Thursday, February 23, 2012

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A symphony of alarms goes off in the morning, and it’s time for everyone to wake up—after each person presses snooze a few times. None of us ever feel like we’ve had enough sleep, and we know that the next night probably won’t be able to make up for that. Sometimes somebody will sleep through her alarm and won’t be awakened by the choir of others echoing off the walls and high ceilings in the background. Every time, someone will walk over to whomever sleeps through and gently wake her up to make sure she doesn’t miss class or have to rush and get stressed out at the very beginning of the day.

Sometimes we feel like each other’s mothers, the way we try to make sure everyone wakes up on time among other things. We always give encouragement before exams, big events, speeches, or stressful days. Sometimes we even leave each other little post-it notes as surprises for when we wake up on each other’s laptops or desks. Sometimes there is even a little candy with a note or picture just to make sure everyone is smiling. Some people might attribute these acts as typical of sappy girls or people who are trying to kiss up to each other, but neither one of those reasons stands behind why we try to make each other smile.

We try to make each other smile because we care about how each other feels, and even more, we have learned to realize that making someone else smile makes oneself smile. When you live with people, you quickly get to know them for who they are, and they get to know you for who you truly are. It is extremely hard to hide anything, especially given these specific circumstances of sharing a room. Therefore, people will know when you hare stressed. People will know when you are having a bad day. People will know when you can use a little cheering up. When you see people try to act on those realizations to make you feel better, it is evident that they genuinely care about you.

No one is obligated to take time out of her day to make anyone else feel better, but it happens regardless. Being lucky enough to be paired with people who care for each other as family members do is something for which I will always be thankful. So, whether you leave someone a little surprise note, even if it just has a smiley face on it or come up with something extravagant, know that he/she will realize you care, and both of you can smile together!

1 comment:

  1. This is adorable! I know personally, my roommate and I encourage each other as well. We don't really write notes, but if I know she has an exam or if she knows I am having a bad day, we make sure that we say something to make the other smile. It's something small, but it makes a big impact. This is our home away from home, so its important to make strong connections with the people that are your family away from your family.

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