How's my apartment? I'm glad you asked.
There are mice and rats in my apartment but it's not like the hideous ones in most movies but like Ratatouille and Micky Mouse (good thing I have Pluto!). Such adorable creatures (well, you just have to get used to the rat tails).
But they make great company in my living situation. I have them while I'm watching hours upon hours of Netflix or cooking. They love my leftovers in the sink. It's sometimes a hassle when they into the fridge though; those rascals!
They know when to comfort me when I'm tired and are playful when I'm energetic. With them, the apartment is making noises all the time; glasses fall, walking in the vents and of course sipping water from the sink. I often have to tell them to get out of the shower when I have company over or even jumping people's heads. Not everyone enjoys that feeling like me.
Don't get me wrong, I do feel bad for them when I'm out of the apartment all day. But luckily, their families seem to be growing exponentially!
Sometimes I do like writing a little fiction here and there. But as a writer, you are somewhat moved by the life you live.