Just recently I have moved out on my own. I moved in with a roommate. And to be honest it has been a big slap in the face.

When I lived at home with my mom, I was used to my laundry being done for me, my dinner being cooked for me, groceries being in the house all the time, and having my bed sheets changed for me. I know all those things make me seem like a spoiled brat but, that is the way I have been raised.

Now that I am on my own, I have to do all those things, which I knew that. I just didn't realize how much time this would take. I now have to by my own groceries, wash my own clothes, clean my own house, and make sure everything is running smoothly in my house.

Not only do I have to worry about those things, I have to worry about bills. This is another thing I was not used to. Now I pay rent, utilities, internet, and other things. Being an adult is way harder than i expected, for sure.

One thing I miss about home most is my mom. I lived with my mom for almost 19 years. Leaving her was hard. I don't get to see her everyday anymore. I only see her once or twice a week. I miss being able to come home and talk to her. I miss being able to see her in the mornings. Not only do I miss her but I miss my step-dad and dog Roscoe as well. I miss being in the house that I grew up in. I loved that house. I have so many memories in that house.

It is all part of growing up however. Living on my own is good. I love the freedom I have. I love being able to do what I want when I want. I love not having a curfew. I love not having to keep my room clean all the time. I love being able to do things on my own time. I like being by myself. I actually like living on my own a lot.

Being an adult can suck. It is a lot of responsibility and money. But it makes you grow up a lot. Before I moved out on my own I thought I was pretty mature and pretty responsible but, I was wrong. Moving out on my own has made me grow up a lot. It has made me become very responsible with my money and with my time.

Yeah living on my own is difficult and I do miss home a lot sometimes but, I wouldn't trade the freedom I have for the world.