I'm sure you have all heard Ari Lennox’s debut album Shea Butter Baby by now, and if you haven't, please go turn it on! This entry was inspired by her song “New Apartment.” As you can guess, I got a new apartment! This taste of freedom is something I have never experienced before. I’m here making my own rules and literally no one can tell me what to do. I’m trying to be a carefree free spirit at all times of the day, just like Ari Lennox, but I'm not all the way there yet. At least when I'm home I can be just that. I most certainly have left dishes in the sink and I was annoyed when they were still there after work, but who has to clean them…..me.
Is my apartment decorated the way I would like to be? No, because unpacking is a royal pain! Trust and believe that I have my Pinterest boards ready to go - even if it feels like I will never get to actually using them. I’ve been trying my best to keep this place clean but at the same time, I can keep it in whatever condition I want. I could keep my sweaters in the oven if I really wanted to. Who gon check me? (Did y'all know some people actually do that?)
Let me tell you about how all these bills changed my heart. Got me wanting to be a minimalist like yesterday. This freedom is amazing, don't get me wrong but these bills are all mine. I am 100% responsible for me. I'm so thankful to have bills that I can afford! I got my budget in check, alright! I guess this is really what adulting is and it can be pretty overwhelming. I know anyone that has gone through a huge transition in life to attest to this. I love my new home, so much that sometimes I don't want to leave it! But like Ari said, “I need people!”
I know life comes at you fast but don't forget about the people that care about you. Whether they are the new friends that you have met as journey through adulthood or your day ones from middle school. Adulting can get pretty lonely but your friends are probably going through the same thing as you or have already survived your current struggle. Everyone likes to be reminded that they aren’t alone in this world and be reminded of the great job that they’re doing. I’m here to remind whoever is reading this:
I try to reassure myself as often as I can, that I am doing my best but it's nice to have friends that can tell you the exact same thing. I personally believe that most experiences are more enjoyable while you are surrounded by great people. So if you just got a new apartment, like me, call your friends and invite them over. Share your beautiful home with them and remember that none of this materialistic stuff actually matters. It's the relationships that you build and maintain throughout life that will always matter the most.
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