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Pros And Cons Of Living On Your Own

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Pros And Cons Of Living On Your Own
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When I was growing up I didn't think I'd be living in my own house when I was still 18. So far it's been a very interesting time. Here are Pros and Cons of living on your own at 18 and still in college.

CON:

1. Having to take out your own trash.

I really do miss having my dad do it most of the time, now I know you have to go all around the house to grab ALL the trash then take it to the trashcan THEN move that to the street on a Saturday night.

2. Doing your own yard-work.

Lawnmowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, most of them need gas. Gas means money. Not only is it hard-work but you have to spend money on making it look good. #BROKELIFE

3. BILLS!!

Everything cost money. The electricity, the water, trash services, and sewage they all are apart of the utility bill, then of course there's the rent, and luxuries, like internet, and cable. There goes all your money.

4. Buying Everything.

You need more toilet paper, detergent, light bulbs it's up to you to get it. Budgeting too, you can't get that soft toilet paper after all.

5. Night Routines.

Having to go around your house at night, checking all the doors and windows making sure everything is locked.

6. Dishes..

Nobody is going to wash those dishes for you, you have to do them yourself. Dang it.

7. Laundry.

You don't have any clean clothes? Totally your fault, mom/dad can't always do them for you.

8. Answering The Door.

You can't send your parents to answer the door, you can't run away and hide either. Which sucks. You have to do things on your own even if you're scared of the big bad wolf.

9. Figuring Out Dinner.

If you don't make something, you're gonna starve.

10. Insects!

YOU HAVE TO KILL THEM YOURSELVES.

PRO:

1. Sense of independence.

Knowing that you're doing it yourself is the best feeling in the world, you're running your own household and pretty much doing everything is rewarding in itself.

2. House Guests.

Your friend wants to sleep over? It's your decision, your boyfriend or girlfriend wants to sleep over? Your parents aren't stopping you.

3. Do Dumb Stuff.

Eat brownies out of the pan, Blast music all night.

4. Set your own rules.

Conversations can be carefree, you can walk around with no pants, drink and eat whatever you want, sounds like the perfect life, right?

5. Decorating.

You can decorate however you want, your obsession can be on display.

6. Parties.

You can throw a party if you really want to, no parents.

7. Play Games in the house.

You totally can play with the ball inside your own house.

Okay so I know there's more cons then pros, but living on your own is amazing, you'll eventually have to do it on your own but you'll be doing it your way. Good Luck!


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