I Broke My Roommate's Lamp Because Of My Late-Night Snacking Frenzy

So, I've been having this thing recently where I get super hungry late at night. You know that feeling when your stomach growls and it feels like there’s no food in the house? Well, last week, around 1 AM, I found myself rummaging through the kitchen for snacks. That's right, my midnight munchies kicked in big time. I raided everything, chips, cookies, even some leftover pizza from earlier that day. As I was trying to grab a bottle of soda from the fridge, I knocked over an old lamp that my roommate left next to the door. It fell with a loud crash, and all the light bulbs shattered on the floor. Oh boy, did I feel terrible about it. My first thought was how disappointed she would be. She's been pretty stressed lately because of midterms, so the last thing we need is me causing more chaos. I quickly gathered up the pieces but couldn’t find an intact bulb to put back in. Panicked, I tried calling my parents for advice on what to do and if they had any extra bulbs at home, but it was late and no one answered. So, here I am, thinking about how I've caused this trouble, and feeling guilty over making things worse when we’re both already dealing with a lot of stress. The morning came sooner than I expected, and my roommate found out right away. We had to spend the day trying to clean up properly without causing more damage. While she didn’t get mad at me directly, you could tell it was frustrating for her. In the end, we decided to buy a new lamp together since both of our parents were away on business. It’s not just about breaking something; I feel like I broke this trust and added one more thing to my list of worries. We’re friends, but moments like these make me realize how much responsibility comes with sharing a space, especially when you're so far from home.