Living at home after college…
…is, I must admit, a little strange.
I just spent the last four years getting used to being on my own. I started out as a nervous freshman in a tiny dorm room, but eventually I got to know people, got my own car, moved into an apartment with my friends, and enjoyed the independence.
And now here I am at home again, and what’s most surprising to me is that I’m enjoying it. I am blessed with a great home and family, but in the past making the transition was kind of difficult. Now, though, it feels natural.
Almost too natural. I am getting a little restless to be on my own again, just because I know it’s a necessary transition, and I think I’m becoming ready for it.
We’ll see. It’s about God’s timing, not my own. Meanwhile, I’m enjoying home-cooked meals and free laundry. 
8 Comments to Living at home after college…
I found it strange even being home for Christmas break. It was as if I stepped into a time-warp and was back in high school!
How goes the job-hunt?
AnnaJune 17, 2008
Jacob, it is kind of a time warp feeling, for sure! The job hunt is going fairly well. I just had an interview today, actually. I may have news soon, or I may not… thanks for asking!
Heh. Same experience here. But what I find even weirder is being on my own and not in school, but working a job. I have way more free time. Very strange feeling. I think… ok, what have I got to do? Ah, right. Nothing. It’s hard for me to get used to.
Praying for you Anna! Do let us know when you know something about your job. For now, enjoy your time of rest.
Anna, I know exactly what you are going through! A year and a half ago I graduated from college and since then I have had so many transitions with family time and jobs (and school again!). It is such a mixture of feelings in that you feel so blessed and you really enjoy and treasure the time you are able to be with them…yet you also have a strong pull to be independent and on your “own”. I understand girl!
Hey Anna, I think I have the opposite problem. They were reporting on the news how my area has one of the highest rates of 20-somethings still living at home (in Australia), and I kept noticing every so often one of my parents flicking their gaze to me (who has just turned 21, but is only halfway through uni, and can’t afford to move out on her miserable wages)… I hope you have a great time with your family. Kit xo.
Hey Anna! I have been reading all your posts as usual, and really enjoy finding out about what you’re up to.
I know it must be strange living back at home - I know I would find it odd if I were to move back in with my family after living out of home for almost 4 years! But I’m so glad you are enjoying it as well. Do your best to make the most out of this season (as I know you will), and treasure that time with your family
Wow, I’ve been going through the exact same thing. I was just thinking about this today on my way to work, about how I still am adjusting to living back at home with my parents after being on my own for four years across the state.
I’ve been living at home for almost two years now! God graciously provided me work while I was waiting for a job in my career. Now it will be two years in my career job when fall comes. Independence is pretty much ingrained into me now, but there are serious reasons for me to be at home for a time. It certainly is a strange feeling, growing up
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June 17, 2008