In depth and dance (Independence :p)

Independence.

Simple word but means very big. Maybe at one point in our life, we got to experience "small" independence, like being able to buy stuff with our own money. Or maybe being able to make decisions on our own.

But the kind of independence I am looking for is when I will be able to live in my own place. And I think, at 27 years old, it's not much of a question as to why I want to do it or if it would get any bad reactions from the parents.

I envy those who are the same age as me and sometimes, even younger, that they have a place they can call their own. I want to have that.

I'm talking about owning a place. Paying for your own bills. Cooking your own meal. Having your own visitors. Having your family visit you once in a while. I want that kind of privilege. Yes I call it a privilege, because not everybody can have that.

Don't get me wrong, it's always a joy to have family around, but sometimes, you just need some alone time. And that "alone" time is not limited to locking yourself in your room and going out whenever you're ready. I was raised very family-oriented, with siblings and cousins and relatives around me, so maybe for my part, I didn't really thought about it that much because I never thought that I would need it. At my age, most people I know already have their own family & their own house. But God has different plans for me.

Sad to say that I think it will still take me some time to be able to stand on my own. Financially, I wouldn't make it. My job right now isn't very stable.

But I know soon I will be able to make it. If not now, maybe later. Oh, there's another phrase to live by. :)