I’ve got to say that my favorite thing about moving out has been being able to do what I want, when I want to do it.
It’s the mundane things that I seem to enjoy the most, really. For example, I like to keep the news playing on the TV almost all day long. In the past I’ve always worried that it was too boring for everyone else, but now I can be in-the-know from Libya to Wisconsin, and nobody can stop me.
And sometimes, I don’t even bother to make the bed. And nobody can stop me!
Yesterday was chock full of “wiw-wiw” things. Like, since I was feeling lazy and hate wasting food, I drank a mug of coffee that was leftover from the day before.
Sorry, coffee snobs, but it still tasted pretty darn good to me.
Then, despite the decent amount of natural light I get in my apartment, I decided not to open a single curtain. Because who wants sunlight when they’re trying to be lazy??
Actually, despite the cave-like atmosphere, I did manage to be quite productive. I put on my big girl pants and assembled the TV stand I got from Ikea the other day. Within less than an hour, it went from this:
To this:
*Pats self on back.* Assembling the unit was easy and actually pretty fun. The tough part came when I realized that my TV weighs about 3 times more than the unit itself. I almost gave up completely before a lightbulb went off; I slid my coffee table over and lifted the TV up onto that first, followed by lifting it onto the stand. Genius, I know. And, as lame as this might sound, it felt pretty good to put together a piece of furniture all on my own!
Moving on, my dinner was pretty much the epitome of a what I want meal – massive salad bar action.
That’s one gorgeous salad, if I do say so.
I rounded out the night with some dessert and a good movie.
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Bright Star is a love story set in the 1800’s, aka a least-favorite genre of film for the majority of society. But me? It’s a favorite genre, and I didn’t have to convince or argue with anyone to watch it. (Although, I can’t say I was crazy about this one.)
So even though I’m much more of a social, family-oriented person, independence really isn’t so bad. I have a lifetime ahead of me to be around/cater to others, so why not embrace my freedom and just be a little bit selfish for now?
Is your routine dependent on a spouse/roommate/family members?
And - be honest - is it gross to save leftover coffee?? 
I say go for it with the coffee!! My routine is kind of dependent on my husband. I like to be alone in the morning and eat breakfast/read blogs by myself, so I always get up earlier than him so I can do that in peace.
I’m not above drinking coffee leftover from the day before. I’ve done it! It’s fine!
i reheat leftover coffee all the time haha! I even worked at starbucks for 5 years too.
I am so different from my past roommates. I love waking up early to make coffee and work out. They hated the fact I woke up so early. Now I live alone and i can wake up as EARLY as i want!
I’ve done the coffee thing, too. It doesn’t taste as good… but it’s not horrible!
My routine is somewhat dependent on my husband, but not completely. Sometimes we’re doing things together, other times we’re each doing our own thing.
saving leftover coffee = genius! I didn’t realise you could do that
i can totally live alone- i wOULD LOVE THAT actually- i am all about doing what i want when i want it! CONGRATS on the assembling of that stand.. that is one thing I could not do for myself.. no way jose.. saving leftover coffee is what i call.. being efficient
I’ve had leftover coffee before - it’s perfectly fine. I actually used to make about 7 cups of coffee on Sundays and keep them in the fridge for the weekday mornings. Then we got a 1-cup coffee maker.
I only make a cup of coffee when I drink it, so there’s no leftovers :))
good job on that tv stand!
I still live at home…and sharing a house with my family is not as easy as it was when I was younger. I’m ready for a little independence- I just need to graduate first!
I would feel so accomplished if I put together a TV stand like that! Just cause it’s something we’ve never done before and so beyond the usual, ya know? I don’t know, hard to explain haha. I love when my roomies are gone and I have free time to myself. I think I would like living alone because you can go out and be social, but still have a place to retreat and relax!
get it girl! I am such a “damsel in distress” when it comes to assembling anything - I need a man (preferably a gingie or a daddy)
p.s. coffee is like pizza — totally just as good the next day.
Meaghan says
The only time I ever drink leftover coffee is when I make a full pot and I will chill it in a container in the fridge, so I can make iced coffees at any time
And my routine is semi dependant on my boyfriend…but I am happy we are moving into a two bedroom, so he can have his “man cave” haha and when we want to do our own thing we can without being in each others way.
Yes, LOVE iced coffee! That’s what I was originally going to do with the leftovers
hahaha I’m drinking a cup leftover from yesterday at this very moment! I don’t particularly care that it’s not fresh. Still has the caffeine!
I’ve done the leftover coffee thing. As long as it hasn’t been sitting for days I think it’s perfectly fine to finish it off!
Girl I would DIE to live by myself! I can’t wait to be in college next year, and eventually get my own apartment (woo for housing not being required all four years!). I am such a social person, but I love having the whole house to myself. The only routine that really depends on others though is when I go to the gym. I always have to coordinate with the rest of the fam so we’re not all driving four times to the gym each day!
Slash girl I call that being thrifty! Save yo coffee, Imeann wouldn’t the flavor develop/become stronger overnight?;)
Pure2raw Twins says
Way to go girl! I love it when I put something together myself it really is a boost in confidence!
And I think we all have done leftover coffee before! Have a great day girl!
Lauren @chigallauren says
Aren’t lazy Saturdays the best?!? Way to go for putting something from IKEA together…I’ve been there and done that and it is not the easiest of tasks!
As long as there was no regular milk in it, seems fine to me! My habits are different than my current and past roommates. Some of theirs I could tolerate and some I could not. Gotta love college!
Sara says
Leftover coffee is totally fine. I’d drink it - but I don’t have a microwave. Or a normal coffee maker for that matter (I use a french press). Also, I LOVE living alone and not having to make my schedule around anyone else (or have them judge me if I don’t do dishes Monday-Friday). Although, I do worry when I start talking to myself. ha.
Is that a whole foods salad bar concoction? THE BEST!
Shannon @ A Better Me says
I drink leftover coffee a lot. So much easier. That is a gorgeous salad you had there!
I love huge and fresh salad bars-so filling and crunchy!
Before I came back to school I had my own 2-bedroom apartment. I loved living alone. I could let the dishes pile up, I could hog the bathroom, and I can be as nude as I please! I could also have my boyfriend over whenever I want without any awkwardness
Now I am renting a room off another person, but I want to get my own apartment so I am the boss!
I live with my two friends but our routines aren’t really dependent on each other so I still have a lot of independence. I love it!
Also nice job on putting together that tv stand girl! I always still get my parents to help me out with that stuff haha.
I live by myself and I love it! No one reprimands me if there are dirty dishes in the sink. I don’t feel silly if I walk around in my underwear. I don’t have to worry about crime/murder TV shows boring anyone. It’s pretty damn wonderful. Until I get bored
i would be proud of myself if i put that together, too.
after reading this, i’m excited to live by myself!!
and yesterday, i drank a cup of leftover tea from the day before. not gross at all. completely normal.
Rachèle @ a.k.a. jolie says
I lived alone for a year before moving in with my boyfriend, and I have to say it was one of the best decision I ever made. I would go so far as to say everyone who has the opportunity should do it! It’s great learning experience!
Of course, the best part is it “wiw-wiw” moments, like solo dancing in my pajamas, trying new makeup looks at 9:30 p.m. on a Thursday, and being free to indulge in a Project Runway marathon - to name just a few.
Congrats on conquering the Ikea unit!
Now that I live with my parents they totally cramp my style!! It’s so nice to have the freedom to do what you want when you want.
I agree with you completely! Being a single girl on my own at the moment is a very selfish lifestyle, but I’m gonna embrace it while I have it because I know one day it will change.
the salad bar dinner box looks delishh.
& so does the vita/pb/date treat! mmm~
Tara says
I used to reheat coffee all the time. It’s faster than making a whole new batch. I have a keurig now though, so no need!!
My schedule is dependent on my mom. We share a car, so I need to plan things around whether I can drive myself somewhere or she can drive me. I’d rather share a nice new car with my mom then drive around an ancient used one. Plus I don’t have to pay for gas!
since i’m living at school, my routine depends a bit on my roommate, my friends, and my boyfriend. but i make a point to make sure it mostly depends on me and what i want
im not too sure id drink leftover coffee, but more power to ya
becky @ my life be like says
i hate wasting food. i won’t hold it against ya for drinking day-old coffee.
Brittany says
I love your blog! I have been reading it for awhile but I just started my own.
I used to have three roommates! In one small dorm room. But now I have a whole dorm room all to myself. I love it!!
Oh, hell no. I live by myself too and have found myself wasting SO MUCH COFFEE when I’d only drink a cup but make a pot which is enough for two or three cups… I often just heat some up in the microwave the following morning
it’s fine! So sad to just pour it out!
Naw, girl!
Actually what you should do (if you want) is put lefties in the fridge and then have yourself an iced coffee…or smoothie…much cheaper than Starbucks…aka *bucks$.
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
Leftover coffee? I have totally done it! It always tastes perfectly fine. I really hate wasting stuff too!!!
Nikki says
<3 Bright Star. Wrote my thesis on Keats and plan on writing my dissertation on him, too. He's my favorite! Second favorite = not caring!