Craigslist

Today's lesson of the day is... beware of the wrath of Craigslist. Yes it's convenient, simple to use and when you're really desperate, sometimes it's your only option. Often times though, you end up getting screwed in the booty and not in a good way. Somebody hold me, because I am feeling very raped by CL.

If you're looking for a roommate on CL, make sure during your interview that you cover the important bases:

~are you in a codependent relationship? (chances are if they bring their significant other and/or are text messaging throughout the entire interview, the answer is yes)
~does your significant other bang on your bedroom window at 4AM because you have ignored his phone calls and he is wasted, trying to get your attention?
~does your significant other occasionally meet strippers in bars and bring them to your apartment so they can do drugs?
~do you wake up at 2PM and then spend the majority of the day drinking beer with your significant other while taking up the entire living room area and watching horrible reality TV?
~do you smoke inside even when you live in a house with non-smokers?
~do you ever clean?
~do you sometimes listen to really loud music/TV at 3AM when you are wasted?
~do you have an obnoxious ass cat who pisses on bath mats, rugs, and random clothing items left on the bedroom floor?
~do you set off fire alarms every single time you attempt to cook something, especially at 3AM?

My current roommate does all of the above and it absolutely floors me. Usually you find a roommate who has 1 or 2 irritating habits; you've truly found a rare gem if they embody all of the qualities above. And I thought I was being selective by telling her that I wanted a laid-back roommate who doesn't freak out about anything. Which, by the way, she does, she's emotionally very high-maintenance and has already cried in front of me 4 times in the past month.

Beware of CL and it's seemingly convenient appeal. You may be kicking yourself in the ass a few weeks down the line!