INDEPENDENCE...I LOVE IT

According to my previous post entitled “Enlightment”, I stated that I was contemplating moving out to my own place. Well, I just did that early this year. It is coolJ. Of course I will not tell you the exact place I am staying- for security reasons. I will, however, let you know how it is like living by yourself.

 At the outskirts of Nairobi, is a small apartment- a bed-sitter, my place. I really struggled looking for it. I had, however, made up my mind that I had to find my own place before I completed school (Yes, am finally done with my undergrad). Going back to my parents’ house was not an option. It was not even in my mind.

I moved my stuff to my small apartment as soon as I acquired it. I bought a bed and a mattress (-very expensive). I paid my bills- electricity and water (both pre-paid). What I really liked (and still do) about my house was the hot shower. I couldn’t wait to take a shower from my house.

My first night in my house was cool. I had managed to buy a TV on that day and I was eager to watch and take the hot shower. I was very scared though. I was worried about my security (am no longer scared, I have cool neighbours who look out for each other).  I slept at 10:00pm. The night was great, I had a goodnight sleep. It was far much better than the nights at school or even at my parents’ house.

The first morning was cool. It was a public holiday and I was not in a hurry to wake up, although I still woke up early (I am a morning person). I took the hot shower- lasted for around 45 minutesJ. Unfortunately, I had not bought cooking gas and I had to go to a restaurant for breakfast.

Basically, I love the independence…I love the fact that I can do that which I want to do whenever I want to do. There’s no one to bug me about their stuff or doing my duties. I love the fact that I have my own space and my own privacy.  I can decide what I’ll have for lunch or supper. If I leave money on the table, I will still find there.

If I want to stay up late watching TV or studying, I can do so without interfering with anyone. I pay for my own bills and I buy my own assets. I don’t depend on anyone (except for God).

I make my own rules in my house. I decide what should be done and what should not be done in my house. One of the rules of my house that I like is: "No alien is allowed in my house- not even a plumber; I will do it myself". I am in control of my house. I actually bought a book titled "Total Control" by David Baldacci. It is the book that I am currently reading. I love the book.

All this independence comes at a cost. The costs include the fact that I have to pay rent and other utilities. I have to take care of my health by eating healthy food and dressing warmly. I still want to further my studies - that means that I have to save for my education-my future. At the same time, I need more assets for my house. This is where the Accounting, Economics and Finance I learnt in school comes in. I have to budget for every single dime that I have. That is not fun at allL.

If I leave my house in a mess, I will still find it in the same state. There's no one to pick after me. Its ok. I like that.

I had mosquitoes disturbing me during the initial stages of my independence. I have, however, sorted that out...I have a mosquito net. No more mosquitoes.

 With all the pros and cons that come with independence, heck I love it. I love it. I enjoy every day of my life. I know that I have only one life and that it is too short, I have to live it to the fullest.