The Annoying Things My Roommate Does (But I Love Her Anyway)

Like  many of you, my freshman year of college, I roomed with my best friend from high school. We were two of only a handful of people to come to this school, and we were so excited to be able to live with a friend! Alas, it wasn’t meant to be and we drove each other crazy. So for sophomore year, I opted for the pot-luck roommate draw. I couldn’t be happier. She’s possibly the best roommate I could’ve asked for.

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But before I start sounding like a fairy-tale, she does have some, ahem, quirks that some may find annoying, but I personally find endearing. This girl has taught me how to get along with almost anyone, especially complete strangers. (But for her sake, or mine, I’m not going to mention her name. She may do something to me in my sleep)

She Talks In Her Sleep. Even better, she talks in Spanish in her sleep since she’s from Mexico and that’s her native language. Many of you may find this difficult to deal with when trying to sleep, but I just laugh at her and roll over. I usually tease her in the morning for it too.

She Talks to Her Boyfriend on the Phone 24/7. She even has a specific phone just for talking to him because she uses so many minutes. Who knew one person could talk so much to their significant other? But I’ve learned to tune it out. I understand it can be hard having a boyfriend who lives 3 hours away. They have such a good relationship too, so it’s hard to get mad at her. They’re so cute together! Plus he’s a lot of fun to hang around with when he comes to visit.

She Listens to Taylor Swift When We Are Getting Ready in the Morning. Ok, this one is a little harder to forgive. But I see it as motivation to actually get out of bed and get to class on time. Otherwise I have to listen to…ugh, THAT.

Her Laugh is More of a Cackle. I really have no room to judge here, because when I laugh really hard I start sounding like I’m a hyena. Laughing is infectious, so I always end up laughing with her. Plus I like it because when she makes that laugh at something I say, I know it’s genuinely funny.

So if you ever have to live with a total and complete stranger, remember to look on the bright side. It can turn out good if you two can look past annoyances and see who they really are. My roommate has quirks, but she’s also funny, smart, and very good hearted. I love living with her, and it’s so much better than living with someone you just fight with all the time.

Ok, fess up time. Who has a roommate  with quirks that you can’t help but love?