For 2 of my 4 years as an undergrad, I lived alone. The other two years (1 and 3), I had roommates. One was a total nightmare. Afterwards, when I lived in PA, I had a basement bed/bath in the home of my employers. Very nice, but right below the family room, and so often loud as well.
I have been in Utah for 4 years. I have lived in 4 houses and had over 10 roommates, more than half of which have also been total nightmares. Two have been good. This whole time, I have longed to live alone. In truth, I don't do well with people. I don't like noises or smells or comings and goings at odd hours. I really think that God just made me naturally misanthropic.
Really. I'm very introverted. I can enjoy spending time with people, as long as nothing unexpected happens. If we're on familiar turf and there's mostly familiar people and familiar activities, I'm good. I do enjoy adventures, but not unexpected ones. For instance, I'm so used to my notoriously bad travel karma, that now, when I see my flights have been cancelled or my luggage has ended up in the wrong country, I take it in stride. I used to melt into a puddle of tears. I'm great at change, as long as it's known well in advance.
To continue, I don't do well with most other people. I am not a night person. I am not a clean-the-dishes-later person. I am a structured, clean, creature-of-habit type person. Most of my roomies, even the great ones, have been much more free-spirited, and as much as I love them, I tend to get very stressed when things are so up in the air.
My friends, family, and blog-stalkers, the days of roommate dwelling have come to an end. At least for now. I was approved for, and am making arrangements to sign for an adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment of my very own. I'm even allowed to paint. :)
It's an older, adorable home with hardwood floors and high ceilings. It's cozy and quiet and I am so freaking excited. I've been perusing dinette sets and area rugs online since I saw the place on Friday. Today I got the final word - I am in. :) I will post before-and-after pictures once I get settled.
I have been in Utah for 4 years. I have lived in 4 houses and had over 10 roommates, more than half of which have also been total nightmares. Two have been good. This whole time, I have longed to live alone. In truth, I don't do well with people. I don't like noises or smells or comings and goings at odd hours. I really think that God just made me naturally misanthropic.
Really. I'm very introverted. I can enjoy spending time with people, as long as nothing unexpected happens. If we're on familiar turf and there's mostly familiar people and familiar activities, I'm good. I do enjoy adventures, but not unexpected ones. For instance, I'm so used to my notoriously bad travel karma, that now, when I see my flights have been cancelled or my luggage has ended up in the wrong country, I take it in stride. I used to melt into a puddle of tears. I'm great at change, as long as it's known well in advance.
To continue, I don't do well with most other people. I am not a night person. I am not a clean-the-dishes-later person. I am a structured, clean, creature-of-habit type person. Most of my roomies, even the great ones, have been much more free-spirited, and as much as I love them, I tend to get very stressed when things are so up in the air.
My friends, family, and blog-stalkers, the days of roommate dwelling have come to an end. At least for now. I was approved for, and am making arrangements to sign for an adorable 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment of my very own. I'm even allowed to paint. :)
It's an older, adorable home with hardwood floors and high ceilings. It's cozy and quiet and I am so freaking excited. I've been perusing dinette sets and area rugs online since I saw the place on Friday. Today I got the final word - I am in. :) I will post before-and-after pictures once I get settled.
YAY! I love decorating, and even more I love NOT having roommates! Super happy for you. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
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