avatarMatt Legg

Summary

The author has an unconventional living arrangement with a gecko named Gary, who provides pest control in exchange for free lodging.

Abstract

The author of the article has recently acquired a new roommate, Gary, a gecko that has taken up residence in their home. The exact arrival of Gary is unknown, but the author has decided to let him stay rent-free due to their mutually beneficial agreement. Gary's role is to patrol for and eliminate flies, a task he enjoys and excels at, while the author benefits from a bug-free environment and the company of a cute pet. The author also promotes their ebook on self-esteem and provides links to other stories they have written on Medium.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a positive view of their roommate Gary, describing him as cute and hardworking.
  • There is a sense of humor and lightheartedness in the way the author describes their interactions with Gary, such as his retreat to the shower curtain when startled.
  • The author values the services provided by Gary, considering the arrangement to be fair and advantageous for both parties.
  • The author seems to enjoy the companionship of Gary, indicating that his presence adds value to their living situation beyond just pest control.
  • By sharing their ebook and other stories, the author appears to be confident in their writing and open to sharing personal experiences and insights with readers.

My New Roommate And I Came Up With The Best Rental Agreement Ever

Photo by Jose Alonso on Unsplash

I stumble through the darkness to the bathroom. When I turned on the light I was shocked, but then I realized its just Gary.

Gary ran across the room and up the shower curtains to safety. He always retreats to the high ground whenever he’s threatened.

“Don’t worry Gary, you know I won’t hurt you.”

He stared down at me while clutching the metal bar across the top of the shower. Gary is my new roommate, he has lived with me for two weeks, that I know about.

I’m not exactly sure when he got here. But I like him so I’m letting him stay here free of charge. Gary isn’t a freeloader, not at all, he’s constantly working.

Luckily we have struck a deal that works for both of us. Gary can live here for free for as long as he wants. In exchange, he is on 24-hour bug patrol.

His job is to find and then eliminate any flies he sees. This works out great for him because he loves eating flies.

The benefits to me are obvious, I don’t have to deal with any bugs, and Iget a cute little gecko roommate.

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