So this isn't what I wanted to write about. I've been wanting to write a blog entry about an article I read recently in Entertainment Weekly, but this is something I have to decide sooner (well the other one isn't a decision at all ) so I'm doing this one instead.

Anyway, here's the situation. I have to move out of my apartment in May because they're tearing it down to rebuild luxury high-rise condominiums. They've pretty much already done that with all the other houses and buildings in the immediate neighbourhood so I suppose it was just a matter of time. But I'm seriously ticked off because I really liked my apartment! It has two walk-in closets in the bedroom - which I've now decided are going to have to be on my list of necessities.

So anyway, I was complaining about this a month or so ago at work and one of my friends/co-workers said that her lease was also up in May and that she was looking for a roommate. So I wasn't really sure how I felt about getting a roommate, so I just sorta gave a non-committal answer and didn't bring it up again. Anyway tonight she brought it up again, and made it sound like a really smart, fun idea. So I said I'd have to think it over and crunch some numbers and stuff and get back to her...so now I have to do that.

I'm just not sure what I want to do.

On the "no" side:

-I've lived on my own for the last 3 years and just didn't really expect to ever have roommates again. I figured I'd live by myself until I eventually met someone special and we moved in together. LOL well not that she isn't special, but you know what I mean

-I'm really independent and strongly value my space and privacy.

-Given my whole shopping addiction thing, I have a full apartment's worth of things already, in fact I wish it were a bit bigger just to accommodate all of my things. Merging everything just isn't that feasible unless she literally lives in an empty place, and I just don't think I want to get rid of anything. I mean again I'd be willing to if it was like I was moving in to start a life with someone, because then we'd be getting our stuff, but I don't want to like get rid of my couch and use her's when I'm sure I'll be needing one again after we part ways.

-I just like to come and go as I please and have over, or not have over, whomever I please. I mean I can come in at 4am and make all the noise I like and it's my business. I always have the option to have anyone over at anytime I please. Or to go home and know I can be alone and not bothered.

-The whole thing seems counter-productive as far as the development of my life goes. It's like a little step-back as far as independence goes. Also, moving in with someone from work just further entrenches me there. This is supposed to be a temporary job, in fact I didn't expect to be there this long.

On the "yes" side:

-I do really like her. She'd probably be a good roommate, and I'd be happy to get closer with her and become even better friends.

-I've got that whole spontaneous, experience whore thing going so on the surface it seems like a fun, spontaneous thing to do, and I'd undoubtedly get to meet lots of people I otherwise wouldn't have, and be exposed to lots of things I otherwise wouldn't have.

-It really is convenient in terms of timing. Not just the fact that our leases are up at the same time, but also a couple of months after that my two bestfriends are moving away (so sad about that ). So it would help me build and sustain another important relationship.

-I'd save ALOT of money.

-This is sort of the same thing that was in the "no" category: it would help me establish stronger ties with the people at work. I'm already friends with them, but we'd be more likely to hang out in groups if two of us are already together. Plus, we could like carpool and stuff.

So anyway I'm sure there are lots more pros and cons, but those are the ones that spring immediately to mind. I should probably give her an answer within the next day or so. Of course I'm going to make this decision on my own, but opinions and perspectives are always welcomed.