Since I wrote about looking for a new place to live, I thought I’d post an update on what Miriam and I have decided to do. After searching for a new apartment and coming up short financially, we’ve taken our mother up on her offer of moving back home. For now. A few things about this decision:
1) We are not freeloaders. Not that it’s anyone’s business, but since I graduated from college, I’ve always paid my way. I’ve always paid some sort of rent (at times more than others), but it’s been enough to cover extra expenses in the household.
2) I’m thankful to have a parent who is willing to help me out when times are tough. Thank you, Mama, for always being there when I need you and for offering to help us out.
3) I’m not looking for anyone’s approval of my situation. I don’t care what you think. The fact is this: I have a lot of debt that needs to get paid off. I’m tired of struggling. I’m tired of crying over my bills and not being able to make a dent in them. This situation should help alleviate some of the struggle, and (hopefully) I’ll be able to actually have a life instead of sitting home all the time not being able to do anything because I can’t afford to do anything.
Do I feel defeated? Perhaps. Embarrassed? Maybe a little. But I’m not above taking help when I need it. Miriam and I have been calling this a temporary solution to a financial problem. And that’s the issue here: money. As it always is. And moving back home to try to get out of this financial hole is the best decision I can make for myself right now. It’s been a tough process, but it’s my decision. And this is the last time I’m going to explain myself because, well, I don’t need to.
Now we just need a fourth:
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10-13-2009 at 11:00:44
when i am visiting you can refer to me as #1 zbornak. or you can check if petrello up in the cuse wants to be your fourth full time. your niece was pleased that she no longer has to pretend that she will sleep over at your apartment. the west wing has not been the same without you guys.
10-13-2009 at 11:24:15
Actually, you will be living closer to Casa Posk North so that’s 3 tenths of a mile less you’ll need to drive if you visit us there and 3 tenths of a mile less I will need to drive to pick you up when we go out to dinner!
10-13-2009 at 12:31:59
Welcome HOME roomies!! My coffee pods are waiting!!
Am I Sophia? If I am – watch out for the sarcasm!! Just think of all the pajama parties – do we have to wear robes like the Girls? There will be very limited numbers of cheese cake – mama Sophia can’t afford to eat them.
Love you both.
10-13-2009 at 16:30:01
WHAT? No fun snacks in the middle of the night?? Then I will have to go somewhere else. Thank you, Mama, for your support. Am I Rose? Because I will have to come up with some stories if I am.
10-13-2009 at 17:10:14
We can have lots of fun snacks – just not cheesecake all the time. We can have applesauce – banana muffins and ice cream and any other goodies you would like.
And as for the stories Rose – keep them funny!!
10-13-2009 at 22:07:38
#1 b-i-l: I’m going to start calling you EiStan. And as for my niece, you can tell her this: Actually, I’ll be sleeping at her place very soon!
Mama: I had one of your coffee pods today. Hit the spot. Remember when we used to get cheesecake frozen yogurt? Mmmmm.
Miriam: There are always snacks when you live with me. I never stop eating. I remember one time in St. Olaf, there was a woman who didn’t stop eating. Her name was Sara. (I guess that’s not funny, but it’s true!)
10-14-2009 at 08:17:55
Yummy – cheesecake frozen yogurt
There was an old man from St. Olaf – no wait a minute – he was from Nantucket. You can finish the rest of the limerick. Haha
Happy B’day to Lil and Big. Maybe they will eat cheesecake for their celebrations.
10-14-2009 at 11:04:53
sar, no reason to feel defeated or embarrassed. i had to move home for about 6 months after going through a rough time when i was in jersey and felt the same way. bottom line- who cares how other people view the situation, we should just feel grateful that we have such a supportive family that will allow us to do that, as others do not.
10-14-2009 at 23:46:00
I’m also grateful for supportive friends. Thanks, Ryan.
10-26-2009 at 08:17:15
Girl, you don’t need to explain anything to anyone. I lived with my parents for a year before getting married because HELLO, I really wanted to wear something besides a paper bag to my wedding.
Just don’t move in with two stewardesses after you have a heart attack in an attempt to live life to the fullest. We all know how that ends up.
10-26-2009 at 11:22:07
JT: Funny that you mention what you wanted to wear: When we talked about this move being an option and the credit card debt came up, I burst into tears and mentioned something about my “decade-old wardrobe.”
And the only thing I need to explain is that I think only one of those women was a stewardess. But you’re right, that doesn’t end well.
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