So it's been a week since I've moved into our new house. I have to say I am LOVING it. No in-laws or parents to tell us what to do and when to do it. I'm 22, and now finally getting my first taste of living on my own. It is pretty incredible. We get to decide what goes where, get to shower late at night, and not have to worry about waking up to anyone or waking anyone up. The thing is, though, we haven't encountered our first bills or rent payment yet, so I am kind of worried about that. We've got a great amount of money saved up, but I still can't help but worry. To be honest, though, the amount of money we spend to live on our own is worth it. I've been wanting this since I turned 18, and now I've got it. We're setting up the house slowly but surely, and it's working great.
And speaking of working, we're doing a hell of a lot of that. I'm currently enjoying a four day weekend off, though, which is nice. And my second paycheck was double that of my first, so I am definitely NOT complaining. I'm also definitely looking forward to opening my own bank account. Even though I'm getting paid, it's going to my husband's bank account so it doesn't feel like the money is TOTALLY mine. I can't wait to get an account and card with my name on it. So if I ever want to pop up to Tesco on my day off and get milk, I can use MY card.
So apart from the slight financial worries, I am loving this. The house is great, as well. The oven's a little confusing, but I think I have an idea on how it works. Oh yeah, and the bottom floor smoke detector works. When I cooked the first night, I think the mere steam from the boiling water set it off. That or the oil I was heating up, I don't know. My only major gripe is that when you're barefoot, the tile floor feels like you're walking on ice. There's a rug in there to help, though.
The house is pretty tiny, but I still love it. It seems pretty low maintenance as well...at least for now. But now that we're here, we can provide evidence for both the bank AND the visa renewal.
Oh god, the visa renewal...
About seventeen months from now...
...Gulp.
And speaking of working, we're doing a hell of a lot of that. I'm currently enjoying a four day weekend off, though, which is nice. And my second paycheck was double that of my first, so I am definitely NOT complaining. I'm also definitely looking forward to opening my own bank account. Even though I'm getting paid, it's going to my husband's bank account so it doesn't feel like the money is TOTALLY mine. I can't wait to get an account and card with my name on it. So if I ever want to pop up to Tesco on my day off and get milk, I can use MY card.
So apart from the slight financial worries, I am loving this. The house is great, as well. The oven's a little confusing, but I think I have an idea on how it works. Oh yeah, and the bottom floor smoke detector works. When I cooked the first night, I think the mere steam from the boiling water set it off. That or the oil I was heating up, I don't know. My only major gripe is that when you're barefoot, the tile floor feels like you're walking on ice. There's a rug in there to help, though.
The house is pretty tiny, but I still love it. It seems pretty low maintenance as well...at least for now. But now that we're here, we can provide evidence for both the bank AND the visa renewal.
Oh god, the visa renewal...
About seventeen months from now...
...Gulp.
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