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8 Thoughts I've Had While Living Alone

Living alone can have its pros and cons.

Brian Vanvestraut

Sep 21, 2016

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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This year I have the opportunity to live on my own in on off campus house.So far it has been pretty interesting.There are defiantly pros and cons of living on my own.Here are just a few thoughts I have had while living on my own.

1. It is so quiet!

I do not have a roommate.There are no obnoxious neighbors.I can actually concentrate on my work and not be bothered by anyone.This is so great!

2. It is kind of lonely

So yeah peace and quiet is great, but it could get a little bit lonely at times. If you want to see people you have to go out of your way to make plans instead of just walking down the hall or knocking on your roommate’s door.Let’s be honest, nobody wants to do that.

3. There is no one to share with!

All of the food is mine!I do not have to worry about someone stealing my snacks or taking a water bottle without replacing it!This is way too perfect!

4. There is no one to share with.

Oh yeah, I am the only one here to buy food and to clean stuff. Great.

5. The shower is mine and only mine

This goes without saying, but having a shower to myself is one of the single greatest things to happen to me in a college living facility.

6. There is no one to yell at you when you sleep in

My alarm did not go off!Why didn’t anyone tell me?Oh…right.

7. I have a washer and dryer all to myself

Ok I lied.This is the single greatest thing to happen to me in a college living space.They are always open.No one will touch my stuff.I could leave things in the dryer if I am in a hurry.I do not need to use the laundromat (bigger blessing than one might think).Everything is awesome!

8. I am alone with my thought

So I guess this is good and bad.Sure sometimes I miss having others around, but honestly it is nice to be alone with my thoughts.I can get so much more done now than I have before.I never have to find a place to go if I want to be alone.The TV is mine and solely mine (ok maybe that is the best thing to happen in a college living space).Besides, if it gets too lonely I can always go out of my way to see people.It is really not as big of a deal as I made it sound earlier.Living alone really is a great option!

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Here are just a few of those things.

Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.

1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.

2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.

3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.

4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.

5. Thank you for going through things with me.

6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.

7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.

8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.

9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.

10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

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6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

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