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June 15th & My Roommate is Great

me: Today is June 15. We are halfway through the month. We are halfway through THE YEAR today!
Karen: Um, no. That's the end of June. But we're almost there...
me: Right... Yep. That's true.



a text convo, re: a change in my plans - 
me: Hey, turns out I'm coming straight home from work after all. Not sure what you're up to, but just thought I'd let you know.
Karen: Dang. I guess I'll have to find a different Naked Night this week.
me: Yup. And I've called dibs on tomorrow.


and texting on her move-in day - 
Karen: We might have to reinforce the walls and windows in our apartment... How else will it be able to contain all of our awesomeness??
me: Our awesome is going to blow this mother down.
Karen: Whoa, whoa, whoa... Let's not be hasty. We want our security deposit back.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. WHO AM I KIDDING?????
me: I am literally laughing out loud on the bus.
Karen: HEY BUS PEOPLE, YOU ARE MISSING SOME QUALITY ROOMMATESHIP HERE. QUAL-I-TY.


Seriously love this girl.

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