Moving out of your parents house and away from campus definitely does have its perks of course. Having your own space, coming in and out as you please, being able to do what ever it is that you want, when you want and how you want. BUT, it has it down falls too, which is the reality check. BILLS, we all hate those, no more home cooked meals already ready when you walk in the house, the convenience of being on campus is gone, did I mention BILLS? The thing with bills is you know that they are coming, so I try my best to cut my sick shopping habits in order to prepare for them. Bills includes rent, electricity, car insurance, cable, internet, cell phone and credit card. This is done. BUT, its not the things that you expect that are suprising, its the things that you never saw coming. That being said, my car got towed ($175) , my tail lights went out ($50) , I got pulled over ($70) , && my license expired ($50). So, with a grand total of $345 you can see where my frustration comes from. Not to mention every day living cost like food and gas, and as a student, books and supplies for school.
Yes, I do have full time job to pay for these BILLS, but it just adds to the stress. I work at the front desk at a hotel and you wouldn't even begin to believe the things that I have to deal with on a daily basis. Having to focus on all of these things takes a toll. This is how my mind gets all jumbled and trying to focus on things like school gets complicated. Its just been a frustrating week, but I have to deal with it because you need Dollars in order to pay Bills. & I need my education in order to get dollars. My goals for this next week is to just keep calm & remember my goals. The only great thing that happend this week is that I found out that Marecya's 3 more chemo sessions got cut down to 1. Which is great!
Long story short, life costs and I'm paying.
Growing up is hard. Its funny because as a child, I often told my mom that I couldnt wait to move out. Although sometimes I wish I had all of the comforts of her paying the bills and me freeloading. Honestly, I wouldnt change it. I love the struggle, hustle and lessons I have learned since moving out.
ReplyDeleteYay for Marecya!
Yes! It may sound crazy but I'm so ready. Campus life is cool but i'm ready for my life to start. Although, I know its not going to be easy, I know its worth it.
ReplyDeleteI know all too well. I just decided to move out on my own in december of 2012, and it makes you grow up and realize you cannot afford to do the things you want. (if you want to keep your appartment) The stress of bringing in enough money as well as being a full time student is becoming overwhelimg.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely bitter sweet, the only thing about growing up is that you have to pay for it. Your grand total still doesn't cover my $500 ticket, look at my face -_- yeeahh. But it's like that sometimes. I just ty to stay as optimistic possible. Don't loose focus, keep pushing.
ReplyDeleteUgh I'm currently paying rent because my parents don't want me to be a freeloader. It's helped me learn how to deal with my finances but everyday life is hard.
ReplyDeleteAnd much love to Marecya <3
I can see where this is frustrating. I know from paying my own bills that come from my car. I couldn't imagine having to worry about rent, electricity ,etc.
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