Over the past 6 months I have started a new job, lucky for me I was able to live at home to save money. I have never been a fan of living at home as I like being out on my own and I find it hard for me to relax around my immediate family [not sure why,] but I like my family, extended family and grandparents very much.
Right now, my Grandma is living across the street – and one of the main benefits to me living at home is being able to spend time with her. I actually grew up really close to my Grandma and Grandpa E because they lived across the street (kinda like the Everybody Loves Raymond, except different drama.) The memories and times I have had with them are very fond and I feel fortunate to have such memories.
Well, since my grandfather died a few years ago my grandmother has been slipping. I feel really sorry for her, seeing her suffer is hard on me, seeing her live alone is hard. Luckily though, before my Grandfather died he bought my Grandmother a yapper of a dog. My grandmother has been treating the dog like a daughter almost and I can tell that she and the dog have developed a connect – even so, I still feel sad for her. The way I have found to deal with the pain is to be there for her, help her out, spend time with her, fix up the house, have lunch with her, take her out for a drive. I decorated her house for Christmas this past year, put her pumpkin out for Halloween and most recently been tending to and grooming the yard this spring. It’s also been useful that I work mostly evenings, which has enabled me to be there during the day for her (other family usually around in the evening.)
So as the months have been going by, I have been finding it harder and harder to live at home. I keep desiring my own space, my own kitchen! (A vegetarian always cooking in a meaters kitchen gets annoying.) So I went and visited a realtor the other day to start the apartment search and/or entertain the idea of possibly owning a house. So when I told my Grandmother this the other day, I felt like I was hurting her – even though she agrees that it is in my best interest, I could tell she was crying inside. Luckily though, she felt better when I mentioned that I’d be able to visit and spend the night fairly often. In addition, once my Grandmother gets back from her summer home this year, I think we are going to have full time help in the house for her – which will help and make the situation better.
So it’s official, I have joined the real-estate game. I’m searching seeking places / certain areas in Pittsburgh – stay tuned.
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