Ask For Permission

One of the worst things a roommate can do is sell, steal, donate, and destroy your property without permission. When I was living in a tower apartment one of my roommates stole my white board and tore off the wooden borders. I was furious because he went into my bedroom, took the board, erased all my class notes, and price listings to sell his alcohol. He could have at least called or sent a text before using my board, but he was inconsiderate of others and cared only about making money. In addition, this same roommate stole my fabric softener and waffle iron. He claimed both items were his but I knew the fabric softener was mine because I cut each sheet in half, a habit my mom taught me. I also knew the waffle iron was mine because my parents did not want it and forced me to take it. In the end, my solution to my roommate’s stealing habit was simply stealing back what was mine. When my roommate was not home I dug through his laundry and took back my fabric softeners. I also hid my waffle iron behind my dresser. Eventually, my bad roommate moved out and I found his waffle iron hidden in the back of the kitchen pantry. When he moved out, I claimed his waffle iron and a large pot he left behind. I guess “what goes around comes around.” My roommate stole and damaged my stuff, and a few years later I kept all the things he left behind. Life works that way sometimes.