Moving out
@penrockerchic (1903)
Philippines
March 25, 2013 7:50am CST
Since college, I have lived in an apartment I share with a few friends for years now. I still live in the same place and have been accustomed to my lifestyle here, but I think, I need to move on and move out. I have met a few people throughout the years and have made some good friendships, but the time has come for me to live alone and find a new place. I don't want to be looking for new roommates anymore. Finally, I have decided to take a place of my own, hopefully a studio apartment. I'm still searching for a place to move into. I am excited yet anxious at the same time, excited to live a new beginning in a new place, and worried that I might not be able to find a place on time. I hope I can find a nice and affordable apartment for the mean time. And hopefully, in a few years, I wish to be able to buy my own house.
Have you guys ever tried moving to a new place and what it felt like?
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@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
26 Mar 13
Moving from one place to another quite frequently can be very tiresome and that's what I am trying to avoid as much as possible. Right now, it's been more than a decade and I think it's about time to find a new place that would fit me perfectly so that I won't have to look and move to another place shortly after having moved in.
@whitneysquirrel (224)
• Philippines
26 Mar 13
I will be moving out myself within the year and am looking forward to it. I can say that the excitement for something new makes me forget my apprehension of leaving the comfort of the old house and routine that I'm used to. I might be living by myself as well, and I know that even if that has so many advantages, I will miss my housemates too, but I will still constantly visit and keep in touch. Although it will not be the same, we might also find comfort in the new arrangement.
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
26 Mar 13
I will totally miss this place when I'd move out. I've had such fun memories and although most of my housemates from before have already scattered throughout the country, I am going to miss them. We keep in touch on Facebook at times, but definitely misses them once in a while. I wish the best for us and that we'd both find the apartments that are perfect for each of us.
@jricky1 (6800)
• China
25 Mar 13
Hey friend,it is not easy to live alone for long time,since moving out and you have to learn how to live great for your own sake.I once did the same thing as you did and i learned there are a lot that i need to obtain in order to take good care of myself.So cheer up and things can be settled if we try to face it.
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
25 Mar 13
I guess those are some of the things that I worry about. I'm worried that I might not be able to take good care of myself in an organized manner and that I might actually see myself feeling lonely when times get tough. But, I'm really looking forward to living independently this time, in my own place, with my own rules.
@cttolledo (5454)
• Legaspi, Philippines
26 Mar 13
Yeah, I have my own place since I started working.. I 'm living in a studio type and I have no roommates.. i don't like roommates because i have my own time of sleeping and my own time of waking up, the advantage of having your own place is that you can do whatever you want, you have freedom to watch tv anytime, to make noise as you want,not to clean your dishes and other things...in short you will enjoy freedom and privacy.
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
26 Mar 13
That's what I'm looking forward as well, to have some freedom and privacy. I kind of disliked a few of my recent roommates since they don't even know how to clean up after themselves and it's pretty annoying especially if I'm so tired from work and get home to a messy place.
@rocketking (189)
• Singapore
26 Mar 13
For me, living on my own has always involved not just moving apartments but moving to a different country and lifestyle, so it wasn't just coping with living alone. In fact I liked the aspect of being on my own and doing whatever I wanted, ironically it was my parents I left behind who worried about me while I was living it up!
@dagami (1158)
• Rome, Italy
25 Mar 13
hi, penrockerchic. i've moved in and out of apartments several times. there is a lot of work involved. the search for the new apartment won't take much time if you have the money ready and you already have a fixed idea of what you want. just make sure to have a solid contract with the owner since it wouldn't do if the owner decides after a few months that he/she needs the apartment and you have to move out again. you need to clean the new place. you have pack the things that you'll be taking with you and throw/give away all the others that you won't be needing. after you've furnished the new place, that is the time that you'll be able to move in with your personal belongings.
@penrockerchic (1903)
• Philippines
25 Mar 13
Thanks for the tips. When I first moved in to my current apartment, I had the help of family members and I didn't have that much things to worry about. But now, it's been years and I just realized that I've pretty much accumulated a lot of belongings that I have to let go, give away and bring along with me to my new place. The search is pretty hard for me right now since I only get Sundays as my day off. I'd definitely check the contract and hopefully I could really find that place I would totally love for at least a couple of years or so.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
26 Mar 13
Loving with or without somebody has its advantages and disadvantages. But if you feel that you want to have the freedom to be on your own, I guess that would be fine. I know that it would be difficult at first coz you won't have anyone to rely on on certain things or you won't have somebody to talk to if you needed someone. Just keep safe, though!
@skyandgrassplot (1497)
• China
26 Mar 13
Yes and actually I had moved more than 3 times due to the change of my work after graduated from my university,and now I just live by myself and I think it is cool because I can do anything I want to do and no need to care about others feeling,and you can grow up faster in this way.
@dmckenzie (80)
•
26 Mar 13
I have moved to a new place a few times. At first it felt different but good. IT just takes some adjusting to the difference and new. Although after a short time you get used to it and to whatever routine you set up for yourself and all that. If you are used to living with other people you will have more privacy and stuff living on your own.
