skybytch 273 #1 November 4, 2002 My mom reads all the weekly freebie classified ad things - EasyAd, Dollarsaver, Pennysaver. She called yesterday morning to tell my kid about an ad she saw... He called the number, went over, talked to the lady and checked it all out, and the decision was made - he's movin' out on Sunday! He got a sweet deal; a small "park model" mobile home on it's own fenced property and a place for his horse for $255 a month plus feeding and cleaning up after his horse and five others on a daily basis. Even better, it's five miles closer to his work. Remember how excited you were when you got your first "own place"? It's really neat to see him that excited, and nervous, and scared, and stoked all at the same time. His comment (that will live on and likely be brought up at family gatherings 10 - 20 years from now...) - "Y'mean I have to go to the grocery store and buy my own food and toilet paper? That's gonna be weird." I'm pretty excited, and nervous, and scared, and stoked all at the same time too. For years now I've been waiting for this day so I could "start my own life." Strange to be at this point with NO IDEA what I want to do now. Do I get a roommate? Live alone? Move into a tent on the dropzone? Quit my job and go back to school? Have wild all-night parties every weekend? The possibilities are staggering. I feel like I'm the eighteen year old headed out on my own for the first time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #2 November 4, 2002 Too cool. No matter what you do, make sure he has your phone number, so that he can call you when the toilet backs up/refrigerator needs cleaning/whatever. Moms are invaluable for telling you the obvious.My son is going to be 19 on Wednesday. He lives with his dad still, so the "completely on his own" is still in the future. Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sar911 0 #3 November 4, 2002 Why do you have to do anything? Sit back and let the dirt settle. Take it all in and then start trying things. Time is on your side. The world is here for your personal enjoyment! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #4 November 4, 2002 I'm the youngest child in my family. I remember what my dad said when I asked him what he would do after I left for college the next day, "Have sex on the dining room table." Gee, thanks, Dad. TMI! But I think you should do something to re-dedicate your place as a single woman's place. You just need to find a willing co-conspirator, which should be pretty easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 November 4, 2002 Very cool. One thing you might want to try is not doing anything different for awhile. Rather than decide right now, give yourself some time to discover what it is you need to do. Trying to make too many changes all at once will drive you crazy.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #6 November 4, 2002 Kewel, but I bet you shed just a tiny little tear when your wee one flies the coop. I'm prepared to bet that before long there will be little parcels of home cooking waiting for him when he brings home his laundry. And it won't be long before you are wringing your hands worrying, and wondering, why he hasn't called to say he is okay...... I'm actually envious, Lisa, you and I are the same age, I'm just starting out on the whole parent thing, while yours has just come to and end. Enjoy your rediscovered freedom......shall I alert the appropriate authorities? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #7 November 4, 2002 Quote My mom reads all the weekly freebie classified ad things - EasyAd, Dollarsaver, Pennysaver. She called yesterday morning to tell my kid about an ad she saw... He called the number, went over, talked to the lady and checked it all out, and the decision was made - he's movin' out on Sunday! He got a sweet deal; a small "park model" mobile home on it's own fenced property and a place for his horse for $255 a month plus feeding and cleaning up after his horse and five others on a daily basis. Even better, it's five miles closer to his work. Remember how excited you were when you got your first "own place"? It's really neat to see him that excited, and nervous, and scared, and stoked all at the same time. His comment (that will live on and likely be brought up at family gatherings 10 - 20 years from now...) - "Y'mean I have to go to the grocery store and buy my own food and toilet paper? That's gonna be weird." I'm pretty excited, and nervous, and scared, and stoked all at the same time too. For years now I've been waiting for this day so I could "start my own life." Strange to be at this point with NO IDEA what I want to do now. Do I get a roommate? Live alone? Move into a tent on the dropzone? Quit my job and go back to school? Have wild all-night parties every weekend? The possibilities are staggering. I feel like I'm the eighteen year old headed out on my own for the first time... Did everyone else just look over the fact the lease comes with 5 horses? Too bad they dont live next door, they could be *neeeeiigghh* bors. har har. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 November 4, 2002 Rediscover the joys of being able to walk around the house butt nekid. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #9 November 4, 2002 Whenever my gerbils leave home I reserve a little place in my heart and memory for themand then go out and get another pair. Now that your kid has been successfully raised up and has left home, maybe you should go out and make another one Just a suggestion Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #10 November 4, 2002 Enjoy your new found quiet! For a while, at least, just enjoy being by yourself. I found that I worried less about my boys, after they moved out! I had no "empty nest syndrome". You've worked hard to get to this stage, enjoy the peace, freedom and solitudeJ -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #11 November 4, 2002 AggieDave beat me to it. Walk around naked a lot. Uh, in your house, that is. I'm thinking a nice 5th wheel on the DZ would be pretty cool. Gather up the little sheep collection, buy a barely used big 5th wheel trailer from the estate of a recently deceased retired guy, vive la vida loca! I've never lived alone. If I were you, I'd enjoy trying that for a whileHow exciting. Good luck! JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #12 November 4, 2002 WOOHOO and YEEHAW!!! The general consensus seems to be to continue living as usaul for awhile and I agree. But go out or stay in and do whatever you dang well want to do. Just think one less mouth means a couple more jumptickets!As you surely already know, be ready for JR to come home dragging his tail between his legs if the big bad world rears up and smacks him upside the head. Which it seems to do to us all at one point or another. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 November 4, 2002 Great news Lisa. I think you need to have one helluva par-tay!! I'll even come to CA for it. Really, i'll come for the party, not to stalk Sebazz. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #14 November 4, 2002 Quote Walk around naked a lot. Uh, in your house, that is. Hell no. Walk around naked a lot at the DZ. That should help out with the answer to the "How much can you afford to jump" thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #15 November 4, 2002 Lisa congrats on raising a productive member of society. I think now that he is off on his own and you have tons of freedom I recomend road trippin. With your rig of course Oh and relax to the max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 November 4, 2002 Quote That should help out with the answer to the "How much can you afford to jump" thread. No no no.. the point is to able to afford to jump more, not LESS! I am likin' the "walk around the house nekkid" idea though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #17 November 4, 2002 I would not do anything drastic. some people have a wake up call when they move out on their own and find that it is kind of expensive...,oh, wait, that was me! I stuck it out, but I know a lot of kids who couldn't do it. I would wait to see how he does before movin to the dz. or, hell, if he needs to come home, I am sure the dz will be just fine. Congrats! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #18 November 4, 2002 Quote No no no.. the point is to able to afford to jump more, not LESS! From the reports from the WFFC, I think it would help your situation greatly. Quote I am likin' the "walk around the house nekkid" idea though. Me too, and I don't even live anywhere near you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #19 November 5, 2002 Tristian is just a big kid ... maybe he could fill the gap left by your son! I bet Tristian doesn't even keep his room tidy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
