The past few days, I have spent plenty of time weaving between boxes to get around my apartment, trying hopelessly not to tip anything over {nothing major is broken yet, so that’s the good news}. Amid the flurry of packing-paper and boxes, I was thinking about how much you learn about yourself, your environment, and belongings while moving. For example:
- I own too many things. Plain and simple. So I boxed some of it up and took it over to Goodwill so that it can find a new home. {I mean seriously, why did I have two coffee makers?!}
- George Foreman grills are difficult to clean. They have more surfaces to clean than I thought humanly possible. If you’re smart, find a friend you can somehow convince to do it for you in exchange for food or a beverage. It’s worth a try anyways :)
- Why do I have 7 spatulas/scraper things? I love baking, but come onnnn… who does that?
- My secret to moving clothing, while keeping it on hangers is to put a trash bag or large shopping bag around 10-15 hangers at a time, cinching the top just below the top/curved part of the hanger. Tape the hangers together on the handles, and voila!
- It’s okay to order takeout when your dishes are all packed up! That’s my plan for tomorrow, but only because I have to ;)
- I am trying to add some humor to the whole moving situation because really, when it becomes a yearly activity {like it has for me for the past few years} you gotta do something to keep the mood light. If humor’s not your thing, I find playing some fun music helps the work go faster too.
Now, to get some sleep before the move…that’s the real trick! On a brighter note, I could not be more excited to head to Appleton for a beautiful wedding on Saturday and leave my unpacking for another day!
xoxo
