So for today's post, I am marking the end of my first year living away from home. It has been a crazy and wonderful first year experiencing the world from my new home away from my family, and I really have enjoyed every minute of it. Therefore, I deemed it was necessary to pop up a blog post so that I can reflect back to this day, and to remember the joyous first year away from home.
Despite the fact it doesn't even seem like all that long ago I was living back at home, getting my dinner cooked for me and my washing done, I do believe I have learned a great deal in this time. From learning to cook (a bit) to managing my time between social time, uni work and housework, it has all been such a great experience. I have become incredibly independent, and it is something I feel as though I have taken to really well, I love being independent and making my own way around the world. Learning to be brave and manage adult tasks has been interesting, and I have 'grown up' a lot this year. Moving out from your family home can be daunting, but I have thoroughly enjoyed each moment and am so glad I made that choice to go to university.
There are a few things that I feel are the most essential things to get to grips with when you're deciding to move away from home and I wanted to share them with you, so if you're on the cusp of moving out, and you want to know a bit more about what to expect, then keep reading.
CLEANING.
Cleaning is a big one. Living at home requires very little housework as a child/teen, so when you're moving into your new place, taking on the roles of housework is critical. For me, my mood is very much improved if I am sitting, working or eating in a clean and tidy environment, so managing your time accordingly to ensure you have some set time for housework is so important. I actually have a diary in which I make daily to-do lists, so I know if I need to do some housework I can slot it into my plans without struggle. Hoovering, dusting and cleaning should all be a part of your weekly life, so doing a bit daily is what helps me to refrain from laziness!
WASHING.
Growing up, I got into the habit of putting my washing in the basket and then it would magically appear clean and ironed in my room. However, when you move out you will certainly not get that same luxury treatment. I don't iron, I just wash, hang out my clothes to dry and quickly fold once dry, so apart from the occasional shirt, I avoid ironing at all costs - it's simply unnecessary in my opinion. All I would recommend when it comes to washing is, wash light coloured stuff together and consequently dark stuff together. You can't really go wrong there, and then you only have to do two washes per week or so - ideal!
COOKING.
Cooking is absolutely my worst nightmare. I don't mind baking, but honestly I hold no interest in the chore of cooking. For my first year of university I pretty much lived on cheesy pasta, ready meals, toast and nuggets. DO NOT DO THIS. It honestly makes your body feel like utter shit and its tremendously bad for you, just don't do it. I have more recently been trying to cook a bit more, very simple dishes admittedly but slightly healthier ones. Always have some frozen stuff in the freezer ready, just in case you're busy or don't have time to cook before a big night out ;) but generally, try your damnedest to cook because it is waaay better for your body.
So there are a few little tips from which I have learnt over the last year. If you are moving out soon, to university perhaps, then good luck, you will LOVE it!
I hope you all enjoyed this post, see ya next time.
Peace out x
'All pain you experience throughout your life will inevitably impact you in one way or another. You can either allow it to impede you and stop you dead in your tracks, or guide your path and drive you forward. Which it is all depends on how you choose to carry it.' Beau Taplin / Baggage
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