A few years ago, I thought living alone would be easy. I imagined having my own space, doing whatever I wanted, and enjoying the peace and quiet. While some of that is true, I quickly learned that living alone is much more than that.
Everyday I ask myself, "What's my ulam today?" And honestly, this is the hardest part for me. There are a lot of times when I open the fridge, look at what's inside, close it, and open it again a few minutes later as if something new will suddenly appear. I also spend more time thinking about dinner than actually cooking it.
Before when I was still living with my family, food was already on the table most of the time. Now that I'm living alone, I understand that someone has to decide what to buy, cook it, and wash everything afterward. It's a lot of work to be honest, and it made me appreciate those little things that I used to take for granted.
Living alone also taught me to be responsible in ways that I didn't expect. If ever I don't wash my clothes, I won't have anything to wear. If I don't clean my room then nobody else will do it for me. It may sounds simple, but these small responsibilities become part of your everyday life.
But of course it's not always difficult. There are some things I enjoy too. I like having my own space after work where I can relax, watch videos, read, or just simply enjoy the quiet. I can organize my time whichever I want, and I don't have to worry about disturbing anyone.
There are also days when the house feels a little too quiet and that's probably the downside of living alone. But instead of seeing it as something negative side, I try to use that time to rest, think about my goals, or just enjoy a peaceful evening.
Just to be fair living alone isn't perfect. There are some days that are easy, while others make me wish someone had already cooked dinner for me. But every day I learned something new. I noticed I become more independent, more patient, and more grateful for the people who used to do these things for me.
If you're also living alone, maybe you can relate. Sometimes the biggest problem of the day isn't work, it's simply deciding what's for dinner.