Living life on Crutches...

Too many times you can say to yourself,
I need to be my own person. I need to have my own things.

Positive and Negatives can play major roles, but the negatives always have their good as well as good has its bad.

Where do we start?

Let's think about the positives of being on your own.
1. You can do anything shamelessly and not get hassled. (Unless you live with someone.)
2. People respecting your own rules when in your home.
3. Bathroom is yours. (Many of us need this for whatever reason.)

Negatives:
1. Massive bills (CRAZY.)
2. No one cooking you breakfast. (Sorry mom.)
3. Longer time waiting for another big purchase. (Someday...Flat Screen HDTV.)

These might seem pointless but the next time you decide to do things your way and not the way people think you should go, be ready to prove your self more to your checking account then your so called "judgmental crew." The toll will wiegh heavier here than any type of opinion you feel you need approval.

Staying at home at any age for a little time is smart. You want to worry about getting laughed at or judged wrong? Mind yourself, the others will have their turn if they want to laugh now.

Save up your money. Whether you want to pursue a career in music (TONS OF EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT), art (Books, Programs, Supplies, etc.), or even go back to school; it all takes a lot of sacrificing.

Nothing is wrong with wanting to better yourself if the intentions are for your own sanity. No one else will walk you through your life unless there's incentive for them to hold you.

Live smart. Pay the price. Get it right.

And that's Real Talk.