I have done a number of things recently that have made me feel inexplicably adult. My sense of achievement at doing or having these things is perhaps greater than is warranted, but I’m still feeling somewhat proud of myself.
I should first let you know, that as of yesterday (Tuesday 19th May), I am back to my flat, fending for myself. For the last two months, during this quarantine, I have been staying with the Matus’ at their house. I am incredibly grateful that I was with them for this time, as I think it would have been somewhat scary and intimidating to be on my own whilst everything started, what with trying to navigate supermarkets and staying safe.
As you may imagine, after two months of always having people around, returning to my flat yesterday felt a little strange! I was rather glad that I was laden with bits to put away, food and drink that had been lovingly planted into my hands by Monica, as it gave me something to do straight away. Saying goodbye to Noly was the strangest thing. We haven’t had to say goodbye for the past two months at all (which has been lush), so going back to texting and not seeing each other 24/7 is a bit of a change.
However, although it has been a little strange, I’m excited to be back in my flat and fending for myself.
For me, this is the first time I have lived alone and fully independently. I never went to uni and the closest I did to leaving the nest was coming to Arg at various points but also my internship in Poole (big up SML church!). Therefore, I have arrived at this point of life later than rather a lot of people my age have, so I’m finding things quite exciting and I am, to be honest, quite impressed at my own grownupness.
Thing number one about my new adult self. I own, in my possession, a fridge freezer! Never have I owned such a thing before. I also own various pots and pans which is (surprisingly) incredibly exciting. I have a few bits to my name!
Thing number two. I have my own WiFi! I think the peak of my excitement about this will come when someone comes round and they ask me for the password. I am abso buzzing for this day.
Thing number three and, arguably, the greatest of all. For the first time in my life today, I made porridge on the hob! I’ve only recently got into this whole porridge schebazzle and it has only ever been with a sachet of porridge that I just add milk to and whack into the microwave. I do not currently have a microwave so this is not an option for me. This has been the greatest thrill for me thus far if you can believe it 😂 I was also rather impressed with myself for thinking of this ingenious plan of having porridge for breakfast, as it’s starting to get cold here and my flat is a bit chilly in the mornings and I believe that porridge is the solution.
Well, I think that’ll do for now! Enough adulthood. And such, I will leave you on the following picture, of when things were really getting interesting in quarantine….
Nadia's Adventures 