Having five college guys living in one apartment can spell trouble in lots of ways. Dirty laundry, food left out, dishes not washed, etc. I have tried to beat this stereotype of the college male ever since I arrived for freshman year in college but in order to shed this title, everyone needs to be in on it.
Fortunately, Italians are rather clean and neat and that does indeed translate to the college life. (Complete opposite of the jackasses I lived with my sophomore year) We compiled a list that has one person clean the bathroom and kitchen every weekend. Everyone pitches in and the place is relatively clean.
HOWEVER, there is one thing has been lacking as of late...
I would say there is a select list of basic things one needs while living. Some of the items are up for debate depending on the person but the list includes, but is not limited to: refrigerator, bed/futon/couch, windows, running water. The undercover items range from potatoe peeler to alarm clock to washer machine. But, in my opinion, one thing is not up for debate: toilet paper.
You NEED toilet paper. No doubt about it. Everyone uses it. Everyone needs it. If you are feeling otherwise I would kindly ask you to stop reading my blog. In addition, I am revoking our friendship.
When I arrived at this apartment there was a big pile of TP and until about a month ago we didn't to buy a new one. As we were dwindling down I took the initiative and went out and bought some. As we were approaching the last roll last week, I had a feeling nobody was going to step up to the plate. So, what did I do? I ripped off some of the TP and stored it away. "Use in case of Emergency"
I just noticed that someone has put the paper towels in the bathroom and that appears to be the substitute as of now. I have no plans on using it and I plan on telling the guys and that using it will probably result in damage.
I wonder how long this will go. I don't if the guys don't want to spend the money, or they keep forgetting to go to the store or what. All I know is I bought it last and I got my secret stash so I'M COOL.
You can maybe get by without using parmesan cheese on your pasta, or ketchup on your burger but you can't get around the TP. Now, might be saying to yourself that I'm stubborn or hardheaded. "Just go buy some!" Why should I though? I bought it last. I have my stash. Plus I'm curious to see how it plays out. Its kind of like an experiment. I'm just sitting back. Chilln.
Anybody want to place bets on how long it will take?
2 comments:
Those sophomore year guys were "jackasses" weren't they!
until the paper towels run out.
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