living alone

i am finally moving into my own place. see the picture above to catch a glimpse at my gorgeous new house...all to myself!!


ok, just kidding. about the picture. but i really am moving into my own place, and it's kind of terrifying when i think of handing over half of my entire income to rent. but i am so painstakingly convinced that it will be worth it. worth it for the twinkly lights i will hang over my bed. worth it to be able to drop my stuff inside the door and leave it there as long as i want. worth it to walk in and turn my music on and have it be ALL MINE, to dance, sing, cry, be still and be quiet. it's hard to do that when you aren't truly alone.
i have high hopes for this living alone thing. and i guess one of the things i'm scared of is that i won't live up to my own expectations of this great opportunity.
so here's to trying, and really giving it my very best shot.