For about a year and a half I have talked about getting a roommate. People are constantly asking me if I've found anyone yet. Of course not! While financially beneficial and smart, I have struggled with this idea. I have lived alone for 7 years. That's seven years of having my space, my privacy, my things strewn all over the house, my dirty dishes stacked on the counter in nobody's way, my favorite shows on TV, my clothes taking up every inch of closet space (not to mention my shoe collection!) There would be a lot of work to do organizing, removing, and making room for another person. Is it possible to go from seven years of "mine, mine, mine" to sharing?!
So, yes I'm being completely selfish. I have absolutely no idea how I would do with this transition. Does anyone know how difficult change is for me? (That is a question not to be answered.) And let's keep in mind that I have two furry babies that would need to adjust to the change as well. (I would always be their favorite right?!)
As difficult as this change might be, there are so many benefits. I've been barely scraping by for a couple of years. Barely scraping by is not good for the pile of debt, the household repairs, or saving up for my next trip halfway around the world :) As silly as this sounds, I would appreciate the help with cleaning. And while I enjoy my time alone, there are times that having someone else in the house would help me feel better.
I do want a roommate, but I don't want to advertise for a random stranger to be my roommate. So I will continue to talk to friends in hopes that somebody knows somebody who needs a place to live because, at this point, the benefits definitely out weigh the fears.
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