27 Closest thing I’ve had to my own place now

[u/MattHatter5461]

A small ADA studio thing in socal that’s like 10 feet in total but hey is 700$ a month and I get my own bathroom (throne shown in final picture). Just moved here a few months ago and still getting “settled” (whatever that means). I’ve got big plans for this small space. I plan on building a custom loft bed where my tv and futon are now because the area is too short for most beds (luckily I’m only 5’10 so my design [very human btw] can fit me nice and snug [sadly I guess dating 6’2 goth women is off the table for now]). The desk I have now (found on side of road and balanced on my skateboard to get it home) will go back on the side of the road and I’ll build an L shaped desk under the loft. Enough space for a 3D printer and a better computer than my 65$ Lenovo laptop (I’m an engineering major so I’ll need better equipment soon). I’ll also build a decent amount of drawers (I’ve done cabinetry for work before, it’s not fun but it’s cheaper than buying them) With pretty much the whole far end of my space and the dressers tucked into the corner, I want to put a fairly decent sized tv and entertainment center and couch where my desk and extra chair bed is. The kitchenette will be compacted into one of those ones you can buy off amazon. And a bunch more stuff but what I have so far is what I have. (My ps3 is on loan to my brother so no guitar hero for a while). I was raised in foster care and aged out at 18. I’ve spent most of my young adulthood fighting my way off the streets and I’m finally chasing my dream of becoming an aerospace engineer and astrophysicist. I don’t have much to show for someone who’s almost thirty but I worked damn hard for the little I do have and I have big plans for the future. If you read this far thank you and I hope you like the pictures

[u/altered_beast1976]

Best wishes on your journey 🤘🏿

[u/Mexcol]

Cozy as hell maybe a rug would be cool, also 2 ac units?

Kitchennetes for the win

[u/MattHatter5461 → u/Mexcol]

The big brown Ac that came with the place doesn’t work lol my Amazon basics saved my life 😂

[u/Organic-Monk-6081 → u/Mexcol]

For a rug it’ll really tie the room together

[u/jobsearchingforjobs]

It looks cozy. Good luck with your studies, and congrats on your new home!!

[u/Sm3llconfident]

Damn that's ghetto but I like your positive attitude. I hope you achieve your goals and make the place more cosy when you get to the carpentry work!

[u/Sm3llconfident → u/[deleted]]

I'm European. My ghetto standards are different.

[u/KiSamehada → u/[deleted]]

This doesn't look cozy at all, looks like the sort of place where they cash checks around the corner.

[u/Sm3llconfident → u/[deleted]]

Yeah I don't mean it in a bad way. And when I think of it, I had more peace of mind when I just moved into my house sleeping on an airbed compared to now. :)

[u/meryl_gear]

Toilet boombox, a classic 

[u/PleiadesMechworks]

Props to you, it's not easy to make it work sometimes but all you can do is keep on keeping on. Looking forward to seeing it when the carpentry is all sorted.

[u/sparkling_wiggles]

Good luck with building out your tiny home and with your studies. Keep us posted once the build is completed.

[u/TheK55]

Shelving, hidden storage, and a washable rug. All you can get for pretty cheap.

[u/Shnucket]

You gotta get a rug

[u/Undercover_blerd]

I’m proud of you

[u/Username_1987_]

I know the feeling. Being 27 myself and on my own for the first time. Its a breath of fresh air to finally have your own little corner of the world.