TANgents welcome (#36) (Page 84)

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 8:00 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 8:50 AM

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 7:43 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-07-30 8:08 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 8:01 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-07-30 6:57 AM Morning, TAN. I hate moving. But I do not like spiders or coldness or showers without tubs. Anyone want to drive/fly to DC and help me?

Nope, but good luck and enjoy living above the basement.

I think that now leaves Ryna as the one TANner still living in the basement.

Yes, but keep in mind that I was living in the basement of a place where my parents were NOT living The townhouse just happens to have one bedroom in the basement. I was living with 2 other adult females. No parental units paying my rent/utilities/doing laundry/making my dinner, etc.

Blah blah, you can all bust on me as much as you want... but you're just jealous.

I can buy what I want, do what I want, go where I want... whenever I want. If it means getting some grief for living in the basement... so be it.

I'm not jealous. When given the option to continue living at home and working from there, or taking the job that moved me to where I am now...I took the job that moved me out. If that takes some financial hardship, so be it. If that means I have to sell my car and my bike, I'm fine with it. Tough to be an adult when you're living with your parents.

I don't agree with that... but whatever.

I'm not sure why it's so important to move out and 'be an adult' and struggle financially. It doesn't sound like it makes much sense to me. "Woo hoo, I'm wasting money on rent and utilities for nothing!!!" ESPECIALLY if you're paying rent. Might as well just light that money on fire.

What are you gaining from it? Most of the people that work under me are twice my age, I make more money than my parents, I get to travel the country on private jets and live life to the fullest on my company's dollar. I paid for my own college, my toys/cars are all paid off, I don't owe anyone a cent.

It's not like someone is taking care of me. I eat meals at home maybe twice a week. Mommy doesn't make me lunch everyday like everyone jokes about. Most days I make my own or order something. I do my own laundry, cleaning, etc. It's more like I live on my own... in my parents' basement.

Maybe I just have a different sense of pride that made me want to be out on my own.  Good for you that everything you have is paid for, you're right that is a lot easier to do when someone else is putting a roof over your head.  I felt ashamed of the idea of not being able to provide for myself and having to think about moving home. 

Yeah, I used to love driving. Used to.  Now I kinda want a desk job. 

Haha, I have a ton of beer leftover from November, but that's about all I can offer ya.

I don't know what to do with that beer. It's old now and probably not good anymore. But I feel bad tossing beer...esp. since it's all good beer, not cheap crappy beer.

After a year one road looks just like any other one. 

I agree. And I'm not knocking Ryan. I just know I'd feel bad about it if I lived with my parents. (And my parents in particular would drive me crazy. It's great if you get along with your parents, and I generally do, but I probably wouldn't if I lived with them, ya know?) I'd prefer to make crap and pay my own bills, etc, weird as it sounds. Plus, my rent is a freakin' STEAL, considering where I live and for the size of the place, so it's really not a bad set-up I am certainly better off than a lot of other 20-somethings I know. No debt whatsoever.

Personally, I couldn't live with my parents.  Don't get me wrong, I love them a lot, but after a while (a couple of days) they start to annoy me.  I think it is the way that things happened after High School.  I left for Marine Corps Boot Camp 3 days after High School graduation.  From that point until the point that I left the Corps, I didn't see my parents except for one time a year around Christmas/New Year's.  After college I went directly to Athens and only saw my folks at Christmas time again.  Then I went to the U of I and I was closer to them, about 30 miles, and Mom wanted me there every weekend for Sunday dinner.  It about drove me nuts. 

I am kind of a soloist.  I like to be around people and get together and have a god time and what not, but, I also like my time alone, where I can do what I want and be alone with my thoughts.  I think that is why I like cycling so much.  I can go out on my own and have 2 or 3 hours just to me and clear my head and think about what I want. 

It's probably weird, but I don't remember ever claiming that I was normal.

Or try one.  If it's bad, take it all to the nearest freshman dorm...they'll still appreciate it. 

True dat. Anyone want to come to VA and test out the beer?

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 8:13 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 9:05 AM

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 8:00 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 8:50 AM

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 7:43 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-07-30 8:08 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 8:01 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-07-30 6:57 AM Morning, TAN. I hate moving. But I do not like spiders or coldness or showers without tubs. Anyone want to drive/fly to DC and help me?

Nope, but good luck and enjoy living above the basement.

I think that now leaves Ryna as the one TANner still living in the basement.

Yes, but keep in mind that I was living in the basement of a place where my parents were NOT living The townhouse just happens to have one bedroom in the basement. I was living with 2 other adult females. No parental units paying my rent/utilities/doing laundry/making my dinner, etc.

Blah blah, you can all bust on me as much as you want... but you're just jealous.

I can buy what I want, do what I want, go where I want... whenever I want. If it means getting some grief for living in the basement... so be it.

I'm not jealous. When given the option to continue living at home and working from there, or taking the job that moved me to where I am now...I took the job that moved me out. If that takes some financial hardship, so be it. If that means I have to sell my car and my bike, I'm fine with it. Tough to be an adult when you're living with your parents.

I don't agree with that... but whatever.

I'm not sure why it's so important to move out and 'be an adult' and struggle financially. It doesn't sound like it makes much sense to me. "Woo hoo, I'm wasting money on rent and utilities for nothing!!!" ESPECIALLY if you're paying rent. Might as well just light that money on fire.

What are you gaining from it? Most of the people that work under me are twice my age, I make more money than my parents, I get to travel the country on private jets and live life to the fullest on my company's dollar. I paid for my own college, my toys/cars are all paid off, I don't owe anyone a cent.

It's not like someone is taking care of me. I eat meals at home maybe twice a week. Mommy doesn't make me lunch everyday like everyone jokes about. Most days I make my own or order something. I do my own laundry, cleaning, etc. It's more like I live on my own... in my parents' basement.

Maybe I just have a different sense of pride that made me want to be out on my own. Good for you that everything you have is paid for, you're right that is a lot easier to do when someone else is putting a roof over your head. I felt ashamed of the idea of not being able to provide for myself and having to think about moving home.

Alright, I can see that. I'd be ashamed if I couldn't handle it and had to move home, too... but that's not the case. The space is there (that I paid over 7 grand to fix up, by the way), it's heated whether I'm there or not, and my parents enjoy me/us being around. So... it's cool.

Also, I JUST turned 25. I'm not in my 30's with a crappy job, living in the basement because I can't afford to move out. Pretty much everyone I know my age lives at home, unless they were stupid and got married. I'd say 80% of my graduating class probably lives at home. It's pretty common these days.

I'mna buy a BEAUTIFUL house soon.... way nicer than my parents'.

Quick question: Have you ever lived away from home?  Like did you live away from home during college? 

You see - I was sitting here wondering, "Is Kiley having a good hair day today?".  Thanks for putting me at ease.

So far sounds like a good day.

I'm the same way.  Sometimes I describe myself as a 'social loner'.  It's not that I don't like people, it's just that I like to interact with them on my terms.  For example, I love living by myself.  I had a roommate but she got married in May and I have no real interest in replacing her.  However, I'm friendly with many of my neighbors and often stop by to chat or grill or maybe I swing by with a six-pack and we'll chill.  But at the end of the day, I go home and it's just me and the dog.

Both of my parents and most of my family are a time zone away.  While that may seem really far to some people, I've come to accept the fact that even if I lived on the same block, some many of my family members wouldn't walk down the street to say hi, unless they wanted something that is.  Them the breaks.  

Morning TAN. 

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 8:20 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 9:17 AM

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 8:13 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 9:05 AM

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 8:00 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 8:50 AM

Rynamite - 2008-07-30 7:43 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-07-30 8:08 AM

Sprint_DA - 2008-07-30 8:01 AM

wurkit_gurl - 2008-07-30 6:57 AM Morning, TAN. I hate moving. But I do not like spiders or coldness or showers without tubs. Anyone want to drive/fly to DC and help me?

Nope, but good luck and enjoy living above the basement.

I think that now leaves Ryna as the one TANner still living in the basement.

Yes, but keep in mind that I was living in the basement of a place where my parents were NOT living The townhouse just happens to have one bedroom in the basement. I was living with 2 other adult females. No parental units paying my rent/utilities/doing laundry/making my dinner, etc.

Blah blah, you can all bust on me as much as you want... but you're just jealous.

I can buy what I want, do what I want, go where I want... whenever I want. If it means getting some grief for living in the basement... so be it.

I'm not jealous. When given the option to continue living at home and working from there, or taking the job that moved me to where I am now...I took the job that moved me out. If that takes some financial hardship, so be it. If that means I have to sell my car and my bike, I'm fine with it. Tough to be an adult when you're living with your parents.

I don't agree with that... but whatever.

I'm not sure why it's so important to move out and 'be an adult' and struggle financially. It doesn't sound like it makes much sense to me. "Woo hoo, I'm wasting money on rent and utilities for nothing!!!" ESPECIALLY if you're paying rent. Might as well just light that money on fire.

What are you gaining from it? Most of the people that work under me are twice my age, I make more money than my parents, I get to travel the country on private jets and live life to the fullest on my company's dollar. I paid for my own college, my toys/cars are all paid off, I don't owe anyone a cent.

It's not like someone is taking care of me. I eat meals at home maybe twice a week. Mommy doesn't make me lunch everyday like everyone jokes about. Most days I make my own or order something. I do my own laundry, cleaning, etc. It's more like I live on my own... in my parents' basement.

Maybe I just have a different sense of pride that made me want to be out on my own. Good for you that everything you have is paid for, you're right that is a lot easier to do when someone else is putting a roof over your head. I felt ashamed of the idea of not being able to provide for myself and having to think about moving home.

Alright, I can see that. I'd be ashamed if I couldn't handle it and had to move home, too... but that's not the case. The space is there (that I paid over 7 grand to fix up, by the way), it's heated whether I'm there or not, and my parents enjoy me/us being around. So... it's cool.

Also, I JUST turned 25. I'm not in my 30's with a crappy job, living in the basement because I can't afford to move out. Pretty much everyone I know my age lives at home, unless they were stupid and got married. I'd say 80% of my graduating class probably lives at home. It's pretty common these days.

I'mna buy a BEAUTIFUL house soon.... way nicer than my parents'.

Quick question: Have you ever lived away from home? Like did you live away from home during college?

Nope, went to a local school that I could commute to.

I think that probably makes a big difference in point of view as well.  Once you've left things change and you get used to taking care of yourself (and by that I mean paying for your own living space, etc...) and you get used to being able to have over whoever you want whenever you want.  And after you get used to that you do realize there were some unwritten rules, or even just things you did out of respect for your parents and their house that you never thought about.  But once you've left you can do whatever you want, it is addicting.