Growing Up

I had an epiphany today while working in my classroom...yet again.

One of my close friends is having some roommate problems. To put it plain and simple...one of the two roommates refuses to pay the last month's rent and now she and the other roommate are stuck splitting the bill. This situation really made me realize how glad I am to be old enough to not have to rent with friends anymore. I don't have to deal with that kind of drama! While sometimes I miss the crazy fun of living in a rented place and going out all hours of the night, these are some of the things that make me glad that I'm old enough to own my own house and live with a man that I love. Gone are the days of ridiculous bickering over who's turn it was to clean the kitchen or take out the trash. Wait a second... I still have those same problems! :)

Ok, Gone are the days of living with women. You know how it used to be. Now, don't get me wrong...I loved all of my roommates. But, even the ones you love... you can still have the stupid fights with. I roomed with two of my close friends, the brunettes in my bachelorette picture above, and everyone told me it was a horrible idea, but it really wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been. I've known Rachel ( the girl in green...who will wed in january!) for a looonngg time and then Bianca (the brunette in teal on the right) and I are a lot alike. We were successful at remaining friends after the move out. The blonde, Bonnie, and I basically live together at school because we have taught together and will be teaching together this year. Even though I love them, I don't want to live with them anymore... I'm content with my hubby.

It's just nice to have a place to call "home" and to come home to the same man and the same two dogs everyday... even if the dogs get happier to see me than he does. He needs to jump up and down and squeal with delight like they do. :)