As often as I’ve moved, one would think that I have the routine down pat, but no, not so. No matter how many times I do it, moves never become easy or “old hat.” Each time we relocate, there are unique considerations to assess, unexpected blockades for a smooth transition, or crisis of our own doing (sabotage?) to work through. On the other hand, I know the routine. I’m pretty good at “guess-timating” how many boxes we will need. After all, a move is a move is a move!
Since Richard is leaving in a couple of days for our new locale (to begin work on Monday, I
won’t see him for five weeks), we have been gathering provisions into the house: food for a month, boxes and boxes and boxes, tape and tape and tape, other moving supplies. I could gather these things myself after he leaves, but then if you’ll remember, I sold my cute little economical Honda “Marshmallow” Fit some time back since I was not driving it . . . after relocating here to Virginia . . . oh well.
Last night–in 100-degree heat–we went to our unconditioned, non-ventilated, indoor storage unit to gather boxes we saved from our last move . . . seven months ago. After our third trip with a car-load of boxes back to our apartment, Richard and I went for ice-cream and a stroll around a nearby lake (see here and here.) As an aside, one of the things I learned years ago was the importance of taking “mini” breaks from the stresses of moving, no matter how crunched you are for time. Those breaks will carry one through many tense moments, stressed-out psyches, emotional breakdowns, and frayed nerves.
Today our focus has been on getting Richard ready to move with his essentials into an apartment half-way across the country. We are already tired and dreading the time apart. On the other hand, I’m excited to get on with it and get this piece (moving) behind us. Now that I’ve had my little break (I could really go on for hours about all the details that are wreaking havoc at the moment, but it all sounds so mundane, the stuff of every move, so I’ll spare you the drama) it is time for me to get back to work.
BTW, it is raining hard and steady outside at the moment. Temperatures are dropping. YAY! Y’all have a great day. 🙂
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