Oh, I loved living alone! I still fantasize about it, although as a married woman it's not an option. The freedom to do what I wanted, when I wanted...no one but me to cook for, I could sleep with the lights on, I I could do my chores at 2 AM if I felt like it! I could blast music and dance all afternoon, or game into the wee hours of the morning because I had only my own schedule to keep to. The bed stayed made, the place was clean, trash and recycling got out on time, clutter didn't pile up, dishes got washed and stored quickly. Only myself to support, so I saved so much money in the bank! No one depending on me but me, I could decorate the place any way I liked, I had two closets to myself, I never had to worry that someone left the toilet seat up (unless my friends were over)...so many good things! I'm an introvert, so I didn't get loney very often. One the rare occasions that I did, I'd call up my ex-bf, he'd pick me up, and we'd hang at his place with his roommates and our other friends. Everyone should have the chance to live alone, no roommates, no lover, just you and your freedom! It's GREAT! (Put your bills on auto-pay; I did and I never had a problem with it. Later, I got my husband into auto-pay and we still use it.)
BTW, at the time I had a one-bedroom in Massachusetts and my parents lived in Pennsylvania. I had no relatives nearby to help me out or bail me out. I had to get responsible real fast...and it felt good!
03 Jan 2011, 12:23 pm
