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Posted on Jun 15, 2008 under Family Matters | Comments are offIn the US, a person who turns 18 can already live independently, away from their parents. Here in the Philippines, a person, even when married and with kids already, can still stay with their parents. Given a chance, I prefer the former.
I am still single and living with my dad and my siblings. Honestly, I am not used to having my own bedroom because I share one big room with my sisters. I am used to being awakened in the middle of the night by my sisters laughing over something. Or I wake them up because I have to tell them something important, or if I just feel like it. This is a comfortable set-up but I think if the time comes that I need to live alone even for a given period of time, I will have a hard time adjusting.
I am used to having someone do things for me. No, we don’t have a live-in househelp. But we have two people coming in almost daily to do things for us. My dad and my sister alternates in cooking. I don’t do the dishes because if I am not in front of the pc, working, I am out of the house doing client visits or I am sleeping. My dad takes care of things while I sleep. I am so used to having someone do things for me, except for my work.
And I am sure that a lot of Filipinos are like me. You might say that I am much too pampered.
Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to be independent of everyone around you? Of course, being independent need not mean living away from your family. But that could jumpstart things for you. That kind of set up will force you to do things on your own, rather than rely on someone else to do it for you.
What do you think?
*I thought of writing this down because I am thinking of living on my own for a period of time. Also, there is a rather irritating set-up in my paternal ancestral house right now.
by Karen, on June 16 2008 @ 8:17 am
Sounds like you like living with your family. Living alone is much more expensive and lonely at times. Better think twice about moving out–sounds like you have it good right where you are!
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by Sushi, on June 16 2008 @ 8:52 am
Hi, not only in the Philippines but in Brazil too! I think it’s really nice to be with family members around you. Moving out could make you feel a bit lonely.
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by Tammy, on June 16 2008 @ 8:56 am
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I don’t think I could ever live alone. When I moved out of my parents house it was into my husbands house. I don’t like being alone.
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by Jade, on June 16 2008 @ 9:24 am
I know the dilemma you are facing right now.In the Philippines,I’ve never had the chance to live alone either.However, I do agree with the first comment that it could be quite expensive living alone.
If your aim is to be independent then go for it.You would grow a lot by being on your own.
Off topic:Cool blog.Sure we can xlinks;) Let me know when you’ve added me?Cheers
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by Elise, on June 17 2008 @ 10:26 am
Sure, I’ll add you to my favorite blog list right away. Link exchange is the way to go. =)
My cousin and I are practicing the Wuxi Finger Hold from Kung Fu Panda. It was a funny movie.
Talk to you later,
Elise
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by Jade, on June 17 2008 @ 11:28 am
hey girl, i already added u too. Hope you have a great day!
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by julie, on June 17 2008 @ 11:32 am
It is nice to live independently, I have tried that, well, semi-independently when I went to college at the age of 16. Until I started working at 21, my parents gave me monthly allowance.
You are responsible and accountable to yourself but when you know that your family needs you,like in your situation, it is hard to move out.
By the way, did you get my email re WQ?
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by lalaine, on June 17 2008 @ 5:52 pm
i already added you na sa list ko…