I would live in a studio before I would share space again. I have spent most of my life living with a husband or children and I’m done. My place is always neat and I don’t have to take care of anyone but myself and the dogs.
Right now there’s three states where you cannot get the updated Covid shot because without CDC approval no one will give it. A government agency is supposed to meet on the 18th and if they give approval then things might change, but there’s three states where things are really up in the air...
I have lived in five states because of either mine or my husband‘s career. Moving just because houses are less expensive is not always desirable. I could buy a nice house for what I spent on my small condo, but then I’d be living in a different state somewhere that I don’t really want to be...
I didn’t include that into my grocery bill. For a while I was only eating out once or twice a month. However, now that my Social Security has increased and I’m doing consulting work I’m eating out at least once a week and sometimes twice. For me it’s money was spent.
I only shop once per month and then fill in with items that don’t last that long. I eat a small breakfast and a big meal at lunch and then a tiny snack at night. However, I do have company at least once a week and sometimes more often.
I live in an area where grocery prices are high and also...