In the spirit of giving, and because I get instant flashbacks of my life as a single girl whenever I drink alcohol (Christmas champagne roks!), I’m sharing some must-knows on living alone. These are the basics that kept me alive in the past, and I hope this is useful to others too.

1. Eat

Being single and living alone means not having to listen to “food’s ready” at certain times of the day. Develop an internal alarm clock to remind yourself when to eat, and do so. It’s tempting to just say “i’m on a diet anyway, so i’ll skip this meal” in instances when you spent all your cash on other things, and didn’t alot enough for food. But keep in mind that hospital bills are pricier.

2. Crawl when dizzy

Whenever you feel dizzy or your knees just feel wobbly one morning, chances are you’re either sick, pregnant or still drunk from last night’s party. Do not attempt to walk to the bathroom to have your morning pee… crawl to the bathroom and use the walls for support. Don’t feel like you’re invincible and maybe the dizziness doesn’t mean anything. You’re human. Humans sometimes fall and bump their heads and die. The only difference is, your body might not be found sooner compared to others because you don’t have anyone home with you.

3. Keep your cellphone with you at all times

Some like leaving cell phones on chairs or tables, or inside bags. These people have other people to yell at when they can’t find their cell phones. Think of your phone as your only lifeline when there’s an emergency. While it has been said that ghosts are real, those in your apartment may not have enough poltergeist power to point out where your phone is when there’s an emergency.

4. Love thy neighbors

If it’s too much to “love” them, just being friendly will suffice. No man really is an island, and there will be times when you will need to ask for help from the neighbors. Your kitchen plumbing broke down? Maybe you can ask Mr. Handyman next door to help you with it before your house/apartment gets flooded.

5. Bring enough money for a cab ride at least

When going out, some girls prefer to let the guy pay and don’t bring money with them. This is wrong. Things go awry in dates and it’s a lot better to have the option of storming off, getting a cab and riding home alone, than being at the mercy of someone who provides your only way of getting home safely.

Girls get smarter and smarter with each succeeding generation, but the basics must be kept and passed on. Have a nice Christmas.

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