Ok, so my roommates and I have decided that this summer we are going to make our lives as closely resemble a sitcom as we can. You may think it's an easy task, but my feeling is, it will be a bit of a challenge. The following is a list of the essential ingredients we have planned to make a successful sitcom:

-A Non-traditional Pet
We were thinking a pig or an elephant or maybe an alligator. We may just dress Zanmi up, if need be.

-A move
...where something goes terribly wrong at the last second and we can't get the place we want so maybe we have to temporarily live in some strange location. (wait...I think James and I already did this one). Oh...and some piece of furniture needs to get stuck in the stairwell.

-A cooky neighbor
Hmmm...We'll have to keep that in mind when looking for a new apt.

-An easily accessible window
For our above mentioned neighbor to climb in...because, of course, he/she will have issues with using the front door.

-A favorite hang out
You know...some place where everybody knows your name...or at least has coffee

-Speech lessons
To sharpen our fast-talking skills so we can pack in as many witty comments as possible...and, of course, cultural references too.

-Summer Boyfriends
I think James has decided to opt out of this one, in light of his straightness and all (whatever...debbie downer). Sara and I, however, have a definite plan in place....We have to date someone all summer even if we don't like him (in fact that will prob. make it all the funnier). I really would like someone with an "S" name...like Sam or Steve, so I can call him a name like "Summer Sam". I'm a fan of the alliteration. Ohh..maybe we could date the same guy. That certainly would create a hairy situation.

-Crazy Boss/Co-worker
I think I lost my chance with that. James and Sara will have to pick up the slack there. I think James will get that one.

-At least one vague job
So when people ask any one of us what the other(s) do for a living...we'll have to stammer and make up something. I think James and I can check that one off our list.

-A Special Vacation Episode
Done! We're going to Philly in June! I envision a montage here...maybe with the Liberty Bell and the "Rocky" stairs....and a moment at a Philly Cheese-steak cart where Sara spills on herself and James and I do the "oh well" chuckle.

-Adorable Twins...with lisps
I call "not in charge" of that one!

-An unexpected touching moment
Probably involving drug or alchohol abuse...or Chronic Halatosis.

-A Visiting Relative
Who is a little too crazy for the rest of the roomies. I'm banking on my family for this one.

-Cameo Appearance
Sara would like it to be Fergie. Me...I'm hoping for Mr. T or Joey Lawrence.

-A laugh track and applause sign
Do I really need to elaborate??? C'mon!

-A Theme Song and a name
We're stumped on these...Ideas anyone?