Own a home of your own it's a big step and one of the best moments of our life. I'm living on my own for three years and I think it's very great because it was a growth for me (although it was a little bit difficult in the six first months, after all is not easy to leave mum's skirt)! I've learned to cook, pay the bills and feed my cat hahah (yeah, before that my mother who was the person who in charge feeding the cat and I was in charge of the play with her). For sure it'll be a great time for you and I wish you have an amazing year @kubbyelizabeth! =D
I'm excited for the challenge, however the amount of spending increase is what I am most nervous about.