I’mmmmm Moving Out
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So, it’s official…I’m movin’ out of my cozy, teeny tiny abode that I’ve lived in the past two years in the outskirts of Boston. Thankfully, I’ll be moving on to bigger and better things, that is to the North End. Hello wine, cheese & Italian culture.
As excited as I am for the big move, it’s no lie that moving is a pain in the butt. Period. I am so sick of bubble wrapping valuables, slapping that sticky goo over all our holes and running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Heck, I’ve barely had time for blogging with all this craziness!
September 1st is just around the corner, so here are a few tips to keep you sane when going through a big move. And if you’re not moving, I envy you.
- Stock up on cheap wine. Perhaps Two Buck Chuck from Trader Joe’s? Wine helps tremendously when things get a little tense in the apartment.
- Toss all the crap in your fridge and freezer ahead of time. That’s the last thing you want to be doing on move out day. Keep some staples like whole grain bread, veggies and lean meats on hand so you can make emergency sandwiches. Hummus and veggies are also the perfect pack-and-munch snack.
- Set aside a mini bag for all your essentials i.e. clothes for the day of, makeup, toothbrush, hairbrush, contacts and anything else you’ll need the morning on the big move. Everything else, get out of the way & box it up!
- Breathe. A lot. Take a yoga class if you can to de-stress. If you’re like me, moving can get the best of you.
- Blast upbeat music to make things go a little more smoothly. Ingrid Michaelson, The Beatles, and any workout mix are my favorite.
- TAKE BREAKS. They are much needed. Go for a walk, grab a coffee, or go out for lunch with your roommates to get out of the house. Eight hours straight of cleaning and packing isn’t good for anyone.
- Change your address via Post Office, credit card companies, phone billing, or any other program you belong to. Don’t forget ending your gym membership/any other monthly payments you have. Try to do this at least a week before the move.
- Try to leave the apartment as tidy as possible, but no need to go crazy. For example, you may want to paint over that massive hole you created while butchering the kitchen cabinet, but no need to scrub the floors to death.
- Throw junk out that you don’t use. You DON’T need that shirt you haven’t worn in a year, that nasty shower curtain, or that dusty vase. LET. IT. GO.
- Lastly, have fun!
XoXo,
