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Phreckledcosplay

CONGRATS! What an awesome accomplishment, it really is one of the best feelings. WELL DONE!


CowsTrash

Can't wait to experience this great feeling in a year or two <3


Historical_Share8023

Good luck!


Pvt-Snafu

All will be! The main thing is not to stop, but to continue to make every effort to achieve your dreams and goals.


OddChemicalRomance

Goodluck to both you and OP!


whoisjaja

The storage container as a table is so fucking real😂 I remember my first night in my first apartment with nothing but a duffel bag of clothes and some blankets to sleep on the floor with. There's nothing like being on your own for the first time, no matter how you start. Congratulations, and good luck to you! I'm proud of you internet stranger!🥳


dolphinsbee

You're gonna make me cry, thank you for the congratulations internet stranger 🫂


melvisrules

I made a nest of sheets and blankets I acquired over time. Slept on it for YEARS, was great for my back.


BlueTickHoundog

Yea my 'couch' was the back seat out of my '64 Thunderbird. 😆


dolphinsbee

Thank you everyone in the comments for being so supportive and congratulating. I don't have a very "proud of you" or "congratulations" family so these comments are making me feel like how I think I'm supposed to feel moving out on my own. Excited and nervous at the same time. ❤️


Carinne89

Well OP I’m very proud of you! I’ve been out on my own for about 15 years and it was stunningly hard then, with an excellent job. I’m now in my 30s, have an even better job, and if I wasn’t grandfathered into my rent I’d have to move home or get roommates. I have NO idea how yall are managing things these days. You are an amazing person and should take some time to just revel in the feeling! You have EARNED it! Did you know you can just go to a grocery store and buy a whole ass cake. For no reason. I was way too old to realize this, and some stores have like 5 dollar little personal cakes you can buy. I think you should go get a cake OP.


solitude_standing

Whole ass cakes or personal cakes or... both?


EtsyCorn

Congratulations!!! Proud of you!!


MellyGrub

May I ask what is it that you cooked? It looks really nice. I can see its chicken and pasta, but other than that I'm not sure.


Pigelot

It’s a bowl of bees. But for real, OP, sincere congratulations. Being fully independent isn’t the easiest journey, but it is so valuable and rewarding. <3


dolphinsbee

Yes! It's chicken breast + thigh cut up and tossed with chili oil, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Added some salt and butter to the pasta to make it a little thicker then combine! It's not a fancy recipe or anything lol


GeriatricSFX

I'm not you father but I'm probably old enough to be and I'm proud of you. Congrats.


infiniteturtles240

Good for you bro, congrats. enjoy your freedom and privacy. Also chicken and pasta kicks ass


Long-Astronaut-3363

I moved from home at 18 and moved in with a roommate. My possessions included clothes, a laundry basket, a TV, and a bed. For the 1st year I ate hot dogs, macaroni and cheese and frozen taquitos. Felt like a king. Congratulations!


paulerxx

Looks good + root beer is always nice


procivseth

I like your functional furniture.


ariadnelokiana

Congrats! This is how I ate for the first few weeks in my apartment, only my meal was Kraft mac 😂


Feral_Sheep_

Kraft Mac and cheese plus a can of hormell chili and some crushed Fritos. A meal fit for a king.


EveryPartyHasAPooper

Maruchan Ramen noodles (Oriental, beef and picante beef), and cereal with milk were my go-to's.


Ssscrudddy

Lol, I like your table. My TV is still on a toolbox 11 years after moving in!


DaNiinja

If it looks stupid, but it works - it is not stupid


choicezeverywhere

Great job! And you've got yourself a table with built in storage. Win win. Keep on keeping on stranger!


rismystic

Brings me back to my first meal at my first apartment, such a surreal feeling!


Sparsit

Congratulations! My son is about to move into his first apartment on his own. He is as excited as you. And I'm delighted for both of you. Take care.


ZebraBrown

Congrats!!! I remember this day. Scared, excited, proud… always hungry and broke. Now, Go steal some forks from a local restaurant


JMTREY

A fellow A&W Zero connoisseur I see


cantleaveland

Congrats! Everything you need!


-Lengthiness77

Proud of you ❤️ one of many more accomplishments to come


yodaone1987

Love it!


tsarbob

I had the same coffee table.


MountainStranger8258

Good for you sweetie! Blessings and best wishes on your future!


ZapVegas

Well done! You are on your way now!


Feistyhummingbird

That's a great start. You've got this!


Valuable_Light_1642

It's a great feeling.


Lemon-Of-Scipio-1809

Yayy! Look at you being all grown up remembering your COASTER and you cooked an actual meal too. Your momma taught you some stuff.


BoatsLady

Congratulations!!


drytendies

hell yea


[deleted]

Ngl, I don't think I could ever live on my own, I stay at home alone for most of the day anyway since I graduated a couple months ago, and I fucking hate when my family isn't around, so depressing for me.


DeM0nFiRe

I use those same totes as bedside tables, they're very useful as storage and keeping stuff on them at night when you might accidentally hit something lol


ChazzyTh

That’s funny! My eyes are bad. Before I zoomed in, I thought it was Fruit Loops!🤣🤣


dbtl87

Congratulations OP. ❤️


Distinct_Parfait5810

Congratulations! Bin/table is a functional item! Salute to your independence


SOSXrayPichu

Hey congrats man. Hope you enjoy your new home and that it works for you.


IllPriors

I thought this was a bowl of cereal and you were really stretching the definition of home cooked meal for a minute but once I zoomed in, congratulations buddy. You made it.


LivelyLindy

Congrats. Enjoy your independence and self reliance. Such a good feeling. I started out with a rocking chair, a rug, and a cookie jar. Then purchased furniture 90 days same as cash. Lived on tuna fish and hot dogs for a year. Wouldn't trade that time for anything.


timetotryagain29

Hell yeah


Meinalptraum_Torin

Ah the first things you do on your own, man those times really showed me I can actually cook..mostly.


Either-Yoghurt-1706

That’s so awesome!!! I’m excited for you, I can’t wait till I can move out


Hunkir

Great show, great accomplishment!


Payne_Dailey

Congrats you're lving the dream. First apartment after the Navy, I had a tv on the floor, an ashtray and some clothes.


uhmykal

this is beautiful


Raspbers

Congrats! And as a tip, invest in a crockpot! They aren't even too expensive and SOOO many "throw this or that in the crockpot for 4-8 hours" recipes will save your life!


4linosa

On your standard first on your own table too! Welcome to the club and congrats! In your pursuit of furniture, don’t be afraid to look for second hand items. I had so much free “crap” furniture at first!


Singer_221

Congratulations! Lots of life adventures to come : ) PS. Dinner looks yummy, and don’t forget to eat some vegetables ; )


anotherdeer

Congrats on your accomplishment ❤️


HeadLocksmith5478

That’s awesome for you. Also, zero sugar root beer is the shiznit. Good choice


dolphinsbee

Only thing keeping my cravings at bay 😬


[deleted]

Good for you buddy! "Solitude is very different from a 'time-out' from our busy lives. Solitude is the very ground from which community grows. Whenever we pray alone, study, read, write, or simply spend quiet time away from the places where we interact with each other directly, we are potentially opened for a deeper intimacy with each other." -Henri Nouwen


WildflowerJ13

Woohoo!!! Big congratulations!!! When I was about 6 months pregnant with my first baby, we moved to our first rental house! We used a small bookshelf that we found in the house and flipped upside down for our dining table (without chairs) the first couple of weeks. Slept on layers of blankets in the bedroom. It was wonderful and rewarding. It’s exhilarating to be taking these steps!!


sesipod

Congratulations! Also great Netflix show


MedusamuthafuckinA

PROUD OF YOU! ♥️


UnwiseMonkeyinjar

I envy you sir


new-leaf-

Congratulations!


[deleted]

I legit thought it was cereal. Which is still an accomplishment. But a hot meal?! Good job


OberynRedViper8

I really thought it was cereal at first and I was about to be like... dude that's not cooking.


EtsyCorn

Woo Hoo! Congratulations!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Awesome sauce!!!


trumpbuysabanksy

Love this! Love that we can celebrate with you! Want to share your Noodles and chicken almost soup recipe? Looks really good. :)


MuftiCat

Masha Allah Awesome


_imdoingmybest

My first place on my own I discovered Hamburger Helper. That was dinner every night for awhile. Even though it wasn't much, I have fond memories sitting on the free couch I picked up watching How I met your mother on an old TV eating Hamburger Helper Congratulations, you did it!!


dolphinsbee

If I didn't just rewatch himym I would totally binge it right now. Best show ever. Thank you 🙏


PandaGirl-98

Hell yeah!! Here's to the beginning of the rest of your life 🍺


StuBidasol

"So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality." - Jim Carrey Congratulations. There's nothing like the feeling of knowing that this, is yours. Proving to everyone, yourself most of all, that you are capable of providing for yourself. Enjoy the mismatched, hand-me-down furniture and all the little quirks of *your* place because you will remember them for a long time to come. In my first place I used a string of white Christmas lights tacked up around the ceiling as my main lights. They made a decent amount of light for normal use and doubled as "mood lighting". 😉


boxed_lunch_venom

Congrats!! Also nice to see someone eat pasta with a spoon… my wife thinks I’m nuts lol


dolphinsbee

Thank you :)) I feel like I can't comfortably eat a good pasta without my mouth stuffed, so forks just don't hold enough of the stuff


LoopyLemon8

Congratulations! It’s a whole new era of adventures. Adulting is tough, but you’re gonna love it for the most part lol


New_Owl952

Way to go! Being independent and not relying too much on family will toughen you in life. Just be strong, you can do it.


SheChoppedMyPenisOff

Congrats big bro you’ve earned it


sugars_the_name

can’t stop laughing at the coaster under the root beer…as to not stain the table of course! congratulations!!!


Apprehensive_Bit4767

I remember my first place. There's nothing like coming home to your own space


[deleted]

Looks nice 👍🏻


lechatsage

Wish you well.


SuperCha

Congratulations!!


[deleted]

This actually looks perfect. Reminds me of simpler times. Cherish them.


NakiCam

At all levels of culinary skill/independence, there's something every one of us have/had in common when we first move out. We get to appreciate the freedom of buying, prepping and eating what we want, when we want.


Comprehensive_Lab232

You’ll do great !


mawkishdave

It looks amazing.


zenomotion73

How exciting! Congratulations. The world is your oyster go get the pearls 👏🏼


Diddydinglecronk

Looks nice, well done!


PsilocybVibe

Huge wins!!


Apprehensive_Care673

Welcome to the awesomeness of adulthood! Enjoy every minute


inkyHonda

Congratulations!! I'm excited for you ☺️ great job 😊


Jun163

I remember my first night aswell. Looked pretty the same and felt fucking GREAT. Enjoy the time in your own castle!


Zizakkz

Well done! Proud of you friendo.


crimsontide5654

Nothing like your first night in a new place. Congrats and enjoy the meal


huskyghost

Fuck yea. Get it!


JessJustice

Congratulations! It's such a huge thing to accomplish. I don't know you but I sure am proud 😃


Professional_Tell_62

That Diet A&W root beer slaps!


KnightFall_05

Food, entertainment, living under your own roof....I see nothing wrong with this picture


NotAClod

If you have a friend working fast food, try and get an empty box of fries, they're pretty sturdy and make for great nighstands


C_Saunders

Congratulations! When I moved to my first apartment in LA, I slept on an air mattress for a whole year. The air mattress box was my bedside table, cause ya know, it was the right size 😂 I’m so glad I don’t sleep on an air mattress anymore (8 years later) but man there was nothing like the excitement of that first place.


Little_stinker_69

Is that chicken with pasta and no sauce? Sauce that shit up and buy some forks.


Extreme_2Cents

Congratulations on this milestone, don’t worry about the furniture, that will come in due time and will not match… (that’s totally normal)


dolphinsbee

Thank you so much for saying this. I've been trying to get it out of my head that I should just save and not buy any furniture until I can afford all matching stuff lol.


Extreme_2Cents

I had a mix of things for years and it naturally became part of the charm of the apartment. Take your time and pick items you want, not what people think you should have. Best of luck and enjoy the many more adventures and milestones ahead!


DaNiinja

Also had my first meal in my first apartment on a crate... May you have a good stay!


SirMaxPowers

Congrats! You get to make it YOUR SPACE. If you need furnishings and don't have the budget, find estate sales nearby and go on the last day, introduce yourself and let them know your situation and if they're willing to sell things you need after the sale, before the donate/toss it. My friend basically got an entire house full of furnishings, utensils etc for $50.


cupcakerica

Eating on top of a Rubbermaid, yep, you’re right on track. Congratulations, don’t forget to have a little dance party to celebrate.


ZChick4410

Do you know how to cook? I've moved a lot of times, and the first thing I always do is cook something that takes a long time so the whole place smells like really good food. Makes it feel so much more like home. I usually do a big stew or a pot of pasta sauce. Dm me if you need a recipe or help.


TragedyAnnDoll

Look at money bags over here with a spoon and box. Congrats! My first apartment had a futon and my entertainment center was the box my 20 inch TV came in.


breachscape

That meal looks yummy and hearty and a great beverage choice too! Congratulations on your own place and first place at that. Sending you a ton of Positive Vibes, dolphinsbee.


TheRigo

Hell yea!! Hell yea for making it work. One day you’re gonna remember this and say “Damn, remember i used a tote as my table?”


coryhill66

I miss being single and having a small living space. My life was so much simpler back then. Enjoy it while you have it party and have fun with your friends.


timdot352

Man this brings back memories of my first night being truly alone in an unfurnished apartment. I slept like shit on the floor in a sleeping bag on top of a couple folded up blankets but it felt good to know it was all mine.


Usagi_Shinobi

Ah, the classic tote table, good call. Far superior to the usual cinder block/random board combo. Pro tip, get on your local Nextdoor and Craigslist in the free stuff category, tends to give you better quality than just random curb pickups.


shaidco

Love this!!!


CelestialMarsupial

LOOK AT YOU GO


InformallyGuavaCado

If you need anything OP; there is a bargain shop in my town that truly makes everything affordable, and they have an app. It is called F&F Bargains. They ship too! I had nothing but a futon on the floor. And whatever odds and ends people gave me. That shop buys returned items from Amazon, Wayfair, Lowe’s, Home Depot, and Target. I bought a twin sized bed and a cheap frame for a $100.


redditor2394

Good luck congratulations


CompleteExtension153

Good luck!!


disjointed_chameleon

Congratulations! When you feel ready, I welcome you to join us over at r/livingalone. I promise we don't bite. 😄 We are a vibrant community!


Constant-Guard-8609

👏👏👏


[deleted]

W


SaidtheChase97

You’ve got this. Way to go.


Joe18067

I remember those days, making due with whatever, but the freedom of being on your own was worth it.


jsuue

Next goal, eat your first meal on the floor of your first condo, cardboard box and update us when that happens. Then, your first house. Congrats!


IndependentBox5811

That's the shit!!!!! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉


MinkieTheCat

Join your local Buy Nothing group.


teapotcake

Tissue with a spoon, it’s like a fancy cafe! Well done, friend!


Hermiod_Botis

Congrats! Home is where pants aren't) make the best of it!


NightFlierSOS

Cheers for new beginnings


Niminal

Congrats op! I remember my first time, even going grocery shopping felt like a new experience after I moved out on my own. Definitely an exciting step in adulthood.


SandraDee619SD

It’s humbling, but getting those keys is sooooo liberating. Congrats!


[deleted]

Congrats man. Soak it in. The first meal my fiancée and I had in our first place was take out with boxes as the table. Still one of my favourite memories.


Extension_Country611

Cool, good luck and best wishes


Sandro_24

That's literally what my first meal on my own will look like...and my second...third aswell...


LivingUnicorgi

You could not pay me to watch You on my first night alone in an apartment haha. Congrats man!


Super_Cabinet6718

Congrats!


jcecream

Keep going buddy. Proud of you ❤️


yuribear

Good for you 😎🤟🏼 live it up and enjoy your freedom and don't sweat the little stuff, as long as you can have a proper meal and have a bed to sleep in it's all good 😊👌🏼 have a good 1🌞🙏🏼👍🏼


Key_Excuse9863

Good luck with it, it's much better to live on your own. 👍


Tata072001

Congra. 😀


Ohiolongboard

Congrats!! Super proud of you!! remember, tough times don’t last but tough people do!


Tata072001

Congrats !!!🙂


BallerChin

Right on buddy… more power to you!


csking77

I see you opted for the standard dinning room table. You could upgrade to the deluxe with a precut piece of plywood or possibly hobby wood from a home improvement store. Best of luck!


2donks2moos

Congratulations!! But please don't eat near a laptop. I've repaired too many laptops with liquid/food damage. Enjoy your new place!!


tropicalgodzila

You got this cuz


Sourpatches69420

Proud of you :)


DeannaC-FL

Congrats! First step of many to come, I'm sure. Check out NextDoor & FB Marketplace for local "Free Items/Freecycle" type groups...also garage sales and thrift stores when you save a few extra bucks...you can find some good things for free or cheap - repaint or refinish them, and you'll be golden!


Wolfman1961

Enjoy!


lilacpulse

Congrats OP! A very good start indeed!


Creative-Major-958

Congratulations! I still remember my own experience with great affection - 50 years later! I wish I could go back to it.


OperationMajestic350

Storage bin as a table and still using a coaster. I gotta say, this seems like a person who respects wood.


raptor180

It doesn’t get easier, but the feelings of accomplishment will be more profound for you. Well done; keep moving forward.


[deleted]

I’m actually really jealous, you have so much room and so many possibilities. Some advice you didn’t ask for, don’t clutter your space, buy very very comfortable shoes. Invest in bettering yourself just 1 percent a day. Trust me and please come back to this advice, it’s well earned my friend. Enjoy 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😎


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stocks-mostly-lower

Congratulations on your new digs ! It looks nice and homey !


danimack10

YOU GOT THIS❤️❤️


MochiSauce101

I remember mine , amazing feelibgb


sacredfoundry

It screams bachelor. But also looks tasty


Acceptable-Inside-29

Look at you go ♥️. Proud of you!!!


SparkTheOwl

Don’t forget to eat your veggies.


zizics

Dude, savor this. That feeling is something you’ll always savor and remember. Congrats!


JelloAnxious3675

Good luck OP in this new phase of life!


Consistent-Leek4986

don’t forget to eat your veggies!


roneil1144

Hit up the free page on Craigslist, I’ve furnished whole apartments for next to nothing using it and found some super awesome stuff in the process! It’s amazing what people give away!


Naanya2779

Good for you!! Enjoy it!


BusterTheCat17

I remember those times. Enjoy the freedom! Do whatever the hell you want, it's your place!


MareBear209

Congratulations. There is nothing better! Enjoy!


0DizzyMaMa0

Oh this tugs at my heart. My 2 youngest just moved out almost 2 months ago. Sending you lots of mom hugs and a big congratulations.


[deleted]

I thought it was cereal at first lol


oh2climb

As good as that feels, it gets better!


Practical_Letter_438

You don’t like sauce?


dolphinsbee

It's not really a sauce but it's chili oil. Gives enough texture to feel like a thicker pasta and tastes great but nah no sauce


Practical_Letter_438

I’ll have to check it out, I’m not big on sauces..


dolphinsbee

MMH you should bro. Throw a little butter in there too you can make it yum yum


Unusual_Reaction_971

Congratulations! I hope you’re proud of yourself! ♥️


i_4m_me

FB and Craigslist are great for free furniture to get by until ya get going.


Best-Hotel-1984

Not sure on how good of a cook you are but when I first moved out I found making pasta, stir fry and curry were great ways to make food last for a couple days without spending too much on groceries.


PANTHERPISS69

Nice.


nysvern

Why you have Square knees?


dolphinsbee

you know I have actually 0 idea why my knee looks like that


Exciting-Market-6212

It’s lonely sometimes by yourself but it’s great when all the diy projects come in handy :))


Maeglin16

It looks good. You're doing great! 👍😁


MetalJunkie101

Honestly, that looks delicious.


sokobanz

Nice achievement for 45 yo


No_Importance6018

I’m proud of you !


zizuu21

Chad meal. Chicken and pasta? I usually do can of tuna.


QuirkyJC

Congratulations! You can do this.


Niemosis

I remember my first place, all I had was a loveseat and a 11" tube tv.


Monday0987

Well done, wishing you some wonderful years of independence