Serenity

of a washing machine......

So, I am officially an adult... or so I feel. I recently purchased a used washer and dryer and am loving it. My most gracious neighbour recruited some friends to help me pick it up and unload it. After I finally got it hooked up, having to exchange hoses a few times due to defects, the machines worked beautifully.

For some reason, this is a large step for, just below buying a house, signifying adulthood. Now, I have taken on responsibility and cared for myself for a long time. The events such as moving out of my mother's house, teaching myself how to cook, and recently moving to another state in which I did not know anyone did not ignite the feelings of adulthood. I have been considering buying a washer and dryer for a while now, because I calculated it out and it would be cheaper and much more time effective; however, I was still apprehensive, because it was such a big step, at least for me.

Unlike buying the washer and dryer, I am more than ready to buy a house. I spent hours last night pursuing those for sale here in Greenville. ThoughII am only going to be here 2.5 more years (wow! I can't believe it's been that long), I would much rather put money towards something that would have a return. It is a double bladed sword... because the houses that are close to campus are priced high or in a bad neighborhood. So, for now I dream of owning my own place and enjoy my little apartment. It's grown on me.... and having a good neighbor is great!