~ryanlowe/blog: To Move or Not to Move

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To Move or Not to Move

Let's see. I could move back downtown on my own or crash at my Dad's for another 4 months. Moving out on my own would be about $1000 CAN more expensive PER MONTH!. Which begs the question: why bother?

Living downtown PROS
1. No commute to school in rush hour (1hour+ in the morning, gas cost) - just wake up and go to class
2. Don't have to buy a school parking pass (see 1.)
3. The FREE gym is close (but it's also close to the parking lot and the SITE building)
4. Bars/downtown/shopping/some friends are close
5. Freedom

Living downtown CONS
1. Cost (rent, food, utilities, parking) - I could buy an iBook with this money!
2. Finding a parking spot in Sandy Hill in the winter
3. Living alone
4. Moving furniture in January

Posted at November 21, 2002 at 03:52 AM EST
Last updated November 21, 2002 at 03:52 AM EST

Comments

I say tough it out. It's only one semester and the benefits are much better when living at home. But hey, who am I to run your life! lol :-)

» Posted by: roy at November 21, 2002 04:02 AM

I agree with Roy! Save your money and just make extra effort to go out with friends etc. You have PLENTY of time to have your own pad (again). :)

» Posted by: itsy at November 21, 2002 12:35 PM