I was tossing and turning about what to write my column about for this issue.
Knowing this was the living guide, I was trying to avoid the traditional advice column on where I lived, how I survived and the like.
So, after much deliberation I decided to write about a sub-category of living practices.
Shacking. One of college’s finest traditions.
Much of my revelation came to me the other night as I watched the mass exodus of sorority girls pour out of Miller Mansion only to jump in the vehicle of their Prince Charming.
They had just returned from a steamy night at Reginald’s and decided the fun doesn’t need to stop at the bar.
With their monogrammed sorority tote bag full of shacking goodies in hand, the girls made their way to their beau’s dwelling to “sleep,” of course.
This helped me realize that shacking can teach both males and females some very valuable life lessons.
First of all, most guys take a little while to get used to a girl moving in on his territory.
If he is like most men, he freaks out at the sight of an eyelash curler and shrieks at the thought of feminine hygiene products.
Shacking is the perfect remedy for this.
It gradually introduces the male to the pseudo-mysterious practices females ritualistically perform.
For the women, it introduces them to the inquistive minds of the men.
“You curl your eyelashes with this?” the man asks.
“Well, yeah,” the girl snaps back as she snatches the object in question from the grip of her confused partner.
This usually is followed by the girl nonchalantly curling her eyelashes like it was as easy as breathing.
Girls should get used to this.
Men don’t read into things as much as women do. So, it’s only natural for us to ask why you are straightening your already straight hair with a device we think would make a mean hamburger.
Furthermore, shacking also is a great way to share the wealth.
If you have a nice place to live, it is polite if you invite people to stay the night.
This is precisely why we see the mass exodus mentioned above.
If a girl lives in a place where she has to shower with water-proof shoes on, she is going to be very appreciative for the chance to bathe in a clean shower.
Finally, if you live in a dorm, shacking can allow your roommate to get some booty, too.
You aren’t the only one who wants a night alone with their “friend.” However, some people are not lucky enough to have a guy or girl with an apartment.
I realize this column doesn’t have that much to do with living in general, but if you shack appropriately it can be beneficial for everyone.