What no one tells you about having your own place is that:
- you should never, ever buy the cheapest toilet paper you can find. We did that once, thinking we were being thrifty. That toilet paper made Scott brand feel luxurious. Just trust me on this one- Don't. Do. It.
- if you have a queen size mattress, get a king size comforter. Blanket stealing problems solved.
- you only need water, lemon juice and white vinegar to clean your microwave. Put a little of each in a bowl, microwave for 4 minutes, take out and wipe down the microwave with a paper towel. No harsh chemicals!
- one of the things you should have a small stock of is cans of ginger ale. I'm not a soda drinker, but when I have a stomach bug, it's one of the few things I can drink. And you know what you don't want to do when you have a stomach bug? Drive somewhere. Just keep some in stock.
Most of all, what no tells you about having your own place is that even though it might be filled with mismatched, hand-me-down furniture, it's your place and that alone will make it more beautiful than any other place you lived before. Memories will shape each corner, and echoes of laughter will carry down the staircases and hallways. Some day it will be hard to remember living anywhere but there.
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