Whew, what a wake up today. I just got a surprise water bill and it’s bad. I’ve contacted our management company to check what’s going on and suspect it’s the water pump failing as we’ve had an issue earlier in the year too and they didn’t even check that. It just stinks because, as most are, we are struggling just to make it by. It’s wild as a middle aged woman in a full time career that basic living expenses require that I live in a two family home and we still can’t attain any financial stability or cushion.
I adore my roommates and their kids so it’s not a horrible situation for us to live together and having a little chosen family is so rewarding and fun. It’s just scary that we’re so stuck in dependence and if the state of living expenses continues to go up we may need to bring in more people in the next couple years just to get by. We’re 2 families, 6 people, in a single family home and at this rate we could end up needing an additional income just to meet the minimums of basic needs. All of the adults work full time and have so far managed to scrape by but it’s just looking so bleak.
Someday I’d love a little piece of land with a very small house so I could live the rest of my life hobbit-style with basic needs met and the comfort of having a space that isn’t managed by someone other than myself. I don’t need a lot at all. I’d love a small garden that isn’t stuck in pots for transport. I’d love a space where I could celebrate life with vibrant colors and comfortable stability. I know that it’s extremely unlikely that space will every be realized but it’s nice to dream. For now I’m going to enjoy my chosen family, our little imperfect home, and having others around to understand and support.
Stay curious!
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