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Well it is time to get out and show them just how independent you really are. So lets start with a few basic rules.

1.Make sure you pick a place that you can afford including utilities and all your necessities.

2. When you pack, do it right. I mean not loose stuff everywhere, label it and pack it safely.

3. Make sure you have the necessities to move in with so that you are not a burden to your parents or to whom ever it is house you are currently occupying by coming back asking for things. You're independent remember?

4. Take pics of the place before you move in so that you have a record of the condition of the rental property so that you don't get taken for your security deposit.

5. Respect the laws set by your landlord after all you agreed to these rules ahead of time and if you disrespect its out for you.

The single life will suit you just fine. No need to worry or get stressed. Everyone has to make that jump at some point in their life and yours is now. Enjoy it. Just be smart and reasonable. You are obviously going to have a budget you need to go by.

You will make it if you stick to your budget, keep things simple and don't try to keep up with your friends. You need to be able to maintain your place and that means taking care of you and only you.

You can still have fun but set your priorities and stick to it. You can still be the fun loving carefree girl you were at home if you do it right.

Use your coupons for shopping. Don't run all around just because you can. You need to set limits and this will ensure the fact that you have some money incase of emergencies.

Enjoy your freedom, it is something that you will get used to very quickly and you are going to enjoy it thoroughly.

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