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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
So I'm thinking about this place for living in SF... East-West House.
Now, there are a number of other similar places. In college and med school I lived in or was heavily involved in student cooperative houses. I love the sense of home, of community, of companionship and togetherness that pervades the coop-scene. I would come home from class or work each day and someone would be in the kitchen cooking dinner, someone would be happy to see me and have a huge hug for me, and even though we were all poor college kids, we all were able to pool our resources to live in a very well-appointed and well-outfitted home. We had out own washer/dryer, our own industrial-sized kitchen, our own massive basement, our own huge living room, and our own mega-broadband web connection.
The idea of cooperative living is that when many people pool resources, many of the things that each single family must own (lawnmower, washer/dryer, refrigerator, internet connection) can be increased in size and co-owned by a great many people, thus reducing the overhead. It's also a far more ecologically-friendly way to live.
But not having your own bathroom, among other things, is a major change to the normal Western lifestyle.
I'm strongly considering it. The location of the house is close to work. They'd have to have an opening. I might have to live on my own until there was an opening. But the idea is tantalizing.
I miss having a family.
So I'm thinking about this place for living in SF... East-West House.
Now, there are a number of other similar places. In college and med school I lived in or was heavily involved in student cooperative houses. I love the sense of home, of community, of companionship and togetherness that pervades the coop-scene. I would come home from class or work each day and someone would be in the kitchen cooking dinner, someone would be happy to see me and have a huge hug for me, and even though we were all poor college kids, we all were able to pool our resources to live in a very well-appointed and well-outfitted home. We had out own washer/dryer, our own industrial-sized kitchen, our own massive basement, our own huge living room, and our own mega-broadband web connection.
The idea of cooperative living is that when many people pool resources, many of the things that each single family must own (lawnmower, washer/dryer, refrigerator, internet connection) can be increased in size and co-owned by a great many people, thus reducing the overhead. It's also a far more ecologically-friendly way to live.
But not having your own bathroom, among other things, is a major change to the normal Western lifestyle.
I'm strongly considering it. The location of the house is close to work. They'd have to have an opening. I might have to live on my own until there was an opening. But the idea is tantalizing.
I miss having a family.
-Mike
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Location: Bali, Australia
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Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
I have been living in shared houses such as you have described, and intentional communities (a much more serious proposition) since I was 18. I still do. When I have had a cup of tea I will come back and make a few comments.
I have been living in shared houses such as you have described, and intentional communities (a much more serious proposition) since I was 18. I still do. When I have had a cup of tea I will come back and make a few comments.
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Stargazer
6,650 posts
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Posted:
It all depends n the people and their communication skills/ openness towards each other. It can be marvellous, but also very frustrating. As long as everyone is considerate it might be the best option - as you described the benefits.
Cueing for a shower or toilet though can be something one has to accommodate to.
Go for it and keep us posted
It all depends n the people and their communication skills/ openness towards each other. It can be marvellous, but also very frustrating. As long as everyone is considerate it might be the best option - as you described the benefits.
Cueing for a shower or toilet though can be something one has to accommodate to.
Go for it and keep us posted
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HOP librarian
1,841 posts
Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
HOP librarian
1,841 posts
Location: Prague, Czech. Republic
Posted:
Here are moving people from one web comunity
and they live in grouping.
I allways wanned to join that people lifestyle.
nice,
:R
Here are moving people from one web comunity
and they live in grouping.
I allways wanned to join that people lifestyle.
nice,
:R
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Lambretta Fanatic
4,997 posts
Location: United Kingdom
Lambretta Fanatic
4,997 posts
Location: United Kingdom
Posted:
I dont miss living with family... i've soon realised why i moved away in the first place... very frustrating after ten odd years on my own ventures.
I hope that in the next 6 months my direction makes some drastic changes and i can be set free like a bird to enjoy another venture.
I'd do house share a million times over and be home sick than staying with family.
I dont miss living with family... i've soon realised why i moved away in the first place... very frustrating after ten odd years on my own ventures.
I hope that in the next 6 months my direction makes some drastic changes and i can be set free like a bird to enjoy another venture.
I'd do house share a million times over and be home sick than staying with family.
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
I'm curious to hear them...
Written by: newgabe
I have been living in shared houses such as you have described, and intentional communities (a much more serious proposition) since I was 18. I still do. When I have had a cup of tea I will come back and make a few comments.
I'm curious to hear them...
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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165 posts
Location: Australia
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Location: Australia
Posted:
Sounds awesome!
I have done my stint in big share houses (only 11 adults though + pets - yours will be bigger) and loved it! Although I am sure I found it hugely frustrating sometimes... I made some amazing friends and learnt heaps about myself.
Might be difficult going into, if you are used to living alone though?
Good luck
Sounds awesome!
I have done my stint in big share houses (only 11 adults though + pets - yours will be bigger) and loved it! Although I am sure I found it hugely frustrating sometimes... I made some amazing friends and learnt heaps about myself.
Might be difficult going into, if you are used to living alone though?
Good luck
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
Posted:
all depends on the people who are there, can take just one person that doesnt get on with others to make the whole house atmosphere unbearable
but yes with the right people living together can be a great experience
all depends on the people who are there, can take just one person that doesnt get on with others to make the whole house atmosphere unbearable
but yes with the right people living together can be a great experience
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
You have shown you love them and thrive in them.
Its close to work , a huge bonus. Is it close to playing as well.
Close to work means close to public transport and you have shown you function well in that sort of family already.
If there is an opening grab it and embrace it. If after 6 months you are reestablished in the town and I would imagine find it easier to find a place at that point than now from afar.
You have shown you love them and thrive in them.
Its close to work , a huge bonus. Is it close to playing as well.
Close to work means close to public transport and you have shown you function well in that sort of family already.
If there is an opening grab it and embrace it. If after 6 months you are reestablished in the town and I would imagine find it easier to find a place at that point than now from afar.
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