Living alone

[Ghostkai]

Hey guys ive just moved to brighton, like today, and I'm living by myself for the first time. I was wondering if any of you escapists are in Brighton (in the uk) and had any tips about good places to visit.
Also if any of you guys had an advice about living alone for the first time
And fill us all in with your silly stories hehe.

Why are you in Brighton? University? or Job?

Uni, start next monday so i have one week to get aclimated with living alone.

Why are you living alone at uni?

your gonna have a blast with all the mates you'll make, don't worry about it, I'm sure you can have fun times with them, and one or two are bound to know the area.

 

[Jon Etheridge]

Never hook up with your neighbor. Now matter how cute and asian she is.

 

[JemJar]

I'm about to start living alone in Marseilles, I'm already taking notes from this stuff.

 

[damselgaming]

Also make sure you designate a 'man drawer' that has manly necessities in it:
pens that don't work
screwdrivers
no more nails
a pack of cards (etc.)

women call this a junk drawer lol

I am a women and call it a man drawer. Then again i do live in a house with 3 men.

 

[matnatz]

Also make sure you designate a 'man drawer' that has manly necessities in it:
pens that don't work
screwdrivers
no more nails
a pack of cards (etc.)

women call this a junk drawer lol

I am a women and call it a man drawer. Then again i do live in a house with 3 men.

Woah, woah, woah, mental image.

 

[JJDWilson]

Yeah, I know when you live alone it sounds like a good idea to walk around naked and shit but dude. No. You do not want your bare ass all over your stuff. You really don't want an apartment that smells like dude ass. (unless you are gay in which case you would enjoy it but that is beside the point)

Actually we don't like that smell anymore than you do.

Ot: Enjoy the freedom. Go somewhere public, like a pub or maybe some store. The first person you meet ask to be their friend. What have you got to lose?

 

[TheMatt]

Hey guys ive just moved to brighton, like today, and I'm living by myself for the first time. I was wondering if any of you escapists are in Brighton (in the uk) and had any tips about good places to visit.
Also if any of you guys had an advice about living alone for the first time
And fill us all in with your silly stories hehe.

Stop wearing pants.

Seriously... This is the most important thing about living on your own. You never have to wear pants (at home) again!

congratulations... Welcome to your new breezier life!

for pro points - keep a pair of jammy/sweat pants near the front door in case of unexpected knocks on the door.

Do not smoke IN your house. Except for pot, pot is fine.
Only have 2 plates, 2 bowls, 2 everything. It forces you to wash more frequently. If you have 8 of everything you will get lazy and suddenly you have a full fucking sink rather then just 1 plate, 2 bowls, and some cutlery.

That's all I can think of for now.

 

[Iskenator67]

Always keep a bottle of bourbon at all times.

 

[O277]

Walking around naked is pretty cool. But a robe and shorts is better (and warmer, it is Brighton)

The problem with living alone is it's pretty boring. All the fun comes from having mates over and having them sleep in your shower and whatnot. I lived by myself for a few years and it's ok. Some advice though that kept me alive. All of this true and can be expanded on if you wish.

-Always keep an emergency kit used only in dire need to contain:

beans
whiskey
tinfoil
pornography
biscuits

-inviting strange girls home may seem like a good idea but don't be suprised if they show up the next day with their drug dealing boyfriends and start ripping up your books for roach material.

-If your landlady/lord wants you to pay for rent with sex, contact your local council office. You may have rent allowance.

-If you cannot remember how long that egg has been in the fridge, it's too long.

-Ajax CAN be used as washing up liquid.

-Peruse your local bakery just before closing dressed in your worst clothes. Pity can fill many a belly.

-Occasionally bring in a third party consultant regarding the odor in your flat.

-Febreeze CAN be used as deodorant

-Form a detailed map regarding take away and delivery suppliers in your area. If needed go down with gifts and introduce yourself to ensure happy relations over the coming months and years.

-Washing up liquid CAN be used as Shampoo

-Shampoo CANNOT be used as alcohol.

I ROFL'd hard at this, great list!


Follow this guys advice and I think you'l be fine mate

 

[RanD00M]

Having a pet can help with those lonesome times when there is nothing to do.I would suggest a cat since your not home alot since you're going to uni.

 

[Woodsey]

Yeah, I know when you live alone it sounds like a good idea to walk around naked and shit but dude. No. You do not want your bare ass all over your stuff. You really don't want an apartment that smells like dude ass. (unless you are gay in which case you would enjoy it but that is beside the point)

You're right, I'm sure gay people love the smell of shit...

Everyone enjoys walking around naked I say, so do it.

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

I'd probably quite enjoy it (living alone), seeing as most of the time I am around my family I look like I'm about to kill one of them.

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

The brilliance of living alone is that you can live in an ungodly mess. Take advantage of this. If you can't build a fortress from those empty pizza boxes, you're not doing it right.

I live for the day I can do that freely.

 

[Zuljiin]

Snip.

Win.

Never hook up with your neighbor. Now matter how cute and asian she is.

And, win.

OT, though, I don't live lone, sadly. However! I imagine it can get boring. So... Porn and games take up time. At the same time, they are very effective. You have to concentrate on two things at once, that both require atleast one hand. which makes it take alot more time.

 

[Lono Shrugged]

Open the windows after showering so that the humidity can escape.
Have a few cans of vegetables (beans, peas, corn), just in case.

If you ignore the first piece of advice here you won't ever have to worry about the second piece.
Also mushrooms that grow in your shower are NOT magic.

Speaking of bathrooms, if you are handy with a potractor. You can line up mirrors so you won't miss any of your Firefly marathon if you need to facilitate the facilities. Also bear in mind that the laws of common humanity do not apply so bring the saucepan of pasta in with you if you want.

 

[Skeleon]

Speaking of bathrooms, if you are handy with a potractor. You can line up mirrors so you won't miss any of your Firefly marathon if you need to facilitate the facilities.

I already wear wireless headphones wherever I go in my apartment, but if I could combine that with this idea, it'd be even better!

 

[Ophiuchus]

Don't sweat it. You'll figure it out as you go along. Trial and error, an' all that malarkey. In the meantime, just enjoy Brighton. Best place in the whole country.

 

[cheatking]

Lol, ill try to follow the advice. Any more tips?