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Seeking a Walrus as My Roommate

  This post is dedicated to my Roommate for Rent detective – Arielle! Thanks for finding this gem Hello, I am looking for a lodger in my house. I have had a long and interesting life and have now chosen Brighton as a location for my retirement. Among the many …

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My Roommate’s A Kung Fu Master in Training

I signed my lease without meeting my roommate. It was not the first time I had done something like this. I liked the apartment, I liked the price, so I figured I would like him. When I visited the 2 bedroom in Brooklyn, his friend gave me a tour, mentioning …

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New Girl Roommates

So, how realistic are roommates on TV? A recent post on BuzzFeed captured my attention with the question: Which New Girl Roommate Would You Want? I definitely enjoyed a laugh as I evaluated the pro’s and con’s of living with Jeff, Nick, Winston or Schmidt? Their qualities are strikingly similar to other …

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The Santacon Surprise

It’s one of the most entertaining days in New York City in December. Many people dress up in holiday cheer, interpreting Santa as they wish – from real St. Nick’s to reindeers to one of my personal favorites, the Hebrew School Dropouts. The amount of alcohol consumed on this day …

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Accidentally Auditioning for The Birds

I come from a family of animal rescuers. It’s in our nature. As a child, I have fond memories of saving squirrels.  Of course, as an adult, I have a cat, even though I live in a tiny apartment with barely enough room for my roommate and myself. One evening, …

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The Night My Roommate Dated Sega Princess

Exhausted and bleary eyed, I returned home from an all-nighter. All I wanted to do was sleep. As I stumbled towards my bed for the pillow, I paused, noticing strange sounds coming from the living room. The electronic beeps and pings sounded oddly familiar, but I could not quite place …

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Neighbor for Rent

This note was discovered on a friend’s doorway leading into the apartment, (lovingly) left behind, anonymously, by a neighbor. Dear Neighbors: Your bathroom looks directly into our living space. We’ve seen (unintentionally) tenants of your apt in various stages of undress (including completely naked). We assume this is as embarrassing to you as …

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Prank Your Roommate

Happy April Fool’s Day! I am a huge fan of this “holiday.” As a kid, I used to gather my pranks in advance at Eddie’s Trick Shop. As an adult, I appreciate the entertaining chuckles I get from the creative online and real life jokes my friends play.   So, …

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My Roommate’s From Outerspace

I am a friendly, quiet, respectful roommate and when home can usually be found  watching Back to the Future or reading books about outer space. —-As seen on Craigslist, Rooms & Shares. You can’t make this stuff this up.