A guide on how to be a lovely house mate

I've just started my second year at University and it's always a nervous and vulnerable time. In the most  intrinsic of terms you live with folk that you have known for a little less than a year and within the upcoming months they will see sides of you that normally would be swiftly hidden away, the very greatest of your ugly crying and snorting laughter. It's terrifying but also the kind of insane frightened energy that is all at once one of the most; beautiful, uplifting, freeing and wonderful feelings ever. I truly feel like these are not just people that I live with but my family, a sense of home when I'm away from everything that is seemingly commonplace to me.                                                                                                                                                      This quote perfectly illustrates the essence of my new home; 'Be grateful for the home you have, knowing that at this moment, all you have is all you need.'- Sarah Ban Breathnach 
 So, I thought that I would write a post detailing the ways that you can be a fabulous housemate and avoid the tiny, petty arguments over the rightful owner of the last piece of brownie...

1 Never underestimate the power of a baked good, cake is like currency in housemate terms.

2 Lend money and never expect to be paid back- that taxi fare just isn't seeing you ever. 











3 Never stay in the bathroom for an extended period of time a.) It's frustrating for the other housemates,     b.) The pee dance gets old very quickly and c.) People will start to wonder what you are actually doing in there. 

4 Never be the housemate that clocks alcohol intake-You're not the local GP.

5 Real talk after a night out is always needed and helpful. 

 





















6 Know when they need their space, it's normally when John Mayer is on and fraught Skype calls are being made.  

7 But sometimes, you do just need to snuggle it out. 

8 Quite simply, just clean up after yourselves, otherwise this is the reaction you will receive towards your germ ridden plate. 









9 Crazy dancing is always a fail proof way to feel better/vent that frustration and goof around like housemates should.

10 PARTY ON