hometown. And just a few points about how it feels to come back every once in a while (ie Christmas cause your mom guilt trips you).

F A V O R I T E  B L O G   P O S T

Hima’s 100 Happy Days journey has me desperately wanting to join the challenge.

F A V O R I T E   I N S T A G R A M

My sad at tempt at being Pinterest famous got me a few extra likes on Instagram, which by the way you should follow me on >> @whenlifegivesyourubi

F A V O R I T E   B L O G   P O S T   B Y   Y O U R S   T R U L Y

Apartment hunting in the city led me to write a rant about how great of living arrangements twenty somethings seem to find in the city. But really though, Craigslist is evil and Jess from New Girl had to be stupid to move in with total strangers…no matter how hot they may be.

F A V O R I T E   S O N G

This song for the If I Stay trailer has been playing with my emotions lately…

F A V O R I T E   A P P

This is one of those super simple yet really addicting games that secretly makes you exercise your brain. Download it, it’s free and you will feel like a champion when you complete all the levels. 

Make sure to leave me some of your monthly favorites below. I just joined the iPhone family and am in desperate need of some app recommendations!

About five years ago I made a conscious effort to spend less time following the details of celebrity lives and focus more on enjoying my own. At that time my roommates and I would pass hours on the couch with the Kardashians, spend our money on tabloids full of lies and wonder how they could pull of always being on their way somewhere. Right around that time was when I was preparing to start my application process to study abroad, which ultimately led to me being more committed to enjoying every moment of my day rather than trying to figure out what a celebrity was doing with theirs.
I’m not perfect though and I do have my moments of wanting to stay in the loop, and thanks to websites like Buzzfeed I no longer have to buy People magazine to get my celebrity news. As a big fan of Taylor Swift I do my best to keep up with her life without losing any time of my own, which is why her speech at this year’s Grammys hit a chord with me.

As someone who understands why she reacts the way she does regarding the words people say about her, I was beyond proud when she used that historic moment to address the controversy surrounding this weekend with class. I sat in bed prepared to hear her thank her fans and family. What I got instead was a glimpse of the woman we’ve always wanted to see, someone who could put on a smile, throw a punch back, yet still walk away with everyone on her side. 

While the drama in my life isn’t as big of deal as that of Taylor Swift’s, I like many young women can relate with having to deal with negative people in my life. Whether partners, friends or strangers, everyone starts to gain an opinion about your decisions once good things start happening. Taking a note from Taylor’s book I’ve decided to stay away from my normal method of dealing with haters (which usually consists of  pushing them back into their lane) and instead focus my efforts in a more positive way.

1. Say goodbye.

Step one needs to be separating yourself from the negative person. This may be difficult if the negativity is coming from a partner or good friend, but if they are unwilling to change the way they interact there is little you can do to make the situation better. Choosing to not spend time or communicate with them may be the signal they need to help them realize how their attitude is affecting your relationship. 

2. Set your boundaries. 

Everyone has different opinions on this and those opinions usually differ depending on who they’re talking about, so don’t feel any sort of way if you find yourself disagreeing with yourself. After you’ve said goodbye and physically separate yourself from the negative person you need to decide whether you want to continue to stay connected through social media. Nowadays we all post daily life updates and accomplishments across social media, which is great, as long as the people you connect with are genuinely happy for you. Personally, I never block a negative person on social media simply because I like for them to see all that I’m accomplishing despite their opinions. If keeping up to date with their life is too painful though or if they continue to reach out to you through social media, cutting that line of communication may be beneficial.

Related Post: 12 Things It’s Okay to Cry About Sometimes

3. Stop analyzing everything. 

How many of us still shower while thinking of comebacks to arguments we had back in the 7th grade? (raises hand) Even though I am all for stepping back from a relationship and taking some time to talk it out, constantly analyzing why someone said or did they things they did is not always beneficial to you. Chances are a negative person is bringing you down for reasons that have to do with them, so leave figuring out why it’s happening to them, cause that’s not your issue. 

4. Surround yourself with positive people. 

Every time you kick someone out of your life you should pull another person in closer. My friends have helped me get through all my hardest moments, from cross country moves to more heartbreaks that I’m proud to admit. Don’t spend all your time thinking about one negative person when you have a community of positive people wishing you nothing but the best. Reach out to friends, new and old, to get you through this difficult phase. 

Related Post: 100 Things To Do Instead of Calling Your Ex-Boyfriend

5. Focus your energy.

I’ma firm believer in channeling your energy and time into a new project whenever you let someone go. My love for blogging actually grew during a time when I had recently been dumped and I needed something to do to keep myself busy. Use all your new found time and energy to start something new, whether that be a hobby, friendship or goal. Having something to works towards every day will give you purpose during those moments when you will inevitably want to cave in and reach out to the person you set out to remove from your life. 

Have you ever had to deal with a negative person in your life? What did you do to help make the situation better?

In an effort to keep my July favorites from being unbearably long, I’ve broken it down into categories and forced myself to choose one winner for each. Enjoy!

F A V O R I T E   T W E E T

What would ur “photo an hour” in Santa Monica look like? We’re loving this bday edition from @rarerubi.. http://t.co/EZHZYgUtLv
— Santa Monica (@GoSantaMonica) July 25, 2014

I just about screamed when I saw that the official Santa Monica Twitter account shared my birthday edition photo an hour post. I’m still screaming about it actually.

F A V O R I T E   V I D E O

F A V O R I T E   A R T I C L E

A post by Buzzfeed which perfectly summed up how it feels to leave your hometown. And just a few points about how it feels to come back every once in a while (ie Christmas cause your mom guilt trips you).

F A V O R I T E  B L O G   P O S T

Hima’s 100 Happy Days journey has me desperately wanting to join the challenge.

F A V O R I T E   I N S T A G R A M

My sad at tempt at being Pinterest famous got me a few extra likes on Instagram, which by the way you should follow me on >> @whenlifegivesyourubi

F A V O R I T E   B L O G   P O S T   B Y   Y O U R S   T R U L Y

Apartment hunting in the city led me to write a rant about how great of living arrangements twenty somethings seem to find in the city. But really though, Craigslist is evil and Jess from New Girl had to be stupid to move in with total strangers…no matter how hot they may be.

F A V O R I T E   S O N G

This song for the If I Stay trailer has been playing with my emotions lately…

F A V O R I T E   A P P

This is one of those super simple yet really addicting games that secretly makes you exercise your brain. Download it, it’s free and you will feel like a champion when you complete all the levels. 

Make sure to leave me some of your monthly favorites below. I just joined the iPhone family and am in desperate need of some app recommendations!

About five years ago I made a conscious effort to spend less time following the details of celebrity lives and focus more on enjoying my own. At that time my roommates and I would pass hours on the couch with the Kardashians, spend our money on tabloids full of lies and wonder how they could pull of always being on their way somewhere. Right around that time was when I was preparing to start my application process to study abroad, which ultimately led to me being more committed to enjoying every moment of my day rather than trying to figure out what a celebrity was doing with theirs.
I’m not perfect though and I do have my moments of wanting to stay in the loop, and thanks to websites like Buzzfeed I no longer have to buy People magazine to get my celebrity news. As a big fan of Taylor Swift I do my best to keep up with her life without losing any time of my own, which is why her speech at this year’s Grammys hit a chord with me.

As someone who understands why she reacts the way she does regarding the words people say about her, I was beyond proud when she used that historic moment to address the controversy surrounding this weekend with class. I sat in bed prepared to hear her thank her fans and family. What I got instead was a glimpse of the woman we’ve always wanted to see, someone who could put on a smile, throw a punch back, yet still walk away with everyone on her side. 

While the drama in my life isn’t as big of deal as that of Taylor Swift’s, I like many young women can relate with having to deal with negative people in my life. Whether partners, friends or strangers, everyone starts to gain an opinion about your decisions once good things start happening. Taking a note from Taylor’s book I’ve decided to stay away from my normal method of dealing with haters (which usually consists of  pushing them back into their lane) and instead focus my efforts in a more positive way.

1. Say goodbye.

Step one needs to be separating yourself from the negative person. This may be difficult if the negativity is coming from a partner or good friend, but if they are unwilling to change the way they interact there is little you can do to make the situation better. Choosing to not spend time or communicate with them may be the signal they need to help them realize how their attitude is affecting your relationship. 

2. Set your boundaries. 

Everyone has different opinions on this and those opinions usually differ depending on who they’re talking about, so don’t feel any sort of way if you find yourself disagreeing with yourself. After you’ve said goodbye and physically separate yourself from the negative person you need to decide whether you want to continue to stay connected through social media. Nowadays we all post daily life updates and accomplishments across social media, which is great, as long as the people you connect with are genuinely happy for you. Personally, I never block a negative person on social media simply because I like for them to see all that I’m accomplishing despite their opinions. If keeping up to date with their life is too painful though or if they continue to reach out to you through social media, cutting that line of communication may be beneficial.

Related Post: 12 Things It’s Okay to Cry About Sometimes

3. Stop analyzing everything. 

How many of us still shower while thinking of comebacks to arguments we had back in the 7th grade? (raises hand) Even though I am all for stepping back from a relationship and taking some time to talk it out, constantly analyzing why someone said or did they things they did is not always beneficial to you. Chances are a negative person is bringing you down for reasons that have to do with them, so leave figuring out why it’s happening to them, cause that’s not your issue. 

4. Surround yourself with positive people. 

Every time you kick someone out of your life you should pull another person in closer. My friends have helped me get through all my hardest moments, from cross country moves to more heartbreaks that I’m proud to admit. Don’t spend all your time thinking about one negative person when you have a community of positive people wishing you nothing but the best. Reach out to friends, new and old, to get you through this difficult phase. 

Related Post: 100 Things To Do Instead of Calling Your Ex-Boyfriend

5. Focus your energy.

I’ma firm believer in channeling your energy and time into a new project whenever you let someone go. My love for blogging actually grew during a time when I had recently been dumped and I needed something to do to keep myself busy. Use all your new found time and energy to start something new, whether that be a hobby, friendship or goal. Having something to works towards every day will give you purpose during those moments when you will inevitably want to cave in and reach out to the person you set out to remove from your life. 

Have you ever had to deal with a negative person in your life? What did you do to help make the situation better?

In an effort to keep my July favorites from being unbearably long, I’ve broken it down into categories and forced myself to choose one winner for each. Enjoy!

F A V O R I T E   T W E E T

What would ur “photo an hour” in Santa Monica look like? We’re loving this bday edition from @rarerubi.. http://t.co/EZHZYgUtLv
— Santa Monica (@GoSantaMonica) July 25, 2014

I just about screamed when I saw that the official Santa Monica Twitter account shared my birthday edition photo an hour post. I’m still screaming about it actually.

F A V O R I T E   V I D E O

F A V O R I T E   A R T I C L E

A post by Buzzfeed which perfectly summed up how it feels to leave your hometown. And just a few points about how it feels to come back every once in a while (ie Christmas cause your mom guilt trips you).

F A V O R I T E  B L O G   P O S T

Hima’s 100 Happy Days journey has me desperately wanting to join the challenge.

F A V O R I T E   I N S T A G R A M

My sad at tempt at being Pinterest famous got me a few extra likes on Instagram, which by the way you should follow me on >> @whenlifegivesyourubi

F A V O R I T E   B L O G   P O S T   B Y   Y O U R S   T R U L Y

Apartment hunting in the city led me to write a rant about how great of living arrangements twenty somethings seem to find in the city. But really though, Craigslist is evil and Jess from New Girl had to be stupid to move in with total strangers…no matter how hot they may be.

F A V O R I T E   S O N G

This song for the If I Stay trailer has been playing with my emotions lately…

F A V O R I T E   A P P

This is one of those super simple yet really addicting games that secretly makes you exercise your brain. Download it, it’s free and you will feel like a champion when you complete all the levels. 

Make sure to leave me some of your monthly favorites below. I just joined the iPhone family and am in desperate need of some app recommendations!

One of the biggest transitions in college is having to share your space with another person, who isn’t family, and who most likely you’ve never met. In my case, I left home to start my new life in a dorm in a small room with two girls named Jessica, both of whom I luckily fell in love with as time passed.

Not everyone is that lucky though, actually, my neighbor to the left was far less lucky. She spent the entire first half of her freshmen year attempting to be reassigned, which unfortunately never happened. Over the course of my college years I had a total of…wait let me count…19 different roommates. That number seems crazy but trust me, if you move around as much as I did the names and addresses will start to blend.

Related Post: How to Deal with a Bad Roommate If you’re unsure of the type of roommate you might get paired with or even which category you fall into, read on to see the 13 roommates you’ll probably have in college, and just maybe in your early twenties. Cause who said roommates have to end at graduation?
The one who sets an alarm 40 minutes before she knows she’ll actually wake up. Come home from class and there’s a 60% chance you’ll find her asleep. Her boyfriend is always there, unless she’s not because of course he’s with her. They may or may not have matching sneakers, sweatshirts and/or give each other shout outs on Instagram. You’re 50% annoyed, 50% jealous. Hide yo fries, hide yo nuggets and hide yo ketchup, cause this person will “accidentally” think whatever she ate was hers. She’s a liar, feel free to attack this person, but not too much because you’ll eventually run out of food too.

Related Post: 10 Stupid Mistakes I Made My First Year of College Don’t ever enter the restroom after this person has been inside, good chance they splashed water everywhere while washing their face and/or taking a shower. How does anyone get water on the walls?!

No, she’s not helpful in the wash-your-clothes-cook-your-food kind of way, instead she likes to knock once she’s already entered the room and doesn’t understand the concept that you actually like to sleep in. Go away, and close my door! The one who kills the spiders, checks for murderers in the backyard and probably hid weapons all throughout the house your first week there.

Whether they pee on the toilet seat, never clean yet complain about a mess, or play their music loud enough for the walls to vibrate, your hate for them will only bring the rest of you closer. They’ve already started reciting a play by play of their day before they even had two legs through the door. This I’m totally guilty of. They claim to have sleeping problems when in reality they stay on Facebook until 4 am, only to sleep past noon everyday and wake up complaining about their sleeping problems. You still love them though.

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Constantly chirping in your ear about trans fats, invites to go for a run, followed by zumba class and then stop for some oddly green drink. They go home every weekend and even if they do stay, they are never really around. You love and hate the situation, sure you get lonely but at least you have the whole place to yourself! You love the same shows, share a mutual hate for a certain type of food, and your napping schedules have become synchronized.

Do you have any roommate horror stories? How about successes? Tell me all about your favorite or worst in the comments below!