1st PE assignment: Choi Hyuck

Dear my future roomy,

If you don’t know me very well, you might be wondering how you will survive a semester with a guy who was supposedly nicknamed “potato”. I assure you that it will be just one worry in the back of your thinking oven after one week. However, even though I classify social relationships as a priority in my ‘to-do list’, you must take in mind some simple rules that will be easy to follow if you have a mind of a human.

           If you do not want to have a horrible relationship with me, then you should certainly not touch or borrow any of my stuff unless you are given permission. Of course, this eliminates cases for things that are used by both of us. Even with my family, I am very sensitive with sharing my room, bathroom products, and other products. To tell the truth, I do not have any specific reasons for this but if I have to explain, I think I might get somebody else’s “coodies”.

           One other aspect that I do not tolerate is lightly-made promises, especially those related with money. Since I was a toddler, I had a big sense of responsibility inherited to me being the first son from the first daughter and son in both my father’s and my mother’s family. This might be the reason why I used to finish homework or any projects before I had any free time. However, this might have started to change a little after the birth of my little sister who has no responsibility at all. Still, I always try to arrive at meetings or other rendezvous a few minutes earlier than others.

           I started to learn the importance of saving money when I was still in 3^rd grade after I received a note where I can record all my expenditures. This experience let me personally feel the power of money and showed why I should be careful when tied in money problems. The good news is I will pay back any debts I own to you. The bad part is that I will hunt you down until I receive any money that should be paid back.

           I hope you don’t freak out after reading this letter that you got a strict roommate. Apart from these two, I’m fine with most of the other obstacles as long as they don’t get too extreme. And don’t worry, my standards of extreme is pretty high so you can probably do whatever you want without me giving scowling one word. If you want to tell me about what you are sensitive about in our dormitory life, I hope you give me a heads-up before half the semester has past.

                                                                          Sincerely, your future roommate