So 100 days into my new living arrangement,
my mother finally yells at me. Apparently I forgot to ask them something when I
ran to the grocery store to get a few items for my dinner and that was inconsiderate. I'll be honest, I
didn't 'forget' to ask them, they were watching a movie and I know they don't
eat salmon or asparagus, and that was what I was making (I also re-started the
17 day diet which is more restricted then what they'd be eating). I didn't see
the big deal, in the last 100 days I have always asked (if they were home) if
they needed something or I'd pick up some basics for them without asking them. When I buy food it isn't just for me, they are always entitled to it.
I was very annoyed by this outburst, which also included her not knowing where I disappear to when I go out.
Sure I am living rent free to pay off my debt but I've helped cook, clean up,
grocery shop, etc. I know I am not doing as much as I should nor am I doing as
much as I would if I lived alone, but I am depressed and depressed people get a
little leeway no? I had to remind her that I was 32, I shouldn't have to tell them where I go (they don't know I am sort of seeing that guy).
While my mom did apologize to me
after speaking with my father (I feel like I am 7 and they were discussing a punishment for me) who stuck up for me, it just
helps to reinforce that I need to spend less time home. I know living here for
another 10 months is going to be practically impossible so I was thinking about
looking into renting a room/apartment on a month to month basis - I don't want
to lock anything in.
What I really need to do is figure
out where I want to move and suck it up and do it. I can't keep stalling. I
hate my job and I think about quitting every day. Instead of finding a job
around here until I move, I should just quit, move and find a job at my new
place and continue to pay down my debt but at a much slower rate.
Readers, please send me some courage to make these huge
changes. It is really scary and risky, and I am so worried I am going to make a wrong choice. Starting over somewhere new won't be easy, but I just have to remind myself I don't have a lot of friends here, so it won't be too different someplace else.
You can do anything you want!!
ReplyDeleteI'd almost say stick it out and pay down as much debt as possible!! And then pick a place and go! Or just travel around for a while!
The scary part is pulling the trigger and making that final decision. Its tough, but you can do it!