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A day with the Roomies ~
I am back from my extensive creative fug with Zoe Patel and some primary colours. I tried to lean into the New Girl vibe, but if Jess had been played by Sujaya Dasgupta and was a bowling champion. NGL, this has been in my drafts for ten thousand years - maybe now I can actually move on to some other unfortunate townies…
zoe wears / hair down / hair up / loose plait
@bustedpixels / @qicc / @simandy
prom chaperone / dress / earrings (kitty) & necklace (yina) / gloves /shoes
@coloresurbanos / @pralinesims / @vibrantpixels / @dallasgirl79
cherry bomb / blouse /trousers /hair scarf / necklace /earrings (cherry bomb)
@serenity-cc / @trillyke / @candysims4 / @waekey / @pralinesims
grease 2 / shirt / jeans /sunglasses /neckerchief / gloves / bowling ball / bowling shoes
@theslyd / @waekey / @candysims4 / @pw-creations / ea basegame (unlocked @fogity) / @akuiyumi / ea bowling night
red robin / tee & blouse combo /skirt / earrings /bag /boots
@waekey / @arethabee / @clumsyalienn / @theslyd / @ridgeport (original @madlensims)
if you like pina colada / tee /skirt /beret /earrings (ana)
@shunga / @kismet-sims / s4marigold / @pralinesims
bow down / dress / tee /hair scarf / earrings /high tops
@jius-sims / @solistair / @candysims4 / ea cottage living / @mmsims
How to Be “Roomie Goalz”
In college you will most likely have a roommate at some point, whether it be in a dorm, or your first apartment. Here are some little tips on how to be a good roommate (because it really needs to be said.)
Learn each other’s boundaries. My freshman year, I thought my roommate and I were going to be absolute best friends. However, tension grew when I found out she took a picture of me sleeping and showed it to our mutuals. This absolutely infuriated me, because I am very sensitive about my skin and obviously did not have make up on. I also didn’t find out about the picture because she showed it to me - I found out from the aforementioned mutual friends. The tension was palpable for a week until she moved out. I never got another roommate and had the entire room to myself. Bottom line: I felt uncomfortable in my own dorm because of her actions.
Be respectful of the other’s schedule. Is your roommate a night person or morning person? For me, I am definitely a night person. In my dorm, I would make sure that lights were out so that my roommate could get a good night’s sleep before her morning classes. Also, be mindful that your phone alarm will probably also wake up your roommate. They may be able to go back to sleep, but if you are constantly hitting the snooze button, this will probably disturb them IMMENSELY.
Be respectful of the other’s space. For me, this means don’t have people over when your roommate is really trying to study quietly, don’t blast music in the mornings when you know your roommate is sleeping off an all-nighter, etc. Do NOT lock your roommate out of a shared dwelling when you have a friend ;) over for activities not school-related. The sock on the door thing is not a thing, don’t do that to someone. Also, not slamming doors, even if you aren’t intending to slam them.
Don’t make decisions about your shared space without consenting your roommate first. This means decorating, having a party, etc. For decorating especially - remember that your taste is not always your roommates taste and you want to involve them so that you can each feel at home!
Share responsibilities. Taking out the trash is a big one. Be upfront about delving out chores so that there is no “ok, I’ve taken out the trash like 7 times in a row.”
Keep it clean. Dirty dishes in the sink, trash on counter tops, not cleaning up after yourself after you cook, not unloading the dishwasher, leaving clothes in the washer/dryer, leaving stinky shoes in the common area, etc. can come across as majorly disrespectful. Be mindful that while you might not mind a little clutter, your roommate might like things kept clean and orderly.
Establish what is communal and what is personal. Will you be sharing dishes? Food? Cleaning products? Establish those boundaries ASAP so as to avoid the “dude, why are you using my laundry detergent?!” conversation. Have the who is bringing what necessity the day you agree to live together!
Return borrowed items in a better condition in which you took them! Actually, this goes for all walks of life.
Establish house rules. When are quiet hours? What will the AC be set at to ensure that all roommates are comfortable? Who will do laundry when? If you share a bathroom - who will shower when?
Do little things to be nice! The two roommates I had in my first apartment and I would spontaneously leave cookies out for all to enjoy, or purchase an assortment of treats for holidays! We would also bring in each other’s mail, leave little notes (even though we weren’t that close and hardly saw one another - literally never knew if they were home or not), etc. They were the best roommates ever! I loved living with them. Not that I don’t love living with my best friend now! But if you are living with basically complete strangers, do your best to develop a good, amicable relationship.
Hope these little tips make your living situation during your collegiate career go smoothly! Happy studying, realistic students!
psa for college freshman
hey, whats up, hello! so you’re gonna be a freshman and you’re probably moving in real soon, and you might be excited but also nervous, not to worry i got you! here are some tips and tricks and general advice based on my own experience.
okay so step by step:
MOVE IN
okay so this is easily the most stressful thing about the first week of school. you gotta get all of your stuff into a tiny dorm if it’s a big room i am literally so jealous my dorm was like a prison so don’t freak out, stay cool and pack efficiently!
try not to overpack, it’s really easy to believe you’ll need everything you’re bringing but trust me you won’t even look at half of it
a good tip for this is, if you don’t use it at home, don’t bring it to school! (plus it’s really easy to just buy stuff you need on amazon so don’t forget that that’s an option too)
if you’re going to a school that deals in snow, DON’T bring that stuff (jackets/hats/boots/etc) with you when you move in. if you know you’re going to go home for a weekend before the snow sets in, definitely leave it at home and bring it with you later!
let your parents/guardians/friends/family help you move in. it might not seem like a big deal, but letting them help you will make them feel better. and if you don’t like how they arrange things, let it be! you have all semester to rearrange and settle in, they only have this one day, so just let them have it! also don’t forget to thank them when they leave!
ROOMMATES
ah yes, the wonderful concepts of roommates. i was lucky my freshman year, but some people aren’t
try and connect with them via facebook/school emails/phone, settling things like are you gonna share a mini fridge, microwave, coffeemaker and how you’re gonna decorate (if you’re into that) will help when you finally settle into your room
definitely go over ground rules once you’re all unpacked and settled in. my dorm had us go over a list of questions, come to an agreement, and sign it in case there were any future conflicts. cover things like:
is it okay to have my friends sit at your desk or on your bed when you aren’t there?
how should we handle overnight guests?
do you want me to give you a heads up if i have friends coming over?
100% agree to give each other a heads up on parents coming to your room
sharing food?
cleaning responsibilities
definitely definitely give each other a copy of your class schedule, and if you have classes at the same time maybe you can agree to make sure you’re both awake at the right time!
you don’t have to be bff’s with your roommate, sometimes it turns out that way and sometimes it doesn’t. what you do need to be is open and honest with your roommate. your year will be miserable (especially if you can’t switch roommates) if you don’t communicate with each other. don’t be afraid to tell them if something is bothering you. if you’re to nervous to do that or don’t like confrontation, talk to your RA or RD
so now that we got all that out of the way, here are some general tips about social things:
that whole keep your door open and people will come talk to you think is a load of bs. me and my roommate did that for weeks and no one came in. everyone is just waiting for someone else to take that chance. so go into peoples rooms and ask them if they wanna grab lunch/dinner! walk around and poke your head in their room! it might be awkward as hell but at least you’re trying :)
go to all (or as many) dorm activities as you can! this allows you to meet more people too even if the event is really dumb, at least show up. you always have the option to leave!
go to club meetings! even if you aren’t sure you want to stay in the club. it’s much harder or maybe just more awkward to join when you’re an upperclassmen, so try and get those roots down as soon as you can
that being said, you can always leave a group without any hard feelings. people do it all the time, so don’t be scared that once you go to one meeting you’re stuck in the group forever
don’t let anyone tell you that as a freshman you can’t get involved. if you want to, you can. there is absolutely nothing stopping you. you might have to work a bit harder but i know you can do it!
sometimes freshman year can suck, or at least have it’s moments. don’t give up. everything gets infinitely better as time goes one, i promise. if you’re having a tough time or feel isolated or overwhelmed, reach out to someone, a parent, friends from home, an old teacher, anyone really! don’t give up, things might get tough, but you ARE strong and you WILL get through it
I just wanna cry tonight
Tonight's no different..there were countless nights I cried the last thing before sleeping.
Tonight is no different...there were times when I felt flooded with emotions I've always harbored. Feelings that have anchored their sail on my seas
I have this feeling of missing of something I've never had.
Or rather, missing something I've had but never recognised.
Try hard how much ever. But you can never get past that invisible barrier that separates roommates from friends. Moreso when those roommates are oh so friendly.
Isn't this new?
Late things in the middle of March last year, I wrote that I never had anyone in my life.
But today I'm writing that I have these people that I'm afraid will never walk down the same aisle with me again once they let go if these strings that bound us together.
Changes are needed. Changes are what makes us..us.
But the pain of separation is inevitable.
I only wish it doesn't hurt me anymore.
I wanna cry tonight
Zoe Patel Makeover 💜
Defaults -
Beetle Eyes 2 by squeamishsims
No EA Lashes by Kijiko
Hair -
Yennefer Hair v2 by manul-sul-sul
Teresa Hair by sehablasimlish (thesimsresource)
Artemis Hair by qicc (thesimsresource)
Eyebrows -
Updated Stretchskeleton Eyebrows by whoismae
Eyes -
Contacts #68 by sims3melancholic
Eyelash v4 by MMSIMS
Skin Details -
Skin n6 Overlay by northern siberia winds
FEMALE TORSO MASK N3 MM OVERLAY by northern siberia winds
Nose Masks by RemusSirion (thesimsresource)
Nose Tip Nose Mask by obscurus-sims
Moomoo Blush by squeamishsims
Blush n8 Lips by northern siberia winds
Makeup -
Nail It! Nail Set 2.0 by Joliebean
Kendell Eyeshadow by crypticsim
Saffron Liner by crypticsim
Neutrals vol 1 eyeshadow by crypticsim
Blush n8 by poyopoyo
Sour Fruit Lipstick by TwistedCat
Wedding Lipstick by TwistedCat
Shell Dust Eyeshadow by faaeish
Protoplast Lipstick by RemusSirion (thesimsresource)
Vanilla (soft) n02 Eyeshadow by Pralinesims
Jinsoul Lipstick by crypticsim
Clothes -
Love Blossom Earrings by Pralinesims
Ultimate CAS items Unlocker by Loulicorn
Adam Set Ripped Jeans by helgatisha
Alex Sneakers by arethabee
Reverse Reverse Bracelets by AJ Nebula
Shine Bright Dangly Earrings by ghostputty
Aarnes Gown by Rusty's
Olivia Gloves by Sentate
qt headphones v2 by arethabee
Lena Top by arethabee
Booty Bike Shorts by Caio
Extreme Tights by Joliebean
Moonlight Sneakers by Trillyke
Dreams Jumpsuit by Caio
Kitty Choker by Blue Craving
Pentagram Earrings by Blue Craving
K-pop Off Shoulder Dress by HappyLifeSims
Stockings by Sentate
Sakura High Boots by Serenity
Siren Song One Piece Swimsuit by Joliebean
Jessie Dress v2 by arethabee
Clover's Cozy Coat by Nolan-Sims
Woody Jeans by Rusty's
@remussirion @obscurus-sims @squeamishsims @joliebean
@twisted-cat @pralinesims @crypticsim @northernsiberiawinds
@manul-sul-sul @trillyke @nolan-sims @rustys-cc @serenity-cc
@helgatisha @happylifesims @arethabee @caio-cc @sentate
@loulicorn @bluecravingcc
Gavin Richards Makeover 💗
Defaults -
Beetle Eyes 2 by squeamishsims
No EA Lashes by Kijiko
Hair -
Lovestruck Heart BGC Hair by sleepingsims
Eyebrows -
MM n17 Velvet Eyebrows by Pralinesims
Eyes -
Analogue Eyes by RemusSirion (thesimsresource)
Eyelashes #4 by sims3melancholic
Skin Details -
Dewy Freckles by TwistedCat
CALLUNA skin overlay by nesurii
Silk Delight Bodyskin by Pralinesims
MM Lower Eyelids n3 by northern siberia winds
Brule Contour n04 by Pralinesims
Moomoo Blush by squeamishsims
Hollywood 3D Teeth by Golyhawhaw
Clothes -
XEVO Glasses by Pralinesims
Fred Sweater Vest by serenity
Jaime Pants by serenity
Fraser Watch by Renorasims
Comfy Socks by serenity
Loafers male shoes recolors by helgatisha
Alexandos Socks by Sentate
Alice in Chains Simlish Tee by mellosaki
Socialite Shorts by Caio
Royal Silk Pajamas by Ingeli
Blake Loafers by serenity
Larry's Shirt by mellosaki
Marcio Shorts by serenity
@squea @twisted-cat @pralinesims @nesurii @sleepingsims
@northernsiberiawinds @serenity-cc @simverses @mellosakicc
Mitchell Kalani Makeover 💚
Defaults -
Beetle Eyes 2 by squeamishsims
No EA Lashes by Kijiko
Hair -
Octavian Hair by clumsyalien
Stoic Hairline by Rheallsim
Heavy Stubble Facial Hair by Golyhawhaw
Body Hair Luumia V5+ Redux by Javi TruLove
Eyes -
Contacts #119 by sims3melancholic
Eyelashes #4 by sims3melancholic
Eyebrows -
MM Supreme n03 by pralinesims
Skin Details -
Velvet Touch Face Skin by Pralinesims
MM Lower Eyelids n2 by northern siberia winds
Dimples n1 A by northern siberia winds
Male Lips Shape n1 MM Overlay by northern siberia winds
Vega Lip Overlay by peachyfaerie
Body-kit no. 1 by miiko
Clothes -
Felix Cardigan Patterns by aharris00britney
Felix Cardigan Undershirt by aharris00britney
Cameron Top v2 by serenity
Cameron Pants by serenity
Athletic Sweatshirt by Caio
Athletic Sweatpants by Caio
Samba Sneakers by Caio
Fresh PJs by CreamLatteDream
Adrian Top Patterns by aharris00britney
Ricky Jeans by aharris00britney
Paradox Glasses v2 Miami by Pralinesims
Jorge Top by serenity
Jorge Pants by Serenity
Journey Sweater by serenity
Elijah Jeans by aharris00britney
@clumsyalienn @pralinesims @northernsiberiawinds
@javitrulovesims @golyhawhaw @rheallsim @sims3melancholic
@pralinesims @serenity-cc @caio-cc
J Huntington III Makeover 💛
Defaults -
Beetle Eyes 2 by squeamishsims
No EA Lashes by Kijiko
Hair -
Levi Hair by Joshseoh
Stoic Hairline by Rheallsim
Body Hair Luumia V5+ Redux by Javi TruLove
Eyebrows -
Updated Adiec Eyebrows by whoismae
Eyes -
Contacts #124 by sims3melancholic
Eyelash v3 by MMSIMS
Skin Details -
North Male Skin by northern siberia winds
Male Torso Mask n3 MM Overlay by northern siberia winds
Cheekbones Contour by goppolsme
Clothes -
April T-shirt with Cardigan by Rusty's
Pedro Watch by serenity
Zen Jeans by Rusty's
Alex Sneakers by arethabee
Seo Shirt by helgatisha
Male shoes recolor by helgatisha
Ramon Top by serenity
Sport Watch by Caio
Chris Shorts by serenity
Winona Socks by helgatisha
Charlie Sneakers by Serenity
Eric Underwear by Caio
Pollen Polo Shirt by Nolan-Sims
Eternia Watch by Pralinesims
Dutchess Hat by aharris00britney
Nathan Shorts (Denim) by aharris00britney
Wynter Sweater v1 by Rusty's
Snowden Pants by Rusty's
Street Boots by serenity
@goppolsme @northernsiberiawinds @javitrulovesims @rheallsim
@joshseoh @sims3melancholic @mmsims @whoismae @rustys-cc
@serenity-cc @nolan-sims @helgatisha @aharris00britney
@pralinesims