Something got to me today. My roommates have decided to stop splitting up the groceries like we normally do, so everyone has to buy their own food. It made me think... it's almost like every man for himself. I really don't like situations like that. Sure, someone's not going to like all the food that's bought, but everyone's just about broke. It's not the time to be picky, especially when splitting the food costs saves a lot of money. Instead of spending 5 bucks on a meal for yourself, 10 bucks can make 6 meals. It all seems a little wasteful to me. Maybe not wasteful per se, but uneconomical. Like John Nash's theory (remember A Beautiful Mind) that for a group of people to prosper in coexistence, each must do what is best for him and the group. I don't think anybody will save anything if we end up all buying the same crap, which is probably what's going to happen. I have the mentality that things are better shared; what's mine is yours. It's not even that expensive for everybody... 20 bucks at most for almost two weeks of a stocked fridge and freeze, plus other stuff in the pantry. That's guaranteed five meals out of that two weeks. It's probably more like six or seven or eight. If you spend that 20 bucks on yourself, you might be lucky to pay for four of those meals, and that's not including all the little things that keep your from getting sick of eating the same food all the time. Like condiments. Rice. Marinades. Drinks. Vegetables. So far, my roommates have been pretty much on the Atkins diet (all protein, no carbs), though not voluntarily. That's what happens when you have to buy your own food. You get cheap. And you don't eat well. And maybe they don't care. But I think having roommates is an opportunity for more than just saving on rent. I don't want to feel like I'm just sleeping and eating here.

We still have one month+ here. I've already cleaned the living room, kitchen, entryway, and bathroom. Only the dining room, hallway, and garage left. I wonder if I'm the only one who gives a damn how the rest of our time in this house goes. I hope not. I wouldn't be able to take it....