Suitemates

School has its ups and downs. We have tons of work, but there's also a lot of play involved. Me and my suitemates have a great relationship, so on some nights we just stay up and discuss whatever is on our minds. We love having fun, as well as doing our work together. We love singing karaoke, dancing, watching movies, talking about our relationships. This is actually the first time I've gotten along with my suitemates. It's awesome, because there's no awkward moments, no tension, and we always support each other.

Playing With Fire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIM-fVpJ9y4

This will be my first video-log.

Once upon a time in a land known as Tabler Quad, a group of dashing, suave suite-mates created one of many messes in their common room.
One Sir Weinstein did not take this act very lightheartedly and took it upon himself to bestow upon his guild an ultimatum; either tidy up this tiny mess by Thor's Day, or face an alleged execution by the hands of Lord Sean, the RA.

It was this event that stemmed into the Great Boycott of Vacuum Cleaners of 2011. The four most handsome suite-mates, Sir Makowski, Sir Uddin, Sir Chen and Sir Cabral spearheaded this event, as they simply did not care enough.
Sir Weinstein, fed up of the apathy of his comrades, brought upon them the Alaskan Bull Worm, a vacuum cleaner approximately the size of Alaska.

In subtle response, the apathetic knights continued to sip their tea and pay the matter no mind. Absoultly enraged, Sir Weinstein cried out in sheer anger and declared war on Sir Uddin. Ever the diplomat, Sir Cabral advised Sir Uddin to back of moments before Uddin could send a slew of foot soldiers in the form of his fists. Without a further option, Sir Weinstein fled to Lord Sean the RA, leaving the knights in utter confusion.

This is their story.

Friends, Not Roommates

A few people have told me that it is not always the wisest idea to dorm with your friends, despite how close you two may be. I understand why, seeing how as friends, both people are willing to allow things to slide, and may feel inclined to tolerate or keep quiet about habits that might make each other feel uncomfortable. Often we jump into sharing living spaces with our friends because we feel at ease around them, but sometimes we leap too quickly and forget to discuss each others living habits.

Since I've been dorming in Stony Brook University, I've always counted my blessings to have lived with clean, tidy, and respectful roommates. It's my second year at Stony Brook and I've opted for a random roommate, seeing as how I could not pull a friend of mine into the building. While I had my doubts at first, seeing as I'm rather particular with the cleanliness of my living space, they were quickly eased once I met my roommate.

However, she's moved out during the Spring semester to West Apartments, and it's opted one of my friends to consider moving into the currently unoccupied space in my room. She's been having trouble with her previous roommate and needed to move out -- quick. But, while we make great friends, I'm not sure if we'd make good roommates. I've already put careful consideration into her living habits, and I believe that we may have a clash.

From what I observed from her previous living arrangements, no, she's not a total slob. She doesn't leave food sitting around everywhere until it stinks up the room, or "misses" a shower or two until her body odor stinks up the place. However, she does have a little problem with hoarding things that she may not need, which becomes a build up of clutter. Often she leaves her belongings lounging around the room and whatever empty space is available -- the floor, her chair (to the point where it is unusable), the desk (also rendering it useless), well you get the point. Jokingly, I would tease her about her messy living situation and how I would be unable to live with her. Yet it hasn't been until now that the reality of us rooming together may come true.

I voiced my opinion about her move-in consideration aloud, to let her know that I would be an (for lack a better word) anal roommate and if she moved in that I would expect her to keep her side of the room clean. I understand that once in a while, when we're in a rush out the door, we start leaving clothes and things all over the place and may not have time to put everything away. But, if the problem continues to persist, then we have a dilemma on our hands. Hopefully, she understands and will help to maintain a comfortable living space for the both of us.