this March i moved out from my parents' to my own appartment, at first it was scary bc i didn't think I would be able to afford living by myself and keep my two cats, sometimes we're tight on money but so far it's been the best year I can think of, I've learned a lot from living on my own and I was able to do lots of things that I couldn't if I had stayed with my parents, like focusing on my own and on my projects and travelling with friends I'm really looking forward to next year <33
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This has gotten more difficult over the years since I first lived alone, but I recommend it if it’s an option.
Otherwise, do everything I didn’t do enough of: travel, date everyone, go out with friends, talk to your relatives, exercise, go to the dentist.
*Do not go into debt to do any of this, however.
And open an IRA account if you’re American and must leave your retirement up to the whims of the stock market.
Nov 17, 2024
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I’ve moved every year for the past ~5 years. Moving is the absolute worst shit to ever exist. It’s expensive. It takes you 3 months to settle into a new place, then you get comfortable, then it’s time to pack up and move again. Don’t get me started on how much Ritz the Cat hates moving, too.
Finally renewing a lease for the first time since college this year and I’m so excited to not have to move.
Feb 26, 2025
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she was starting grad school, I said can I come with? still here 6+1/2 years later.
doing a big move with someone I trust made the process less daunting, and we knew there was no commitment to live together for forever
When I'm done with my stint in grad school, I'll probably do something similar: find someone moving to join in with, or wait till a friend in a city is looking for a new lease/roommate and suggest I move in with them
Wishing you safe transit to a happier place <3
Feb 9, 2025
