Get ready 4 some drama, drama, drama...

THE GOOD---2day I auditioned 4 a play written by Steve Martin entitled "Picasso at the L'Pange Agile" It's about Einstein meeting Picasso in a bar. Picasso is a real ladie's man and he has slept with many women, including a waitress at the L'Pange Agile named Germaine.

Well I tried out 4 Germaine...and let me tell u I was scared as shit. It's a big part I have NEVER done acting b4, not plays, not musicals, NOTHING.
I just wanted 2 try it 4 fun. I was given the freshman speech afterward "Normally we dont cast freshman 4 big parts because they will explode and then we'll get calls from parents, yada, yada,yada..." HOWEVER, he did seem very happy with my audition and told b there will b call-backs 2morrow.


THE BAD---At 5:00 in the morning, 2 nights ago, my roommate's alarm goes off. She hits snooze. It goes off 5 minutes later..she hits snooze again, it goes off 5 minutes later..she hits snooze again...

Finally I asked her politely if she could just turn the damn thing off since her class wasnt until 9:30 anyway and mine was at 8:30. I couldnt b having an alarm go off every 5 minutes 4 another 2 and a half hours!!!

She mumbled yeah..and I heard her change it..then go back 2 sleep. Then I heard her messing with it again, and then...all of a sudden...she let out a big sigh and got up out of bed quickly and flew out the door slamming it shut behind her. It was obvious she was angry.

But being that it was 5:30 in the morning, I didnt think it considerate of her 2 slam doors. I went out in2 the hall, where she sat leaning against the wall looking upset. I asked what was wrong. She told me "I'M TIRED OF U ASKING ME QUESTIONS!!! I'M NOT USED 2 LIVING WITH SOME1!! IF I COULD HAVE LIVED OFF CAMPUS I WOULD BUT I CANT AFFORD IT! I HAVE TROUBLE GETTING UP FOR CLASS ON TIME!!"


I must have looked at her like she was nuts because I couldnt believe u would need the alarm 2 go off FOUR AND A HALF HOURS before ur class. It's simply disrespectful 2ward me. I asked her why she was out in the hall she said "I was locked out" I said "I could've opened the door 4 u. It's open now..."

She then mimiced my voice mockingly: "It's open now..."

I was flabbergasted. Y was she being such a bitch?

I thought "fuck it"..and went back 2 bed but I couldnt fall asleep so I went 2 the bathroom and on the way out I sat down near her and said "I have a suggestion...if u hnestly can't deal with changing ur habits so that u can live with some1, I'll talk 2 the R.A. in the morning...I don't know what could help but..."

She then interrupted me saying, " Well, no, there will b no switching rooms. there will b no switching roommates. This is my problem I have 2 deal with it. And u do 2 since ur my roommate. It's ur problem now.


I said, "Umm..it's not my problem."

She said, "Then why r u out here? "

I said, "Because what just happened was crazy! I don't think I'm being unreasonable just by asking u not 2 do that. It is NOT my problem, and I'm not about 2 make it mine. I have plenty other problems."

She said, "I feel like I'm the only one who has sacrificed since I got here, and that u really haven't."

me : " "2 b honest, I have nothing I have 2 sacrifice. I was never perfect but all the habits I had b4 I came here I've stopped doing 4 ur sake. That includes being messy! I thought we were doing fine...but now u spring this on me..."

her: "Well it's true u don't have 2 change, I do...and we WERE doing ok...but..."


But she still looked mad at me as if everything was my fault. I went in2 my room and cried (yeah..I was surprised 2) because of some of the things she said 2 me and because I couldnt believe how she blew up at me 4 nothing. I'm a very good roommate and a sensitive person in real life.

Long story short, I talked 2 the R.A. who said that she agreed, it was a HUGE overreaction 2 a polite and justified request I made. I dunno what will happen next but I haven't spoken 2 my roommate as much as I did b4. She's trouble and now I can see that.

THE STONED- My final story does not in fact have 2 do with people who were stoned. I just said that cuz it sounded funnier. It has 2 do with a group of drunk guys waiting in line 4 the dining center 2 open, as was I.

One really nasty sweaty smelly drunk guy came up 2 me introducng himself and telling me where he lived talking about "Come over ANYTIME!!! No seriously, anytime u wanna come over stop on by my room. "

Then all his drunk friends started interrogating me and holding out their hands 4 a handshake. I then saw 2 girls and I quickly went over and sat with them. But the one dude followed me and finally me and the other girls went in2 the bathroom 4 refuge until the dining center opened.

It was the most disgusting experience in my life. Dude was putting his arm around my shoulder and...BLLECCCHHH. I had 2 get away from there.


~the end.~



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[This message was edited Tue Sep 10 17:47:51 PDT 2002 by Nep2nes]

First of all let me say that I you for having the guts to try out for the play. I always wanted to but I never had the guts (plus I am a lousy actor).

Sorry about the roommate. I would agree with you that it is very inconsiderate to use snooze for 4 hours. I am guessing that people in the adjoining rooms can't be pleased either. So do you think this girl is having problems adjusting to college or is she just a little ?

I'm thinking that you probably missed out on the love of your life by not accepting the stoner's advances. Instead of hiding in the bathroom you could have been getting .

Anyway...best of love with the play and the roommate.

you need to edit the subject of this thread to add "very tedious" to the "very long"

Aaron said:

Actually this was quite interesting and it's no more tedious then hangover ratings.

lovemachine said:

[Snippety snip - off topic post removed - Ian]

Aaron said:

You know I recently quit smoking. Wanna hear about it?






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[This message was edited Tue Sep 10 18:34:20 PDT 2002 by lovemachine]

lovemachine said:

good one

quit school, and find a doctor or lawyer to marry...

twonabomber said:

[Snip - flame removed - Ian]

theC said:

[Snip - another flame removed (sigh) - Ian]

Nep2nes

lovemachine said:

Play nice please Orgers! Quit hijacking threads for (a) creating flame wars or (b) taking things off topic or (c) settling personal vendettas. Discuss Nep2nes post, or don't.

ian said:

Good point, Ian... that is the way it should be done...
...but

Would it be a violation of the rules for people to say that they can easily understand why her roommate would hate her and want to be mean to her and that this story only shows one side of the situation and does not take nep2nes actions into account and is therefore painting a negative picture of someone who very well might be a very nice and intelligent person who just cannot stand nep2nes because of her personality and arrogance?

Nep2nes said:

Sure you have...you ACT like the biggest b*tch here all the time.

IceNine said:

I don't think that would be a violation of the rules Well, Nep2nes posted a personal story here, so commenting on that story ultimately does mean commenting on Nep2nes somewhat. I'm sure Nep will appreciate people discussing her thread in a non-abusive and non-confrontational manner.

The only thing I'd change would be the "arrogance" comment. I guess the lesson is that posting personal stories does invite personal criticism. If it becomes abusive or inflammatory of course then when we have to get the scissors out and go snippety snip.

Babe...that was the most funny wierd shit i've read in here for a lonnng time!!!

I LOVED IT!!!

Good luck with the play and i hope u get a call back...goood luck with ure flatmate i hope u get rid of her!!!

AND...good luck with the men!!!

(Mental note:When hitting on Nep2unes DON"T be intoxicated AND don't belch)

derek said:

Thanx..I posted it all partly cuz I knew some would like the humorous side of it. Hell, Ive even learned 2 laugh at what happened.


However I can NOT accept ice9 trying 2 somehow make out like it may have been my fault and my roommate's side wasnt represented here. Does she really need 2 tell her side of it? She woke me up at 5 in the morning...continuously. Nothing she could say could explain that or justify it. I have one word 2 explain it however: "rude"

Just accept it, ice9, people CAN do bad things 2 me. Im not ALWAYS the bully. I CAN b bullied. It's not how u imagine it--every1 in the world is kind and courteous 2 me and I walk around flipping them all off. There's more 2 me than that, darling.

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[This message was edited Thu Sep 12 10:20:13 PDT 2002 by Nep2nes]

Alas, I did not get a call-back..however I still may get a small role.

But the audition 4 me, was more of a conquering my fears thing. It was more like therapy 4 me. A year ago I would have never done that, now I can. And it's not as bad as it seems. I am proud of myself 4 trying, and he said he would keep me in mind since he knows me from his class, etc etc.

I'm ready 4 my close-up!

Nep2nes said:

I would agree with you there... I was just making a case for an argument. People certainly can do bad things to others without provokation and that sucks.

Good luck with the play, be brave and if all goes well it will be fun cuz shows are always a good laugh producing and performing.

Shame about the bullshit with your roomate. Just 1 of lifes challenges right? Beat it...


[This message was edited Thu Sep 12 16:16:18 PDT 2002 by SexLovely]

Nep- let me just start by saying, I'm sorry 4 my awful behavior in front of the dining center the other day. I was getting back from an all nighter and U looked just as good a tall stack o pancakes just then. My friends are jerks, u can just shrug them off, but give me one more chance, OK? I'm not as drunk this time.

Do wanna come over to my dorm sometime?

feltbluish said:

Well there you go Nep2nes there is no need to be angry anymore since he apologized.



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[This message was edited Thu Sep 12 17:00:21 PDT 2002 by lovemachine]

nep, the fact is there's no point trying to make sense of college and dorm life. this will only hurt your brain. instead, simply accept that you're all a bunch of fledgling adults, crammed in together, given the first chance to make your own decisions and live your own lives, but in a kind of microcosmic way. and some folks will stay on track and actually learn stuff and their brains will grow large and strong.

but other folks will be partying. their brains will be marinating in toxins, shrinking a bit each day. they'll be so far under the influence they'll grope you around one day but won't even remember what they did later. so my long winded point is, it's no use asking that guy what he was thinking and it's pointless to try and second guess your roommate.

there's no explaining some folk. they're just plain weird in the head, god love 'em.


just my 2c.

oh and ps good luck with that audition ~!! hope you get the part

now this is the type of shit i like to read at 12am.

Chris...

Christopher said:

You scared me a bit with this one... I thought that Neppy was back.

lol,

well i like nep2nes but anywhoo

ice i would bring back some of your threads but i cant most are locked ian was getting carried away

IceNine said:

Shame shes not, I need to relieve my aggression on something...