This year I agreed to spend my Reading Week house/dog sitting for some family members as they went on their annual trip to Mexico. I was fortunate enough to go with them last year, and I had a blast drinking tequila and getting sunburns by the pool. I don't mind housesitting because it allows me time to myself. I don't really get much living at home, so it'll be nice to sit and relax for a little over a week.

I've been here for a few days already and I've had a blast. I'm definitely not as lonely as I thought I would be. The only downside is the dog barking non-stop at 5 in the morning on a daily basis, and having to clean up some dog vomit.

The one thing that being by myself has made me realize, is how ready I am to move out of my parents house and out on my own. I've been fortunate enough to have my parents pay for all of my education-including text books and school supplies-but I have to live at home. I'm very lucky that they've helped me out so far, because I know I wouldn't be able to do it on my own. I'll have to live at home for about another 2 years it seems, until I graduate. It's been great not having to pay for food, gas, among other things, but I'm getting to a point in my life where I'm craving independence. I try my best to pay for as much of my own things as I can, but working a minimum paying job less than 20 hours a week is making it tough. Not to mention a hefty chunk of my paycheck goes towards my alcohol habit.

I think my house would definitely be a party house. For sure.