I am unsure if this is my only post that I will blog while being at Guilford, as I don't fully intend on getting this thing going again, but this HAD to be told somewhere publicly, and Facebook was not appropriate.
I moved back to Guilford this week. Bittersweet. More bitter than sweet however. I am missing my Grandparents 50th anniversary/family reunion/see everyone that has known me since birth - festivities taking place as I am typing this. AWESOME. It was weird enough to come back to the states after Ireland, but multiply that by 2 at least returning to Guilford. It hasn't been all bad. The group of girls on the volleyball team this year will be fun. One of the Freshmen really looks up to me and has told me numerous times I have already made her decision to play for Guilford that much better, and she wishes I had been here for her recruiting trip. And she is really fun-So that will be good.
Anyways, the reason for blogging at 4am.
I am living in Hodgins this year. It is an apartment complex [kinda] on campus behind our football field. My friends/roommates, Shelby and Brittany, from years past decided to live off campus this year, and with my scholarships not allowing me the option of doing so, I had to find new people to live with, last second. Well being in Ireland, that proved to be difficult. Eventually I was connected with these 2 girls, kind of hippie. But seemed cool. I figured 'hey I moved to Ireland all alone and made amazing friends [after moving from the nasty orange house] why can't I do it again, should be good for me'
Well, in between today's 2 practices I finally met my roommates. They seemed really cool. The one girl, Virginia, had her parents here helping her move in. Naturally I start to miss my own. Awesome. The other girl Sara (sar-uh) and Virginia are best friends. Expected.
They invite me to go out and drink with them tonight. Not interested. I blew them off for Mary and Whit from the volleyball team to go find more adult activities to partake in ie. the bounce house obstacle course set up for all of the freshmen! Oh yeah, we did go over there! Such a bust, so we just hung out, but were all so exhausted we were back to our apts by 10pm, asleep by 11 for me.
I was awakened (awoke?)...woke up at 3:40am by the creak of my door. Now- you would think that after being so trusting in Ireland and leaving my doors unlocked only to have the roommates barge in drunk at like 4am would have taught me NOT to do that, right? Wrong. I see the naked outline of Sara (sar-uh). She turns the light on, recognizes it is not her room and goes to close the door. She didn't make it all the way, makes a noise and squats right in my doorway/kitchen. I hear water running. I yelled out her name.
'SARA!'
'Oh hi Taylor!' (in the sweetest most innocent (not on purpose or in a mocking way))
'um you are peeing on my floor'
'oh. I really had to gooo.'
'well clean it up I guess' (stupidly thinking it is just on the tile at that point- no need to argue with a drunk girl)
'goodnight. Sweet dreaaaammms'
She grabbed a paper towel and wiped it up. I got up to check (naturally) and she did not just get it on the tile. She did not clean it up- and she was NOT wearing any clothes, nor did she sound sorry.
I guess that is my welcome back to Guilford the 'Hippie way'.
I emailed her the 'Taylor way' and told her I am not trying to be the bad guy, but she will be getting carpet cleaner tomorrow and cleaning that up.
I miss you all...so much. I hope the 'Arnold's Adventure' was everything we all looked forward to, and then some!
Happy 50th Anniversary Jeep Grandma and Grandpa!
Goodnightttt. Sweeetdreams.
So you are asking for advice... Clearly, respecting each other in a shared space is huge in college. It will take time just as any other roommate situation you have experienced thus far in your college career. And who knows, maybe this is as bad as it ever gets. Just remember the Orange room and nothing could possibly be that bad - right?
ReplyDeleteI am proud of you for expanding your circles, being open minded to new things, new experiences and making the most of any given situation.
Your positive outlook will get you through the many tough spots you will face. Being "That Girl" is not as bad as you may think.
Good Luck with your classes, practices, and new friendships. See you in October.
LUM
I guess advice was the wrong word. I think I wanted someone to laugh with me. I think it is hilarious. It has all been cleaned up and everything and it was a great ice-breaker for sure!
ReplyDeleteYour "adventures" are always so funny and I am so impressed by you and your outlook on life. I dont' think I know any other person who has your life-view. Those roommates are lucky they found you. Have a blast your last year of college. Make the most of it, as I'm sure you will. We missed you like crazy on the jeep trip, but what you are doing is really important and there will be more trips.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs - Aunt Mikie
As I was emailing you I saw this blog site and felt compelled to read one of your blogs. I found this quite amusing while taking a break from Sports Finance homework. After reading your blog I realized that I know this Sara you speak of and find her to be someone you will truly want to know and understand during the upcoming months. Also, being a grown up is not nearly as fun as it seems. Obtaining/grasping ones adolescents through adulthood is something that can be admired because taking things to seriously often creates a world of stress for a planet already covered in problems that are not discussed in your daily newspaper or Fox television show. I hope you don't take this comment with a grain of salt, but as I work to create my own web page I often try and find time for those who are voicing their opinions and using technology to it's fullest. Although voicing ones opinion is great no matter the segue form it is often better to face those problems personally in order to build relationships. NEWAYS I hope you continue to blogaway and I would like to talk with you about good sites to blog on if you have any recommendations. P.S. I have a strong understanding of your want to vent about this incident, but don't find it appropriate to use peoples names nor their views on life (hippies) you call them in your post to get your meaning/ venting across.
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