Living Alone Essay

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Sometimes when I think of my past years, I realized that I have accomplished many things and I am proud of it. When I was young, living in my parents’ house was always comfortable. I used to depend on their help with my education, my finances, and my everyday problems. However, I believe that when I took the challenge to live alone, greatly changed my life to be mature, responsible, and want to live more independently. Things changed when I took a permanent job at an elementary school, so I had to move to another village. I practically lived alone in my uncle’s new house. To me, living alone meant being able to take care of myself without being dependent on other people. Living alone for the first time was somewhat terrifying, but it was a totally different experience from living at home. First of all, living alone made me completely feel like an adult. I had the freedom to do what I wanted without asking permission or telling anyone. For instance, Iiving at home, I had to ask my parents if I could have friends over for dinner. And when I started to live alone, I invited my friends over for dinner anytime. I controlled my finances, activities, and schedule that most adults would do. I learned how to manage my time and prioritize my activities from the most important to the least. Secondly, living alone made me a better responsible person. I took care of my own responsibilities. Whenever I got sick, I went to the doctor by myself. I managed how much money would be allotted to the bank, to buy groceries, and pay utility bills. I shopped for groceries and supplies on my own because I knew what I needed and wanted. I thought shopping for groceries and goods was an easy task. I found out from my own experiences that I had to compare prices from different stores and look for things that were on sale in order to save money. I also cooked meals and did household

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