I am fully convinced that the term "when it rains it pours" is the most accurate description of what it is like to begin living on your own. You need to do laundry, have a sink full of dishes, an empty fridge, and only 30 minutes to get everything you need to be completed. It's hard doing everything on your own without any help from anyone, but hey, it's life. You can push through. Maybe in 20 years you will actually get a decent night's sleep.

Time-Management.

I have come to the conclusion that everything that is planned, is going to be at the same day at the same time. You want to go to the football game? Well your friend has a wedding shower that day. On top of that your family is all getting together and wants you to be there. You also have an essay to turn in at midnight that you haven't even started. Learning how to prioritize your time wisely is a HUGE skill to master, but is essential.

Relationships.

You have to begin deciding who to hang out with on your own without any outside influences. Leaving your norm and being forced to branch out to new people is going to follow you throughout the rest of your life. Getting a new job.. Going to a new church.. They all require basic skills on forming relationships with complete strangers.

Money.

There is none. You work on a budget, for anything and everything. Generic is the new name brand, and thrift stores are about the coolest thing ever. Used to you would cover for your friends for ice cream, but now everyone has a their own tab you keep up with mentally. You drive around on E for about 2 weeks pushing it everywhere you go.