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NEW CHAPTER, NEW HOME

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Your girl just moved into a new apartment and I am living alone for the first time in my life! I would be lying if I said I’m not a bit scared, but change is never easy and moving in itself is a very stressful process as many of you might know. However, as I’m starting to slowly unpack and settle in, I am starting to get excited for this very new chapter of my life. It’s a surreal feeling to be able to say that I have my own apartment. The housing market in NYC is insane and the prices are just mind blowing. It’s an expensive city to live in without a doubt, but this city has always been my home and it’s all I’ve ever known. For those who are familiar with NYC lifestyle, you can imagine how proud I am to be able to afford to live by myself. Even though I am in a studio apartment and it’s small in size compared to apartments in other states, I just have this blissful thought like ‘wow I’ve made it.’

For the past few months, I felt like I was growing and evolving and redefining myself. I truly believe I’m on a different journey from where I was in the beginning of the year. I feel my interests are shifting, my values are becoming clearer, my circle is shrinking and my tolerance for things that don’t serve me is very low. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, maybe it’s because I’m experiencing another layer of adulthood or maybe it’s because I’m getting more in touch with my purpose and soul, but either way, I am embracing this new path and I’m looking forward to what this new apartment will bring me.

For some context, I lived at home for the majority of my life and then I moved in with a friend and lived with her for two years. Those two years were amazing and my old apartment held a lot of memories ranging from highs and lows. It was the place that I spent the beginning of the pandemic and quarantine in. It was the place that I felt a sense of independence and growing into becoming the woman I was. However, I knew that once it no longer served me, that I would look for a new place and that time has come. It’s a bittersweet feeling to say goodbye to a place I’ve called home for the last two years, but nothing is permanent and change is inevitable.

With that being said, I am learning to be more comfortable with my own company. I’ve never had an issue with being “alone” and I seldom feel lonely. However, now that I am living by myself, I am reminding myself of all the benefits and perks of having my own place. I have the freedom to do as I please, whenever I want and however I want and that’s the beauty of it! I am also not rushing the process and I am taking it day by day and trying my best to enjoy the journey (of unpacking, settling and decorating) instead of rushing to get my place in order.

I am excited to see the transformation of my place and I am asking the universe to bring me abundance, opportunities, and challenges that are all going to elevate me as an individual. Hello new home and hello new chapter!

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46 comments

Elegant Duchess Fashion and Lifestyle July 6, 2021 - 07:08

This sounds amazing! I loved living on my own and just the feeling of freedom! I’m sure you will have the most amazing time xx
Elegant Duchess xx
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:43

Thank you! I agree and living alone is definitely a different ball game 🙂

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Jennifer July 6, 2021 - 07:31

Congrats! That’s so exciting!!!

Jennifer
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:43

I am excited for this process 🙂

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Julia Rees July 6, 2021 - 08:56

Congratulations! That’s so exciting! I’m looking forward to seeing the transformations you make!
Julia x
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:42

Thank you Julia!

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Ashley July 6, 2021 - 12:08

Congrats on the new place! How exciting! Looking forward to seeing how you transform this space + make it your own.

-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:42

Thank you Ashley! I am excited 🙂

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jodie filogomo July 6, 2021 - 16:48

How wonderful and congrats!! You’ve worked hard to get to this and it’s time to enjoy it.
OXOX
jodie
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:42

Thank you Jodie! It feels great to call a place my own.

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Jordanne || Ofaglasgowgirl July 6, 2021 - 17:27

Congratulations on the move, wishing you all the best with your new apartment and adjusting to living on your own, I’m sure you’ll have lots of fun doing the place up.

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:41

I am loving it so much!

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Rowena @ rolala loves July 6, 2021 - 17:34

Congratulations on your big move! The NYC housing market is intense so finding a place that you can afford is no small feat. Enjoy the process!

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:40

Thank you Rowena! I am definitely enjoying it 🙂

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Laura Bambrick July 6, 2021 - 20:06

That is so wonderful you are moving to your own place! Congratulations!

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:31

Thank you Laura!

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Lovely July 7, 2021 - 01:31

Congratulations! Have a wonderful time! I can’t wait to see the transformations you are going to make to your home.
xoxo
Lovely
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:31

Thank you Lovely! I am excited for it too 🙂

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Michelle July 7, 2021 - 13:45

So awesome, Mariann! Many congrats! Takes me back to the first time I lived alone.

Michelle
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:31

And I’m sure it was an amazing growth period!

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Jelena Dimic July 7, 2021 - 14:39

Happy new beginning in your new home, I wish you many happy moments and memories you’ll experience and create there. <3

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:31

Thank you Jelena 🙂

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Danielle Butler July 7, 2021 - 14:48

Congrats on moving into your own place. That is awesome. New beginnings are great!

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:31

Yes I am excited for this new chapter 🙂

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Allie Mackin July 7, 2021 - 17:56

Congratulations on this! You are going to love living on your own and it is crazy how much has changed in NYC but land lords did not seem to get the memo LOL.

Allie of
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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:30

Haha I know what you mean!

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Shybiker July 7, 2021 - 20:38

Good for you! Living alone builds confidence. You’ll benefit from this period in your life.

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:30

Absolutely! That’s the perspective I have 🙂

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Theresa July 8, 2021 - 00:37

Congrats on your new place! How exciting to take that leap, even if it’s a bit scary. And hurray for new chapters and ditching things that don’t serve or better you as a person. Good luck getting settled in and finding a nice routine 🙂

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:29

Thank you Theresa! I am slowly settling it and taking it day by day.

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Sophie July 8, 2021 - 10:15

Amazing!! Living alone in NY is a huge achievement, you should be so proud of yourself! I hope you’re settling into your new space well x

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 8, 2021 - 10:28

Thank you Sophie! I am definitely enjoying this new phase 🙂

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Zoey July 9, 2021 - 05:18

Congrats on the move! I’ve just recently moved house too. Such a stressful but exciting process. x

Zoey | http://www.zoeyolivia.com

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 11, 2021 - 19:34

I’m excited for your move!! And a new house is always fun 🙂

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Akaleistar July 10, 2021 - 12:34

What an exciting move to celebrate!

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 11, 2021 - 19:33

Yes indeed! 🙂

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Mica July 10, 2021 - 18:54

So exciting for you! I hope you really enjoy your new apartment and living there, and you are able to personalise it 🙂

Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂 It’s another chilly winter day here!

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mia July 11, 2021 - 04:35

Congratulations on the move – that’s so exciting! I hope you settle in well 🙂 x

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 11, 2021 - 19:33

Thank you Mia!

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Jill July 11, 2021 - 23:44

Omg congratulations on your new place! That is so exciting to be living on your own and be able to make it the home you’ve always wanted!

Jill
https://jilliancecilia.com/

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Ashley July 13, 2021 - 11:01

I’m so happy for you, friend! There is something so special about having a place to call your own. You’re going to do amazing!

Make Life Marvelous

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 13, 2021 - 11:59

Yes I’m loving it! Thank you Ashley 🙂

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Rashmi July 17, 2021 - 02:30

This is so amazing… congratulations dear 🙂
Beauty and Fashion/Rampdiary/Glamansion

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 22, 2021 - 11:05

Thank you Rashmi!

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Aimsy July 18, 2021 - 03:37

Ooo congratulations! How exciting, I can’t wait to see what you do with the place 🙂 Hope you are settling in!
Aimsy xoxo
Aimsy’s Antics

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mariann.yip@gmail.com July 22, 2021 - 11:04

Thank you Aimsy! It is slowly coming together 🙂

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