My new roommate and I have lived together for about two months now. He, Niko, has taught me a lot not only about living with guys, but about guy stuff in general. Sure, living with three brothers and a father previously has given me some insight into the world of men, but having four girls and a mother in the equation sort of equalled everything out while I was growing up. That being said, here are some things I've learned in the past two months, all thanks to my roomie Niko:
1. Cars. From afar I can spot a BMW, Saab, Jeep, Dodge and Volvo just by their traits (the grills, lights and structures). Porsche is really pronounced Porsch-uh and not Porsch. The Bugatti Veyron is the ultimate of ultimate cars. I know how to change the oil in a car, and knowing how to drive a manual is no longer a mystery.
2. Cheese, browned butter and pasta tastes good. Mizithra cheese, browned butter and pasta tastes really good. Brown the butter, throw in some mizithra cheese, toss in the pasta, sprinkle with a little more cheese, top it off with a touch of pepper and you're in for a simple culinary treat.
3. Spiders and my fear of them really aren't a big deal.
4. Beer, before, was all just the same to me - gross. Niko has shown me different sorts and flavors; it all is pretty astonishing. Though I don't know the difference between hoppy beers or what "hoppy" even means, I have come to realize that I enjoy really light beers or really dark beers, but still prefer good ole' Baileys and Kahlua.
5. Burping, snoring and farting aren't embarrassing...to guys.
6. Urinating with the door open is all good, for guys, but it's still pretty gross when girls do it.
A Lamborghini Gallardo in the Pearl District. Admittedly, it is an amazingly beautiful car.
