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Dear SiriousB1,
Help! I'm at my wits' end here. My roomie is a total trash-talking, violent lout prone to do ANYTHING she feels is warranted, and I'm forever catching the heat for it! I just want to relax, continue my Bible studies, and help the little children out. Is that so useless?
Signed,
Lady Peace
Dear Lady Peace,
Oddly enough, I have a friend who is exactly like your roommate. Let me guess: she has a very spontaneous attitude, does whatever she wants how she wants and when she wants to do it, and puts a lot of trust in strangers, even when she shouldn't. I understand entirely! For example, my friends and I were at a carnival, and my one friend had a purse. Well, she didn't know what to do with it on the ride, as she couldn't carry it, so my one insane friend said, "Let the carnie hold it!" After five minutes of explaining to her that carnies did not earn very much money, did a lot of drugs, and were very prone to stealing things, we managed to find a way out of the situation. But that's another story. So, to get on with it, I have a question for you: If you have known this girl was going to act the way she does, why did you pick her for your roommate? I understand that you can get stuck together with someone you don't particularly like, but this seems a bit out of hand. You seem more the school girl, and your friend the redneck trailer trash. I suggest talking to her and then getting her to pay you to clean up her part of the room. (I understand that this is not what you want to do, but she's probably never going to do it, so you might as well get some cash out of it.) After this, sit her down and talk with her about her responsibilities. She can't blast some sort of crap music on the radio that could drown out the sound of a nuclear bomb going off when you are studying for a final exam. That is simply intolerable! Make sure she understands your wishes clearly, and fulfills them with dignity. If she refuses, kick her out on her ass and cherish the quiet. If she comes back, call the police. What greater way to spend an evening than to see a slob arrested for harassment?
Sincerely,
SiriousB1
Hey there, Sirious!
I don't know what this girl's on about! I'll admit that I tend to be a bit…messy, but it's a hard old world out there, and we of Faith have to watch each others' backs, dig? That's our job, by the way, but Miss Priss is so sucky she just can't get it. The way she folds whenever Maxie gets bent out of shape is ridiculous, so pardon my intemperance, but until she gets her head out of her ass, I will continue to disregard her! I mean…what would YOU do, in my shoes?
Signed,
Lady War
Dear Lady War,
I understand that being messy can be a problem. I myself am having some issues organizing my papers and stories, so my desk is cluttered with notebook and computer paper that should probably be in the recycling bin by now. However, I do not comprehend how being messy is a way of "watching each others' backs". You should do your share and clean up a bit if it is bugging your friend; Hell hath no fury like a clean woman in a tornado-struck room (God I know, just ask my mother). I'm afraid that I don't know who this "Maxie" is, but I'm sure whoever he/she is does not appreciate standing in a pile of dirty bras and underwear whenever he/she comes over. Your roommate may be a little of a perfectionist or have a slight bit of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), but her problems are only going to go over the edge if you don't clean up. Tell her that you understand her feelings, but she can't rage at you for everything you do. You are your own person with your own way of doing things (even if it is a bit messy), and you should not have to do everything she asks of you. Be calm, don't scream or get into a fit, and make sure you reach a fair agreement that you can both handle. Have fun.
Sincerely,
SiriousB1
Dear SiriousB1,
Help! I'm at my wits' end here. My roomie is a total trash-talking, violent lout prone to do ANYTHING she feels is warranted, and I'm forever catching the heat for it! I just want to relax, continue my Bible studies, and help the little children out. Is that so useless?
Signed,
Lady Peace
Dear Lady Peace,
Oddly enough, I have a friend who is exactly like your roommate. Let me guess: she has a very spontaneous attitude, does whatever she wants how she wants and when she wants to do it, and puts a lot of trust in strangers, even when she shouldn't. I understand entirely! For example, my friends and I were at a carnival, and my one friend had a purse. Well, she didn't know what to do with it on the ride, as she couldn't carry it, so my one insane friend said, "Let the carnie hold it!" After five minutes of explaining to her that carnies did not earn very much money, did a lot of drugs, and were very prone to stealing things, we managed to find a way out of the situation. But that's another story. So, to get on with it, I have a question for you: If you have known this girl was going to act the way she does, why did you pick her for your roommate? I understand that you can get stuck together with someone you don't particularly like, but this seems a bit out of hand. You seem more the school girl, and your friend the redneck trailer trash. I suggest talking to her and then getting her to pay you to clean up her part of the room. (I understand that this is not what you want to do, but she's probably never going to do it, so you might as well get some cash out of it.) After this, sit her down and talk with her about her responsibilities. She can't blast some sort of crap music on the radio that could drown out the sound of a nuclear bomb going off when you are studying for a final exam. That is simply intolerable! Make sure she understands your wishes clearly, and fulfills them with dignity. If she refuses, kick her out on her ass and cherish the quiet. If she comes back, call the police. What greater way to spend an evening than to see a slob arrested for harassment?
Sincerely,
SiriousB1
Hey there, Sirious!
I don't know what this girl's on about! I'll admit that I tend to be a bit…messy, but it's a hard old world out there, and we of Faith have to watch each others' backs, dig? That's our job, by the way, but Miss Priss is so sucky she just can't get it. The way she folds whenever Maxie gets bent out of shape is ridiculous, so pardon my intemperance, but until she gets her head out of her ass, I will continue to disregard her! I mean…what would YOU do, in my shoes?
Signed,
Lady War
Dear Lady War,
I understand that being messy can be a problem. I myself am having some issues organizing my papers and stories, so my desk is cluttered with notebook and computer paper that should probably be in the recycling bin by now. However, I do not comprehend how being messy is a way of "watching each others' backs". You should do your share and clean up a bit if it is bugging your friend; Hell hath no fury like a clean woman in a tornado-struck room (God I know, just ask my mother). I'm afraid that I don't know who this "Maxie" is, but I'm sure whoever he/she is does not appreciate standing in a pile of dirty bras and underwear whenever he/she comes over. Your roommate may be a little of a perfectionist or have a slight bit of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), but her problems are only going to go over the edge if you don't clean up. Tell her that you understand her feelings, but she can't rage at you for everything you do. You are your own person with your own way of doing things (even if it is a bit messy), and you should not have to do everything she asks of you. Be calm, don't scream or get into a fit, and make sure you reach a fair agreement that you can both handle. Have fun.
Sincerely,
SiriousB1
