Jonquilyn Hill
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So Iris has no idea what a roommate accountability meeting is. She just gets a text from Michael one night that says, looks like everyone's home. Ram tonight, queen. Ram is obviously the acronym for roommate accountability meeting.
So Iris has no idea what a roommate accountability meeting is. She just gets a text from Michael one night that says, looks like everyone's home. Ram tonight, queen. Ram is obviously the acronym for roommate accountability meeting.
I'm like, hold on. What? What? Yeah. So Rams happen once every quarter and they are run by Michael and he describes them as forums to address any unresolved issues. So in practice, what that looks like is a lot of calling in about improperly loaded dishwasher racks or unsorted recycling. Even Blake, who is Michael's partner, doesn't escape scrutiny.
I'm like, hold on. What? What? Yeah. So Rams happen once every quarter and they are run by Michael and he describes them as forums to address any unresolved issues. So in practice, what that looks like is a lot of calling in about improperly loaded dishwasher racks or unsorted recycling. Even Blake, who is Michael's partner, doesn't escape scrutiny.
At Iris's very first roommate accountability meeting, Michael gently reminds Blake that clothes are not to be left in the washing machine overnight. And if they are, they must be washed again before being put into the dryer to avoid odor. Iris is like, I wish to never be called in. Iris is one of those people that teachers called a pleasure to have in class. Relatable.
At Iris's very first roommate accountability meeting, Michael gently reminds Blake that clothes are not to be left in the washing machine overnight. And if they are, they must be washed again before being put into the dryer to avoid odor. Iris is like, I wish to never be called in. Iris is one of those people that teachers called a pleasure to have in class. Relatable.
She is a rule follower, a people pleaser, a submissive for courtesy. How do you think this vibe would mesh with Michael's, which isn't unlike that of a benevolent dictator?
She is a rule follower, a people pleaser, a submissive for courtesy. How do you think this vibe would mesh with Michael's, which isn't unlike that of a benevolent dictator?
In the roommate accountability meetings, he always praises her for how thoroughly she vacuums the living room rugs. One time, Michael texted the roommate group chat with a photo of Iris' bathroom with a text that's waxing poetic about how clean the tub is. It also helps that Iris doesn't really think any of the house rules are super unreasonable. It's like, take the trash out on time.
In the roommate accountability meetings, he always praises her for how thoroughly she vacuums the living room rugs. One time, Michael texted the roommate group chat with a photo of Iris' bathroom with a text that's waxing poetic about how clean the tub is. It also helps that Iris doesn't really think any of the house rules are super unreasonable. It's like, take the trash out on time.
No dishes in the sink overnight. Perishable food in the fridge needs to be eaten or thrown out within two weeks. There are more rules, but they're kind of all of this nature. So it's less the rules and more the enforcement of them that lends Michael his benevolently dictatorial energy. Within a few weeks of moving in, Iris learns a few important facts.
No dishes in the sink overnight. Perishable food in the fridge needs to be eaten or thrown out within two weeks. There are more rules, but they're kind of all of this nature. So it's less the rules and more the enforcement of them that lends Michael his benevolently dictatorial energy. Within a few weeks of moving in, Iris learns a few important facts.
First, Michael isn't just the longest resident of the house. He's the owner of it. Iris wishes she had known that Michael is not just her roommate, but her landlord when she moved in. But it's too late for that. That's crazy to not disclose. Yeah. So important fact number one, Michael's the landlord. Important fact number two, Michael is a very talented woodworker.
First, Michael isn't just the longest resident of the house. He's the owner of it. Iris wishes she had known that Michael is not just her roommate, but her landlord when she moved in. But it's too late for that. That's crazy to not disclose. Yeah. So important fact number one, Michael's the landlord. Important fact number two, Michael is a very talented woodworker.
He had built not just the beautiful table in the dining room, but also the rocking chairs on the porch. All to say, Michael has good reason to be hypervigilant about coasters, which he very much is. Iris is honestly a little impressed by Michael's ability to throw a party that is both orderly and fun.
He had built not just the beautiful table in the dining room, but also the rocking chairs on the porch. All to say, Michael has good reason to be hypervigilant about coasters, which he very much is. Iris is honestly a little impressed by Michael's ability to throw a party that is both orderly and fun.
She sees this ability in action on a semi-monthly basis because Blake and Michael are the party friends of their friend group. They're the kind of friend group that's going to celebrate National Pie Day, not because any of them are mathematicians or because they particularly love pie, but because it's an excuse to eat dessert and drink wine. I respect that. I respect that.
She sees this ability in action on a semi-monthly basis because Blake and Michael are the party friends of their friend group. They're the kind of friend group that's going to celebrate National Pie Day, not because any of them are mathematicians or because they particularly love pie, but because it's an excuse to eat dessert and drink wine. I respect that. I respect that.