Dedicated to my very beloved, vegan roommate, Melissa.

Keep in mind, Melissa is not only vegan, but also allergic to gluten, peanuts, cashews, water chestnuts, soy, cherries, and yeast, leaving her basically nothing to eat.

Definition of “Veganism:" Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.

All of us have probably encountered that one girl or guy who is the "weird vegan kid." The kid who feels the need to announce to the world they have not had dairy in seven years or can't remember the last time they ate a hamburger.

If you're friends with a vegan, you may feel pretty judged every time you eat around him/her. You might also be rolling your eyes about 15 times a day from hearing these ridiculous vegan facts roll right off of their tongues.

If you are friends with a vegan, do not slip up and refer to them as "vegetarian." I repeat; do not call your vegan friend a vegetarian, there is a huge difference.

Living with my roommate, I've been introduced to tons of new foods, unusual diets (the potato diet), and crazy health facts about your everyday, non-vegan foods. I've also heard a fair share of questionable comments.

Of course, some of these comments are dedicated to her beloved potatoes.

1. "I bought five bags of potatoes today... oh wait, six."

2. "I have three different types of potatoes, if you want one."

3. "Should I ditch my potato diet today and eat some oatmeal?"

And then there are some more comments that just make you shake your head.

4. "You should order a gluten-free pizza... without cheese."

5. "Abs aren't made in the gym; they are made in the kitchen."

6. "Does Bob Evans serve gluten-free, vegan pancakes?"

7. "I watched 'Planet Earth' last night."

8. "I don't think this mango is organic."

9. "I was doing some research on soy today."

10. "Wait, that's really bad for you."

11. "I don't think I've ever had sausage before."

If you live with a vegan, you know that you will have absolutely no room for your own food in the fridge. Also, forget about keeping your frozen dinners in the freezer. Your cabinets? They are all stocked up with bananas and other fresh fruits.

Living with a vegan is actually a blessing in disguise. Vegans can be some of the most down to Earth, giving people out there. They obviously care about all the animals out there, and truly want us to put the right food into our bodies, for health's sake.

In the end, it's honestly not too bad. You get to live with someone who truly cares about your and their health. They're also usually avid gym members and motivate you to go along with them. Living with a vegan also keeps you from eating Stouffer's macaroni and cheese for every meal of the day to avoid being judged. Who knows, maybe you'll need some of their vegan knowledge to win Jeopardy one day.