Stanford.. help your roommate get to know you.

QUESTION: Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. What would you want your freshman roommate to know about you? Tell us something about you that will help your roommate -- and us -- know you better.

So I am a really energetic person and I love doing random, crazy things. But I'm not quite sure how to put that into an essay? This is my shot at it... help?

THANKS SO MUCH I really really appreciate any comments/help/whatever.

ANSWER:
The first thing I would tell someone I am about to live with for a year is that I am very energetic, and with that energy I love doing random, spontaneous activities.

I love doing spur-of-the-moment activities, like making cinnamon rolls in the middle of the day, or going running at 9 o'clock p.m. Running is one of the things I do almost every day. I love running somewhere I've never been, and wandering around, with no idea where I'm going. I'm always relieved when I make it home safe, but the excitement of unpredictable outcomes and the chance at finding a new running path is always worth the risk. Running with a friend makes the adventure twice the fun, so I am looking forward to meeting someone who is as curious about the outdoors as I am.

Another thing my roommate should know is that I am a morning person, so I get up earlier than most people and am active all day long. I always have a smile on my face. I love cheering people up if they're down. I love being in a good mood. I love living life, meeting new people, and laughing. If I'm bored, I think of something creative and fun to do, so there is never really a dull moment with me!

One suggestion is you might not want to start out with "the first thing I would like to tell someone..." or include "another thing my roommate should know...". Write as if you are speaking directly to your roommate, kind of like a letter y'know? I think it would flow better that way.

Thats a good idea thank you!
so "the first thing i would tell someone..." Ill switch to "As my roommate for the next year, the first thing you should know about me is"

and "another thing my roommate should know..." ill switch to: "Another thing you should know"
is 'you' too informal though?

Show don't tell

What do you mean?

I'm always relieved when I make it home safely, but the excitement of unpredictable outcomes and the chance at finding a new running path is always worth the risk.

Running with a friend makes the adventure twice the fun, so I am looking forward to meeting someone who not only enjoys running, but is as curious about the outdoors as I am.

Excellent, but if you sounded any cheerier, your roommate might be tempted to smother you with a pillow!

Good luck in school!

:)

Well, I think use should use less of the subject "I". It starts to make me dizzy as I read this, especially with all the cheerfulness. I would address the question as though you were speaking to the roommate for the first time.