So many of you guessed it on my Insta stories – we are moving! When I say “we,” I am referring to my family and since I am still living at home and I’m coming up on my 25th year of life. If you are new here, I graduated three years ago and have been living back at home ever since. I didn’t want to, but that’s just how it went. I think some of you can probably relate. I’ll get to my thoughts on that in a second but first just wanted to explain a little about the move.
The Move
We are moving 40 mins away from where we live now, closer to horses and closer to civilization. For the last two years I have driven almost three hours a day between driving to the barn and work – and my family has been doing almost the same. In order to have horses and land in Florida, we sacrificed being close to pretty much anything. We finally decided to simplify life a bit and move closer to the horse activities and the grocery store.
I am so excited to share this journey with you – decorating, remodeling, additions, closet organization, before & afters, etc. I’m sharing just a few pics now but will be sharing lots more on Instagram so be sure to follow me there.
Living With Your Parents In Your Twenties
I think the first few years after college are some of the hardest years, for me at least. It’s such a weird time. Some people graduate and go off to travel the world, some go to grad school, some go to Corporate America and others start their own business. It’s the first time that we aren’t on the same track as everyone else. Some flourish and others struggle. Since I am still living at home, I wanted to share a few things I have learned and how to handle it.
- It’s important to make your own plans. When you move home, family thinks that you’re down to always do what they are doing. Sometimes, it’s fun and sometimes it feels like you have no control over your life.
- Create a spot where you can be alone. I have made my room into my little work space. I can go there to escape, work on my blog and live in my own little world.
- Get out of the house. Go somewhere. It’s so easy to stay home, enjoy the home cooked meals and get comfortable. Cook different foods, go grocery shopping and still maintain your routine.
- It’s a learning process. It’s an adjustment and it isn’t easy but it’s doable. Find what works for you!
I’m so excited to take you guys on this journey! Thanks for tagging along.
Good luck with the move dear as well as your future plans! Living at home can be nice!
Thank you! It’s definitely nice and has its perks!
My husband and I have been living with my parents for the past five months, as we have lived overseas and are moving overseas again and had an awkward block of time in the interim. It was definitely an adjustment, but I found it helpful to have space to myself and to make time to get out of the house. It is certainly a learning process, and it has its ups and downs, but overall I think it’s a great experience in the short-medium term.
I moved into my parents basement for a year after college to save up for a down payment on my first home (my entire first home could fit inside of your kitchen by the way). It can be rough going from independent living to back under mom and dad’s rule. But glad I did. Good luck with your journey.
Currently living with my parents while I save up money and work on my credit to buy a house. Totally agree with getting out for a little bit… need an escape sometimes!
I remember the day I move out from my mum’s place. It was scary and liberating at the same time. All the best to you!
It can be tough to be independent right after college and I’ve seen many moving back to their parents homes. I’m yet to graduate but I would love to travel the world after I do so. I really need a proper plan to bring my plans into fruition.
I have moved out from my mom’s house when I was 19 and ever since I have been living on my own. Not sure if I would ever be bale to move back though. There is a certain freedom and also responsibility when you live on your own.
Girl, that house is gorgeous! I had to go back to living with my parents for a few minutes WITH the husband and kids, and it was nothing short of crazy. Your list is spot on! Best of luck with the move.
Your house is beautiful. Our entire house could fit in your kitchen. One of my adult children has chosen to stay home. Free place to live while in collage.
I’ll always treasure the years when I lived with my parents as an adult. You never get that time again, and it was filled with lots of memories. Enjoy!
At your age I already had a baby and was engaged to be married, living on my own. I think it’s great that you’re setting your priorities and living at home will help you. Take your time figuring out where to go from here and enjoy yourself. I wish you the best of luck on your journey!
That is a spectacular house! I love it. Good luck living with your parents, it can be trying at times.
Best of luck with the move. With a house like that I would definitely live with my parents. Maintaining your independence is very important though.
I’m probably closer to your parents’ age and I can only imagine it’s not easy for either of you! ha! Hopefully, you’re able to get your own place when you can! I lived with friends of the family at 22 for about 8 months and that was ENOUGH for me! Good luck!
I always said once I tired 18 I would never move back home…it hasn’t happened yet but sometimes life will happen but I’m glad to see how to make the experience better if it was to happen.
I am 30 and still living with my parents. My only dream right now is to save money so I can buy and move o a place I call my own.
Your house is so beautiful now, I can’t imagine how beautiful it would look like if you already do the rearrangement. I would look forward to this.
I can’t wait to see where you move to! I would love to move to Florida one day!!
Your house is beautiful! I definitely agree with you that when you live at home in your twenties it’s improtant to get out and do your own thing!
Your house looks so beautiful. I am from India and it is a very normal thing to live with your parents here. The culture demands that family stays together and the kids when they grow up should take care of the older parents. The joint family system has its pros and cons but of course with people finding jobs in bigger cities the nuclear families are on the rise.
to be honest, i would not mind living with my parents until my last breathe! I miss them now that i live so far away from them!But good luck ion your move, i can only wish to live in such a beautiful abode!
First of all, you have such a beautiful house. For me, it is not a bad thing living with your parents even in your 20’s instead you are able save your money for your future use.