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25 Thoughts Every Young Adult Has When They Move Out

Moving out is tough, and sometimes all I want to do is call my mom and cry.

Ilyssa Claxton

Oct 03, 2018

University of Southern Mississippi

25 Thoughts Every Young Adult Has When They Move Out

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Being four and a half hours from home is challenging all on its own, but couple that with all of the stresses that come along with adulting and you're in for a ride. There are many things that I wish I knew before I stretched my wings and took my first trembling baby steps. I'm sure if you're like me, these thoughts have popped up in your mind.

1. I never realized I had so much stuff

Downsize and only take the essentials, trust me.

2. And I have to carry all this heavy stuff by myself?

Yes you do, good luck climbing stairs with that shelving unit.

3. Googles how to make a grilled cheese

It's okay, I still don't know how to cook for myself either.

4. How often do I need to sweep?

There's grit on the floor, but is it a reasonable amount of grit? Or am I just a slob?

5. If I just buy disposable plates and forks, I'll never have to do dishes!

Not only is that bad for the environment, you'll also sink more money than you realize into buying disposable plates and forks.

6. Groceries are expensive.

Healthy food isn't cheap, and cheap food isn't healthy.

7. I spend HOW MUCH a month?

Rent, WiFi, utilities, gas, food. It adds up very quickly.

8. Can I afford this?

*Checks mobile banking account frantically*

9. This is going to be so much FUN! I can't wait to be on my own.

10. This is NOT FUN. I hate living on my own!

11. I want my mom. I'm scared.

I call my mom with all kids of adulting questions, and I'm pretty sure that will never stop.

12. Do I have credit?

13. How do I get credit?

14. Can my mom give me some of her credit?

15. Is this what being an adult is? Constantly being poor?

From what I have learned so far, yes. That's exactly what it's like.

16. I'm scared

It is absolutely okay to be scared because there's no comfort in growth. Growing up is uncomfortable, and you will be unsure. You've got this.

17. I miss having someone help me with cleaning the house

With great apartment life comes great house cleaning.

18. When do I get paid again?

Living in wait of pay day is far from ideal, but it is the reality when you first move out.

19. Can't I just move back home?

Nope, you've signed your lease.

20. Oh, my tooth hurts, too bad I can't afford to go to the dentist.

Welp, good luck with keeping up with your physical health as well as your finances, job, school, social life, mental health, community involvement, studying, etc.

21. How does fabric softener work?

Me: Calls mom

22. Why is my pantry only full of crackers and peanut butter?

Because all you can afford is crackers and peanut butter.

23. I'm not ready to be an adult!

Are any of us ready?

24. I'll unpack that later

You will not unpack it for months if ever. You'll probably move out with that same box still unpacked

25. Why did I think this was going to be easy?

It always seems impossible until it is done. Keep trying!

26. Calls mom again just to talk about something random because I miss her.

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25 Thoughts Every Young Adult Has When They Move Out

Moving out is tough, and sometimes all I want to do is call my mom and cry.

1. I never realized I had so much stuff

2. And I have to carry all this heavy stuff by myself?

3. *Googles how to make a grilled cheese*

4. How often do I need to sweep?

5. If I just buy disposable plates and forks, I'll never have to do dishes!

6. Groceries are expensive.

7. I spend HOW MUCH a month?

8. Can I afford this?

9. This is going to be so much FUN! I can't wait to be on my own.

10. This is NOT FUN. I hate living on my own!

11. I want my mom. I'm scared.

12. Do I have credit?

13. How do I get credit?

14. Can my mom give me some of her credit?

15. Is this what being an adult is? Constantly being poor?

16. I'm scared

17. I miss having someone help me with cleaning the house

18. When do I get paid again?

19. Can't I just move back home?

20. Oh, my tooth hurts, too bad I can't afford to go to the dentist.

21. How does fabric softener work?

22. Why is my pantry only full of crackers and peanut butter?

23. I'm not ready to be an adult!

24. I'll unpack that later

25. Why did I think this was going to be easy?

26. *Calls mom again just to talk about something random because I miss her.*

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

3. Googles how to make a grilled cheese

26. Calls mom again just to talk about something random because I miss her.

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