It is July 2014 and that means it has been a year since I moved out. Wow, I never thought this far when I took the decision to move to a place of my own. It was the 1st of many steps I knew, but such an accomplishment, a sense of pride.. One year on my own- Yayy to Me!!
What has changed over the year?
Nothing much, and yet a lot!! What do I mean? I can sense a change in me, me as a person, me as an individual, me as a woman, me as a friend. I am much more at peace and am happy. There are people who ask me why am smiling, and I realise it is for no real reason, am just happy.
What has life been like since moving out?
It has actually been good. It is a fresh start, one that I had only dreamt off. It gives me hope that I can do anything I set my mind to and I should dream big and high..
Have I been able to manage/cope?
Oh yes, I say that without batting an eyelid. How? Well, I have had the good fortune of being busy, working on new challenging projects and ofcourse the endless/wonderful support of my friends. It has helped me sail through each and every day without a worry or fear.
There are days when I wish there was a meal waiting for me as I enter home or someone would do the laundry, but heck, these are small things that I tide over within minutes and they are forgotten!! :-))
Any fears? Any Worries?
Nope, none at all. And no, am not being cocky when I say that! I do miss my family and Floppy[well, to be honest I miss Floppy more than anyone/anything else], but it is a choice I have made. I do spend a few hours with him every week and even though it is not enough, it is a pact made with myself…
Little Lessons:
- I learnt that if I leave my clothes to soak in the morning, they wont automatically rinse and go hang in the clothesline.. I gotta do it, and if I delay, they start to smell and I end up having to wash them all over again.
- I need to put away grocery, atleast the ones that need to be stored in the fridge else they rot and die.. milk, veggies, dosa batter…
- The house needs to be cleaned and mopped atleast twice a week, else there is dust peeping out of the corner grinning at me with that evil smirk.
- There are neighbours who are noisy and then there are others who think the world is their playground and wreck havoc through the day and night- noise and mess [ my balcony is a mess courtesy the guys living upstairs who are doing some construction work nonstop]
- I end up telling the courier guys to drop off my parcel with the security guys since am not home through the day [most of the time]…and this is the only kind of post I receive, rest of them are all meant for some random tom dick or lalalalalarrry…
- I have learnt to plan my money better, come month beginning and the bills start pouring in one by one, heartlessly…
- The lightbulb near the main door went out.. Well, D’oh none but I gotta buy a new one and replace it.. ;o)
- Trash wont take itself out, you need to dump it in the bins downstairs…
What next?
Well, I do have some thoughts floating around in my head, a few little teasers, let’s see what happens in the days to come!!
To all those who are contemplating living on your own, I strongly recommend it.. It gives you the space, the ability to do what you desire and above all, the chance to spend time with yourself… And like I tell those who ask me “Why are you living alone inspite of having family in the same town?– It is my life and I choose to live it the way I want to…”
I can't believe its been a year already!!! it feels like you just moved out 😀 .. yeah agree with all the points… the days I stayed alone were the best though… leant a lot in organizing and taking responsibility when it comes to house hold chores. and the plusses are you get to pick and choose your own interiors however minimalistic they are…
Enjoyed reading about your year of having fun! Sounds really good! Stay blessed!:)
Congrats Aaarti – wishing you many more joys, successes and milestones in the coming years 🙂
Aarti! read this just now and I loved reading your thoughts because they are mine..Just like we need our body to carve out our individuality though philosophically we are all part of a universal soul….I think we truly need to make that tiny individual space in the world all our own and managed (or mismanaged) all on our own! I lived alone for years and then somewhere for reasons of practicality and constantly being on the move without knowing if I will stay put or not, I have had to get back to sharing….And I do miss living in my own autonomous space! Some people will never understand…but some sure will :). Kudos and may your nest always be warm and bright!
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