Untitled
1 week ago
I lived with roomies most of my twenties… I like the company, but I think I’m ready to live on my own. Money is an issue, but I’ll figure it out.
J.
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How to live on my own
It made me
Superfantastical!
 "Completely badasstic!"
How I did it: Well, I lived with my parents til I was aaaaaalmost 22, and then I moved out on my own! Lived on my own for 11 months. It was a studio apartment so it wasn't all that roomy - but dammit it was MINE! I didn't love every second of it, but I loved being able to have that period of time in my life all to myself. Lessons & tips: If you can afford to, DO IT! My mom went from living with her aunt to living in the military to living with a guy and now (23 years later), she really wishes she would have taken a minute to live by herself. And after living by myself I really see why a lot of people "wish they had" down the road. Resources: Craigslist is where I found my place. |
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independent
How I did it: I had to go to school by bus every morning and live quite far from school. So last summer we decided to rent me a small flat. I've been living there for a year and will probably stay until I graduate. I'm at home in summer and go back to town when school starts. It's not very usual for people in my age, but my parents trust me enough to let me live alone. Read how I did it…
It made me
Very Very Happy!!
How I did it: I had been considering moving for a while and as i said I kind of started looking for apartments to rent.. well I was so scared as it would mean a huge change and I was quite worried about the financial aspect...I ended finding a place which i liked and had to ring my lanlord and friend to get references.. honestly... that was the toughest part..telling my friend that I wanted to move out..I was feeeling so guilty!! but aft… Read how I did it…
Sikes is going to bed.
It made me
quiet 
How I did it: I moved into this place with the knowledge that it would soon be a single living situation. I had previously lived in this apartment and was offered the chance to move back in. The roommates were going in separate directions in a lopsided schedule. I was looking for a place of my own, and thus took up the slack. Now it's mine... but it's quiet now. Read how I did it…
It made me 
How I did it: My roommate moves out and, despite having plenty of friends, I couldn't convince any of them to live with me. Everyone had people already and so I had to live all on my lonesome. It was lonely, but nice and quiet. There are days that I miss it. Read how I did it…
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It made me
feel independent
How I did it: My parents had just divorced around the time I graduated, so spend little time searching for the best job, instead filtering the available ones for a good one and applying there. Once I was sure I had the job, I did some calculating the maximum amount I could spend on rent each month, then lowered that number a bit to be ready for those unknown costs and started looking at all rental places that asked that number or less. I soon found one… Read how I did it…
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Untitled
1 month ago
I want to try this for six months to a year. I think it’s really important to be happy in your own company. Hopfully I’ll have my own room in the dorms at uni, but I guess that dosent really count. We’ll see, I’ll fit it in at some stage.
SeekingBliss is making progress and feeling hopeful for the future.
sometimes this is great, sometimes this sucks
1 month ago
last time i wrote, i decided that “living on my own” means more to me than just getting my own place, which i have had for the past month. if that were the goal, ive already completed it (duh!!). but its more than that. i want to be okay with being alone. i want to feel fulfilled and happy and self-sustaining on my own. and this part is hard. i have good days and bad days. today i feel more empty. i had kind of a wack interaction with old friends last night that makes me realize we have grown apart and really have nothing in common anymore. we dont really ever talk about real things, about things i want to talk about…and i just need to stop trying to make those relationships into things they arent, because then i wake up alone like i did today and feel crappy. i think the key for me in making this work is going to be to keep busy, to stay on top of all of my responsibilities (i HATE feeling like im out of control, late, financially irresponsible, etc), and continue to cultivate relationships with people who will honor my independence and yet support and nurture me. i know i can do this, it just takes time. i also REALLLLYY need to keep meeting new people!
Marisa78 moving out!
28/09/09
1 month ago
Yes!! I’ve done it! I am currently shopin new stuff for my new house and I am cleaning it and enjoying it! yes it feels good!!!
SeekingBliss is making progress and feeling hopeful for the future.
i offically DO live alone now...
1 month ago
but im starting to realize that for me, thats only half the battle. or even only 1/3 of it. the real challenge for me is learning to love it, or accept it, or just deal with it. its hard. but im not giving up. and i cant, ive signed a lease! haha.
SeekingBliss is making progress and feeling hopeful for the future.
soon
2 months ago
in three days, i am officially moving into my own apartment in chicago. im nervous and excited, but ive been working up to this day for so long and i actually feel ready. i know it will be a challenge at times, but i think in the end this will be an empowering experience for me and give me the opportunity to stand on my own to feet and get in touch with myself. bring it on world!
Marisa78 moving out!
25/08/09
2 months ago
I’ve already bought furniture for the living room and for my kitchen. I am going to order some more this week and by the 15 of september I will be able to move out!!! that is so great!
Marisa78 moving out!
17/08/09
3 months ago
I am currently getting the stuff I need. I already have a bed and a desk and a kitchen table.Soon I’ll have more, and I hope that in 2-3 weeks I will be able to move out. I like it!
Being Independent
3 months ago
I would like to get a good job and move out on my own.
Before or after having roomates, then starting my family.
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