I’ve only lived with family for a roommate, but I still have some interesting stories. There have been awkward situations, tense moments and belly aching times (from laughter). Me being such an organized person, I don’t even understand how someone can live without actually being able to see the floor (literally covered with clothes). But that being said, there have been many fun nights coming back from girls’ nights; staying up snacking and watching movies.
However, not everyone’s roommate experience is pleasant. Here’s a story from a contributor.
My college experience was jam-packed with great memories. Fun times. And repulsive roommates. Not everyone has had the “pleasure” of having that roommate from “you know where”. But many need only to think back to the past to remember when you fought for shower time or when you came back to your dorm room after an evening workout only to be surprised by something you wouldn’t even want your worst enemy to see.
My freshman year of college was extremely exciting. Like many kids entering their first year, going away to school was a huge jump from high school life - that experience of moving away from home, no parents, getting to experience life by setting your own schedule.
Move-in day was great. One of my roommates happened to be a good friend from high school. The other was a mild-mannered girl from instate. Or so I thought. Everything started out great. The three of us shared a rather large dorm room, which was attached to a suite bathroom. But living with someone in close quarters magnifies their imperfections.
I’m not even sure if “imperfections” accurately applies to this girl. We took the bunk beds; I was on the bottom and she was on the top. She would get up for an early morning class; climb down from her bunk to her desk, hop on IM for a few and roll out for class. Mind you, there was no time taken to change clothes, brush hair, let alone brush teeth. Disgustingly enough, this was her normal routine.
I remember a night when there was a group of us hanging out in our room and she was eating some popcorn and some fell on the floor. I don’t care if a floor is freshly vacuumed…it’s still the floor. Well this girl proceeds to pick the popcorn off the floor and eat it. She puts the popcorn in her mouth and a huge piece of lint is hanging from the corner of her mouth. Gross doesn’t even begin to describe that situation…
Staying on the topic of food, that girl loved Easy Mac. She ate it pretty much every night. The smell started to make me sick after awhile. That’s probably the reason I’ve never tried it. I even stopped eating Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. Too similar.
And she never cleaned. Ever. I don’t even think she knew how to work a vacuum. We had come up with a schedule for cleaning the bathroom (which we shared with our suitemates, three other girls). I’m not sure what her idea of cleaning was, but it was just that - an idea. Someone else was always cleaning up behind her. She was just filthy.
Unfortunately, my experience happens too often; I say often because once is too often. But you live and you learn. I wonder what she’s up to these days…well really I don’t. Hopefully she’s somewhere taking a shower.
So I KNOW you guys have got some interesting roommate stories! So let’s hear them! Oh and they don’t even have to be funny just mildly entertaining because I am easily amused. In fact, the contributor with the most unique story will get published on our blog! Happy writing.
If you’re at that point where you realize, ‘Yeah….I’m ready to move!’ then tell us your story. You could win $10,000 in ForRent.com’s Ready2Move video contest. It could be a bad roommate, noisy neighbor, paranormal activity or perhaps you’re still living with your parents! Whatever the case may be, tell ForRent.com why you are Ready2Move.
The deadline for video submissions is at 11:59 am on May 27th, 2009 which is tomorrow!!!
You can also win $1,500 just for being in the voting sweepstakes! A voter will be selected at random to win. So visit the website and vote for your favorite video. It could make you a winner!
Visit the website Contest.ForRent.com for competition videos, rules and the submission process!!
So hurry up and get your submissions in! It’s a great contest thus far and we’re looking forward to seeing more clever and imaginative videos.
You could win $10,000 in ForRent.com’s Ready2Move video contest. Are you at that point where you realize, ‘Yeah….I’m ready to move!’? If so, then tell us your story. It could be a bad roommate, noisy neighbor, paranormal activity or perhaps you’re still living with your parents! Whatever the case may be, tell ForRent.com why you are Ready2Move. Get out your video camera and start filming your Ready2Move situation! The deadline for video submissions is May 27th, 2009.
Web site visitors can stay connected to the contest through the new ForRent.com Facebook application. Facebook users can access the “Ready2Move?” video contest to upload their own video entry, view other entries and vote for their favorites without registering for an account on the contest site. It’s also easy for users to share the contest and specific videos with their Facebook friends.
Or, you could win $1,500 just for being in the voting sweepstakes! A voter will be selected at random to win. So visit the website and vote for your favorite video. It could make you a winner!
Every year people make resolutions for the New Year. Most resolutions circle around weight loss goals, money or time with family and friends. This year, we want to provide New Years resolutions specifically for renters!
Take a look below:
1. Start 2009 fresh….if you’re tired of the apartment community you live in now? Visit ForRent.com to find a new apartment in your area!
3. Feeling overwhelmed from 2008? Get organized in 2009!
4. Have you been saying you’re ready for a new look? Then spice up your decorating style in 2009 with a few decorating tips!
5. Wanna get fit this year? Why not utilize your apartment communities’ amenities?! Go to the Fitness Center to work out!
6. Is your goal to spend more time with family and friends this year? Become a terrific cook with these recipes and you’re bound to have more gatherings at your apartment!
7. Need to save money in 2009?? Consider getting a roommate, browse these roommate tips.
8. And if 2009 is another year that reminds you you’re alone, considering getting a pet! Weigh your options by reading pet-friendly apartment tips.
9. If you’re thinking of relocating to a different area, be prepared! Research as much information about that city/state as you can; one place to do so would be at our City Guide.
ForRent.com just recently launched the Apartment Tips and Advice Center, which includes helpful information on apartment basics, apartment hunting, financing your apartment, looking for a roommate, moving, and more! If you go onto the ForRent.com home page, the ‘Apartment Tips’ section is located between the ‘Relocation Center’ and the ‘Rent your Property.’
ForRent.com strives to provide the apartment seeker with resources that make apartment searching and apartment living easier. The Apartment Tips page offers tons of tips and advice on apartment living, entertaining and decorating , going green , searching for a roommate, pet-friendly apartments, how to deal with roommates, and more! ForRent.com is a ‘one-stop shop’ for apartment seekers to locate and live in their perfect apartment home. We hope you take a look at our Apartment Tips page and find the information beneficial, whatever your needs may be.
It’s no secret that rents are skyrocketing all over
the United
States. People are constantly looking at ways
to save money as the cost of living increases. One thought I find extremely interesting
is that couples are now ‘shacking’ up to save some money!!
According to the Census Bureau’s latest research,
there were an estimated 6.02 million unmarried-partner households in the
U.S. in 2006! Forbes.com researched these cities by
collecting data for 40 of the largest metropolitan statistical areas for five
different categories: marriages per 1,000 people, divorces per 1,000 people,
starter-home affordability, income disparity and availability of couples or
family counseling.
This is interesting news on Valentine’s Day!! We’ve
posted numerous blogs about the benefits of having a roommate, so why not
make that roommate your sweetheart!
For more information about how these cities were
selected, visit Forbes.com or Realestate.msn.
She puts the popcorn in her mouth and a huge piece of lint is hanging from the corner of her mouth. Gross doesn’t even begin to describe that situation…
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