As a thirty-one year old lady, I sure have thoughts of moving out and start living independently. Though I gave myself until 35 to move out, I thought it really would not hurt if I try finding a place [now] where I can practice being an adult. Adulting surely took over me for months battling against whether to look for a place to rent or start having my own. This alone made me so stressed; I felt that I am not emotionally ready for it.
But I know the journey has to continue. I searched for condominium units for rent online. Yes, I decided to look for places available for rent first and then just compare rates for that of the rent-to-own ones. Of course, I have to align my [future] cash outflows (for rent, utilities, dues, etc.) with what I am earning as of the moment. I found places near home and ecstatic to find out that I can actually walk to and fro work. Less hassle (because of traffic in the metro) and less travel expenses. I contacted one of the lessors and was invited to view the unit. Ocular visits are a must, so you can have a look and feel of your next possible home. I actually liked the studio unit that I chanced upon. A 20-sqm area is enough for a single lady like me. The rate being offered is reasonable as the unit comes with an air conditioner, bed, cabinet, refrigerator, heater, and induction stove (with exhaust hood installed).
At this point, I feel like I am ready to move out. But stress still creeps in. A friend told me that two of the most stressful parts of life are 1) planning a wedding and 2) moving out. I could not agree more. At this point, my skeptic mind is overruling. Am I really ready for this? Are my parents ready for this (being I am their youngest offspring)?
Just recently, I came across my finances. I made a plan with my inflows and outflows as I have planned trips here and abroad and business ideas that I want to venture in. I figured that if I really want to move out this year, I have to be unstoppable. So maybe 2019? Yes, 2019! Wish me luck. Until my next update.
Cheers!
_Anj
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