In the Spirit of Room Draw

Even the visiting Prospies can detect the tension of room draw week, as tomorrow is the start of the lottery that will determine the rest of our lives. Ok, it’s really only a year, but with a crummy number like mine it seems like this is the end of the world. Groups of friends are teaming up and others, like myself, are being dropped from lists. Karin Hall-Kolts’ “quick list” of rooms has quickly become my number 1 visited page as I frantically search for a single worthy enough of a senior. With a number like 593, though, nothing is guaranteed. Therefore, I’ve been researching my other options on campus.

1. 593 should get me some prime real estate on Battell Beach, right? I figure that I can keep my clothes in my car and shower in the gym. It might get chilly during J-term, but a 5 star arctic tent, a space heater, and a lot of blankets should do the trick:

It’s even bigger than my sophomore single was!

2. What about a year long slumber party in the Bunker? We could tell ghost stories every night, have pillow fights, the whole shebang. Once upon a time the Freeman International Center (FIC) was supposed to be it’s own commons, so why not start that up again?

3. I spent last semester abroad, and when we didn’t have enough money to stay in a hostel we would crash on church floors. I may need to ask the administration, but I’m thinking that Mead Chapel is a viable option. While it may not have the comfiest sleeping arrangements, it is a great location on campus: right next to Proctor, an easy walk to the gym, and really just has a spectacular view of the mountains.

So let me know what you think! And if you have any other suggestions, please let me know because at this point, I’m open to anything.