I miss my roommates a lot more than I thought I would. We lived together for our entire freshman year and now I've been home all summer without them. I realized even if they are a pain in my ass, they're my second family and I can't wait to see them again. There isn't one thing roommates aren't good for...OK except for cleaning, so here are seven things to thank your roommates for.
1. Binge Watching Netflix
Thank you for watching endless episodes of "Grey's Anatomy" with me and watching all the funny shows I suggest to you. Thank you for staying in with me on a Saturday night and watching all the best movies from our childhood. Thank you for watching Christmas movies with me in the middle of March.
2. Not Making You Eat Alone
Thank you for eating with me at the dining hall even though you already ate an hour ago. Thank you for getting a large order of mozzarella sticks at midnight with me so it doesn't look like I'm eating it all by myself.
3. Walking You Home
Thank you for walking me home after I get done with my midnight shift and I'm too scared to walk through campus alone. Thank you for walking to and from parties with me. Thank you for tucking me in to bed with water and a garbage can after those rough Saturday nights.
4. Always Being Down for a Good Time
Thank you for always teaching me to let loose and have fun at all hours of the day. Whether we're making some crazy DIY project, baking cookies or teaching ourselves the latest dance trend, you can always count on roommates to make you laugh until you cry.
5. Studying With You
Thank you for bringing me that extra large coffee. Thank you for reserving a quiet spot in the library for us to study. Thank you for motivating me to do my very best. Thank you for signing me into class when I just didn't feel like going.
6. Talking To Boys For You
Thank you for introducing me to that cute boy across the room. Thank you for hiding my phone from me when I try to text the boy who I shouldn't even be thinking about. Thank you for pretending to be my girlfriend when a creepy boy introduces himself.
7. Having Someone To Lean On...Always
Thank you for always being there no matter what.
Having roommates is like having a personal support system at your side at all times. They are there when you need to cry or vent or laugh or need a pick me up. Roommates are honestly God's blessing. You can't live with 'em and you can't live without 'em. I couldn't ask for a better second family. If you're reading this ladies; I can't wait to be living with you again. Take a minute today to thank your roommates and remind them how grateful you are.
