At Sharezy, we’ve heard in casual conversation that having a home-mate who doesn’t appreciate a healthy lifestyle, specifically when it comes to food, is a deal breaker. If you are as susceptible as I am to sweets, it’s probably not best to have a home-mate who... read more
Do you want to share housing but find the transition scary? Having a home-mate is a big transition. If you are used to living alone it’s an even bigger change. Change requires energy and willingness to accept uncertainty and we don’t like to do it. We much prefer... read more
It was Janet who said it was a “sweet surprise.” She continues, “The dailiness is quite powerful. There is an easiness in being yourself all the time … no need to wear make-up – some days not even getting out of one’s P.J’s. There is an ease in sharing the basic... read more
As someone who has lived with a series of flatmates, I learned for that initial interview to ask, “Are you neat?” Of course, everyone answers in the affirmative yet the the reality is that we have lapses when it comes to keeping our home in order. That’s why I came up... read more
Last winter I had an anxiety attack. Over the years, I’ve shared my home with flat-mates as well as with romantic partners, but I won’t lie that I love living by myself and the freedom of doing whatever I want in my home. However, having noted that, I’ve come to the... read more
What’s the lesson on how to find a home-mate? Take advantage of every possible opportunity where you can post an ad–from you favourite coffee shop to places of interest to yoga studios to your local community newspaper. Thanks to social media, you can tweet your... read more
My life has taken many paths and choices, some good, some bad, and some I would wish I could change. The paths have been ones that I never could have imagined from the place I grew up and the journey continues.....