Why I gave up manifesting my dream apartment and decided on a new dream.

Why I Let Go of My Dream Apartment to Travel Instead

In December 2024, I was dead set on manifesting my dream apartment. I toured it, drove by it constantly, and even started buying décor for different rooms — like a framed Chanel perfume bottle print for my future bathroom. The apartment was a brand-new luxury build, and I could already picture myself living there.

I became obsessed with watching YouTube videos about manifesting a dream apartment — people who claimed they moved into stunning places with no stable income or no job at all. If they could do it, why couldn’t I?

My Plan to Afford It

Determined to make it happen, I poured my energy into my Etsy dropshipping business. I listed over 100 products, convinced that sales would start rolling in. But reality hit: I’ve made maybe five sales total since restarting my shop.

Even so, I almost applied for the apartment. The issue? Like most places, they required tenants to earn at least 3x the monthly rent. I figured I could work my freelance job 25–30 hours per week, but I’d need to stay consistent — and that’s where things got tricky.

Why I Wanted This Apartment So Badly

1. I wanted my own space again.
2. It felt luxurious and aligned with the life I wanted.
3. It was in a safe area.

I was ready to dive in — no second thoughts. But then, something changed my mind.

The Moment That Shifted Everything

A month ago, I did something I never thought I’d do — I went on a solo cruise.

I flew to Miami, checked into my hotel, boarded my cruise, did my excursions, and made it home completely on my own. So many people told me I couldn’t do it alone or asked why I wouldn’t bring someone with me.

But guess what? I loved every minute of it.

I rested when I needed to, ate when I wanted to, and enjoyed my trip on my own terms. People assume I’m lazy because I sleep until noon and only work a few days a week. But the truth? I have multiple sclerosis — I rest when my body needs it.

That’s when I realized something major:

➡️ If I moved into this apartment (which, let’s be real, was well above my pay grade), I’d have to work nonstop just to afford rent. That would mean less travel, less freedom, and less time to actually enjoy life.

So, I Let That Dream Go.

Instead of working myself to exhaustion for a high-end apartment, I’ve made a new decision:

🌎 I want to travel more.
 🚐 I want to buy an RV or camper van and explore.
 🐶 I don’t need a massive space — just enough for me and my dog.

And honestly? That feels way more like my dream life than a fancy apartment ever did.

Here’s to trying to get that plan into motion soon. 🥂

Originally posted on Medium.

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