Times are financially tight for me at the moment. There I said it!! Why are we always so ashamed to admit when our money woes are burdening us? It feels like failure doesn't it. I'm coming to the end of my contract, it's time for me to be let loose into the big bad world and carve a place for myself. But the transition is stressful. Going from a partial adult to a real live adult. Thinking about bills and photography school tuition and christmas and all the little things in between.
But you know the cliche, the truth will set you free. And I don't know about anybody else, but honestly, sometimes I look at my bank account and give a little shudder. Or other times I avoid it altogether, favour complete denial. I think it is all part of being a 20-something. We are now financially independent from our parents, we are setting ourselves up in a home, we are wanting to travel, to see the world, to do that star jump in front of the Eiffle Tower whilst our best girlfriend tries to get the shot just right. All these things cost money, lots of it. Add in social demands and you've got yourself an overdraft.
I am soon to move into my very own place with my partner. I have spent years flatting and now, the time has finally come for me to live alone...with a boy! I'm like any girl, all I want to do is nest a little. I have the 'HOME' board on pinterest. It is stacked with beautiful furniture and dream bedrooms.
But in reality, those things aren't attainable or necessary right now. I have to put them on the back-burner whilst I focus my money toward the important things. Experiences and my future.
But, there are small ways we can nest, it doesn't always have to be the big things. Whilst in the supermarket the other day I saw this potted rose sitting in the flower isle. I kept walking past and staring at it. The colour was gorgeous! Finally, I looked at the $12.99 price tag and popped it in my trolly. So, when I show up on the doorstep of my new home, I may not be bringing the stylish couch or the mohair throw, but I will have myself, my suitcase and my potted rose. What more does a girl need really?
Much love xox
