As today marks just 20 days left until I move, todays blog post is going to be on my feelings about moving! :)
Our new home in Leicester is a really beautiful one, and I have absolutely no worries about the quality of where we are off to live, but I am worried about a few things...
Missing my Family
This is something everyone must hate about moving! I have a brilliant relationship with my Mum, and have been her carer since I was 8 years old, so I am going to especially miss her! In fact whilst I was in Year 12 I actually decided I wasn't going to go to University because I didn't want to leave her behind. After various chats with her and teachers, I was eventually persuaded to put myself first and live my own life! I am now very excited to go, but still extremely nervous about not living with her. People don't realise just how lucky we are to have the technology we have! I can video call my Mum every single day which is brilliant, as it will be almost as if she is with me :)
My Routine
This is another one of my worries! Being Autistic I really need to have my routines and do not always react well to change, especially big ones. I have never moved house before and really don't know how I am going to react to the massive change coming my way! I am lucky to have had the support of my family, some professionals and my amazing partner Callum, who have all helped calm my nerves! I have also made a list of almost everything I could ever need... from the local doctors contact to the nearest Tesco, nearest gym and the best local walks, I have everything mapped out and ready to go! I began to get prepared the day after we had our flat confirmed and since then my lists have only grown! Better to be prepared than not :)
New People
I have never been that brilliant at making friends, but that is the same for most people on earth probably haha! I get really nervous that people aren't going to like me, and sometimes even convince myself that people hate me! I am quite worried about starting Uni and being completely alone, but at least I have Callum to come home to at night time :) Plus my lecturers have already been told about my occasional struggles and will hopefully offer support when I move! I definitely recommend speaking to your university about your worries, as they usually have a lot put into place to help you!
But not everything is all bad and worries! I am excited about a lot too...
Living with Callum!
I am so happy to have the amazing opportunity to live in my own flat alongside someone I really love. Coming home to him every day is going to be awesome :) He may be annoying sometimes aha, but I would not trade living with him for the entire world! I hope he may even cook dinner for me occasionally, or learn to iron ;) But jokes to one side, he is the most supportive person I could ever ask to live with and to have him by my side every day will be AWESOMEEE!
Having my own space
I have never really had my own space, in the sense of living in my own home. I have lived in the same house since I was born! Living with parents can be great, but they always have their own rules... finally it is time for me to have my own rules at home! Now I am not much of a party person and don't particular make much noise or stay out late, but I will love being able to cook with garlic or other spices without my Mum making out like I am poisoning her with the scent haha!
I could be here forever writing another huge list about everything I am worried or excited about, but I don't want to bore you all! This post was probably only interesting to people who are suffering with their own disabilities or about to go to uni. I am sorry to everyone else, I will try to have a bit more interesting blog post tomorrow! Send me your recommendations :)
I hope this has helped or been interesting to someone else out there!
See you soon,
Tasha
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