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16 Thoughts You Have When You First Start Living On Your Own

Living on your own is a crazy and amazing experience.

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16 Thoughts You Have When You First Start Living On Your Own
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Living on your own is a crazy experience and adventure that I dreamed about having for so long! I couldn't wait to come to college, have my own place, and finally be an adult! I dreamed of cooking for myself and having friends over for movie marathons. I did these things at my house in New Orleans, but now I could have dinner parties and movie marathons at a place I could call my own. These are some of the thoughts I encountered while moving into my own place:

1. "Omg, I'm finally an adult!"

"Hey MTV, welcome to my crib.."

2. "I can't wait to have friends over and not ask my parents first!"

"Party!! Just kidding! Disney movie marathon!"

3. "I get to cook whatever I want and start getting healthy!"

"Time to start working on my Summer bod!"

4. "I can eat all of the raw cookie dough without mom telling me I'll get sick!"

"I'm gonna make cookies! Oops.. I ate all the cookie dough.."

5. "I actually have to go grocery shopping to get some cookie dough.."

"I need to get more cookie dough, but I'll probably end up eating it again.."

6. "How do I grocery shop without mom??"

"What do I even get?? What does my mom buy??"

7. "Do I really need flour or sugar?? Are these necessary??"

"Am I ever gonna need these?? Am I actually gonna make anything that requires flour or sugar?? Probably not.."

8. "But all of these frozen pizzas are definitely necessary.."

"I will definitely need these when I'm too lazy too cook.."

9. "And these snacks are a must.. Mom can't tell me no!"

"I'm gonna get Cheez It's, Oreos, cookies, crackers..."

10. "I can watch whatever I want without having to consult another on what they want to watch!"

"Gonna binge watch Gossip Girl, Orange is the New Black, 13 Reasons Why.."

11. "I can shower whenever I want and not have to worry about others using my bathroom!"

"I can take a bath and relax whenever I want!"

12. "Do I have to wear pants..?"

"Are they really a necessity??"

13. "I didn't realize how much of a mess I am.."

"Where did I put my *insert every item I know because they all go missing*?"

14. "What was that noise?? Is someone here??"

"Maybe it's just the fan.."

15. "It's just the air conditioner.. I'm okay."

"Whew! I am still safe and sound."

16. "I miss home."

Having your own place is a bittersweet experience. Although I miss home, I am happy that I am able to spread my wings and experience college and life. I get homesick often, but I know that my family is just a call away, and they are always supporting me in all that I do in college and in life. And I love my home away from home!

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