Tips for Moving Out.

Hello you little beans,

As you know I have recently moved out, 4 weeks today to be exact! It's a massive thing, like I've left my mum and dad and abandoned my dogs. It's not quite that dramatic I just fuckin' miss my dogs. Anyway, it's huge and there's some things you should prepare for before you make the big step so I thought I'd stick my little nose in and help a bit! Here's some tips, enjoy! 

Discuss (relevant if you're moving out with another person):

Make sure you're on the same page and it is what you both want. Moving out is HUGE, you're about to share your entire life with someone else make sure it's what you want and what they want. Make sure you're willing to share your items, your mentality and your annoying habits with another human lollllzzzzzz.

Look at your money and future bills:

Prep in this area is key, work out what you earn monthly and the bills that need to go out (council tax, gas, electric, water, to license, television and Internet, food, petrol, mobile phones, etc, etc) ((FYI, it's a fuck tonne)) - make sure you have money to spare? Luckily we worked out that we can live comfortably and enjoy our money so sorting this out is so important to know what the future can hold for you.

To get a joint account or to not get a joint account:

For me and my boyfriend it was so much easier to go this way. We did this months ago before we were even in the house because it was simply easier to save. If you trust the other person and are happy to share even this part of your life then go for it. This takes me on to the next point....

SAVE:

Save everything you can, it's better to have more than not enough. We started saving in around November last year and we may have used some of that money for leisurely things like holidays but we also had enough when we had planned to move out (August) and everything went to plan! Just every month put a bit away and it all adds up and is actually such a great feeling to know you've got all of this money together yourself.

Buy in advance:

All the little bits and pieces you need for you house actually turns into a lot of bloody stuff. You forget about a sieve but who knew a sieve was actually really necessary?! Get together lots of bits, look in sales and whenever you go to a shop just pick something up! It all adds up and you'll move into your new home as prepared as you can be! Although you'll find that you're missing something as soon as you need it. I recommend supermarkets for home stuff more than anywhere else! 

Do not rush:

There's no need to rush, make sure you're ready to fly the nest, to leave your mothers womb and cut the umbilical cord. It's huge, it's emotional and sometimes lonely. It is what you make it and if you're ready it'll be one of the best times of your life.

File stuff:

Buy a big file from Staples or any other stationary store and put all of your bills/important documents in there. You're going to get a lot! So whenever you need to they are easily accessible and you won't get in a mare on the phone to the gas man. 

To rent or not to rent:

Are you in a stable position financially? Do you see yourself in that house for the next 10 years? No? Then rent. Where's the harm in starting off small and building up as you get older and wiser. I'm so happy we've decided to rent, no way on this earth would I get a mortgage wrapped around my neck at this age. I want to see houses and move and see new places, I'll get a mortgage when I'm fully financially stable and have a family! Although this is personal preference completely but it's a fucking huge decision that only you can make. 

Don't nag each other:

Did he not wash up properly? Did he not clean the toilet? Don't bite his head off. (This is a personal message to me) it'll all fall into place! You've brought your habits from one home to another, it'll take time to get used to one another's company constantly. We've been here 4 weeks and I'm learning new things about my lad every day, and sometimes I want to rip my head off but I love his ways. 

And that's that for todays post, have you seen my new layout?! Holy moly, I feel all grown up now lads. 

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Reading is Approaching.

Hiiiii!

August is here, Reading is in 3 short weeks and my tits are already buzzed off. Now of course I attended for the first time last year so I'm obviously the queen of festival rules, OBVIOUSLY. Therefore, you must take everything I say seriously, okay? There are a few things you should know if you are going to a festival for the first time so let's begin…

1. I'm going to start off with something quite rank but hey ho, it's me here. The toilets…the toilets are vile. Please take many a wipe and place it on the toilet seat to avoid touching any previous pee that a drunk person has left (I squirm every time I think of the camp toilets) and don't look down, JUST DON'T LOOK DOWN.
2. Continuing from the toilet situation, it's okay if a number 2 doesn't happen for a few days, you're stressed about it, sure. Will I ever go again? A question that crossed my mind last year, did the festival drain me of all possible number 2 opportunities? It's a super tough time when you're sat on the toilet and your best pal is in the next cubical in the same situation, but don't worry it probably won't happen so don't text your mum complaining about how sad you are that it hasn't. Just don't do that.
3. Do not spend loads of money on food for the weekend at the supermarket the night before, just do not. You will buy things you never even eat at home so don't take it to a damn festival. You'll only have to carry more and that's something nobody needs. There are food stalls for a reason that sell really good bacon rolls and that's all anyones diet needs to consist of, AM I RIGHT?! 
4. Don't arrive at like 1pm and expect a decent camping spot. Don't make the mistake we did last year and arrive and spend the next 2 hours walking around for a space and then setting up camp next to the path. Oh, and your originally light grey hoodie might turn dark grey from the sweat. I'm just sayin'. 
5. From that I will tell you, don't set up your tent right next to the path. People will get drunk and they will fall into your tent late at night when you're half asleep and you will think your head is about to get crushed. You will be on edge all weekend and you'll be watching your back like a hawk all fucking night. 
6. Don't touch any dirty willies, this is not only a festival tip but also a life tip. 
7. Get wavy and have a sick time because that's the most important thing! 

So yeah, if you're going to a festival this summer have a sweet time because it'll probably be one of the best weekends of your lives and you won't wash for days but that's okay, WHO CARES WHEN YOU'RE SEEING SOME COOL BANDS?! 

(this is me being super judged last year, thank you)