2008 Woodie Awards
Leaving your roommates behind: from suite to efficiency
Issue date: 5/1/08
In short, I will be granted an unprecedented amount of independence. No more midnight runs to Charles Street Market. And when it's 3 a.m. and I can't sleep, no best friend will be there to pop in and ask, "Hey Fluger, enjoying life?"
But I'll cheer up. Living by myself has major perks. No suitemate asking you to please stay in your room for the next several hours. No doors opening and closing. No bathroom to share. No High School Musical blaring from the other room. (OK, that's not fair: we both enjoy the HSM soundtrack.)
At first I thought, what will I do at one o' clock in the morning when I need advice and my roommate is not there? How will I be able to sleep?" And then a more reasonable voice answers me; going to bed is the best thing you can do for yourself anyway. You'll see your friend in the morning."
In fact, living by myself will probably be quite empowering. I stayed on campus this past intersession.
I have to say, I was more focused on my schoolwork, ate more healthily and went to the gym more often while on my own. So I know I can take care of myself. Actually, I am quite excited about it.
My three friends are in one apartment to the left, another living a few blocks to the right, and me, basking in the silence and spaciousness of my new efficiency.
My roommate finally found an apartment: She is living with two other mutual friends in a three-bedroom apartment, leased at an excellent price. My three friends are in one apartment to my left, and another will live a few blocks to the right. Several more are living across from the Hillel building, where I spend much of my time.
Ultimately, between my large efficiency, and their great deals, I'd venture to say that we will be just fine.
But I'll cheer up. Living by myself has major perks. No suitemate asking you to please stay in your room for the next several hours. No doors opening and closing. No bathroom to share. No High School Musical blaring from the other room. (OK, that's not fair: we both enjoy the HSM soundtrack.)
At first I thought, what will I do at one o' clock in the morning when I need advice and my roommate is not there? How will I be able to sleep?" And then a more reasonable voice answers me; going to bed is the best thing you can do for yourself anyway. You'll see your friend in the morning."
In fact, living by myself will probably be quite empowering. I stayed on campus this past intersession.
I have to say, I was more focused on my schoolwork, ate more healthily and went to the gym more often while on my own. So I know I can take care of myself. Actually, I am quite excited about it.
My three friends are in one apartment to the left, another living a few blocks to the right, and me, basking in the silence and spaciousness of my new efficiency.
My roommate finally found an apartment: She is living with two other mutual friends in a three-bedroom apartment, leased at an excellent price. My three friends are in one apartment to my left, and another will live a few blocks to the right. Several more are living across from the Hillel building, where I spend much of my time.
Ultimately, between my large efficiency, and their great deals, I'd venture to say that we will be just fine.
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