I'm moving! After 3 years in my one bed flat in suburban Surrey I'm moving back in with my parents. I always imagined my next move would be to my own place. Unfortunately finances haven't allowed for that. So it's back to my parents in a last ditch attempt to save for my future.
I have a great relationship with my folks and they are extremely easy going so hopefully the transition won't come as too much of a blow. They've been hard at work clearing out the downstairs bedroom for me so as I can basically live in the downstairs of the house. It gives me a certain amount of freedom too as there's a ensuite attached to the downstairs bedroom. So I'll have my own space. I've already made plans to bring in a sky+ box and make it cosey :)
My mum and dad have been an absolute godsend. They have gone to so much effort with this move. And over the years have helped so much with regard to getting me to and from clinics, walking my dog etc and generally just taking good care of me.
I'm kinda looking forward to being back there. I love to watch trash TV with my mum and she's a fantastic cook. And my dad can pretty much turn his hand to any DIY issue. He even comes in handy when I'm making cakes as he has quite a good eye for detail and design. So I'm always keen to ask his advice. That is, when I'm not having a meltdown about one I've messed up. Mums always there to help with the fondant covering - which I always stress about.
But I will miss this place. Don't get me wrong.... This flat is damp, cold, it never has hot water and there's not enough room to swing a dead cat.. Let alone keep a pet dog. But it's in a perfect location and I can get to the centre of town, cinema, coffee shops, transport links within 10 mins flat. I will miss that convenience!! It's back to struggling onto the number 71 bus to get to town. Would I really travel 35mins to the nearest Costa coffee for a mocha hit?!? .... Probably... Sad but true. I'm a coffee addict.
So wish me luck with the move folks. I'm already up to my eyeballs in boxes and am frantically labelling everything. I've got another 2 weeks to go - Miss Organised!!
It will be so nice to be able to bath without having to set a timer, which only runs luke warm for 5 mins max. And not be cold and wrapped up in layer upon layer because the heatings knackered. Oh and don't even get me started on the drainage!!!
Trying to keep in mind that this move is a step closer to me being a home owner one day. Positive thoughts... Positive thoughts :)
