Being Independent

What does independence mean to you? When you're an adult, you're officially becoming independent because you have to learn how the real world works. When you're in school and university, the world is like a bubble. You kind of still have some authority figures in your life. Afterwards though, you have to work things out for yourself and realise it's on you to get things sorted.

Things like finding a job, working out where you're going to live, paying bills and you have to do most of these things on your own. I'm quite lucky because I'm 27 years old and I'm currently living at home because my financial situation won't be enough to live on my own. That's okay because most adults in their twenties live at home because they can't afford rent, mortgages and bills etc. Of course we're at home, saving to eventually move out but at least we're living comfortably. I'm lucky that going to university, I've had that experience of living on my own in two different cities. I've had an experience of fending for myself and it was nice. 

Living at home, I still feel independent because last year I made the decision to have a career change on my own because I was done with my job and wanted to try something new. I'm now in a job that has potential for growth plus I'm earning more money which is always a bonus. I still do a lot of things on my own but maybe not as much as I used to when I was living on my own. I definitely realised I can be independent. I can do things like going to the cinema on my own or eating in a cafe alone. That's okay because a lot of people do it and sometimes you don't even realise it. It's nice to know that you don't always need to be surrounded by people to have a good time and it shows that you can be a happy, successful, independent person. It doesn't mean that you won't be happy when you do eventually find your people, because being with people is nice too. If anything it shows your strength and courage to get out there and do things on your own without feeling sad about it. If anything you should feel proud of it that you have found the bright side of being independent. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and let me know if you've ever been to the cinema on your own. I would love to hear it. I'll be back tomorrow with another post for you. 

See you then. 

Megan x 

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