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On roommates - clo.stelle

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And a rhapsody on girlhood

Visiting Selena’s apartment in the city, I began thinking about the intricacies of living alongside other people. This summer, she lives in a 2-bedroom sublet with amazing roommates and a balcony overlooking the Charles. That day, in preparation of a picnic, we taste-tested oranges, tossed pasta salads, and folded summer rolls. As I left her apartment that evening, I found myself marveling at the beauty of living with best friends — and with it, the bonds of girlhood and female intuition. I grew up as an only child, with my own room and my own orbiting world. Through high school summer…

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