You’re just about to fall asleep, your blanket is the perfect combination of warm and cozy, the A/C is on point – but then you hear a lawnmower. Except it’s not a lawnmower, it’s your roommate. Props to her for falling asleep at such a reasonable hour, but unless she dials back on the sound effects, you’re not going to be able to function during tomorrow’s 8:30. Take a look at the list below for some things you can do to make some nights a little more bearable.
1. Yell something quick and loud
The key is to interrupt her sleeping pattern just enough so the snoring subsides. Do it correctly, and you’ll get enough time to fall back asleep. Shout her name or just a random word, and don’t be afraid to get really loud.
2. Plug her nose until she has to breathe
Tiptoe over to her bed, bring out your inner ninja and stealthily plug her nose. Hopefully, she wakes up to take a breath from her mouth, so that god-awful snoring stops. Caution: only do so if you and your roomie are tight – if you’ve barely spoken two words to her all month, this tip may turn into something awkward the next day.
3. Throw a pillow at her
This one’s a favorite. And it doesn’t even have to be a pillow, grab that ball of yarn you have lying around, or Mr. Fluffs, and fling it across the room. Practicing your aim beforehand is key, you don’t want to take a wild shot that results in knocking down picture frames onto her sleeping face – we’re trying to stay moderately gentle here! Bonus hint: if you’re afraid you’ll get your own beating in the morning, pretend you’re sleeping after you toss that pillow, she’ll never know.
4. Celebrate with a gift!
It’s your five week roomie-versary right? That definitely calls for a celebration! Pick her out a cute package of nasal strips – she’ll really appreciate the gesture!
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5. Just wake her up
Choose any method necessary and wake that girl up. Tell her that if she doesn’t stop snoring you’re going to switch roommates so she has to live with that weird girl from the first floor.
6. Fans Fans Fans
Not only will a fan keep the air cool, but their noises are great at cancelling out any unwanted sounds.
7. Let Justin Beiber sing you to sleep
Pop in your headphones – assuming most people prefer listening to music rather than a nasally snore.
8. Straight up plug it up
Invest in some good quality foam earplugs. They’ll block out any unwanted noises while you sleep. Bonus use– they’re perfect for blocking out that girl who decided to eat celery in class.
9. Move to the common room
What you’ll really want to do is drag her by her feet into the common room yourself, but since you probably can’t do that without breaking her neck, just move your own body onto the couch if all else fails.
10. See ya
Her snores must be earth shattering if you’re in the market for a new roommate. Perhaps suggest that she gets a single next year.
Photo Credit:
http://www.iheartspills.com/2011/08/most-effective-solutions-to-snoring.html#.VChlhvldWSo