I've been thinking....

and I think I want to move back home.

I'm serious. I keep thinking I should. I would love to buy a home in the next 4 years, however, paying rent makes it hard to save up funds. If I moved home I would have an extra 400-500 a month. I could put most of that in savings every month and by the end of 2008 or 2009, I'd have enough to put down money on a new home.

There are other reasons to my decision, and they include school. I'm getting ready to finish my associates degree. Although I may have made it look easy at times, it was also a bit of a struggle. It's hard to manage a full time job, go to school and keep a clean/orderly house. If I moved home, I'd be dealing with less stress - which would be a welcome change. I've been suffering from severe headaches -which I believe have something to do with the amount of stress in my life. I'm a bit of a 'worry wort' when it comes to everything in my life. I stress about homework, rent, work, sleeping, eating, walking, talking, you name it - I've stressed about it.

Of course, this is something I would have to approach my parents about. I'm not thrilled about their reaction, but I think once I explain my reasons they will understand. My brother just moved out with the dog and they're loving their empty nest. I'd be lying if I said the thought of moving home isn't painful, but would I don't want my pride to get in the way of my goals and my future. When you rationalize/weigh the pros and the cons, it's obvious that moving home would be the correct choice.

When I first moved out it was fun, and new. We would party at my house every weekend and I could have my boyfriend spend the night whenever I wanted, etc. Those things aren't so spectacular anymore. Scott has his own house if I think we need to party, and the only guy who ever comes to spend the night anymore is Michael, and that's just a bad situation in itself.

I'm going to talk to my Mom and Dad about it today (Sunday). As you can tell, I've been laying here awake thinking about it - its 4:25 am and I'm blogging. What the heck!?!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend,
Ashley