To start off, I want to say thank you. There are a lot of serial killers and psychopaths out there, and I'm glad you're not one of them. That being said, we've got a lot ahead of us this year. Here's a couple things I think I need to say.

First, we chose each other in the beginning and I want us to remember that. When it's 2 AM and my light is on (because my best term papers come out late at night) and all you want is for me to disappear, think back to how you chose me out of all those you could've picked. I swear to do the same when it's 7 AM and you're creaking out of bed to start your day. We're on opposites sides of the day, but that doesn't mean we have to be against one another. We can work this out.

Of course, we have the roommate contract to help that. The saying, "what's mine is yours" is mostly accurate. We share this living space and it's up to both of us to take care of it and keep it functioning. I promise, however, not to touch your stuff without asking. There's a lot of things I need to promise you actually, there's just always a catch. If I eat all the M&M's, I promise I'll replenish the jar. That doesn't mean it will happen that day, or even that week, but it will happen. I won't let you down. I just may not always do things at the exact time you want me to. I'm going to work on it. Just try not to be too hard on me - these things will get done.

Back to that contract, I know it says I'll keep my side clean. I truly plan on doing that. There's just the minor detail that I'm a total scatter brain and sometimes my room reflects my own mind. Patience is a virtue, roomie, here's another moment I ask you to use it. Things will get tidied up, but if my avalanche of a life slides onto your side, feel free to chuck it back where it belongs. I know that may be frustrating some days, but I promise it won't be often. You'll have your days too, so spare me on mine and vice versa.

Visitors are more than welcome. Uncomfortable people, for either of us, are not. Our space shouldn't have to be violated like that, so feel free to tell me when someone I like isn't who I think they are. I promise not to hesitate to tell you the same - we should keep each other in good company (and safe from any creepers that may be disguised as nice people). I promise to have your best interests in mind like that (and to vacate the room if anyone the opposite of creepy decides to drop by). I only ask that you remember that our world is ours, and the rest who come around are additions.

We share our space and we share our lives, especially the nitty gritty and sometimes not as fun parts. I can't say we won't argue and I won't even try to promise you that I won't annoy you sometimes. But know that I never mean to get on your nerves and I'm going to do my best to better our room and us throughout our time together. Just be patient with me and I'll do the same with you. We can do this, I promise you.