This time last year I was saving to move out with my boyfriend, the excitement was very real and i couldn't believe that I was going to be moving in with my boyfriend and start a whole new adventure.
We have been together for 5 years now so this was something which I would of happened eventually but it seemed to happen very quickly.
When I moved I realised I just needed my own space and I needed it quickly, the waiting game to move out was literally killing me and every time I spoke to an estate agent it would be more bad news and more push backs.
And now I haven't been happier and I love my little nest.
I still miss home at times and my family but nothing Netflix and ASOS doesn't help me with.
Its been three months here and I must admit I've started getting some kind of routine going. Washing up, Washing clothes... washing surfaces. I do a lot of washing.... then hoovering. General housework which my mum would do all the time and never moan about, but I feel more grown up for it.
The favourite part now is furnishing the flat, we both love black and white with a pop of colour which is so basic and chic and something I've always wanted, my parents had a lot of pine - not good - It also took a lot of trips to IKEA stores and website to get the furniture.
And now its all about the details!
Over the past three months I have learnt a few things:
I DO Enjoy Cleaning
I love having a clean flat, making sure the surfaces are clean and dust free and there is nothing on the wooden floors or carpet which makes the place look messy. the only thing is I get bored and distracted easily. But when I know its done i feel so rewarded. I love my boyfriend to pieces but a Kerry clean is a better clean... And I've always wanted a clean and pristine showroom looking flat.
I take after my mums cleaning habits, she thinks i never noticed.
I Love Living Alone... with the Boyfriend
I love living with my Boyfriend now, Its been difficult and weird because we haven't spent much time together since i changed jobs which is always a struggle now sharing more time. We've both managed to have our own space and when it does get tough we talk it out. Its also lovely having someone to come home too an never feeling lonely.
A mortgage ISN'T that Expensive....
Okay, It isn't a walk in the park.. Its still a massive chunk out of the pay check.
Before I moved out I thought 'Thats it my life is over, I have to pay bills and buy food and I will never have any money for myself'
I was wrong, even though it is expensive if your doing it with someone its doable and you can still enjoy the little things in life such as a meal out, a shopping trip and spoiling yourself once in a while... small but it makes you feel better, The thing is when I get into a a spending spree it takes a while for it to come to an end.
I MISS My Mums Cooking
I completely took for granted coming home from a horrible day and having my mum cook me a good old plate of waffles and jalapeƱo poppers. because I am still 10...
What are your experiences in moving out?
Thanks
Kerry