Roommates that are absolutely wonderful are hard to come by. I am grateful enough to have found a roommate that is quite literally my other half. My roommate is not someone I had known before we moved in. In fact, we barely knew each other before we moved in. I met him once and decided that he was going to be my roommate. It was the best decision I have ever made because my roommate has become one of my best friends and one of the better stories to my university experience. Here are seven signs that you also, have a roommate that is amazing. 1) Free Therapy Service Sometimes life gets tough. Exam season is coming, the boy you’re into won’t text you back and you have three dollars in your bank account. Thankfully, your roommate is stuck with you and has no choice but to listen to you complain. 2) They Feed You Whether it is the leftover poutine from a night out or warm nachos, they will always offer you food. If you are as lucky as me, sometimes they will even go out of their way and make you food. Just like your grandma, they will make sure you are fully fed and happy knowing you would do the same for them in a heartbeat. 3) They Don’t Judge You For Your Quarter Life Crisis A roommate will look past the fact that you haven’t washed your hair in about a week and won’t judge you for never wearing pants around the house. They won’t even judge the fact that you definitely do not have your life together. Instead, they’ll provide love, unconditional support and maybe kindly gift you some shampoo and conditioner. 4) My Closet + Their Closet = Our Closet I may not have had the luxury of sharing cute dresses because my roommate was a male, but I still managed to get a pair of Minion pajama pants and a pretty sick Levi’s shirt. Your roommate will become a savior when it comes to clothes especially when we’re all too broke to buy anything new. 5) Separation Anxiety With such busy class and work schedules, it is sometimes impossible to see your roommate. It is perfectly fine to miss them because you hate being apart even if it is only for about half an hour. When you both are not together, you end up texting, Snapchatting and tagging each other in memes to remind them that you’re thinking about them. 6) They’re Mr. Clean Cleaning is usually the most common argument between roommates, however, your roommate likes the home just as clean as you do. They leave rooms semi presentable, they take out the trash, and they clean up after themselves. Bonus points if you don’t even need to ask them! This is all clear signs that you are truly blessed with a good roommate. 7) You Wouldn’t Want To Change Roommates Your roommate may irritate you sometimes, but realistically, there is no one else who would deal with your nonsense. They’re the person you will share everything with while transitioning in and out of university and there is no one else you would rather share the experience with.

Spring is in the air! With the month of March quickly approaching, we're starting to get over the winter blues and ready to begin   Check out to Bal en Blanc Ready to ring in the spring with an awesome party? Then grab your favorite white festival attire and head to New City Gas' Bal en Blanc this March.   Try a Sugar Shack In true Canadian-fashion, check out one of the many sugar shacks surrounding the city. What better way to enjoy the mild end-of-winter weather than with a tasty treat?   Spring Skiing Get some friends together and head out to Mont Tremblant for a spring skiing trip. With the snow quickly melting, this will be your last chance to hit the slopes until next winter.   Enjoy the St. Patricks Day Parade Montreal's annual St. Patrick's Day parade is lit! On Saturday March 17th, Saint Catherine street will turn into a celebration of all things Irish. Between the bagpipes and the floats, this is the perfect daytime event to get you into the St. Patrick's Day spirit!   Take a Road Trip Now that the icy roads have finally melted seize this opportunity to take a road trip to one of Canada's great cities. Looking for something close? Check out the nation's capital city, Ottawa,  and all the fun that comes with it. If you're ready for a longer drive, Toronto is calling your name!   What will you be doing during the month of March in Montreal? Let us know in the comment section below or by tagging @stcathys on social media.

Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is around the corner (literally, it's tomorrow)! Did it sneak up on you? Don't worry, if you haven't quite gotten around to planning something mind-blowing for your special someone, it's not too late - check out our list of 5 exciting things to do in Montreal this Valentine's Day. Carriage Ride Take your date on a romantic excursion in Old Montreal! The city has horse-drawn carriage rides every 60 minutes that take you on a scenic tour of Old Port for two!   Doggy/Cat Cafe Dating an animal lover? Take your s/o to either Le Doggy Cafe or the Cat Cafe based on their animal preferences (of course).   Le Blossom Not only will your s/o absolutely love the ambiance and giant pink blossom tree inside the restaurant setting the perfect scene for romance, but Le Blossom's sushi and sake are absolute to die for!   Bota Bota If you really want to spice it up and surprise your s/o, try booking a romantic spa day or evening for two at Bota Bota. From the view to the service, the Old Port staple will surely blow you and your date away!   Keməstrē Bar Gourmet Feel like indulging in some drinks and delicious food? Keməstrē is your place to be! Try their excellent mixology drinks created by luxury vodka brand Grey Goose and the delectable bites from a menu curated by one of North America's top Chef; Joe Mercuri. Oh, not to mention it's right next door!   What will you and your Valentine do on this special day in Montreal? Share your experience with us in the comment section below or by tagging @stcathys on social media.