So this is how it feels to “live independently.”

I’ve been staying at our condo unit for the past nights together with my brother just for kicks. Okay, first it was just for kicks when we all slept over here last Wednesday, and then I was only supposed to be here until Friday. But no, I ended up staying until today, Sunday, because of a lot of reasons.

Some things I realized:

• It can get very boring when you’re alone. Really. I mean, when I’m alone at home, I can just turn on the TV and be logged on all day online, but since there’s no cable here yet, and my main source of Internet is Smart 3G (which means it’s on my bill), I can’t really be online 24/7.
• It’s hard to run out of clothes. Since I was supposed to stay only until Friday, the clothes I brought were only up to then. But since I extended, I ended up buying a new pair of pants, 2 tops and underwear just so I can have clothes for the additional two days. Of course, I can always go to the laundry, but there’s no laundry service in the condo yet. So…hello Bench.
• It’s kind of hard when there’s not much things yet. We have yet to buy plates, and shelves and stuff from furniture stores.
• It’s so tempting and easy to just buy stuff at the nearby mall — food, clothes, and all other things! It’s also so tempting to just stay at the mall and hang out…which I sort of plan on doing in a while.

It’s fun and interesting, but at the same time it gets sad and boring. For some reason, it’s a lot different than when I was staying at a dorm — maybe it’s because school’s just there and my friends are just there and my roommates are always there…or maybe it’s because I’m really sort of independent already, with me doing some of the cleaning and spending for myself. I miss eating home-cooked meals already. :( Although I have to admit it’s kind of easier to get to work from here (even easier than from home), I still miss being in my bed and in a more spacious place than this.

The good news is, I’m going home earlier. I don’t know if I will stay here next week, or just ask my brother to bring my stuff, but I can see it’s another packed week for me next week, so it might be easier if I stay here. Hm. Let’s see.

But today…I will work on the stuff I need to work on (so. many!) and then watch Kung Fu Panda (FINALLY). Happy Sunday!