Roommate Woes

Never in my life did I think that I would feel unsafe in my 'home'. Never did I think I would have to lock my room door at night for fear of someone barging into my room.... Now, in this instance, I am fearing the worse, because, I honestly have no idea of what to think or expect.

My roommates were showered in prayer and God blessed me with 2 out of 3 GREAT, and I am serious, roommates. Gabby and Emily are blessings beyond compare and I am so thankful for them. However, my God, the powerful, wonderful God He is, likes to show us the good through the bad. And.. roommate #3 is definitely a joy killer. Here is the story in short:

Ever since she moved in her boyfriend has been living with us. Yeah, that's right, living with us. Now, a little back information. I am the only roommate that has even MET her. She won't come out of her room to talk to the other girls. And as much as they have tried to make contact, she stays clammed up in her room, all day, EVERY day. So, keep in mind throughout this story, that even though she doesn't really talk to me, she will text and call me, but only me, because I am the only one she 'knows'.

Well, he has been doing things like washing clothes, etc, so we know he lives there and as a group we planned to talk to her and explain to her that it was unfair for us for our bills to go up and that we were uncomfortable with him staying. Well yesterday, to use an old term I learned from high school, 'The crap hit the fan..' (Now, didn't that just brighten the post a little bit! ;) HAHA!) Before Gabby, Emily and I could meet with her and talk to her about this situation, Management called her in. They had noticed him too, and suspected he was living there and gave her what the call a 'warning' telling her to get him out or be kicked out. So yesterday she started calling and texting me, I told her I couldn't talk because I was at work, and she started asking about her boyfriend 'visiting' and if I had a problem with it. She also asked me for the other roommates numbers, and I knew something had happened. So I called management and asked them what had happened, and that is when my leasing agent, Erin, told me they had caught him, called her in, and she denied everything saying he was her brother. Now, I know this is a lie because I now have a text asking about her boyfriend visiting. So anyways, I was told not to answer her phone calls or messages because it was harassment and that we had done nothing wrong. Well, the roommate got Emily's number off the fridge and started calling her multiple times, so I told Emily to call management and tell them that she wouldn't leave us alone. I received various other texts of rage... all to the effect of, she thought we complained and wondered why we didn't come to her first, funny thing, we wanted to, management just beat us to it. So, thankfully management called her back to the office and told her that none of us complained and that it was solely the management. Thankfully, that made her stop calling Emily. 

Now, it is the rule of our apartment, as stated in our lease, that we are not to have any overnight guests of the opposite sex, and if we are to, we must have a written consent turned in from each of the other three roommates. So, after the roommate learned this she began to text me asking me if I would write a letter. At this point it was around 9pm, and I was busy studying at Anne's for a test. So, I kindly replied that I wanted to discuss this with her in person, but couldn't that night because I was studying. And I then turned my phone on silent because I knew she wouldn't stop there. Honestly, I am not writing a letter, because I am uncomfortable with him there, and that is why I want to talk to her in person. I am not going to continue this childish text message conversation about something important like this. And I honestly want to talk to her face to face when I tell her no. After all, we are supposed to be adults here.... right?

So, when I finally finished studying at around midnight I had a few more text messages, of course asking why I couldn't meet her tonight, that she was home and wanted to know.. and when could I talk to her. So, I have asked to meet with her before class today... and hopefully this whole thing will be resolved.

The reason I have worried about it so much is because I honestly don't know this girl, and have no idea what she is capable of doing, or not capable of. So I really don't want to set her off, just in case she is crazy or something. So, we shall see. If worst comes to worst I will be in heaven with my Father, and there are no complaints there. ;) But in all seriousness, I think it will be ok. I will definitely post the results since I have shared this whole story. And for a final note, the roommate also told me that she would be moving out at the end of the semester... however, that is dependent on her getting out of her lease. But if the boy continues to stay she will get kicked out. So we shall see.

However, without the hard times, how would we know what good times look like? How would we be able to rejoice in blessings. So, this, as the many other trials in our lives, should be considered nothing more than blessings in disguise.

Classes, among other things...

So today was my first day of graduate classes. My first class was very short because the Professor is out of town. A TA (teaching assistant) passed out our syllabuses and gave us our homework... then told us we could leave. My second class of the day was very different. The Professor handed out syllabuses and then began class. We stayed the whole hour and fifteen minutes and took notes until my hand hurt. Hooray for college. :)

Today I got new mattresses for my bed! I haven't really been sleeping at all and my bed was more like a dorm room bed than my bed at home... I knew it wasn't supposed to be perfect so I just tried to put up with it. Well, I haven't slept and what little sleep I get is very uncomfortable. So Gabby convinced me to ask for new mattresses yesterday, and they came today! I loved watching the maintenance crew unwrap my new mattresses and take them straight out of the plastic! Hoping for a great night of sleep tonight! On a side note, we have a nice maintenance man who took a liking to Donna and Mary-Anne while they helped me move in. He was very flirty and it was awkward... well he came today with another man to put in my new mattresses... well, he asked in a very nice way if I had not been sleeping well, I told him yes... (that would be why I am getting new mattresses... lol) and then as they left he asked if he could help me re-make up my bed. Gabby and I, who were in the kitchen, kind of looked at each other funny... I said no, but thank you for the new bed! HAHA So he then returned with, well I hope you start sleeping better. Again, I just said thank you.

Tonight I went to 'The Well' a college worship service at Calvary Baptist Church. It was an amazing experience. Gabby asked me to come with her, and I brought along Casey. It was a great service filled with great music and a wonderful speaker. I am so thankful that God has blessed me with wonderful roommates who love Jesus.

Tomorrow I only have one class... and I am hoping it goes well. Monday I start work, and that is when the busy life will begin again... However, I am excited... I love to be busy! As terrible as it sounds, it's true. :)

It's time!

It's here... the day we've all been waiting for; or maybe just me! ;) Tomorrow I start my first day of graduate classes. Will it be hard, will it be easy? Well, in time I will begin to know the answers. I am excited and nervous... sad and happy. So we will see how it goes.

A good friend of mine from high school, Caitlin, has experienced a terrible loss this week. She has lost her grandmother. This hurts my heart so, and I am burdened in the fact that I cannot be there for her. I am saddened for her and her family, as I know how much Mrs. Merle meant to each of them. However I do know that she is in a better place.

So, of course, I am a whirlwind of emotion right now. But things will turn out fine in the end. I have ended up with three girls total in my room. Gabby and I, who will be spending the year, and Emily, who is living with us until she graduates in December... We have started cooking for each other and I love it. I am excited to see if this continues once school gets started.

I know this is a very short post... and I do have a lot on my mind... I am just not sure how to put it into words. Hoping school goes well tomorrow.

ROOMMATE!!!

Today, when I arrived at my apartment I was happy to find another person living in my apartment! Her name is Gabby and we have already hit it off! She was the missing person that I have been looking for this past month. She is from California and was just home for the summer; she has resigned her lease and will be my roommate for the year. She talked to the management and it is going to be just the two of us. I am SUPER excited!

She actually keeps her door open, like I do, and invited me to go to church with her tomorrow! I am really excited about it! And it makes this place feel more like home! I am so glad to have her living with me.

Lights, fires, alarms OH MY!

I came back to Tuscaloosa this week with a plan. My job search has been richly blessed by Jesus and I have already completely one interview this week and await my second. However, the week that I actually needed to come back to Tuscaloosa, I really didn't want to. I had a great time with my mom and friends this past weekend, and it was hard to leave them.

So, last night while sitting in my apartment a storm started brewing. I could hear thunder in the distance and even see flashes of lightning. As a child, and throughout the years, I have always prayed the same prayer during storms... 'Lord, please calm the storm as you calmed the seas for the frightened disciples...' As the storm became worse the lightning and thunder was so loud I jumped at each new bolt. Then, the power flickered at my apartment complex, and finally it completely went out. Then I experienced the joys of moving... I of course didn't have a flash light in my apartment, I have a candle that I brought with me, but of course, no matches. So I was left to sit in the dark. To finish getting ready for bed and take out my contacts I turned up the brightness on my computer as high as it would go. I love my mac... it is a blessing. :) So I called my mom and we chatted for a while and laughed about me not having bad weather supplies. A little over an hour later the power came back on, and I was finally able to sleep. Last night was the first night in a long time that I actually slept through the entire night. And I believe that as God calmed the storm He calmed me to give me the rest that I needed.

I woke up this morning to my mom calling to see if the power was back on, and I told her it was. I then took my sweet time getting out of bed and getting ready for the day. Then the fire alarms started going off in my building. I was confused and knew that I didn't smell any smoke. I looked around and my roommate asked me if I thought anyone had reported it, so I told her I would look outside to see if anyone was there. A girl was outside thankfully and told me that maintenance knew about the alarms. So, my roommate and I continued on our ways despite the loud beeping every few seconds. She is packing her stuff as this is her last week in the apartment. I am thankful for these alarms because they have given us the opportunity to speak to each other. I know that may seem weird, but I haven't been able to create much of a relationship with her, and I think she has somewhat wanted it that way. Well after a while the fire alarms beeped twice and then were off. THANKS be to God! The loud beeping was way worse than 29 piccolos playing in your ear!

A eventful week looks to be ahead, and it's only Tuesday. But thankfully I am going to see a friend on Thursday and go to a DCI show, Drum Corps International, which are amazing! I am excited to get to see the corps, especially since the last time I saw them was freshman year. And with that, I get to spend time with a SAI sister of mine, Haley O. She graduated last year and has been working for a newspaper in Gadsden. Since she lives so far north of Troy people rarely get to see her. So I am excited to be somewhat closer, and I am going to take the opportunity to visit with her before coming home on Friday.  Another friend of mine is getting married this weekend; I've been to a wedding almost every weekend this summer. But Jessie is having a catholic wedding, I have never been to a catholic wedding and I am very excited to see her get married and to experience something new.

Women vs. Electronics and other random thoughts...

You might be thinking, where on earth is this going? Haha well, a few guys have said to me on multiple occasions, 'Your kind, and I mean women, can really analyze something and put it together.' Most of the time I agree with this. However being a math major I pride myself on being overly analytical.

So, in the case of electronics setting up game systems, computers, wireless networks, TVs etc. But as a child I was one of three girls... and I was the one who set up the game consoles and everything electronic for my nephew growing up. This week I prevailed yet again for the females! I set up my TV yesterday, and today I set up a wireless network for my apartment, and locked it so that no unwanted people can get into it.

These may seem like small tasks, but I am very proud of myself.

As a random side note I cooked my first dinner in my apartment tonight. I made a homemade pizza and of course paired it with Cherry coke! ;) I am really bored here right now and spend a lot of time watching TV and playing online. I have applied for six University jobs and hope to hear something from them soon. Tomorrow I am going out with a friend from home so that he can show me some valuable shortcuts around town. I am very thankful for the three ZC alumni here in town.

I supposedly have two roommates as of right now. They will be moving out at the end of July and then I will get my actual roommates for the year. However, I have only seen one girl, and I believe the other has already moved out... but I don't know. She keeps to herself, really doesn't talk much and stays in her room 24/7... I am thinking that the situation before me wasn't a very friendly one. I am looking forward to hopefully breaking ground with this girl and at least being able to say more than hi before she moves out. But at the same time I am excited to get new roommates and establish a good relationship with them!