The biggest piece of advice people always give to you when you are picking a college roommate is not to room with your friends. And I fully intended to follow this advice until one of my best friends and I ended up as roommates. After nearly two semesters of living with my best friend, I can say it has been an adventure and one I wouldn't trade for the world.

Living with a close friend forces you to work out problems and deal with them because, after all, they are your friend, and it is worth it to take the time to fix things. I have gained so much more communication skills and the ability to speak my mind in an understanding way. We've had so many funny, weird moments that only best friends could share. We've had so many deep late night talks. Living with a good friend is challenging, rewarding, and just plain fun sometimes. For all of the times you get on each others nerves, you develop an understanding and share so many fun memories along the way. So here's to you, my oddball of a froommate, a list of my favorite moments from the year.

1. Thank you for tying me up in fits of laughter when I needed it most.

Walking in the room after a long day with a long list of things to do, sometimes the best medicine is a friend to make you laugh so hard you fall on the floor.

2. Understanding the struggle of climbing in the lofted bed.

"I feel like Gabby Douglas every time I get in and out of bed."

3. Get you a roommate who brings you shampoo to the bathroom.

You know you've found a good egg when, she'll drop her studies to answer your frantic text to bring you shampoo to the bathroom because you've forgotten.

4. Gelato sharing.

When you don't own a freezer, there is always the trouble of what to do with the rest of the gelato. I was blessed with a roommate who is so generous with her frozen cream products.

5. The spider incident.

One spider. Huge fangs. Very scared. 30 minutes wasted. Need I say more?

Here's to another two great semesters, KP! Thanks for all of the great memories. Also shout out to our honorary roommate and co-spider wrangler. You the best!