For the Roomies

As I just knocked on Antoine’s door to say goodbye to him, and both of us are leaving Dublin early tomorrow morning, it’s about time I do a thank-you post to my four fantastic abroad roomies, and DCU friends. Here goes:

To my DCU roommates,

I was nervous to find out who my roommates were at the start, but the second I met you all, I knew we were destined to become close friends. Not only that, but you guys have become a second family to me. “Sass-offs”, pranks, humor, sing-a-longs, cooking, horse racing, and more, we’ve been through a lot. I am so thankful that the housing gods blessed me and put me with people whom I felt I could be my true self around.

Antoine: We may have got off to a rocky start as I could not pronounce your name correctly for the first couple days, but a month later, we became so close. I’d like to believe I inspired your sass and wit, but I know you had it in you all along. Thanks for taking weekend day trips with me: I had a ton of fun in Howth and Dun Laoghaire. Also, thanks for all those crepes!!

Brendan: Awkward first meeting when I came out of my room wondering why I didn’t have a plunger in my bathroom. I asked you where it was, and then realized you were my second roommate. I am glad we have progressed since then. Thanks for giving Antoine and me our first “Irish welcome” on a night during the second week of class.

Laura: Is it awkward that I don’t remember our very first interaction? Yep. It was probably something like “oh thank goodness! I’m living with another female!” Thanks for being my go-to person whenever I needed someone to talk to. Keep succeeding in Gaelic Football and I cannot wait to watch ya on TV J. You are one of the nicest people I’ve ever met and I always loved the random conversations you, me and Paul would have in Paul’s bedroom.

Paul: You moved in last, and we had such a long introductory conversation that soon it was after 11pm and you still hadn’t moved all your stuff in, so you had to walk all the way around through reception to get back into the building. Sorry. Never have I met a guy who immediately matched my wit, humor and sass. As a wise girl once said, “you’re like my older brother. Except you’re younger than me and I don’t even have an older brother.” Take your shoes off the bed, okay?

Lauren: Sometimes you meet someone and something immediately "clicks" and you feel like you've known them forever. Basically my fifth roommate, I am so lucky to have gotten close with you this semester through our love for Despicable Me and minions. I had so much fun ringing in 21 with ya, and thanks again for letting me stay at your house. I cannot wait for you and your family to come to the US this year. Hopefully see ya soon!!

To the aviation guys,

You guys are hilarious! From the DCU horse races, to just chillin’ in the apartment, to our final night out, thanks for always putting a smile on my face.

Guys, stay in touch. Gonna miss you a ton, and we’ll all have to skype every once in a while!

Xoxo,

Katie